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You are correct, and I agree on the lawyer thing... I think I was using it when I took the pictures, how about now, update? I think the most info on powder is found in the 2nd edition "to" the 2nd edition, the bigger book on the right, the 1st edition being on the left end.
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With any load data you're using it at your own risk, there is a disclaimer on most of it. I think all load data is really only a suggestion in the first place anyway. I've been using loaddata.com for several years now and I cross it with other sources and don't treat any of it as gospel.
I was spending up to $15-$16 for it annually, Midsouth was the highest, PLUS exorbitant shipping, but a few years ago found a Canadian distributor, OSG Newstsnd who only charges $10 plus free shipping. Check it out: https://www.osgnewsstand.com/home
I was wondering about that! The 2nd Edition loads seem really tame to me, well below other references, so I don't use it that often.
And the Elmer Keith book jumped right out to me! He signed mine for me.I think Lee and Lyman may have the biggest selection as to newer powder(s), the problem, of course, is the online stuff, the paper manuals aren't selling like they need to, to justify the printing of new paper manuals as new powders show up with of course new cartridges, but.. the older and newer paper manuals are still very useful, especially the older ones that worked with higher pressure(s). The problem I see is most manuals were bought based on the bullet selection not for the powder, it was more about advertisements for their bullets by the manufacturer, granted some powder companies did the same thing only it was powder instead of bullets, so my thoughts are; you have to go with what you've got or what feels good I guess.Cheers
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I ran into Keith once in Idaho, but... didn't have the book with me at the time. I grew up on Keith's ideas on calibers. I bought my first .375 H&H and .44 Mag because of his writings, love them both to this day.
CheersYou must have gotten into it in your 20's. I got into it in the early ,90's! I'm 76.
Started loading shotgun in 60s,rifle in early 70's. I'm 71.
Depending on case compacity. If your case handles 60grs + of powder. You can work up at .5gr increase. Smaller size case then the .2grs works. I did that a long time ago. Sure fired a lot of ammo looking for max powder load. You have to watch for pressure signs as you increasing powder charge. You can see at the same time with bullet seating to lands.
Now that's what I call a bookcase of reloading info.I think Lee and Lyman may have the biggest selection as to newer powder(s), the problem, of course, is the online stuff, the paper manuals aren't selling like they need to, to justify the printing of new paper manuals as new powders show up with of course new cartridges, but.. the older and newer paper manuals are still very useful, especially the older ones that worked with higher pressure(s). The problem I see is most manuals were bought based on the bullet selection not for the powder, it was more about advertisements for their bullets by the manufacturer, granted some powder companies did the same thing only it was powder instead of bullets, so my thoughts are; you have to go with what you've got or what feels good I guess.
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You got me beat for sure.
I like it !!!!!!!You are correct, and I agree on the lawyer thing... I think I was using it when I took the pictures, how about now, update? I think the most info on powder is found in the 2nd edition "to" the 2nd edition, the bigger book on the right, the 1st edition being on the left end.
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