Learning how to reload ammunition can be a daunting task. Technical manuals and books full of arcane data can make the subject mysterious and overwhelming. No more! The Practical Guide to Reloading Ammunition teaches the subject in a fun, easy-to-understand, and safe manner.
Starting from the very beginning, The Practical Guide to Reloading Ammunition will help readers understand the gear they need – and what can wait. Chapter by chapter, the book explains the entire process from brass cleaning to final inspection. Loaded with pictures and illustrations, the process is made simple and clear. With this book, readers will be reloading their own cost-effective ammunition quickly and safely.
The Practical Guide to Reloading ammunition focuses on the “how-to” aspects of reloading. Author Tom McHale explains.
Think of reloading manuals as sheet music. And this book as Mrs. Clutterbuck’s piano lessons. If one develops a sudden urge to play Carnegie Hall, or even Bodean’s Wet Whistle Bar and Bait Shop, they could just order sheet music from the Internet. But it probably wouldn’t be the most direct path to ivory key success. Take some lessons first, then order the sheet music.
Although the author believes reading this book will be a far more pleasant experience than weekly lessons in Mrs. Clutterbuck’s den, the idea is the same. The guide will teach aspiring reloaders how to get started.
Topics Include:
Why take up reloading?
Is reloading right for you?
What equipment do you need?
Cleaning and processing brass.
The reloading process: step by step.
Pistol caliber reloading.
Rifle caliber reloading.
Buying reloading components.
Advanced equipment options – how gear can speed up the process.
Introduction to advanced topics.
What readers have to say...
"I have friends who are experienced rifle cartridge reloaders (I only have experience with reloading shotgun shells) and they have given me good advise, but, "will I remember what they verbally told me when I need it"? This book is a concise summary of all of that advise and much more. I highly recommend this book to anyone considering reloading rifle or pistol cartridges; LOTS of practical tips and it's written with a sense of humor and humility."
"I have found basic reloading information on the Internet of Things, but this books presents it in a simple yet thorough manner. McHale's humor and practical approach were added bonuses. From the book, walked away with a sense of 'I can do this!' McHale took the unusual yet sensible approach reloading equipment and supplies. He divides "the stuff" into the categories of essentials, making life easier, advanced and hooked."
"I purchased this book and another beginner's book on reloading. This book was by far superior for the novice. This is not to say that the other book was terrible or that it did not have some useful information -- it did, but "The Practical Guide To Reloading Ammunition" was superior because of it's clarity and progression of thought. The author stayed on point and did not assume you already understood the terms he was using. They were defined as needed. There is a difference between someone who knows the topic but is not as gifted a teacher/communicator and one who is a great teacher who also knows the topic well. Tom McHale is definitely the latter. If you are thinking about getting into ammunition reloading, in my opinion, this is the first book to get. It was quite an enjoyable read and I'm sure I will refer to it again. I will now likely look at other offerings by this author."
"He reviewed the subject of reloading with great step-by-step instructions. Simple and straightforward. I highly recommend this book for anyone considering reloading their own ammunition."
"This book exceeded my expectations by a wide margin. Fun to read, but filled with very practical advice. Even experienced reloaders will likely learn a thing or two. Unlike reloading manuals written by one company, the author doesn't push any particular brand of equipment or type of setup. He does an excellent job of explaining the basics you need to get started, and what extras you might or might not want to add later on. He actually encourages starting out with inexpensively, and points out that basic hand tools can work just as well, albeit more slowly, than fancy electric tools. This book would definitely be my first choice to recommend to anyone interested in Reloading."
"I enjoyed this book a lot. It taught me the basic fundamentals on reloading very easy to understand and follow. I recommend reading this book if anyone wants to learn how to reload."
