Thread: Recommended Reloading Reading

My first manual was Speer #7 (1966 IIRC). I still have it but it is in poor shape now after a lifetime of use. It provided reasonable good "how to" knowledge from a bevy of those old time writers who sadly don't seem to have been replaced in the modern day. For many years all I used was Speer's 150gr 30 cal.

The loads in my Speer #7 are not that relevant anymore but I like reading the manual every now and again - like visiting a museum.

The other one, although I was never a fan of the author, is as mentioned already, Nick Harvey's Practical Reloading Manual. You just had to be careful of some of his loads. My copy had many after printed corrections.

It's the how to knowledge that is required for someone starting out, not a zillion loads and complex articles. Up to date loads are available thru online manuals etc ADI/Hodgdon and others.

A couple o years ago I thought I had better get modern and bought the latest Speer manual. I was mighty disappointed with its quality.