Reloading Manuals: Lyman & Speer

[@shaundoodles]

Lyman probably has one of the most, if not the most complete reloading manual out there.

[@makingsawdust2129]

Hi. Thanks for the video

[@Bobseal223]

Hi Mate, If I had to choose one manual it would be the Lyman. The ideal for me would be the Lyman and the Speer. Between the two they cover almost all the calibres. Cheers, Bob

[@Bobseal223]

Hi. SD is sectional density. It is determined by dividing the weight of the bullet in pounds by the square of the bullet diameter.BC is the Ballistic Coefficient of the bullet. This number relates to the aerodynamic efficiency of the bullet. The lower the number the more drag, the higher the less drag. I.e. 155 grn .308 SMK BC .45 needs 32.5 MOA elevation for a 1000 yard zero. Velocity is 1260fps. The same bullet with BC of .504 requires 30 MOA and has a velocity 1384fps at 1000yds. Bob.

[@thetexasrat]

The Richard Lee loading manual does not do pressure tests themselves, they only take test data from others that do and jumble it all together, of which they lose the test barrel length, case brand, primer type and brand, as well as bullet brand. These are all important elements, as one should never take data made for one specific brand and type bullet and turn and use it with a different brand or type bullet. This is due to Brinell hardness and bearing surfaces can be different, as well as the shape can be slightly different with longer or shorter over all lengths, all of which can cause extremely high pressure issues. One should only use data straight from a reputable data source [see paragraph below] that does their own pressure testing which give the test barrel length, case brand, primer type and brand, and most of all the brand of the type bullet used in developing the data. Each one of these elements that are changed is a compromise of which if all are compromised at the same time could very well add up to a recipe for disaster. Lyman, Speer, Nosler, Sierra, Barnes, Swift, Berger, Norma, Lapua, VihtaVuori, Accurate, Western Powder, Hodgdon, or even Hornady reloading manuals are far better suited than Richard Lee's for gleaning load data from, as they all not only do their own testing but they all give the test barrel length, case brand, primer type and brand, as well as the bullets brand and type for each load recipe. Again Richard Lee's manual throws out one of the carnal safety rules of never use load data developed for one brand of bullet for another brand of the same style bullet. Keep in mind that it is always better to throw out Richard Lee's manual than any of the safety rules.

[@italianrelic]

i have 3 reloading manuals the lee; the lyman 49th; and the speer 14th

[@Bobseal223]

@hawkzy1987 I've always used the max & min for the bullet weight not the type or manufacturer. So you can use the data for all 165 grain jacketed bullets. Cheers, Bob.

[@Bobseal223]

Thanks for the comment.

[@SAQQUSAWRU]

Thanks

[@makingsawdust2129]

Would you be able to tell me what the Lyman's book means by BC and SD? Example on page 225 on the new book

[@hawkzy1987]

i am new to reloading and just bought the lyman 49th edition and i was just wondering for example .308 165gr it says that they used nosler jacketed partition and gives the max and min. now is that the max and min for the nosler jacketed partition or for all 165gr??

[@84reaper]

i am a beginner reloader and i have the lee four hole torrent press and i wanted to know if the lee reloading book was a good book because alot of people have been giving it good reviews on midway usa

[@rick31869]

good rule of thumb ,get load manuals from reloading equipment companies and bullet manufacturers and powder manufactures ,this way you are covered at all angles !!! EX. speer,lyman,hodgdon,and of course the lee reloading manual !!! . hornady also has one just like a few others !!!