If youre reloading and getting your information off the internet, and the person giving you a load to use doesnt reference the source, dont use it. The data is based on a survey of the top 50 shooters in the precision. The prs tracks how top competitors place in major rifle matches across the country. I was comparing the 45 colt listings with it, titegroup, and. Using bullets from hornady vmax, speer sp, hornady sp, barnes xbt, sierra sp, barnes xfb. Hodgdon 2018 annual reloading manual, by hodgdon powder company. This is a discussion on help needed hodgdon cfe pistol and lee auto disc within the reloading forums, part of the firearm forum. You can now select multiple options under a cartridge or shell, to quickly compare a couple bullet or shot weights for example. Barnes reloading manual the firearms forum the buying. Economical but authoritative guide to cartridge handloading. Hornadys 7 edition manual lists a range of loads using a 140 grain xtp. The 2010 hodgdon annual reloading manual down range tv. Now in its 7th year, the hodgdon annual manual is so much more than any ordinary reloading manual, it features well in excess of 5,000 rifle and pistol loads, information on 56 hodgdon, imr and winchester powders, 44 cartridge updates, brand new data for the 6. Discussion in reloading forum all calibers started by scottsdaleping, apr 7, 2014.
The data is based on a survey of the top 50 shooters in the precision rifle series prs. The 20 annual reloading manual is the 10th consecutive from. From there, i use the powder manufactures manual for the powder i intend to use. Take aim at rifle reloading data hodgdon reloading. Welcome to the new reloading data center hodgdon reloading. Hodgdon may not have tested the load, and thus doesnt display it. This manual is expanded to 170 pages of hodgdon, imr and winchester brand powder and reloading information. Now in its 7th year, the hodgdon annual manual is so.
This manual has a wide variety of pistol and rifle cartridge reloading data with well over 5,000 loads. Hodgdons annual manual a must for cartridge reloaders. The front runner of course is phil sharpes complete guide to handloading, my edition published in 1949. Since i am a huge fan or hodgdon powders, this manual helps me determine the right reload for my favorite cartridge, quickly and easily. Opticsplanet is an authorized us distributor for hodgdon powder books. Using bullets from barnes tsx fb, sierra sp, sinterfire, speer hp, nosler bt, nosler etip, sierra hpbt, hornady sp, barnes ttsx bt, speer sp, hornady btsp, swift sp, hornady amax. Hodgdon powder hodgdon annual reloading manual for 2010.
Spanning 168 pages this year, hodgdons annual manual is a must have for metallic cartridge reloaders, and the 2017 edition includes new data for cfe blk, the cartridge fouling eraser. The hodgdon reloading data center is new and improved. Hodgdon the brand thats true presents the 2014 annual manual. Alliant has pointed me to the lyman manual for loads they didnt have on their site. Sep 08, 2016 the revelation to me is the problem of grossly nonlinear pressure increase with powder loads beyond reloading manual maximum or even when using data for the wrong bullet. All the data that you know and love is still here, but now its easier to use and accessible on your mobile devices. It is only for hodgdon powders that were available at the time and the bullets that were available then.
The 2011 hodgdon annual manual features so much more than any regular manual. Shawnee mission kansas hodgdon the gunpowder people is proud to announce the 2010 edition of the hodgdon annual manual. Hodgdon has upgraded the performance and look of its free online reloading data resource. Ive got nosler,hodgdon,hornady,speer,barnes,sierra,berger current reloading manuals and r. Lyman reloading data vs hodgdon data trap shooters forum. While the lyman reloading manual is great for general information on reloading and details of individual components and i have one, i also have the latest hodgdon and alliant manuals, and update them on an annual basis for their recipes.
This magazinestyle publication is jam packed with hodgdon, imr, and winchester brand powder and reloading. Ive seen slight differences before when going from a manual to the hodgdon site, but never this much of a difference. The only concern is if hodgdon removed the load because it tested poorly unsafe. Most of my loads were developed before this new manual came out. Youve got im guessing here ten fingers and two eyes. Jan 03, 2014 i dont know if this will help but here goes. Already the most comprehensive online searchable and sortable listing of reloading data available, this easier to use upgrade now puts the reloading data center rdc. If you want to keep all of them get some reloading manuals. The load data covers 30 hodgdon, 19 imr and 10 winchester brand powders. Read pdf hodgdon basic manual 2012 the latest in reloading, straight to your inbox keep uptodate on new products, trends and tips from the leader in reloading. Hodgdon h335 warning the firearms forum the buying. New 2012 hodgdon reloading manual coming soon daily bulletin. The guns and gear store its that time of year where lots of men and women point their vehicles westward and try to push the limits of their rifles on prairie dogs.
