whoohooo... opened a Christmas present early

ghentry · #1

I got the Lee Anniversary Kit that I asked for. Now I just need that class that Charles has been talking about teaching.

Can anyone tell me which manual is best to buy?

BobCat · #2

My brother and I started with the Speer Manual many years ago, so it is the one I keep updating. I will not claim it is "best." A lot of people like the Lyman manuals (I do too - but usually buy the latest Speer).

There is so much information available on the Internet, from powder companies' web sites, that you can read reloading manuals for techniques and tips, and compare the manual data with the powder compaines' data.

Have fun!

Regards,
Andrew

Kalrog · #3

Doesn't that one come with a Lee manual? I thought it did...

Otherwise get them all

I will be purchasing some in the near future, I think. So I will be watching this thread for more info as well.

ghentry · #4

They sell the kit with and without the manual. I always hear people talk about using other manuals, so I chose the one without the manual so I could pick the best one later.

I was lookng online and some of these manuals are pretty expensive.

I really wish I had been saving brass all of these years too.

MoJo · #5

The Lyman reloading manual is excellent it is very comprehensive.

Warhorse545 · #6

I like the Speer and the Lyman myself. The power company's web sites are a great help, and if you have any questions they have an email you can send the question to. It is usually just takes a day or so to get an answer.

Enjoy the hobby. It takes paying A LOT of careful attention, but it really is not difficult. Great way for me to relax.

Stacey

nuparadigm · #7

I've found that the best data is on line. The major companies make frequent updates that eclipses the data in their printed manuals. For example:

You may find Winchester data at http://www.winchester.com/products/cata ... ertoc.aspx

Hodgdon data at
http://www.hodgdon.com/data

My theory has always been that the best data comes from the powder makers since they are the ones who have to worry about product liability. I've been loading since 1969 and the manufacturers' data has never failed me yet.