Just curious how many manuals do you guys have/use when reloading?
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I use all the ones I have. Lyman 50, Sierra Bullets, Nosler, P.O. Ackley, and Lasercast. I Xref when doing load development, and I keep a small notepad with me when I'm ladder testing loads... then when I've chosen a load, I copy the info into a binder that I keep with all my various loads for different firearms.
I also use a burn rate chart, and consult manufacturer's websites. I once found a load for .45ACP powder puff loads using TiteWad powder on Hogdon's website that wasn't available out of any reloading book.
And I never use informal data listed on forums unless it is consistent with what I already know about a powder/bullet combo. For example, xxx grs of Red Dot and a 124gr 9mm TMJ plated are going to be about the same no matter what bullet maker. Just have to figure out the OAL for that particular ogive by verifying with a plunk test.
One thing I have never done is list the exact load I use in my guns. I'll list the type of powder, brand, type, and weight of the bullet I used, and the load manual where I obtained the load data. I never list the powder charges I use. What powder charges I use is my business.
It is that person's responsibility to verify and confirm if that load is good for their guns.
Many reloaders will agree that sharing specific load data on the interwebs has some liability attached. But I ain afraid a no ghosts!!!
If anybody wants to part with some old unused manuals, I'm a newbie to reloading and only use online data.
Didn't even think about that place. Thanks! I tried Amazon, but nothing much for used manuals.You might try Half Priced books, I have run across several older and some newer books.
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If anybody wants to part with some old unused manuals, I'm a newbie to reloading and only use online data.