Where do you find Reloading Data?
Many people ask where I find data for my reloads from. I use several sources:
- Speer Reloading Manual #14
- Personal Test Data
- Data from Powder and Bullet Manufactures
- M.D. Smith’s Reloading Pages
I haven’t written much about reloading and wanted to point out my resources and why I use these resources. The Speer Book was a gift and my only book that I still have. It has the recommend heights and sizing information for the basics and what should be the right load for your gun. But my personal test data and testing has proven that those numbers can and probably should be tweaked on a per weapon basis. *note: going outside the recommend range can cause failure and potential injury or death. Reloading in itself is inherently dangerous and as always safety precautions are a must. A great part of hand-loading and reloading your own ammo is being able to get that perfect load for your weapon.
When searching out new load information I have found that MD Smiths Reloading Data is right on. One thing I really like about the site is it is straight simple and easy to follow. If you are looking for a 30-30 rifle round you click on “30-30 rifle” and the information is right there. There is no guessing or forms to fill out, no registration, no hoops to jump through – a straight forward easy to use website.
Where do you find reloading data?
