Description
2ND EDITION 336 PAGES
The Lyman Black Powder Handbook (Part Number: 9827100) is a must-have resource for firearm enthusiasts and reloaders interested in black powder shooting. Co-authored with renowned expert Sam Fadala, this softcover manual offers in-depth coverage of black powder firearm and cartridge reloading, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced shooters. Inside, you'll find thousands of pressure-tested loads using popular powders like Goex, Elephant, Pyrodex RS, Select, and P, along with Pyrodex Pellets. The book provides detailed information on various projectiles including round balls, conicals, and sabots, with downrange velocities and energies for each load to help users optimize performance and accuracy. It also covers essential topics such as selecting the right muzzleloader, building effective loads, choosing propellants, ignition systems, and maintenance tips to keep your firearm in top condition. For cartridge reloaders, the guide offers hundreds of pressure-tested black powder loads for calibers such as 45-90, 45-100, 45-110, and 45-120, along with popular cowboy action calibers like 44-40, 45 Colt, and 44 Special. Additionally, the manual includes information on black powder shotshells in 10, 12, and 20 gauge. With a comprehensive 336 pages, this guide is designed to enhance your shooting experience and ensure safe, reliable loads for your firearms. Its compact dimensions make it easy to handle and store, making it a valuable addition to any shooting or reloading library.
Features:
- Comprehensive manual co-authored with Sam Fadala, expert in black powder firearms
- Includes thousands of pressure-tested loads for muzzleloaders and cartridges
- Covers a wide range of powders including Goex, Elephant, and Pyrodex types
- Detailed information on projectiles such as round balls, conicals, and sabots
- Provides velocity and energy data for each load to optimize performance
- Topics include selecting muzzleloaders, building loads, propellants, ignition, and maintenance
- Includes hundreds of black powder cartridge loads for popular calibers
- Covers cowboy action shooting calibers and shotguns in 10, 12, and 20 gauge
- 336 pages of detailed instructions and load data for safe and reliable shooting
- Compact softcover design for easy handling and storage
Details
dimension: |
1.00 X 8.50 X 11.00 |
number_of_pages: |
336 |
soft_or_hard_cover: |
SOFTCOVER |
metallic_loadings: |
N |
shotshell_loading: |
N |
blackpowder_loadings: |
Y |
