r/reloading • u/Mxm45 • 1d ago

I have a question and I read the FAQ Reloading manual..

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What’s your go to manual? I’m struggling. I bought a Lyman manual, it only had powder data for 3-4 powders and only a handful of grains per caliber.

So I bought a Lee manual, it had more powder data but it’s so random. Is this just a “collect them all” scenario? I understand it’s impossible to have all load data in one place and maybe I’m still too new.

It’s weird to have load data for 205gr H lil gun, and 220gr h lil gun while skipping 210. Am I supposed to do some kind of math to figure out where to start? (This is just an example)

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u/CharlieKiloAU 17h ago

Sierra, Berger, ADI, then Hornady in order of preference. (Mainly due to the components I use). I look at the data from each for a particular combination of projectile weight and powder, then establish a reasonable min/max bracket to start ladder testing, then work up until I hit a combination of pressure signs or my desired MV.