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Here are a few of my Reloading Manuals. I have quite a few more and use them all at times. I have more modern ones also.
If anyone has Speer #14 .. there is a photo of me and a hog I shot using the .475 Linebaugh and the Speer 400 gr. jacketed bullet. If you could send me a scan or photo of that picture I would sure appreciate it. I don't have a copy of that picture.
Ideal Loading Manual #34 - 1940
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Ideal Loading Manual #40 - 1955
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Lyman Loading Manual -after Lyman had taken over Ideal - This one was my Dad's and has been used hard. From the late 1950's I believe.
Section by Elmer Keith
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Section by Ray Thompson
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Speer Loading Manual #7 - 1966
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Hornady Loading Manual - 1967
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I like the "ONE BOOK ONE CALIBER" loading manuals also. I have those in the calibers I use a lot. Makes it easy to compare loading data from the different companies.
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Jim,
I also have the ones you have shown except the first one….in addition, like you most likely have, another 20…at least…….but, it continues, people ask for loads and get their information from the internet.
The MOST important part of manuals are the first 20-30 pages or so…..the ones that explain pressures, techniques, etc…..and I’d say it’s a safe bet 95% of people skip right over those pages…….you know, they have to get the ammo loaded before “Dancing with the Stars” comes on…
I don't recall how I discovered this site, but he's got a few older manuals including some of those caliber specific pamphlets in pdf form. I've downloaded a few of them to my desktop and it didn't do anything to my machine:
Sixgun wrote: ↑Tue Oct 08, 2024 2:09 pm
Jim,
I also have the ones you have shown except the first one….in addition, like you most likely have, another 20…at least…….but, it continues, people ask for loads and get their information from the internet.
The MOST important part of manuals are the first 20-30 pages or so…..the ones that explain pressures, techniques, etc…..and I’d say it’s a safe bet 95% of people skip right over those pages…….you know, they have to get the ammo loaded before “Dancing with the Stars” comes on…
You got it my friend! READ THE IMPORTANT PARTS BEFORE PROCEEDING! I like to read books. It's better than setting on a couch playing video games and pumping methane into the couch cushions.
JimT wrote: ↑Tue Oct 08, 2024 2:59 pm
You got it my friend! READ THE IMPORTANT PARTS BEFORE PROCEEDING! I like to read books. It's better than setting on a couch playing video games and pumping methane into the couch cushions.
Jim,
It’s rare that I disagree with you……I agree with the video games but the methane has a purpose…….it warms the cushion, pleases the dog, and chases away other people who disturb your reading of the manuals.
JimT wrote: ↑Tue Oct 08, 2024 10:25 am
I like the "ONE BOOK ONE CALIBER" loading manuals also. I have those in the calibers I use a lot. Makes it easy to compare loading data from the different companies.
44 Special.jpg
Amen to that. Over the years I've worked out one or two perfect loads for each piece of iron on the place. Those little load books sure would have simplified the process.
I need to order one in 357 Mag.
People were smarter before the Internet, or imbeciles were harder to notice.
Sixgun wrote: ↑Tue Oct 08, 2024 2:09 pm
Jim,
I also have the ones you have shown except the first one….in addition, like you most likely have, another 20…at least…….but, it continues, people ask for loads and get their information from the internet.
The MOST important part of manuals are the first 20-30 pages or so…..the ones that explain pressures, techniques, etc…..and I’d say it’s a safe bet 95% of people skip right over those pages…….you know, they have to get the ammo loaded before “Dancing with the Stars” comes on…
You got it my friend! READ THE IMPORTANT PARTS BEFORE PROCEEDING! I like to read books. It's better than setting on a couch playing video games and pumping methane into the couch cushions.
ABSOLUTELY right! I believe the adage "you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink"... or "...give him a fish to feed him a meal, but teach him to fish and feed him for a lifetime..." both apply! I can't believe the number of times I've advised folks to buy as many reloading manuals as you can afford and read the "how to" sections until you understand the process forwards and backwards. It ain't rocket science, 'cause I believe I understand it! But, reviewing it every once in a while is great for the continued safe loading of ammo!
Griff,
SASS/CMSA #93
NRA Patron
GUSA #93
There is a fine line between hobby & obsession! AND... I'm over it!!
No I ain't ready, but let's do it anyway!
JimT wrote: ↑Tue Oct 08, 2024 2:59 pmYou got it my friend! READ THE IMPORTANT PARTS BEFORE PROCEEDING! I like to read books. It's better than setting on a couch playing video games and pumping methane into the couch cushions.
Jim,
It’s rare that I disagree with you……I agree with the video games but the methane has a purpose…….it warms the cushion, pleases the dog, and chases away other people who disturb your reading of the manuals.
JimT wrote: ↑Tue Oct 08, 2024 6:30 pmI knew there was a reason I did not sit next to you in church!
Jim, he ain't so bad... I once rode with him in an enclosed Jeep... but then maybe he hadn't had any boiled eggs that day!
Griff,
SASS/CMSA #93
NRA Patron
GUSA #93
There is a fine line between hobby & obsession! AND... I'm over it!!
No I ain't ready, but let's do it anyway!
Griff wrote: ↑Tue Oct 08, 2024 10:11 pm
[quote=ain't so bad... I once rode with him in an enclosed Jeep... but then maybe he hadn't had any boiled eggs that day!
Griff,
Thank you! But……I never pass gas on the first date
6pt-sika wrote: ↑Wed Oct 09, 2024 2:01 am
Might this be of what you seek IMG_5670.jpegIMG_5669.jpeg
Yessir! Thank You!!!
We were hunting at Show-Me Safari's in Missouri ... a group of us. As I made my way suddenly this big ole hog ran out in front of me, going directly away from me. I put the sights on it's butt and at the shot several things happened: -a big dust cloud in front of the hog -the hog dropped and skidded to a stop - I heard the bullet ricochet through the trees (whack! whack! wack!)
I found I hit it about 1 inch to the right of the anus but I could not find an exit wound. When I dropped it at the butcher's I asked him to track the bullet and let me know where it exited. Later he told me that the bullet had exited the hog's mouth.
I was not using a top load. 400 gr. .475 Speer Gold Dot at about 1100 - 1200 fps.
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I use the Loadbooks manuals for most of the calibers I load. They are a great reference, especially if you have RCBS cast bullets, but don't happen to have an RCBS cast bullet manual.
Sixgun wrote: ↑Tue Oct 08, 2024 2:09 pm
Jim,
I also have the ones you have shown except the first one….in addition, like you most likely have, another 20…at least…….but, it continues, people ask for loads and get their information from the internet.
The MOST important part of manuals are the first 20-30 pages or so…..the ones that explain pressures, techniques, etc…..and I’d say it’s a safe bet 95% of people skip right over those pages…….you know, they have to get the ammo loaded before “Dancing with the Stars” comes on…
Yep. The Lee and Lyman ones in particular have a LOT of non-cartridge-specific information that is valuable.
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