Source for PDF of Lyman Reloading Handbook #44

[Snidely70431]

While looking for information about reloading 45-70 using Unique powder I came across a PDF of Lyman Reloading Handbook #44. This version contains much more information about loading for heavier cast bullets than later versions.

http://www.nzha.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Lyman44.pdf

 

[Snidely70431]

From Lyman Reloading Handbook #44:

 

[Ohen Cepel]

Thanks! I like having copies of the older books for things like this and rounds which are less common now.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

The older manuals are a prime source for cast bullets because they were still the most used back then. Additionally, they are a great resource for older powders and uses almost forgotten now. I happen to have this manual but it's no longer common. Thank you for posting the file.

 

[Tony k]

Wow. Semi auto loads are slim pickins.

@bds

Wanna make sure you see this since you are so generous with your curated Western Power load data sources.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Wow. Semi auto loads are slim pickins.

@bds

Wanna make sure you see this since you are so generous with your curated Western Power load data sources.

Plenty of semi-auto data for the bullets and powders available at the time.

I see data for the 32 ACP, the 380 ACP, 9mm, 38 Super and the 45 ACP.

 

[Tony k]

Plenty of semi-auto data for the bullets and powders available at the time.

I see data for the 32 ACP, the 380 ACP, 9mm, 38 Super and the 45 ACP.

True, but I'm glad we now have more than three powder recipes for jacketed 124 GR 9mm. We've got it pretty good nowadays.

 

[LiveLife]

bds ... Wanna make sure you see this since you are so generous with your curated Western Power load data sources.

When I need to reference older load data, I will use castpics website - http://www.castpics.net/LoadData/OM/default.html

But since I cannot often match the bullet type used for pressure testing by bullet manufacturers, I will usually refer to more generic powder manufacturers' current online or older load data - http://www.castpics.net/LoadData/Freebies/default.html

 

[WestKentucky]

44 is 1 and 2 editions newer than my two go-to books. The material is good, but the recipes do seem to be fewer than I’m used to. I didn’t look at much, just saw that some of my oddball stuff isn’t listed, I didn’t expect it to be though.

 

[Snidely70431]

When I need to reference older load data, I will use castpics website - http://www.castpics.net/LoadData/OM/default.html

But since I cannot often match the bullet type used for pressure testing by bullet manufacturers, I will usually refer to more generic powder manufacturers' current online or older load data - http://www.castpics.net/LoadData/Freebies/default.html

Thanks. I added both sites to my bookmarks.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

True, but I'm glad we now have more than three powder recipes for jacketed 124 GR 9mm. We've got it pretty good nowadays.

That we do Tony, for sure. I'm agree, I'm glad too...