Lee Modern Reloading 2nd Edition, Revised Reloading Manual

The Lee “Modern Reloading 2nd Edition, Revised” Reloading Manual contains everything you need to know about reloading in one manual. The Revised Second Edition of Modern Reloading is a summary of a lifetime of reloading experience. This newest edition Lee manual has updated load data and comes in a new, larger, easier to read format. Whether you are a beginning reloader or an expert, the newly revised Second Edition manual will be a great addition to your reloading bench.

This revised second edition has the following added or updated information from the second edition:

• All new load data including the following cartridges which were not listed in the original second edition:
• 204 Ruger
• 223 WSSM
• 243 WSSM
• 25 WSSM
• 6.5 Creedmoor
• 6.5×284 Norma (6.5×284 Winchester)
• 6.8 Remington SPC
• 280 Ackley Improved
• 30 Remington AR
• 308 Marlin Express
• 325 WSM
• 338 Marlin Express
• 338 Federal
• 338 Lapua Magnum
• 5.7×28 FN
• 38 Short Colt
• 38 Long Colt
• 45 GAP
• 460 S&W Magnum
• 500 S&W Magnum
• 500 Linebaugh

Notes:

• 28,000 different loads in a new format, with velocities for starting loads. Data is supplied by the powder companies
• Latest information on pressure. Including pressure and velocity factors so reloaders can calculate velocity and pressure for reduced loads
• Covers 167 different cartridges
• Cartridge diagrams with year of introduction, usable case volume and primer type
• Hardcover
• This manual has a table of contents and the load data has black tabs on the ends of the pages with calibers listed on those pages. There is no index

Topics Covered
Chapter 1

• 21st Century reloading
• Introduction to reloading
• Three great reasons to reload your ammunition
• Selecting a reloading tool for metallic cartridges
• Reloading is quite a simple process
• Reloading Presses (Lee presses)
• Breech Lock Reloading Instructions

Chapter 2

• Some common trends
• Reloading rifle cases
• Step by step instructions

Chapter 3

• Loading for Best Accuracy in your Rifle

Chapter 4

• Loading for Handgun

Chapter 5

• Priming

Chapter 6

• Measuring gunpowder
• Grains, granules, and cubic centimeters

Chapter 7

• Gunpowder Safety
• Extreme effects of a once percent charge reduction

Chapter 8

• All about pressure
• Signs of Excessive pressure
• Measuring pressure
• Testing ammunition

Chapter 9

• The Latest Information on Pressure

Chapter 10

• Matching bullet metal to chamber pressure
• Brinell hardness test

Chapter 11

• Bullet Casting
• Design your own bullet
• Setting up for bullet casting

Chapter 12

• Reloading shotgun shells

Chapter 13

• Muzzle loaders
• Bullet selection