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http://www.accuratepowder.com/wp-conten ... ta_3.5.pdf

http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp

http://hodgdon.com/PDF/Burn Rates_121211.pdf

http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp

http://www.nosler.com/load-data/

http://www.speer-bullets.com/products/reloading_manual/

http://www.accuratepowder.com/load-data/

http://www.barnesbullets.com/information/load-data/

http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloaders/
For all those Australian members of the forum here is the conversion from ADI to hodgdon.

ADI Powder/Hodgdon naming

AS30N.................Clays
Trail Boss.............Trial Boss
AS50N.................International
AP70N.................Universal
AR2205...............H4227
AR2207...............H4198
AR2219...............H322
BM2....................Benchmark
AR2206H.............H4895
AR2208...............Varget
AR2209...............H4350
AR2213SC...........H4831 / H4831SC
AR2217...............H1000
AR2225...............Retumbo
AR2218...............H50BMG
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http://stevespages.com/powderrates.html
you'll need too occasionally buy a new reloading manual simply because the available powder and projectile selection changes over time, and there are occasional mis-prints , cross checking between several manuals will make that rather obvious, you'll always want to cross check any loads listed from at least THREE different sources and start with the starting level loads and work up to what pressure levels your particular gun works best with, and THIS DOES VARY!
if your only loading for a hunting rifle a good single stage press produces very accurate ammo reasonably cheaply

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/513567/rcbs-rock-chucker-supreme-single-stage-press
Its a good Idea to buy projectiles and powder and primers in larger lots or in bulk, so you have enough on hand for several years, of shooting, once you find what a particular gun likes, because the manufacturers have the nasty habit of either discontinuing or changing specs,on projectiles and powders.
once you find a particular combo that shoots consistent one hole hundred yard groups , its really frustrating to find that particular bullet or powders discontinued!
this may sound like it will cost a great deal, but think about it, most guys will seldom shoot a large game hunting rifle more than 100 or so times a year if that, maybe 40-80 over a years time at the range then 4-6 cartridges actually hunting.
if your loading for something like an AR15 buying in bulk lots of 1000 or more lowers the cost of components slightly, and having a decent progressive reloading press makes sense

https://www.dillonprecision.com/customize-reloader.html

https://www.dillonprecision.com/#/content/p/8/pkg_id/9

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/57...tridge-reloading-9th-edition-reloading-manual
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http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1064217655/lyman-reloading-handbook-49th-edition-reloading-manual
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http://www.midwayusa.com/product/537267/speer-reloading-manual-14
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http://www.midwayusa.com/product/158738/nosler-reloading-guide-8-reloading-manual
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http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.c...-Reloading-Manual-2nd-Edition-by-Richard-Lee-
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http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.c...cluding-Supplements-Number-1-24-By-Ken-Waters
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https://www.google.com/webhp?source...nual+reviews&tbm=shop&spd=6195891438066969302
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as in most things having accurate reference materials helps a great deal
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heres a basic powder burn rate chart, refer to the manuals and always verify in at least three and compare the charge and bullet weights listed
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http://www.accuratepowder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/burn_rates.pdf

https://shootersworldpowder.com/wp-content/uploads/shooters-world-manual.pdf
 
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nostalgia
"a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations."


example
remembering when I was single and could afford to blow a complete pay check ,
on a deal where several buddies chipped in and we could each buy parts of several 48-50 pound lots,
usually a case of (6) 1 gallon cans, so we would buy lets say 4 cases,
powders like H4350,H4895, H4831,H110, H4198 were popular choices
of different powers and then we would swap a few powder types among the participants ,
thus we all benefited a great deal from lower bulk purchase pricing
of gallon jugs of powder, I still have several gallon bottles of several powders and frankly,
Im amazed that only a few have had to be thrown out due to powder degradation from age
I remember buying federal 215 primers sold for $29.
a thousand if you bought 5 thousand at a time back then
or 144.99 per 5000 case or 3 cents each
 
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My those were the days time wasn't as long ago as yours on the reloading thing but even a few years ago when I started I never saw SOLD OUT on anything and I did stock up to where I was comfortable but boy have times changed. If you can find primers they are 4x as much at least and thats for a good deal on them as you know I started casting right in the beginning of this big lie and am still trying to find things so I can't imaging the difference you have seen over the years
 
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