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One of the fastest growing shooting sports in the country is precision long range rifle shooting. The Precision Rifle Series and Extended Long Range matches are being held all over the country and industry leaders are producing numerous rifles, scopes, bi-pods, and other accessories for this exciting sport. One area that has been lacking however is reliable reloading data, until now!

The first reloading handbook dedicated exclusively to the most popular semi-auto rifle in the United States has now been updated to include new calibers and data. The 2nd Edition of this comprehensive Lyman handbook provides the AR shooter with reloading data for nearly all AR based calibers. Reloaders will appreciate the extensive pressure tested data that encompasses all popular brands of bullets and powders. The 2nd Edition contains new calibers such as the 224 Valkyrie, 22 Nosler, 24 Nosler, 350 Legend, as well as sub-sonic data. In addition, articles by well-known authorities covering topics such as "Building An AR", and "AR15 Gas System Lengths" are included.

The first reloading handbook dedicated exclusively to the Modern Sporting Rifle.

~ Reloading data for nearly all AR based calibers, including the 223, 224 Valkyrie, 6.8 Rem, 300 AAC, 7.62x39, 350 Legend, 450 Bushmaster, 50 Beowulf and more.

~ Specialty articles by popular writers covering topics such as Reloading for Suppressors and Building ARs.

~ Data uses all popular brands of bullets and powders.

~ Includes cast bullet data and sub-sonic loads.

The newest edition of Lyman's distinguished series of reloading manuals

For more than a century, the Ideal and then Lyman handbooks have been the reloaders� core resource for proven reloading data. Lyman pioneered the concept of delivering a wide range of components to use in generating safe, accurate loads. As reloading has grown, so have Lyman handbooks, with each edition eclipsing its predecessor, growing in size and quantity of data and becoming an important addition to every serious reloader�s library.

Lyman�s 51st Edition Reloading Handbook continues our standing as the proven source for reloading data. Lyman handbooks have always used the widest selection of cartridges, bullets and powder from all the major manufacturers. This 51st Edition continues our tradition was being the only data source using multiple brands throughout our data.

New Cartridges Included: 224 Valkyrie, 22 Nosler, 24 Nosler, 6mm ARC, 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 6.5 Wea. RPM, 6.8 Western, 300 PRC, and more

Largest Selection of Bullets: Barnes, Berger, Hornady, Lapua, Sierra, Speer, Swift and Winchester plus full selection of Cast Bullets

Wide Range of Popular Powders: Accurate, Alliant, Hodgdon, IMR, Norma, Ramshot, VihtaVuori and Winchester

Feature Article on Progressive Presses: In addition to our standard How-To articles featuring loading on single station/turret presses, we also discuss Tips and Techniques for Loading on Progressive Presses.

The World's leading handgun reloading manual

Today's most complete and current handgun reloading data. Reloaders are constantly in search of updated data, especially for most recently introduced, "hot" new cartridges. The 3rd Edition of the Lyman Pistol & Revolver Handbook is the most comprehensive we've ever offered. Data encompasses all major brands of bullets, powders and primers. Even the newest Vihta-Vuori and Ramshot powders are included. Most importantly, the 3rd Edition has data covering the popular new rounds like: 45 GAP, .480 Ruger and the powerful .500 S&W. Old favorites that are now the rage of Cowboy Shooting competition are also updated, covering 38-40, 44-40, .44 Russian, .45 Schofield and .45 Colt. More than just data charts, this new handbook also contains a number of captivating feature articles by well-known writers like Phil Spangenberger, Brian Pearce and Stan Trzoniec. The articles cover such popular subjects as: Cowboy Action shooting, loading for big bore revolvers and handgun varmint hunting.

This should be the newest addition to any reloader's library.

The #1 source for Shotshell Reloading information

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.

The long awaited 4th Edition is here!

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.

Written by well-known cast bullet authority, Mike Venturino, this is the most up-to-date and comprehensive cast bullet data available.

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.

The one manual all black powder shooters should own

This is the first new Cast Bullet Handbook from Lyman in 30 years. Includes data for all Lyman Moulds, plus additional data for select RCBS, Redding and Lee Moulds.

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 hundreds 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, as well as 10, 12 and 20 gauge shotshells.

Lyman's Reloading Data Log keeps your reloading records safely and conveniently organized

The 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 group size, velocity, conditions and several lines for comments on your reloads. Large 8 1/2" x 11" size. 50 pages per log.

This instructional guide by Lyman is a must-have for anyone looking to master their reloading and bullet casting products. With detailed information on how to use your equipment for handguns, shotguns, and rifles, you'll be able to create the perfect ammunition for your needs. The booklet is illustrated and written in English, making it easy to follow along. It was published in 2020 and manufactured in the United States. The guide is ideal for hunting and sporting goods enthusiasts who want to improve their skills.

This booklet contains important how-to information on the useand maintenance of black powder products and accessories including: • Flintlock and Caplock - How They Work • Black Powder Loads and Specifications • Shooting Tips - Round Ball and Conicals • Basics of Bullet Casting • Disassembly and Cleaning

The User's Guide also includes detailed product information and exploded parts diagrams for: • Great Plains Rifle • Deerstalker Rifle • Trade Rifle • Plains Pistol

If you have a Black Powder Gun, or are thinking of getting one, you should read this inexpensive guide.

A 22 minute VHS 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.

If you order one of our complete reloading kits, and you would like this VHS tape as your free gift, indicate so in the "Note" box at checkout.
It will not be included otherwise. While supplies last.

Handy & convenient

Now Lyman's load data is available by caliber or category in handy books. The Load Data Books are ideal for the reloader who only wants to reload for select calibers. Like all Lyman Handbooks, these cover all popular brands of powder, primers and bullets, even cast bullets.