Best first reloading manual/handbook?

[pitor]

In my quest for reloading knowledge I'm looking to buy my first reloading handbook / manual.

The mischievious monkey suggested I start a thread to ask for input and advice from the fine members in here. Thank you in advance for all the help.

[AFJuvat]

The Lyman manual is the best all around manual IMO.

[sdmc530]

well this a very good question that will give you many answers!

Here are some more popular manuals in no particular order:
1. Hornady
2. Sierra
3. Speer
4. Lyman 49
5. Barnes

I also use loaddata.com as well

When you get them dialed in you can then use a chronograph and get speeds and really dial them in. That is where some real fun starts!

You will get more ideas but the Lyman manual is a really good one for a start.

[pitor]

Thanks, so far these suggestions are on par with what some "Internet experts" suggest as the 5 best reloading handbooks. I'll start with the hornady since they're running a special on Amazon, $13.99

ETA: I cancelled the order because I found the Lyman for $21 on Amazon as well. I'll start with the Lyman, seems to have raving reviews

[TLE2]

Are you looking for a "how to" or just reloading data?

[pitor]

Originally Posted by TLE2

Are you looking for a "how to" or just reloading data?

Good question. Both

[AFJuvat]

Originally Posted by pitor

Good question. Both

In that case, I am doubling down with the Lyman manual.

A couple of hints about reloading manuals.

The ones put out by reloading companies feature their equipment, but bullets and powders from several manufacturers.

Those put out by bullet companies only feature their bullets

Those put out by powder companies only use their powders.

[skosh69]

Originally Posted by AFJuvat

In that case, I am doubling down with the Lyman manual.

A couple of hints about reloading manuals.

The ones put out by reloading companies feature their equipment, but bullets and powders from several manufacturers.

Those put out by bullet companies only feature their bullets

Those put out by powder companies only use their powders.

That's pretty much what I said in my text to you.

For $14, that Hornady 9th edition would be a good starting point. Get it, read it and if you don't like it, Amazon has a great return policy.

[sdmc530]

Or be dishonest and copy the pages for your cartridges and send it back. Don't ask

[DaFadda]

The Mischievous monkey should have told you to ask for a free copy of our favorite reloading manual. Hmmmm... Ask... and you may receive.