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Thread: Need RCBS Cast Bullet Loading Manual #1

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    Need RCBS Cast Bullet Loading Manual #1

    Anyone have one they'd sell a poor old disabled guy cheap? I've looked for hours for a free download, but no dice... You would think there would be considering that it's 34 years old, but nope!

    Thanks.
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    Considering that they are currently still being marketed for $24-26 I would assume greed is the prime reason you probably won't find a free download. Personally if I had something I would share it with you but unfortunately I do not.

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    The RCBS manual doesn't have a lot of data, but is sometimes a place I start. If you want cast bullet data, you're much better served with the Lyman one, either current, or if you're like me and still use a lot of old powders, the one from the 70s. It's still my go-to manual. You can download it for free here;

    http://marvinstuart.com/firearm/Manu...-%20Reduce.pdf

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    Quote Originally Posted by richhodg66 View Post
    The RCBS manual doesn't have a lot of data, but is sometimes a place I start. If you want cast bullet data, you're much better served with the Lyman one, either current, or if you're like me and still use a lot of old powders, the one from the 70s. It's still my go-to manual. You can download it for free here;

    http://marvinstuart.com/firearm/Manu...-%20Reduce.pdf

    I agree with Rich. I’ve got both manuals and seldom use the RCBS manual. Not a lot of data in it, but plenty in the Lyman version.
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    me too, I read the RCBS manual then put it on the shelf never to be referenced again.

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    Ya can get em on amazon for under $25.00
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    Thanks everyone. I have the Lyman Cast Bullet Manual, and Lee's manual, but would like to have the RCBS as well. You can never have too much info/data.

    Thanks again.
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    I googled RCBS Cast Bullet download and found several sites. Did not try them, but they are there.

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    Yeah, I spent hours searching for a download for it, using Google, Yahoo, and even Bing. Any of them that apparently have it turn out to be false leads when you follow the links. I found it at a used book store for 35 bucks, but just can't afford it any time soon.

    The link to the guy giving them away is 7 years old...

    I'm disabled and live on 750$ a month. With Christmas and then my 13 year old daughters birthday tomorrow, I'm busted...

    Oh well, thanks guys.
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    I have the RCBS Cast Bullet Manual, #1. It is as new, from 1986. PM your mailing address and I'll ship it off to you on Tuesday on my dime. Merry Christmas!

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    Holy Cow!!! THANK YOU!

    You have made my Christmas extra special. I don't know what to say; I am kind of speechless. Thanks SO MUCH!

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    Quote Originally Posted by marlin39a View Post
    I have the RCBS Cast Bullet Manual, #1. It is as new, from 1986. PM your mailing address and I'll ship it off to you on Tuesday on my dime. Merry Christmas!

    wow ... that absolutely made my day!


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