Ive never reloaded and was wondering the best book or web site to get started. im probably going to start with 308 win and move from there. Thanks for any help.

Flashhole's excellent guide right here on Beartooth is a good read. Note that you don't use a separate expander die with bottle neck cases like the .308 Winchester.

http://www.beartoothbullets.com/tech_notes/archive_tech_notes.htm/49

Lyman #48 is the first reloading manual I'd recommend. I'm a little behind on Hornady and Speer, but they've been good over the years. I don't think you can go wrong with Sierra or Nosler either, but I've only got one edition of them. I don't know about Lee #2, but Lee #1 was the worst I've seen, going back to Speer #7 (1966).

Bye
Jack

I'll go along with Jacks suggestion of the Lyman, it's a very good manual. I would also get the manual that goes along with the type of equipment your going to buy. For instance if you start out with one of the Lee reloading kits get the Lee manual with it, if you get RCBS equipment get the RCBS manual.

For loads you can also access most of the powder and bullet makers websites along with our loadswap section at the top of the page.

Welcome to the world of reloading Jumbo. It's a facinating and rewarding pastime.

Like Jack and faucettb said the Lyman 48th is a good place to start. Seems like they've been at it longer and take more "time" telling the newbies how to do it right. Unlike other manuals, Lyman is not tryin got seel powder or bullets or brass, just good quality equipment. I've got several older Lyman books too that are fun to get out and read about how it used to be.

Not that there is anything wrong with other brands of equipment, as I've got a hodgepodge of equipment on my bench.

Good luck with your endavor. You've come to a good place to learn and ask questions, because there is a lot of knowlage to be had here.

RJ

Yup - another vote for the Lyman #48.

The .308 Win is an easy cartridge to reload - seems about any moderate burn rate powder will work well in it. My present favorite is Varget, but that doesn't mean the others won't work equally well. Good luck and welcome to the enjoyable pasttime of reloading.

Welcome to the world of reloading.

Many references out there and I was brought up on the RCBS volumes. I now own many reference reload books and update them periodically. I enjoy looking at older manuals and the stories and load data in those older books. Things have changed drastically.
Anyway enjoy and stay within the specs.

If you go to Cabela's or Midway you can get one of several video's on reloading. If you don't have an old hand to help you get started this is a good way to learn. I know the RCBS has one.

Jumbo
I'm another fan of the Lyman manual.But after you read it,get some other manuals.I found that Speer suggested loads are closest to my actual chronographed loads.
Good luck
Frank

I also like Hornady, Sierra and Speer reloading manuals. All the best...
Gil

Lyman #48 is the first reloading manual I'd recommend.

I'm a sucker for these things, and have Lee, Hornady, Speer, Hodgdon, and Nosler manuals back 3-4 generations of each, I regret all the ones I've given away over the years.

But I think Lyman #48 may be one of the best I've owned yet. #47 is good if you can find one, but some of the loads cataloged are almost scary.