shotgun reloading book

[cueball]

Sorry for this I know it's been covered to death. But which book would you all recommend for a complete beginner. I know their are a few key books from reading on the net. But are any of them more biased towards an American market.

[malantone]

 

Surely reloading is the same in America as in Britain, A book on method will apply equally to both countries .

for recipes try something like this ;- http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/default.asp?Caliber=243+Winchester&Weight=All&type=Rifle&Source

or powder manufacturer`s

[Guest cookoff013]

if you are after a guide on how to reload, a manual by lyman should be good often called "lyman 5"

 

if you are after experience on how to reload, find someone to teach you or, read up alot before making "the jump"

[cueball]

Thanks. I didn't know if some books focused on powders/tools/materials that weren't easily available in the uk.

 

Will have a look on amazon tomorrow and get lyman. I have seen that recommended a lot on US forums

[Uncle Albert]

The Lyman manual is good for general reloading details and methodology but focusses on American powders. I'm not saying they are no good but they are twice the price of European powders. I started off using Alliant Red Dot but it was about £35.00 per 500grms. I changed to Vectan AS which was about £36.00 per Kg. Your decision? Either way there are plenty of very experienced reloaders on here which will help you no end. Look through the posts.

 

Best of luck but be careful, it's a very absorbing second hobby.

[islandgun]

Im in my second year reloading and ive bought several reloading books including ballistic products and BPI and RSI reloading specialties inc, I found/find them good for understanding terms and use of components but only used the RSI recipes, possibly the best way forward is to find out what powder and components are available to you locally then look up recipes from the company website or from the supplier of the components, in my case Alliant, and Vectan. Components are readily available from several retailers. Of course there are several experts on PW who have recipes to share, its a fascinating "hobby"

[cueball]

I haven't ordered lyman yet. But that was exactly what I was getting at regarding us powders and components that are expensive over here.

So which book would you recommend for getting to grips with real basics of reloading.

[mossberg-operator]

Reloading for Shotgunners Paperback – 28 Oct 2005

by Rick Sapp (Author)

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Cheers.

[Uncle Albert]

The Lyman book is in two parts. The first part deals with reloading shotshells in general whilst the second part contains recipes and details of the various different hulls. It's very informative and good if you are going to use American powders such as Aliant. I don't know where abouts you are but I would suggest you look on the internet at Clay and Game or Folkstone Engineering Supplies in Kent to get an idea of the costs involved.

 

As I said I use Vectan powder now as it is half the cost of Red Dot. Vectan is a European powder so the Lyman book doesn't have details of it. If you give John a ring at FES he will help. With all mail orders powder and primers will cost about £30.00 to send as they are classed as dangerous materials and need to be carried in special containers (H&S). It is better to go to the shop to get your supplies, wherever you go. Hope this helps.

 

Dave