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Post by jiminpa on Jul 31, 2020 17:16:34 GMT -5
New member,new reloader. I am in process of buying all the equipment I will need to get started. BFR 475 is ordered.Which manual should i get first,I know most reloaders have several.I have only reloaded shotgun shells (sporting clays).I am thinking cast and jacketed bullets for 480 ruger for now, nothing full power yet. Thanks
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Post by magman on Jul 31, 2020 17:24:21 GMT -5
Any of them. Also Loaddata.com is a great resource.
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Post by leadhound on Jul 31, 2020 17:32:25 GMT -5
There are also caliber specific books and most if not all manufacturers have loading data on their websites.
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Post by seminolewind on Jul 31, 2020 17:42:25 GMT -5
I use them all and loaddata.com, but I match the manual to the brand of bullet I plan to shoot. If I'm loading Speer bullets, I'll look in the Speer manual, etc.
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Post by taffin on Jul 31, 2020 17:53:31 GMT -5
YOU SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST THREE NEW MANUALS AND READ THEM!
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Post by contender on Jul 31, 2020 19:36:38 GMT -5
As noted,, more than one manual is HIGHLY recommended. I like Hornady, Lyman, Hodgdon, LaserCast, Speer, Nosler, Barnes, in that general order.
Cross referencing is a NECESSITY!!!!!!!!!
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Post by ddixie884 on Aug 1, 2020 2:29:16 GMT -5
When I started loading in 1974 I was loading for revolvers and a 1911 with mostly cast bullets. I bought a Lyman manual and a pound of Unique and that was all I used for a couple of years. life was much simpler back then..........
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Post by Odin on Aug 1, 2020 4:37:49 GMT -5
New member,new reloader. I am in process of buying all the equipment I will need to get started. BFR 475 is ordered.Which manual should i get first,I know most reloaders have several.I have only reloaded shotgun shells (sporting clays).I am thinking cast and jacketed bullets for 480 ruger for now, nothing full power yet. Thanks There is very little in the way of reduced power loads listed in most manuals when it comes to the 475L. The Lee manual, which has tons of data but is by far my least favorite, MIGHT have some. The best place I have found for mid-level loads for the 475 is this very forum. Just search 475L and "reduced loads" or "mild loads" or "light loads". You should come up with numerous threads with more than a little info in that regard. All that being said, get a manual, or two, or three. Seriously, I have learned a TON from each and every one I have.
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Post by callmaker on Aug 1, 2020 7:32:50 GMT -5
Just my opinion but HS6 is a friend for “mid level” loads in the .475L. I’ve run from 13.5 to 15 grains in mine depending on bullet weight.
Velocity from 1050 to 1150 FPS is “range comfortable” for me in the .475 and HS6 will get you there with the right bullet. And it will handle an impressive list of game at that level as well.
I’m pretty skeptical about trusting internet recipes, and prefer to verify by manuals, but this loading is not in any manual I own. It has been stated here numerous times by many posters. I found it here, and then had it suggested later by a respected gunsmith. I think Tank Hoover has a post here with a few loads of HS6 tested in it. I tried it and it works great in my BFR and in my JRH Ruger.
I advise caution with you being a new loader, and using any powder that could accidentally be double charged. A double charge can make life change quickly. Take steps in your reloading methods to introduce checks and assurances.
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Post by magpouch on Aug 1, 2020 8:07:04 GMT -5
I like the Lee manual for new handloaders. It goes into a lot of detail and is not difficult to understand plus has a lot of load data. Always good to have more than one to verify loads too.
Remember to ask questions, we are here to help!
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Post by mod70 on Aug 1, 2020 8:47:02 GMT -5
Take a good look at Ken Waters works. Pet Loads, etc.
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Post by oddshooter on Aug 1, 2020 10:40:39 GMT -5
I shoot almost all cast in my revolvers, so my favorite by far is: Lyman 4th Cast Bullet Handbook www.amazon.com/Lyman-Cast-Bullet-Handbook-4Th/dp/B07PSNM3KVIt has Duke Venturino section up front that is interesting. I personally have also collected articles in a 4" binder, sorted by caliber that is terrific for comparisons to manuals. Prescut
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Post by rleprechaun on Aug 1, 2020 19:41:27 GMT -5
I have been loading since 1974. Get 2 or 3 manuals. Make sure and get Hornady. Check into loadata.com. If you are going to shoot cast bullets get Lyman cast bullet handbook.
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Post by pleadthe2nd on Aug 2, 2020 8:54:31 GMT -5
Most of the manuals are good, I also recommend having 3 of them , for load comparison, but the Lee modern reloading manual probably has the most data available, and I find that I use it the most out of the 3 I have. Lyman has alot of cast bullet data, but the Lee manual has more data per cartridge than any of the others I've read, Hornady is all Hornady bullets, I think the same for Speer, or any of the bullet manufacturers.
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Post by ira41magfan on Aug 2, 2020 21:00:32 GMT -5
I've just bought 2 since I've started reloading for the 6.5 Grendel.
Bought Lymans 50th edition and Sierra Edition 6.
Lyman provided some info but since it was wrapped in plastic I didn't realize it didn't have information for Sierra 120 gainers, plus it dropped all lead bullet info for the 41 mag.
Then I bought Sierra Edition 6, of course it did have this to reference but I was most impressed that it did provide info for the 41AE, 41 Special and 41 Mag Rifle plus retained data for 414 SuperMag. I don't think any manual has as many calibers as Sierra.
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