CB load data: online sources

[Grmps]

This is a list of free online cast bullet load data sites:

Some of these sites show suggested max load only, you should start at no more than 90% of the listed load then find what works best in your gun.
It is highly recommended that you check 2 or 3 sources for data when working up a new load.

Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook #3, multiple older reloading handbooks & downloadable load data https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21AElJK0B10qTCJGA&cid=BCEBAFA0D477B7A9&id=BCEBAFA0D477B7A9%21258&parId=BCEBAFA0D477B7A9%21238&o=OneUp

Many downloadable load manuals and calibre specific manuals &bullet casting books [Fryxel, Lyman #3, commercial]
http://marvinstuart.com/firearm/Manuals/

Whisper Loads
http://www.castpics.net/subsite2/ByCaliber/Whisper%20Loads.pdf

IMR® TRAIL BOSS® REDUCED LOADS FOR RIFLE AND PISTOL
https://www.hodgdon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/trail-boss-reduced-loads-r_p.pdf


http://castpics.net/dpl/index.php HOME

http://castpics.net/dpl/index.php/reloaders-reference/cast-bullet-data-lookup Reloaders' Reference

https://explosia.cz/app/uploads/2016/11/reloading_Lovex_EN.pdf LOVEX RELOADING GUIDE

https://shootersworldsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Shooters-world-reloading-manual-12-16-16.pdf

http://www.accuratepowder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/WesternLoadGuide1-2016_Web-1.pdf

http://www.adi-powders.com.au/handloaders/pdfs/130117_Handloaders_guide_6th_edition_WEB.pdf

http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloaders/index.aspx

http://www.alliantpowder.com/resourc...ant_Powder.pdf

http://www.castpics.net/LoadData/OM/IdealHandbook38.pdf Ideal #38

http://www.gmdr.com/lever/lowveldata.htm

http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/

http://www.makarov.com/ 9x19 Makarov & 7.62 x 25 Tokarov data

http://www.vihtavuori.com/en/reloading-data/about-reloading.html

https://archive.org/details/Modern_Reloading_1st_Edition_by_Richard_Lee Lee 1st edition Book format

https://ia801808.us.archive.org/15/....d_Lee_text.pdf Lee 1st edition

https://www.grafs.com/uploads/technical-resource-pdf-file/20.pdf Vectan Reloading Data

https://www.hodgdon.com/resources/data-sheets/

https://www.hodgdon.com/wp-content/u...oy-action1.pdf

SITE TO BUY OLD GUN CATALOG REPRINTS
http://www.cornellpubs.com/old-guns/catalog-reprints/?select=2&menu_opt=3

CAUTION: The following sources include either all unofficial or at best, mixed loading data from official, unconfirmed and unofficial sources.

http://www.reloadammo.com/

http://stevespages.com/page8c.htm

http://www.egglestonmunitions.com/load-data.html (Polymer coated lead boolit data)

http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/default.asp

https://loaddata.com/

http://www.reloadersnest.com/index.asp

http://www.sixguns.com/tests/index.html [Taffin Tests]


USE THIS INFORMATION AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Neither the writer, castboolits.gunloads.com, nor the staff of CB assumes any liability for any damage or injury resulting from use of this information.


Please post any others that you know of and PM me so I can add it to the list.
Please let me know if you find any link that has gone bad.

This is with factory ammo, but, this site does shows the relationship between barrel length and velocity for some 13 common handgun calibers/cartridges as well as the .223 rifle cartridge.
http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/index.html

CARTRIDGE HEADSTAMP CODES
http://www.cartridgecollectors.org/headstampcodes

Shellholder Cross Reference Chart downloadable
http://www.accuratebullets.ru/g/grafs-sh-reference.pdf

[U][B]BALLISTIC MATCH TECHNOLOGY;
online: http://spoton.nikonsportoptics.com/spoton/spoton.html#:4

download http://spoton.nikonsportoptics.com/spoton/downloads/updates.php

BULLET DRAG CALCULATOR http://www.geoffrey-kolbe.com/drag.htm

Twist Rate Stability Calculator http://www.bergerbullets.com/twist-rate-calculator/

Lyman and Ideal Mold Descriptions;
http://ps-2.kev009.com/ohlandl/Cast_Bullet/Ideal-Lyman_Molds/Ideal-Lyman_Mold_Descriptions.html

