I like it. It has several large handgun loads that are hard to find for bullets that I use. I suits me just fine and it is the first reloading manual that I've had the addresses powder position and how it is related to pressure.
Western powders new Handloading Guide.
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Having thought a little about what I wrote above some. One thing I don't like to do is make product recommendations. As I have said many times, you have to work hard to purchase something intended for the retail handloading market that simply doesn't work. That doesn't mean all handloaders items are created equal or that money cannot buy happiness.
Reviews of books, especially "hit and run" kinds of reviews are difficult to make buying decisions based on because if an item doesn't meet expectations of the reviewer, regardless of cost, it will get a bad review. On the reverse side, give the reviewer the 1 thing he/she is looking for, that results in a glowing review. Sometimes expectations with respect to handloading manuals is simply load data on 1 particular caliber or powder that the buyer is interested in. It's a big world out there and no manual that is not going to require a crane to lift will have everything.
Again, it is a good manual, misses some elementary points entirely, covers others well. It is however an expensive book that should cost at tops $19.99 If you get the book there will be some things you will really like and other things that disappoint. The main thing that goes through my mind while handling the work is the cost. I'm not afraid to spend money as some here know but this one is dear.
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Reviews of books, especially "hit and run" kinds of reviews are difficult to make buying decisions based on because if an item doesn't meet expectations of the reviewer, regardless of cost, it will get a bad review. On the reverse side, give the reviewer the 1 thing he/she is looking for, that results in a glowing review. Sometimes expectations with respect to handloading manuals is simply load data on 1 particular caliber or powder that the buyer is interested in. It's a big world out there and no manual that is not going to require a crane to lift will have everything.
Again, it is a good manual, misses some elementary points entirely, covers others well. It is however an expensive book that should cost at tops $19.99 If you get the book there will be some things you will really like and other things that disappoint. The main thing that goes through my mind while handling the work is the cost. I'm not afraid to spend money as some here know but this one is dear.
ON EDIT: shadowsmith was last seen: Jan 10, 2018
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