Howdy folks,
Just a quick question, is the new lyman reloading manual worth buying. I know it is just wondering if there is enough new stuff in it to make me want to buy it. Thanks.
Chris

Yup, got a whole bunch of new cartridges and new powder listings. Of all the manuals I have (just about all of them), I rely on the Lyman more than any other.

Somewhat on the conservative side in load pressure/velocity, but then again they all are today, due to our litigating society. That's the only complaint. It's an excellent resource and reference tool.

God Bless,

Marshall

Worth owning. Has been purged of some loads that I belive where beyond the limits, and many new loads added. Actaully has LESS data than their previousn edition, as the number of molds offered decreases, the number of loads listed also decreases. Not a problem for popular calibers, but the data from the less popular is a direct re-print of previous manuals...so can assume it hasn't been retested in some time.
I bought it, and I use it...but in truth, you can never have enough reloading manuals.

The Lyman 48th edition is very informative. This is the only loading manual with reduced load information for most of the WSM and Rem-SAUM type cartridges. This information is also available on every cartridge covered in the Lyman manuals.
My only real complaint on the current Lyman manual is that it is no longer drilled for insertion into a three ring notebook. The soft cover formate means that it will split its binding with hard use. I took mine apart and three hole punched it. This also allows the insertion of pages for recording your own load notes.

Gonna go to a gun show this weekend in Cadillac Mich and see if I can find an older one that has a bunch of the older cartridges in it. I have #47 and the cast version also, they are full of useful info. Take care and have fun. Swany

Have #37 as my oldest (dicounting reproductions and xerox copies). While some of the data is stull useable, some of it is way out in left field in comparison to today's manuals (of the powders still in production). Gives a decent idea of starting loads, but be very careful working up from there.

crookedshot,

I think that depends on you. If you have one rifle and have a pet load for it, it may well be unnecessary. If you're interested in the new cartridges and powders, or are just curious the cost of a new manual is always money well spent. Good luck. :)