RE-LOAD book wanted.

[onehandgunner]

I have Lyman #49, Sierra and a few other books. What I want is an older book giving loads for lead bullets. Would Lyman #47 or maybe Lyman #3 be the best ? Or something else ? Thanks, Jerry

[AxeHandle]

You need this...
www.lymanproducts.com/brands/lyman/publications/cast-bullet-handbook-4th-edition.html

[nicholst55]

I was really rather disappointed by Lyman's 4th edition Cast Bullet Handbook. It does provide data for some newer cartridges, and some bullets besides Lyman (Lee cast bullets). Too much data seemed to be unchanged, and simply carried over from earlier editions, otherwise. Other than that, meh. IMHO the 3rd edition is better overall.

[gunzo]

The Hodgdon Annual Manual gives loads for some heavy cast.

Speer has added some cast with RCBS molds.

[oddshooter]

Does the Hodgdon Annual Manual contain any recipes not in the online Hodgdon Reloading Center?

[foxtrapper]

I have the Lyman pistol and revolver reloading handbook 2nd edition any help? Not looking to sell but willing to take pics to send ya.

[alannadeau]

Feb 15, 2019 8:56:26 GMT -5 nicholst55 said:

I was really rather disappointed by Lyman's 4th edition Cast Bullet Handbook. It does provide data for some newer cartridges, and some bullets besides Lyman (Lee cast bullets). Too much data seemed to be unchanged, and simply carried over from earlier editions, otherwise. Other than that, meh. IMHO the 3rd edition is better overall.

That is pretty much my take on the #4 Lyman cast handbook as well, mostly just copied from the #3!  Not worth the money unless ,maybe, you're a newbie but even that is questionable.

[onehandgunner]

Thank you for all the ideas. For now I will look for a copy of the Laser Cast book and maybe Lyman #3. Thank you, Jerry

[ddixie884]

Lyman 45th was my first manual, from the 70s. I still like the cast data that is in it......

[dale53]

When the Lyman #4 hit the market, I bought it. MY #3 issue was just about worn out. However, my copy had binder holes punched in it, so I gave it to a good friend, and bought a new #3 while they were still on the market (as mark downed left overs(:>)). If I could only have one it would be the #3 hands down. However, I consider the #4 a useful addition and have used data from both since the #4 came out.

FWIW
Dale53

[gunzo]

I've often wondered about the Lee manual. Any thoughts on it? I haven't even thumbed though one. Not afraid to add another manual just for curiosity. I have about 30. But seems like every time I think about ordering one, its out of stock.

[Cholla]

This is what you want- LoadData.com

There is an insane amount of data therein including data from Accurate, Alliant, Lyman (#3 and #4 cast manual and #49), Speer, Hodgdon, Barnes, Nosler...way, way too many to name, but most importantly over 50 years of data from the pages of Handloader and Rifle magazines. The most appealing part is you can sort data by cartridge, powder manufacturer, powder name, bullet type (cast or jacketed) and bullet weight, then use the printable format to print it and put it in a binder or store it on your computer. The last part is what's so nice to me because I'm not buying loading manuals that are full of cartridges in which I have no interest. An annual subscription is less than the cost of two new manuals.

Cholla

[axman]

Lee has a ton of all kinds of data in it.