Recommended Reading for novice reloader

[youthpastorjon]

I have everything I need to start reloading except the knowledge.  I refuse to start reloading until I read alot on the subject.  I was wondering what you all would recommend so good reading material on reloading? Thanks for your help.

[stimpylu32]

youthpastorjon

Here is a good starting point .

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handloading

Also pick up a copy of the Lyman reloading manual , it will give step by step info on how to handload . When your done with that and have ??s , just ask away . 

stimpy

[1sourdough]

'Lee Modern Reloading' 2nd edition, about $12-13.

[OR-E-Gun Bill]

I can only echo what Stimpy has already said, my Lyman book gets used the most.
Most of the reloading equipment websites have a lot of good info and technical assistance as well.

Bill

[DalesCarpentry]

youthpastorjon

Here is a good starting point .

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handloading

Also pick up a copy of the Lyman reloading manual , it will give step by step info on how to handload . When your done with that and have ??s , just ask away . 

stimpy

I have read this and it is a good read. Stimpy sent me this link through a pm back when I first started talking about getting into reloading. I have it saved to my fovorite places so I can refer to it when needed. Dale

[Kurt L]

I will send you a message.
Kurt

[corbanzo]

If you have an idea what bullets you are going to use, I would also recommend getting the manuals for those manufacturers also.  I remember when I first started loading, I did as many others, and started with the lyman and the lee guides, but then when I started looking into other manuals, they had tips and techniques that the others had not mentioned, nothing groundbreaking, but just things that you may not think of that can make you a more efficient handloader.

[Catfish]

Reading is a good thing and I highly recommend that you keep reading, but I also recommend that you ask questions of those you know who have been reloading for a while. There are alot of little things that can be over looked and cause you trouble that someone else might spot.

[Lloyd Smale]

best thing any new loader can do is go and buy at least 2 different bullet manufactures loading manuals. they all usually have a chapter on basic beginner handloading.

[LaOtto222]

There is some good reading right at the top of this forum. It will not do it all, but adds to your over all knowledge and it is free and you are here already 

[Questor]

I like the Speer manual best because the load data is excellent and velocities published are about what you can expect from your guns. The quality of the writing is excellent. The explanations of how to use reloading equipment is excellent.

I do not like the Lyman book because the velocities published are nowhere near reality.

[beemanbeme]

One thing to remember is that often the latest edition of a load book comes out only to add a few of the latests cartridges and the balance of the info remains the same. Especially the reloading instructions.  Depending on which calibres you are planning on loading, you might pick up editions on Ebay that at one or two past that would be prefect for your needs and a good deal cheaper. 

[Questor]

If you just like to read for fun, try finding any of the old books by George Nonte, and also the book Sixguns by Elmer Keith. These guys were real tinkerers and loved the technical aspects of reloading. I don't recommend that you actually try anything they write about, but it does make fun reading.