I've bought all the books that have been mentioned in this thread (and more). I realize some have their flaws, but I'm OK with that. One of these days, I'm gonna find some of Ken Water's books.
I'll second Bret's nomination for Waters' Pet Loads.
Last week, I dropped $35 for the online Load Data site. It has a ton of data for the common calibers, but not one entry for 9.3 x 62 Mauser. Appalling. Unforgivable. OUTRAGEOUS!
Rant concluded.
I looked at Amazon for Pet loads, and the newest "complete volume"
I always get a laugh from some of the reviews.
Here is a one star review from a user ID "American Book Review"
This book is full of technical information dated between the period of 1966 through about 1999 repackaged in a cover with a recent copyright date of about 2015. Some of the reviews contain information between the 1950 and 1973. No questions this reference was handy in the last century but not today. Take a pass, it is not worth the money, and someone should write a newer volume.
Great phrase. I just turned 46 in August. We are kinda stuck in the middle. I know and understand just enough tech stuff to sometimes want the new version but most times just give me a book.At 46 years old I feel like I straddle the divide.
I looked at Amazon for Pet loads, and the newest "complete volume"
I always get a laugh from some of the reviews.
Here is a one star review from a user ID "American Book Review"
This book is full of technical information dated between the period of 1966 through about 1999 repackaged in a cover with a recent copyright date of about 2015. Some of the reviews contain information between the 1950 and 1973. No questions this reference was handy in the last century but not today. Take a pass, it is not worth the money, and someone should write a newer volume.