Which loading manuel to you like the best?

[Shuz]

My favorite is the Hodgdon #26 manual. It lists loads from the major powder companies like Hodgdon, Winchester, Alliant and IMR. In addition it lists lots of cast boolit loads. My next favorites are the Lyman 49 and the RCBS Cast Bullet manual #1.

[Pinsnscrews]

Since one of the calibers I am playing with is a Wildcat that was made into a factory barrel at T/C, I have any manual that actually lists that caliber. I have been able to compare from manual to manual on some of the loads. In other cases, I have been able to compare the rifle loading to the "Single Shot Pistol" loads so I am not wasting powder.

[jonas302]

Midway has the nosler and berger manuals on clearance also accurate powders manual is a pretty great deal also

[Bzcraig]

I like Modern Reloading by Richard Lee, either edition, Lyman's Cast Bullet Manual, and Load Data subscription as it has all data in one place, including Pet Loads and everything from Handloader Magazine.

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[Big Z]

I'm in my Lee manual more than any of my other hard copies. For cast, Lyman's #4, and I like the 49th too. The Lee gets the most action for its variety and it just seems easy to get around in to me with the size and hardcover. I check online through powder manufacturers for data if I don't have something.

I don't care much for my Speer (can't recall which) manual. A buddy of mine also has the new Hornady manual that seemed outta whack with some numbers in my other manuals..I won't be buying one.

[bear58]

Lyman 49 for cast loads
Hornady for pistol and rifle with "j's"
Sierra for rifle with "j's"

[jrmartin1964]

Lyman. I have others, but it's always the Lyman that I will reach for first.