The latest in reloading, straight to your inbox keep uptodate on new products, trends and tips from the leader in reloading. Any information on experience with it would be appreciated. Bullet manufactures tend to show their bullets perform better than others and often times lower the powder charge of their competition to make their powder. From there, i use the powder manufactures manual for the powder i intend to. Nov 22, 2011 new 2012 hodgdon reloading manual coming soon. Get the complete source for reloading with hodgdon s 2018 annual manual. The superformance powder that hodgdon sells is one particular burn rate that does well in some short magnum cartridges along with some others that are listed in their load data and also in the. This new one has the data for their new pistol powdercfe pistol. Ill still keep h335 as my mainstay, first pick, for most cartridges, but i will follow bullet reloading manuals more carefully and never exceed maximums shown there. Aug 14, 2017 spanning 168 pages this year, hodgdons annual manual is a must have for metallic cartridge reloaders, and the 2017 edition includes new data for cfe blk, the cartridge fouling eraser propellant that was developed for the. The revelation to me is the problem of grossly nonlinear pressure increase with powder loads beyond reloading manual maximum or even when using data for the wrong bullet. I was comparing the 45 colt listings with it, titegroup, and winchester autocomp. Oct, 2010 the 2011 hodgdon annual manual features so much more than any regular manual.
This came off the hodgdons website for reloading information. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. Data is listed for most popular rifle, pistol, and shotshell cartridges. This magazinestyle publication is jam packed with hodgdon, imr, and winchester brand powder and reloading information.
From the late 1980s the hodgdon number 25 manual has the most complete service rifle load data for both military cases and commercial cases. Complete resource for the handloader, containing extensive reload data, charts, and also interesting fresh articles from the finest shooting writers in the business. Hodgdon announces new upgraded reloading data center shawnee kansas, february 2014. If youre unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as youd like. If you have the hodgdon 2004 manual, there is no sense buying the 2006 manual if you are looking for new shotshell load data.
If youre reloading and getting your information off the internet, and the person giving you a load to use doesnt. Jan 03, 2010 shawnee mission kansas hodgdon the gunpowder people is proud to announce the 2010 edition of the hodgdon annual manual. This article contains detailed reloading data for the 6x47 lapua and 6. The hodgdon service rifle load data shows the same load data for the 168gr smk and the m118 bullet. Posts about hodgdon powder written by sierra bullets. Weve improved the filtering on desktop, allowing you to retrieve data for your materials faster. For the most comprehensive up to date reload data, including the most recent new caliber. I prefer the hodgdon yearly magazine loading manual because they normally have the latest new cartridges.
It looked to possibly be better for my purposes than the other two powders. Hodgdon powder hodgdon annual reloading manual for 2010 on sale and available from our online store. Posts about hodgdon reloading data center written by sierra bullets. Hodgdon powder, imr powder and winchester powder expressly disclaim any and all warranties with respect to any and all products sold or distributed by them, the safety or suitability thereof, or the results obtained including, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose andor any. It seems that it doesnt always have the bulletpowder combination im looking for, so im looking for a companion to it.
Ive been reloading for a few years and have amassed a collection of manuals in that time, some from the late forties given to me by family reloading mentors. Three powder reloading manuals in one reload data from three powder companies is included in this one reloading manual. Ive been loading swift afs in a variety of rounds and i dont find they require anything special. Hodgdon, imr, and winchester smokeless propellants. I can get alliant,vihtavuori powders online and with some of the. Using bullets from barnes tsx fb, sierra sp, sinterfire, speer hp, nosler bt, nosler etip, sierra hpbt, hornady sp, barnes ttsx bt. The guns and gear store its that time of year where lots of men and women point their vehicles westward and. The first and foremost one to get is the lyman 49th or latest reloading manual. Help needed hodgdon cfe pistol and lee auto disc ruger forum. This new manual contains data for hodgdon, imr and winchester smokeless propellants in more than 5,000 loads, with updates for 17 rifle and pistol cartridges. Swifts manual lists loads for hodgdon, alliant and imr powders for the. While the lyman reloading manual is great for general information on reloading and details of individual components and i have one, i also have the latest hodgdon and alliant manuals.
The superformance powder that hodgdon sells is one particular burn rate that does well in some short magnum cartridges along with some others that are listed in their load data and also in the latest editions of the hornady handbook of cartridge reloading. The only concern is if hodgdon removed the load because it tested poorly. I was looking at the 2014 hodgdon reloading manual and saw the new cfe pistol powder. Hornadys 7 edition manual lists a range of loads using a 140 grain xtp using h110 going from 15. Get the complete source for reloading with hodgdons 2018 annual manual.
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