Vermin93
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What is your primary source for load data? A reloading handbook? A reloading website?
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Rubberduck270
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I mainly use Nosler's book/site and the Hodgdon site.
The book for min/max load, then the scale and range time for me.
I own a hornady book but also use hodgdon and have links to some sierra loads. I also check reloadersnest not for info but for reference.
KPH
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I own 8 books and use them. If I see something on the web and think I want to try it I will look a book to see if I think it is safe. I use Hornady and Sierra the most.
Vermin93
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The books are around $30 each, so I'm just wondering which one(s) to get?
Does anyone belong to LoadData.com? Is it trustworthy and worth the membership fee?
Does anyone belong to LoadData.com? Is it trustworthy and worth the membership fee?
Vermin93 said:
I would suggest getting a manual of whatever bullet you wanna use. That may not be feasible if you use a variety like most of us. If I had to get one manual I would get a lyman. Don't have one but have looked thru one. Tons of info.
I use Hornady & Nosler bullets, so I have both their books.
Also, the Hodgdon website gets hit heavy on my computer.
Also, the Hodgdon website gets hit heavy on my computer.
loadbooks usa
one book one caliber all bullet and powder manufacturers reloading info
6-8 bucks
one book one caliber all bullet and powder manufacturers reloading info
6-8 bucks
KPH
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$30.00 is cheap considering what can happen. When you see a blown up gun you will know what I mean. Each manual seems to have good reloading info that I don't seen on the web.
Deer Assassin said:
X2. I also have several (older) Lyman and Hornady manuals, and use data.hodgdon.com a lot, but their max loads are definitely MAX. Nosler has good manuals, as well. $30 is expansive, but if you look around you should be able to find some fairly recent used manuals for a good price on ebay or amazon.
I love to reload, I just haven't had time lately to do any of it (or much of anything else for that matter).
FULLDRAWXX75
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Deer Assassin said:
Same here, I have three different manuals, but have added a few of these for the more popular calibers I shoot. I always cross reference between all of them to confirm load data.
FDXX75
DaveB
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I have several Nosler manuals plus i download and place in folders specific caliber/powder loads from the various manufacturers.
For example, I picked up a NIB 300WSM Thompson Center Venture. I am gathering components and that includes various pieces of reload info. I swiped a folder from my Wife's stash of school supplies and labeled it 300 WSM. Inside I will put pictures, receipts, serial numbers, prices, targets, load data, everything connected to that rifle.
For example, I picked up a NIB 300WSM Thompson Center Venture. I am gathering components and that includes various pieces of reload info. I swiped a folder from my Wife's stash of school supplies and labeled it 300 WSM. Inside I will put pictures, receipts, serial numbers, prices, targets, load data, everything connected to that rifle.
Hunter 257W
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http://www.imrpowder.com/
This has loads for all IMR and Hogdon powders developed by the powder manufacturers themselves. Who is better qualified to publish loads? I am leery of random internet sources. Especially coming from an individual - tread lightly - or do as I do and NEVER use a load recommended by an individual unless you compare it to the above website or an honest to goodness Loading Manual.
This has loads for all IMR and Hogdon powders developed by the powder manufacturers themselves. Who is better qualified to publish loads? I am leery of random internet sources. Especially coming from an individual - tread lightly - or do as I do and NEVER use a load recommended by an individual unless you compare it to the above website or an honest to goodness Loading Manual.
