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Re: which dies

Post by Gwion » 29 Sep 2016, 9:03 am

bladeracer wrote:I've bought the last three of them each year.


Do the hard copy manual change much year to year?
I just look up loads and powder info on their web site.
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Re: which dies

Post by deadkitty » 29 Sep 2016, 9:15 am

ADI do their own manual for $10 or $15.
http://www.adi-powders.com.au/handloaders/
I've bought the last three of them each year.[/quote]

Yeah Thanks for that, I have the ADI handbook already, unfortunately since I'm new to reloading, I need something that expains the steps, pitfalls and the finer points, the ADI reloaders manual doesn't have some of the bullets I use listed i.e. 50 Vmax, 64gr Nosler interbond. Really I need to learn the finer points of reloading skills not actual load data, but thanks for responding anyway :thumbsup:
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Re: which dies

Post by Gwion » 29 Sep 2016, 9:32 am

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Nick Harvey's will explain all you need to know. You can also download old editions of Speer, etc online for free. I found it good to have a few different ones as they all cover things a little differently and I got a better understanding of different processes from different manuals.

You'll never have a manual that covers every bullet. I just cross reference for bullet weight and design to get a safe starting point and a rough max so I know not to go to far without close attention to pressure signs. Always work up your loads gradually.
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Re: which dies

Post by Gwion » 29 Sep 2016, 9:34 am

Ps: look up "hornady reloading maual free download pdf" and replace the brand name with various bullet manufacturers. You will soon find a few manuals to read.
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Re: which dies

Post by deadkitty » 29 Sep 2016, 6:39 pm

Gwion wrote:Ps: look up "hornady reloading maual free download pdf" and replace the brand name with various bullet manufacturers. You will soon find a few manuals to read.

Thanks thats exactly the sort of info I'm looking for thanks heaps :thumbsup:
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Re: which dies

Post by Mongrel » 29 Sep 2016, 8:52 pm

Well after all the help you guys gave me, i went to LGS to pick up my ammo supply for the weekend and my reloading gear.
And they just sold the last one....Bugger :(
Then as soon as the mrs found out i had "spare cash" in my wallet...it was like Magic..one second it was there next it was gone LOL
Guess i can wait a little longer :/

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Re: which dies

Post by bladeracer » 29 Sep 2016, 11:26 pm

Gwion wrote:Do the hard copy manual change much year to year?
I just look up loads and powder info on their web site.



I doubt they change much, but I haven't sat going through them side-by-side looking for differences...until just now :-)
Comparing 2015 to 2016 in calibers I'm interested in:
.204 data is identical.
.223 data is identical.
.243 they've added loads for AR2213SC and 90gn, 100gn, 105gn and 107gn bullets.
6.5 Creedmore data is identical.
6.5x55mm they've added loads for AR2213SC in all bullet weights except 85gn.
7mm-08 they've added loads for AR2213SC in all bullet weights heavier than 150gn.
.308 data is identical.
8x57mm data is identical.
So, for me, it appears the only difference is the addition of a new powder.

I use the online data as well, but it's nice to have hardcopy without having to go down to the house to print it.
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Re: which dies

Post by Gwion » 30 Sep 2016, 12:45 am

Cool... Good to know.
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Re: which dies

Post by bladeracer » 30 Sep 2016, 12:50 am

Gwion wrote:Ps: look up "hornady reloading maual free download pdf" and replace the brand name with various bullet manufacturers. You will soon find a few manuals to read.



I really enjoy reading Richard Lee's book.
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Re: which dies

Post by Oldbloke » 30 Sep 2016, 2:17 pm

Mongrel wrote:Well after all the help you guys gave me, i went to LGS to pick up my ammo supply for the weekend and my reloading gear.
And they just sold the last one....Bugger :(
Then as soon as the mrs found out i had "spare cash" in my wallet...it was like Magic..one second it was there next it was gone LOL
Guess i can wait a little longer :/

Thanks again guys


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Re: which dies

Post by sandgroperbill » 01 Oct 2016, 11:28 am

They didn't have the dies or didn't have the press?

The dies should be easy enough to find
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Re: which dies

Post by deadkitty » 01 Oct 2016, 5:18 pm

Mongrel wrote:Well after all the help you guys gave me, i went to LGS to pick up my ammo supply for the weekend and my reloading gear.
And they just sold the last one....Bugger :(
Then as soon as the mrs found out i had "spare cash" in my wallet...it was like Magic..one second it was there next it was gone LOL
Guess i can wait a little longer :/

Thanks again guys


If you get too impatient I'm pretty sure you can find them on ebay...usually via midway.... Yeah wives do that! :lol:
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Re: which dies

Post by deadkitty » 01 Oct 2016, 6:38 pm

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Re: which dies

Post by Mongrel » 02 Oct 2016, 6:32 pm

Cheers dk they had the dies but not the kit. But has to wait now as wife bought new shoes. Lol
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