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Post by mud on Jan 21, 2013 3:41:09 GMT -7
I am looking for a Lyman's reloading book if anyone has one. Also looking for a good shot shell reloading book. I am sure some of you have suggestions on them.
I am waiting on a few parts for the reloader I got from BJ and just ordered a single stage press for everything else. The press has an 'up to 1 month' waiting period.
I may cancel it and order a progressive press but I keep hearing it is best to learn on a single stage.
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Post by Redneckidokie on Jan 21, 2013 3:54:40 GMT -7
I'm not clear, are you having trouble finding one, or just not sure which one to get? Just fyi, if you are new to loading, Lee Reloading Manuals are very good for first timers. They go into alot of detail, and good pics, plus good data. Others seem to assume that you are already to load and just need numbers. I have hornaday, speer, lee, an old lyman and data CD's. No one covers all powders and bullets so an assortment helps. I can check local stores if you don't find a lyman.  |
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Post by mud on Jan 21, 2013 4:57:17 GMT -7
I'm not clear, are you having trouble finding one, or just not sure which one to get? Just fyi, if you are new to loading, Lee Reloading Manuals are very good for first timers. They go into alot of detail, and good pics, plus good data. Others seem to assume that you are already to load and just need numbers. I have hornaday, speer, lee, an old lyman and data CD's. No one covers all powders and bullets so an assortment helps. I can check local stores if you don't find a lyman. The Lyman is what was suggested as the best beginner manual because it contains info for the widest variety. I will check out the lee manual too. I have been looking for one locally but the shops are proud of them so a used one is what I am after. |
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Post by Dennis on Jan 21, 2013 5:03:21 GMT -7
JMHO but a single stage or turret type press is the best to start out with. I started out with a Lyman basic reloading kit back in the 80s and I still have all of it today. I’m still using the turret press and the case trimmer. I retired the powder thrower and scale a few years back. I debated when I got the set up between the turret and the single and took the turret because it works on the same principle as at single stage. I don’t care for a progressive press because of my reloading style. I like to make match rounds as much as I like to make plinking stuff. But there’s nothing wrong with one if ya want to make a lot of bullets don’t think I’d like to learn on one that’s for sure. I have a selection of Lyman, RCBS and Dillon all of which will last a lifetime or two. Good quality stuff. As far a reloading books Lyman is a good book but so is Sierra and all the others. I get most my data off the internet these days here’s a good site that has 3 of the top powders to select from. data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.aspThere’s a load of info out there. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2013 7:42:03 GMT -7
All good suggestions here. I started out back in 1979 (??) with a Mec 600jr for shot shells and still use it today and an RCBS Rock chucker kit. I still use it to tailor loads for competition and hunting and when I need to let off some steam or get my head back in the game. Check in with the counter man at where yo buy your supplies most powder manufactures have hand out books that have load data, the store should give you, BUT YOU HAVE TO ASK.
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Post by geron on Jan 21, 2013 9:15:31 GMT -7
I have a turret press and a single stage rock chucker. As far as a beginner is concerned I wouldn't give you a penny for the difference between them in complexity or accuracy of loads. Either way you have to stay focused and work carefully. The turret might be just a tad faster because you handle each load less since it stays in the shell holder till fully loaded.
Take this for what it's worth because I'm just a beginner.
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Post by NHCraigT on Jan 22, 2013 7:13:09 GMT -7
FYI - There are many local groups that have beginner reloading classes. You might want to look into that. Some may be at local shooting & gun clubs, some may also be found through local gun/hunting gear shops. You can also check local shooting related forums.
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Post by hunter63 on Jan 22, 2013 11:46:51 GMT -7
Start simple, start slow, read the manuals, (lots of manuals), work careful, work safe.
Most of my stuff is from Lee......twice the gear for the same money.....But that is just me.
Progressive presses work well for bulk loading of one caliber.....change over is a PITA and extra componants for change over make it worst.
Rilfe re-loading single stage is fine.
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