best reloading manual

bandcollector

I know this is largely a matter of opinion but my question is what is the most comprehensive and up to date reloading manual that you guys know of. I'm asking this because I generally use my reloading manual by M. L. McPherson called metallic cartridge reloading 3rd edition, and it is very dated it does not include any wsm's or newer bullet offerings. All the other newer manuals I have picked up and thumbed through seem to be kind of scimpy on the amount of bullet, powders listed compared to my manual.
I reload common revolver cartridges, but I reload many uncommon and wildcat rifle cartridges.

bpost

The newest Hornaday manual pleasantly surprised me on the number of wildcat and less common caliber that had data.

FrancF

I have most of them, But my "Go to first" has always been Lyman. Then I check the other books Max. in one might be the mid. or min in another. Not drastically but enough to make you go Hmmmmmmm.

Bubba Jr.

quote:Originally posted by FrancF
I have most of them, But my "Go to first" has always been Lyman. Then I check the other books Max. in one might be the mid. or min in another. Not drastically but enough to make you go Hmmmmmmm.


I also have the Hornady, and Lyman manuals, along with info from various powder manufacturer websites. I've also noticed quite a disparity in max loads from the different sources. Hopefully I can coerce convince the wife that I now need a chronograph to go along with my other stuff, then I can draw my conclusions from my own equipment.[:)]

CapnMidnight

I'm a buyer of reloading manuals, especially old ones. I like to look and compare, but normally I load what has always worked. I've not ever come up with anything better in my 270s than Jack O'Connors load, same for the 0-6. I think the biggest advantage we have today is a much better bullet selection, and higher quality bullets. I load for alot of old, off the wall stuff, like 30-40 Kraig, 348 Win, 218 Mashburn, 38 WCF and on and on. I try to keep the diffrent powders to a minimum, old books help.
For what it's worth.
W.D.

skyfish

I use the Lyman and Hornady the most, I tend to shoot a lot of Hornady's. I also check all the powder makers data, I seem to be using more Ramshot powders lately. Still use Accurate, Alliant, and IMR as well.

I need a chrono as well, but its a tough year. Local and state taxes up and I'm sure Feds will be too. Change you can believe in.[B)]

sandwarrior

I use the Sierra, Nosler, Hornady, Speer editions and some older manuals too. I think the Lyman editions are good and cover a lot. It's always good to have a starting point. And whenever possible it's always good to have a second point of reference.

k_townman

The Lee reloading book has alot of info in it. I think it's good to have more than one reloading book.

chiefr

It depends upon a point in time. I wish I could get by with one manual. Today, I have at least 50. Including my old ones.Cartriges of the world by Frank Barnes can be an excellent source for some obsolete and wildcat cartridges -- check it out. Lymans handbook is great. Seems there were only a few bullet manufacturers when I got started. Today there are many.