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New 49th Edition Reloading Handbook



Lyman's new 49th Edition Reloading Handbook is the latest version of their extremely popular rifle and pistol manual. The 49th Edition covers all popular new rifle calibers such as the 204 Ruger, 6.8 Rem SPC, 325 WSM, 338 Federal, 375 Ruger, 405 Winchester and the WSSM series. In addition, new pistol calibers such as the 5.7x28mm, and 460 S&W are also included. A wide selection of powders are included covering Alliant, Accurate, Hodgdon, Ramshot, VihtaVuori, and Winchester. Additionally, most popular bullet brands are also used including Barnes, Hornady, Nosler, Sierra, Speer, and Swift. As always, full coverage is also given to Lyman cast bullets throughout the handbook.
This is the one handbook that should find a home on all reloading benches.

Available Early July 2008

Available in Soft and Hard Cover

Soft Cover $27.95
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Lyman's  New 
Shotshell Handbook 5th Edition
The Newest Data:

With over 230 pages devoted to nothing but data, this newest Lyman Shotshell Reloading Handbook is the most complete and up-to-date shotshell reloading manual available. This new 5th Edition covers cases, wads and primers currently offered by all leading manufacturers in all gauges from .410 to 10 gauge. In addition, the latest and also the most popular powders from Alliant, Hodgdon, Accurate, IMR, VihtaVuori, Ramshot, Winchester are included. 

  • Expanded Non-Toxic Data Section: Covering steel, bismuth and Hevi-Shot, plus complete how-to load instruction.

  • Articles on Non-Toxic Shot by Nick Sisley. Four articles cover the development, history and current usage of non-toxic shot.

  • "Tips and Techniques from the Pro's at MEC": Authored by Dave Kern, Sales/Customer Manager at MEC.

  • Popular Case Identification Section: Actual size, full color drawings show detailed cross-sections of the cases used in this handbook. 

  • Slug and Buckshot Loads, Too: Data for Lyman slugs and buckshot, plus a how-to-load section.

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Pistol & Revolver Handbook 3rd Edition

Lyman's Third Edition Pistol & Revolver Handbook features data covering virtually every major brand of bullets, primers and powder including the newest powders from Vihta Vouri and Ramshot. In addition to updated data for all popular handgun rounds, the hottest new chamberings like the .45GAP, .480 Ruger and the powerful .500 S&W are also covered. Much more than just a compilation of data charts, this latest edition also offers a selection of captivating feature articles by well-known authorities. The articles cover a broad range of interesting and timely subject like: Cowboy Action Shooting, Loading for Large Bore Revolvers and Handgun Varmint Hunting. The latest data combined with informative editorial make this new Lyman Handbook the next addition to any serious reloader's library. 


All New Lyman 2nd Edition Black Powder Handbook

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Lyman is proud to announce the introduction of the all new 2nd Edition Black Powder Handbook. Lyman has teamed up with “Mr. Muzzleloader”, Sam Fadala to produce the most comprehensive black powder manual available. This manual is entirely new, from the ground up, and includes thousands of pressure tested loads using Goex and Elephant black powders, Pyrodex RS, Select and P, and Pyrodex Pellets, along with a large assortment of round balls, conicals and sabots.

Over three years went into the development of this data. Down range velocities and energies are also given for each load.

Sam Fadala brings his well known expertise to this work, covering such topics as choosing your muzzleloader, building the best loads, propellants, ignition, maintenance and much more. In addition, black powder cartridges are well covered with the help of Mike Venturino. There are also hundred of pressure tested black powder cartridge loads for such calibers as the 45-90, 45-100, 45-110 and 45-120. Cowboy action calibers such as 44-40, 45 Colt and 44 Special are also covered in both handguns and rifles.

This is one manual all black powder shooters should own.

• Written by Sam Fadala

• Includes Goex, Elephant, Pyrodex Powders and Hodgdon Pellets

• Thousands of Pressure Tested Loads

• Pressure Tested Black Powder Cartridge Loads

• Mike Venturino on Black Powder Silhouette and Cowboy Action Shooting

(#9827100)

Pistol & Revolver Handbook-2nd Edition

Lyman’s 2nd Edition Pistol & Revolver Handbook provides load data for the serious handgun reloader. Data is included for Lyman cast bullet designs. In addition, suggested loads and their trajectory and energy information are included for each caliber. The editorial section features how-to-reload information, accuracy and casting tips and articles by some of the best names in the handgun field. Item #9847200

Cast Bullet Handbook, 3rd Edition

The Cast Bullet Handbook contains more than 5,000 tested loads for the cast bullet shooter. It features over a hundred pages of trajectory and wind-drift tables for cast, center-fire rifle bullets. (2 lbs., 3 oz.) Item #9837249

Centennial Journal

This remarkable publication chronicles the hundred year history of the Lyman Gunsight Company and its products.
(1 lb., 2 oz.)
Item #9847268

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“Intro To Reloading” Video

A 22 minute video tape on “The Introduction to Metallic Cartridge Reloading and Bullet Casting”, with which the novice will learn reloading the easy way. Developed in the Lyman ballistics lab. VHS Item #9817248

Lyman Reloading Data Log

The new Lyman Reloading Data Log is a must for shooters who reload. The large, easy-to-use format has plenty of room to enter all important data such as bullet, powder, primer, case, firearm used, plus size, velocity, conditions and several lines for comments on your reloads. Large 8-1/2" x 11" size. 50 pages per log. (10 oz.) Item #9847261

Reloading and Cast Bullet Users Guide

This booklet is filled with complete information on getting started in Reloading and Bullet Casting. It also includes detailed product instructions and parts drawings for Lyman presses, trimmers, scales, powder measure and tumblers. (4oz) Item #9837283