mick miller Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 So, everything I need, well almost, will be here next week. But, before I join the all the gear no idea brigade and start anything (other than depriming and cleaning the once fired brass) and despite most likely undertaking a reloading course with the rifle club, I feel it would be prudent to read a manual. Youtube can show the principles but I don't really feel that comfortable relying on that alone! Before I waste any money, are there any recommendations from those that have already read a few? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted August 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Glad you asked that I got a press this week so was going to ask the same thing, so I have some background before a friend shows me the ropes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted August 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) Ebay, £40. 121304404816 Edited August 2, 2014 by mick miller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted August 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Same one on Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hornady-Handbook-Cartridge-Reloading-Edition/dp/B00A95QWGM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407012283&sr=8-1&keywords=hornady+reloading+manual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted August 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Dont forget the postage, sure £36 for the book but the post is going to be a fiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olliesims Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 +1 on the hornady, has a lot of information about everything to do with reloading, got mine from shooting supplies in bromsgrove, although I don't use hornady rounds it's still a useful thing to have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I look at it 3 different ways. You can buy one from a bullet manufacturer (hornady, sierra, etc), a powder manufacturer (hodgdon, Vihta) or from an equipment manufacturer (Lyman/Lee). Now I know that some of those come from companies which do all of the above (RCBS, speer, and I think Hodgdon/IMR are all the same company) but some are specific to their brand. Some are brand agnostic. In terms of the equipment and the 'how' of reloading I see them all basically the same. The process is the same regardless of which company is showing you how to do it. The difference comes in the load data. I have the speer manual and the only bullets listed are speer bullets (though they list other brands powders). I shoot Hornady bullets almost exclusively. If I were to get another book (or start from scratch) it would be Hornady, but instead I make due with data available online (usually starting from the Hodgdon data site and working from there). If you're planning to shoot hornady bullets then definitely get the hornady book. thanks, rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 The Old speer one that came with My first kit is pretty good, giving newby advice and data (don't know about todays edition because I have not read it). Others are just Data and chit chat, I have never read an actual guide to reloading and am very thankful to those who taught me the ropes over the years. From this advice and other published works I have developed my own ways that work in line with my changing needs, one thing many miss is needs are the first thing to cover after safety of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Top tip. Want the Manuel but divvunt want ta'pay top whack? If you've got an iPad or Kindle just download the kindle version - it's twelve quid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Top tip. Want the Manuel but divvunt want ta'pay top whack? If you've got an iPad or Kindle just download the kindle version - it's twelve quid! Very good like that won't if it's in PDF yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazed Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Top tip. Want the Manuel but divvunt want ta'pay top whack? If you've got an iPad or Kindle just download the kindle version - it's twelve quid! Very good like that won't if it's in PDF yet? K Have all of you been watching the chavs too ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Whatchasayinlike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 (edited) Issa nottarat, issa feligree siberian hamster. Edited August 4, 2014 by mick miller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Back on track, its not a pdf but the full book, images and all. Pretty pleased really as I now have the whole thing on my smart phone also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Before you start on anything read "The ABC's of Reloading." It has a wealth of information in it and lets you know what you are getting yourself into. It's available on the usual web site and covers all you will want. Then get yourself to a fellow reloader and talk through the process. They will let you know what you will need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Just been given a Hornady and another forget the name basic reloading guide as well as the lee one are these any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I bought a Lee which was good and interesting - read the intro fully and now hate the self promoting with a vengeance. Bought A Vithouri manual and enjoy that. I actually believe that whilst a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, with reloading, a surfeit of knowledge can be a confusion. I have no wish to become a 'wildcatter' as the yanks put it and having found my favourites and best result components - that and the cost reduction are all I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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