This is a great place to find Ammunition, Reloading, Magazines,Guns for sale at the best prices
https://ammoseek.com/

SHOTSHELL PRIMER SUBSTITUTIONS EFFECTING PATTERNS By: Tom Armbrust http://www.armbrust.acf2.org/primersubs.htm


From Ingot to Target: A Cast Bullet Guide for Handgunners Glen E. Fryxell and Robert L. Applegate
http://www.lasc.us/Fryxell_Book_textonly2.pdf

Load Data Sheets http://gunloads.com/album.php?albumid=11

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HEADSTAMP CODES -- http://www.cartridgecollectors.org/headstampcodes?page=headstampcodes#F

[jimb16]

Thanks for the list. Printed out a quick copy.

[psweigle]

Very nice list. Thank you sir.

[copdills]

Great information Thanks

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

Load data (not necessarily for CB)
http://stevespages.com/page8c.htm

[FISH4BUGS]

Mods:
Can we make this sticky? It is full of GREAT information.

[mdi]

Perhaps this will help some(?), but my way of thinking is; I pay no attention to any forum expert, range rat, pet loads website, gun counter clerk or gun shop guru for any load data. I have quite successfully and safely used data from published reloading manuals (with an occasional look-see at a powder manufacturer's web sites and a few are noted in the OP). I started reloading pre-web so I have only had experiences listening to gun shop gurus, clerks and range experts, and was uncomfortable with their suggestions, so I stuck with my Lee Loader data sheet for over a year until I could afford my first manual. My main data source for well over 30 years have been published reloading manuals (I've got mebbe a dozen now). I'm sure some will welcome references to "load data websites", but those I talk to avoid them...

Hey, jes an old feller's thoughts (reloading since 1969 without one Kaboom and only one squib). :mrgreen:

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

Title edited, Stickied, & moved to proper section.

[FISH4BUGS]

Title edited, Stickied, & moved to proper section.

How might we add to this when someone comes across another source?

[Grmps]

How might we add to this when someone comes across another source?

Just post the other source and PM me, I'll add it to the list.

Thanks for cleaning it up JonB

[JBinMN]

Maybe these qualify ?

http://www.speer-bullets.com/products/reloading_manual/default.aspx

https://archive.org/details/Modern_Reloading_1st_Edition_by_Richard_Lee



This one has many sources in it, you just have to flip pages(click)/navigate through it. There are 29 pages to choose from & not all are for reloading data, but there are a few in there on some of the pages of that library that would be useful for the data perhaps...This link below is #18 of 29 , and is the Lyman Cast Bullet handbook. The choice of pages it at the top right on the page & some can be downloaded if ya like...

https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21AElJK0B10qTCJGA&cid=BCEBAFA0D477B7A9&id=BCEBAFA0D477B7A9%21258&parId=BCEBAFA0D477B7A9%21238&o=OneUp

[Grmps]

Updated list.

Thanks, JonB and JBin for your input

[Grmps]

Updated list with nobel sport vectan powder reloading data

[JBinMN]

Maybe a new one to add if anyone uses these powders:
http://shootersworldsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ShootersWorldManual_08-17-17.pdf

[Grmps]

JBinMN
Thanks for the new link.

[Grmps]

Ballistic Match Technology;

online: http://spoton.nikonsportoptics.com/spoton/spoton.html#:4

download http://spoton.nikonsportoptics.com/spoton/downloads/updates.php

[Grmps]

Added new link thanks to John Boy http://www.reloadammo.com/

[JBinMN]

Nice!
Thanks for posting!
:)

[Grmps]

Whisper Loads
http://www.castpics.net/subsite2/ByCaliber/Whisper%20Loads.pdf

[JBinMN]

I want to thanks ya, Grmps, for putting these all together!
:)
:drinks:

[Grmps]

Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook #3, multiple older reloading handbooks & downloadable load data

https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21AElJK0B10qTCJGA&cid=BCEBAFA0D477B7A9&id=BCEBAFA0D477B7A9%21258&parId=BCEBAFA0D477B7A9%21238&o=OneUp

Courtesy of JBinMN

This one has many sources in it, you just have to flip pages(click)/navigate through it. There are 29 pages to choose from & not all are for reloading data, but there are a few in there on some of the pages of that library that would be useful for the data perhaps...This link below is #18 of 29 , and is the Lyman Cast Bullet handbook. The choice of pages it at the top right on the page & some can be downloaded if ya like...

