I have a half dozen reloading manuals including all three of the Lyman manuals, Hodgdon, and Speer. However, they are all nearly 10 years old. In recent years I have become much more reliant on the manufacturer's websites for data. There are times when it is handy to have a manual and I am considering updating 1 or 2 to the current editions. My primary interests/requirements are as follows:
1) I have taken in interest in the Ruger/TC only 45 colt loads -so data for these loadings would be mandatory.
2) Handgun data is mandatory. Rifle data is optional.
3) Both cast and jacketed bullet data is a must.
4) Data for heavyweight bullets in the common handgun calibers (357 mag., 44 mag., 45colt, etc.) would be a plus
5) The manuals I have vary in the information they provide on each load. Some list a pressure while some just indicate that all loads are under the max. Some list to COAL for each load (which I think is important) and some don't. I like the manuals that tend to provide as much information as possible.
I would be curious to hear what current manuals people might recommend based on this.
1) I have taken in interest in the Ruger/TC only 45 colt loads -so data for these loadings would be mandatory.
2) Handgun data is mandatory. Rifle data is optional.
3) Both cast and jacketed bullet data is a must.
4) Data for heavyweight bullets in the common handgun calibers (357 mag., 44 mag., 45colt, etc.) would be a plus
5) The manuals I have vary in the information they provide on each load. Some list a pressure while some just indicate that all loads are under the max. Some list to COAL for each load (which I think is important) and some don't. I like the manuals that tend to provide as much information as possible.
I would be curious to hear what current manuals people might recommend based on this.