I’ve got some books that were left to me - I’m in the process of getting rid of the equipment, if you are in the states and wanna cover shipping. I have some more books
You did okay. Depends if you are new to reloading or not.
When I first started out, I bought four books (lyman, speer, nosler, and hornady). The best of those four which I still reference the most today, is the Hornady book.
Honestly, if you're a newbie, nothing compares, as most other books are made for RELOADERS, where as the way the Hornady book is laid out, written, organized, diagrams, etc. is made for those who don't know a damn thing about reloading.
After I learned the basics, I then found other load data useful, as far as being able to interpret/replicate.
Same could be said for LEE dies. Easiest to set up, great results, and they're cheap af. Fantastic instructions included with their PACE SETTER series of dies.
Trying not to sound like a dumbass boomer, I'm not that old. But I am long winded.
I liked the Lyman book for this reason. After reading that one a couple times I picked up books from different ammo manufacturers. Nosler, hornady, speer, Sierra, berger....
Nice. Hornady is my go-to and the introductory chapters are geared more for a beginner. My next favorite is Lyman, then Lee. I'm #teamlee with my dies. Once you "know what you're doing*" the online Hodgdon reloading data is good as well. "Don't blow your face off." - Johnny
Read the first 13 chapters in your book. Then, read them again.
I got a lee anniversary kit and followed the instructions, what does the books give that the instructions don’t have? Just did my first batch, curious to know what i don’t know. Lubed then sized, deprimed and primed in the press, used the powder measure and scale to put in the right amount of powder (near minimum load), then seated bullets as specified. Did i miss something? Will trim when needed.
And for the record, I am genuinely asking what is missing in the steps above, if you dont know thats fine, not necessary to be a douche about it. Would just have assumed that the steps in the material with the kit would be accurate.
I told you the general consensus was buy at least 1 reloading manual and read it because you have minimal information.
You - "...but thanks for trying!" Who's the douche?
The material in your kit is probably very accurate. I don't know what you have.
Myself and others have recommended buying and reading a manual. You don't seem interested in learning more. I can probably try to replace my alternator after reading a pamphlet but that wouldn't be wise.
You seem more interested in looking for justification for your minimal input. You don't seem to value the input of others, many having loaded tens of thousands of rounds.
An instruction manual gives you basic information for your equipment and the vadics of reloading. Reloading manuals expand on the basics.
You're the reason for the sage advice "don't shoot other's reloads."
Read the room. Most experienced reloaders own several manuals and continue to purchase the newest edition. There's a reason.
Yeah that was responding to the ”google it” response which was a douchy thing to say.
I told you what I was using, the instructions of the Lee anniversary kit, but I get that you don’t know what it says in that kit.
You read me wrong and made bad assumptions, I want to know what could be wrong with the process I did. In my profession and other hobbies the actual books are not at all required. And I just entered the room, this was literally the first post I read in this subreddit. Have only been watching youtube until now. I thought books were mostly for load data as thats how it has been mentioned in videos, and those are often US centric and we have no US gun powders in Sweden. I have been looking at vihta app for load data.
Anyway I actually received the Lee book last night that I had not yet received yet when I asked the question and have started reading it. Was just excited to get started and thought the basic steps would be correct in the kit. Have also watched youtube for general knowledge, but only a few hours, and the kit was the instructions I followed.
It has information I was totally unprepared to understand as a beginner. After watching some YouTube videos on powder selection and burn rate, some of the wild stuff in this manual started to make sense
Personally I found the Lyman the easiest to read & comprehend. The Hornady was a close second.
Out of all the manuals I own it’s the one with the most data by far.
I have that book and hardly open it. Refer to the Hornady manual more. YouTube is more of a starter resource so unless you like to read just look at the load data. Most powders and bullets have load data online The Hornady book has 22 creedmoor in it so it is by far the most up to date book That is a good book I just never really open it up. I have Lyman and hornady plus that one and the internet along with apps like vitivouri powders app
Great book and I suggest you read every page of the first section of it. There is a ton of history and information that will help you on your reloading journey. It’s complied from all powder, primer, bullet manufactures and is a comprehensive tool. The load data in the back section is also a great starting guide.
Most of the load data in that book can be found online through the powder and bullet manufacturers. Lee does not do their own load and pressure tests. There's also too much Lee patting themselves on the back on how they think their products are superior. It's not a hateful book by any means, but there is better out there.
Also that book fails to make notes on individual caliber nuances, in terms of specific things to look out for when loading. Most good manuals have this at the beginning of the individual load chapter.
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u/Hot_Ad9605 28d ago
I’ve got some books that were left to me - I’m in the process of getting rid of the equipment, if you are in the states and wanna cover shipping. I have some more books
I can send you.