[Grmps]

Lyman and Ideal Mold Descriptions;
http://ps-2.kev009.com/ohlandl/Cast_Bullet/Ideal-Lyman_Molds/Ideal-Lyman_Mold_Descriptions.html

[Grmps]

IMR® TRAIL BOSS® REDUCED LOADS FOR RIFLE AND PISTOL

https://www.hodgdon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/trail-boss-reduced-loads-r_p.pdf

[Grmps]

This is a great place to find stuff

https://ammoseek.com/

[JBinMN]

Thanks for keeping the list updated & adding on occasion!
:)

[Grmps]

Shellholder Cross Reference Chart downloadable

https://issuu.com/grafandsons/docs/shellholder_cross_ref_chart/2

[JBinMN]

GRMPS,

Was told about these links. I will ry to go over the rest of them sometime in the next day. Most likely over night when I can't sleep.
;)

Here are the ones I checked & either found replacements or information on their situation:
Shootersworld New page: https://shootersworldsc.com/wp-conte...l-12-16-16.pdf

Accurate powder currently not available. ( Prolly due to new info being added) http://www.accuratepowder.com/load-data/

Vihtavuori New page: http://www.vihtavuori.com/en/reloadi...reloading.html

Grafs (Vectan powder) is now a downloadable pdf file: https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog...lResourceId/20

Reloaders nest: Website is down/dead http://website.informer.com/reloadersnest.com

[Grmps]

Updated lists. Thanks JBinMN

[newton]

Might could add this to the list. I just found it the other day. Its the parent directory which you can then drill down and go to the different links. Not sure if it would be better to have them all different individual links, or this one main link. I'll leave it up to those smarter than I.

http://marvinstuart.com/firearm/Manuals/

[Grmps]

Might could add this to the list. I just found it the other day. Its the parent directory which you can then drill down and go to the different links. Not sure if it would be better to have them all different individual links, or this one main link. I'll leave it up to those smarter than I.

http://marvinstuart.com/firearm/Manuals/

I added it, Thank You Newton

[Grmps]

http://www.makarov.com/
9x19 Makarov & much more
7.62 x 25 Tokarov data

[Grmps]

New IMR "Trail Boss" Smokeless Powder
.38 Special
STARTING LOAD - Case: Win. / Primer: WSP / Barrel: 7.7" / Bullet: .357", 158 grain LSWC / Powder: 2.7 grains Trail Boss / MV 661 fps / MAP: 11,400 PSI.
MAXIMUM LOAD - Case: Win. / Primer: WSP / Barrel: 7.7" / Bullet: .357", 158 grain LSWC / Powder: 4.2 grains Trail Boss / MV 804 fps / MAP: 13,700 PSI
.357 Magnum
STARTING LOAD - Case: Win. / Primer: WSPM / Barrel: 10" / Bullet: .357", 158 grain LSWC / Powder: 3.2 grains Trail Boss / MV 754 fps / MAP: 16,500 CUP.
MAXIMUM LOAD - Case: Win. / Primer: WSPM / Barrel: 10" / Bullet: .357", 158 grain LSWC / Powder: 4.2 grains Trail Boss / MV 865 fps / MAP: 20,400 CUP.
.44 Special
STARTING LOAD - Case: Starline / Primer: WLP / Barrel: 8" / Bullet: .430", 240 grain LSWC / Powder: 4.0 grains Trail Boss / MV 673 fps / MAP: 9,700 CUP.
MAXIMUM LOAD - Case: Starline / Primer: WLP / Barrel: 8" / Bullet: .430", 240 grain LSWC / Powder: 5.2 grains Trail Boss / MV 763 fps / MAP: 11,700 CUP.
.44 Magnum
STARTING LOAD - Case: Win. / Primer: Rem. 2 1/2 / Barrel: 8.275" / Bullet: .430", 240 grain LSWC / Powder: 6.0 grains Trail Boss / MV 828 fps / MAP: 19,100 PSI.
MAXIMUM LOAD - Case: Win. / Primer: Rem. 2 1/2 / Barrel: 8.275" / Bullet: .430", 240 grain LSWC / Powder: 7.3 grains Trail Boss / MV 917 fps / MAP: 21,600 PSI

