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The Beginner's Guide to Reloading Ammunition
If you’ve ever wanted to reload ammunition but didn’t know where to start this book is for you. You’ll find detailed chapters about primers, cartridge cases, gun powder, and bullets, explaining in layman’s terms what they are, variations you’ll encounter and the characteristics of each. You’ll also learn the different facets of case which are necessary and which are optional, and how to do them. You’ll learn some characteristics of gunpowder and which types work best with bulk measurements. There’ll be detailed photos and explanations teaching the process of reloading ammunition. From there you’ll be shown how you can gear up to reload your own ammunition even if you don’t have much money or space.Although most of the book is geared toward metallic cartridge reloading there’s also a chapter on reloading shotgun ammunition. It too, will show you the steps involved and how to become operational with very little money and minimal space requirements.After reading this book the novice reloader (a) be capable of making informed choices when purchasing their equipment and components; (b) be able to understand the reloading process and why certain steps are taken or omitted; (c) have a safe, profitable and enjoyable experience from the very beginning.
160 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 23, 2013
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August 20, 2020
Knowledgeable, can't wait to try it myself.
October 21, 2017
Enjoyed reading this book.
It has been over 20yrs since I did any reloading. At the time I was reloading with friends. I used my own basic equipment but their manuals. I have since wanted to begin reloading again, I used this book as a very basic refresher on all of the necessary steps to reload cartridges. I downloaded the the Kindle book and highlighted many of the safety items identified by the author. I also transferred those safety tips to my own notebook. Again, this is a very basic book that highlights for the beginner all of the steps of reloading metallic cartridges as well as a section covering shot shell reloading. I have since ordered the Modern Reloading (Second Ed.) by, Richard Lee as well as the Lyman Shotshell Reloading Handbook (5th Ed.). I look forward to reading and using these books as reference material. If you are just entering the world of reloading or coming back after a long break this book is well worth the short time it takes to read. Enjoy.
It has been over 20yrs since I did any reloading. At the time I was reloading with friends. I used my own basic equipment but their manuals. I have since wanted to begin reloading again, I used this book as a very basic refresher on all of the necessary steps to reload cartridges. I downloaded the the Kindle book and highlighted many of the safety items identified by the author. I also transferred those safety tips to my own notebook. Again, this is a very basic book that highlights for the beginner all of the steps of reloading metallic cartridges as well as a section covering shot shell reloading. I have since ordered the Modern Reloading (Second Ed.) by, Richard Lee as well as the Lyman Shotshell Reloading Handbook (5th Ed.). I look forward to reading and using these books as reference material. If you are just entering the world of reloading or coming back after a long break this book is well worth the short time it takes to read. Enjoy.
May 10, 2020
A smart beginning to reloading
I'll clear sketch to the beginning of reloading for the absolute novice. An important point he makes is Safety First. Another good point the author makes is to read books and keep learning about reloading.
I'll clear sketch to the beginning of reloading for the absolute novice. An important point he makes is Safety First. Another good point the author makes is to read books and keep learning about reloading.
August 24, 2021
Excellent reading not a reloading manual
Step by step story tapered of how to load rifle and handgun loads. Some equipment mentioned but not a get this brand over that one. Great for someone who has never loaded rifle or handguns and wondering if it is for you.
Step by step story tapered of how to load rifle and handgun loads. Some equipment mentioned but not a get this brand over that one. Great for someone who has never loaded rifle or handguns and wondering if it is for you.
April 10, 2020
Great guide if you are brand new to reloading and want to get a good idea of what you are getting into, but doesn't go into a huge amount of detail of how to do it. Also repeats himself quite a bit.
April 30, 2016
Easy read and good starting point.
As a beginner's guide this lives up to its title. It is easy to read and gives enough information that you feel confident in starting out. I bought this book before purchasing any gear for reloading. I had helped a friend reload years ago so I was somewhat familiar with the process. I liked the focus on safety, you are essentially working with explosives. It is probably the most important lesson to learn.
The book is organized and illustrated well and the writing is clear. I would suggest this book to anyone starting out with reloading pistol and rifle cartridges.
As a beginner's guide this lives up to its title. It is easy to read and gives enough information that you feel confident in starting out. I bought this book before purchasing any gear for reloading. I had helped a friend reload years ago so I was somewhat familiar with the process. I liked the focus on safety, you are essentially working with explosives. It is probably the most important lesson to learn.
The book is organized and illustrated well and the writing is clear. I would suggest this book to anyone starting out with reloading pistol and rifle cartridges.
April 25, 2019
Great entry level book. No nonsense and straight to the point. I know I will be using this book slot in the future.
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