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