[Grmps]

BULLET DRAG CALCULATOR http://www.geoffrey-kolbe.com/drag.htm
Thanks to akmac

[JBinMN]

Another one to add if ya want to do it, & when ya get time...
I did not see it when searching... Maybe it is already there in the list, but I did not see it...

http://blog.westernpowders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/WesternLoadGuide1-2016_Web.pdf

[Grmps]

Twist Rate Stability Calculator http://www.bergerbullets.com/twist-rate-calculator/

[Rcmaveric]

You dont hear it mentioned often. Loaddata.com is my favorite site. Gives you access to all the load data published by Wolfe publishing. That includes jacketed, cast, and shot shell. All the recipes from most major powder distrubutors, Lyman, Lee, Handloader and few other sources (that includes both new and old, like how older Lyman recipes are different from new). You can export them, save them or print them for your own collections. Down side is you dont get the articles. But i own 3 cast bullet manuals and now have I have about every load data ever publeshed at my searchable finger tips. I bought it about 2 years and I constantly use it. It helps also when other people ask for data. I can point them to the right manual.

When it generates the load data tables it tells what manual it came from or if its a Handloader recipe what issue number.

[jungleman9941]

Very good info, thanks

[Grmps]

SHOTSHELL PRIMER SUBSTITUTIONS EFFECTING PATTERNS By: Tom Armbrust http://www.armbrust.acf2.org/primersubs.htm

[Grmps]

From Lyman Shotshell Reloading Handbook 5th Edition

https://i.imgur.com/qIuvi5L.jpg

[JBinMN]

Thanks!
:drinks:
:)

[Grmps]

From Ingot to Target:
A Cast Bullet Guide for Handgunners
Glen E. Fryxell and Robert L. Applegate
http://www.lasc.us/Fryxell_Book_textonly2.pdf

[Grmps]

Load Data Sheets http://gunloads.com/album.php?albumid=11

229641

[Grmps]

https://i.imgur.com/KnYwqdu.png229966

[JBinMN]

Handy chart! Thanks!
:drinks:

[Grmps]

HEADSTAMP CODES -- http://www.cartridgecollectors.org/headstampcodes?page=headstampcodes#F

[Conditor22]

Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook #3 PDF

http://marvinstuart.com/firearm/Manuals/Bullet%20Casting/Lyman%20Cast%20Bullet%20Handbook%20-%203rd%20Edition%20-%201980%20-%20Reduce.pdf

[JBinMN]

Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook #3 PDF

http://marvinstuart.com/firearm/Manuals/Bullet%20Casting/Lyman%20Cast%20Bullet%20Handbook%20-%203rd%20Edition%20-%201980%20-%20Reduce.pdf

I have had that one bookmarked for a while. I thought it was already in the list.. :???:

Anyway, it is a good one to have, if someone doesn't have the manual itself, & if yaknow how to do it, download for your smartphone for the times you may need it.
;)

Thanks for putting it here. Be nice if it went on the first page list.
;)

[Conditor22]

old Alliant manuals.....
http://www.castpics.net/LoadData/Fre...M/Alliant.html

[JBinMN]

Thanks for adding the additional resources!
:)

[Conditor22]

WHICH DATA DO I USE WHEN MY SPECIFIC BULLET IS NOT LISTED?
Hodgdon Powder Company provides reloading data that covers most bullets available today. However, because there are so many bullet shapes, styles, and construction configurations we cannot create data for every single one. If you cannot find your particular bullet in the reload data there is good news. We provide data in enough variations in most calibers to give you a safe alternative.

Current rifle bullets are constructed with a jacket/lead core or single material (such as all-copper). Bullets with lead cores typically display lower pressures than bullets of all copper or gilding metal structure. As such, we show data for both style bullets in a given weight, as often as possible. For example, should you have a Hornady GMX solid core hunting bullet, but our data for that weight bullet only shows a Speer lead core bullet and a Barnes all copper TSX bullet, use the data for the Barnes bullet. The GMX and TSX bullets being of similar metals and shape, can utilize the same data.

Pistol bullets create the same situation, having even more changes in shape and type. There are lead bullets, copper plated lead bullets, copper-jacketed lead core bullets, and frangible bullets. Frangible bullets are unique such that we always show separate data for them (and recommend not using any other bullet type data).

Lead bullets and copper plated lead bullets yield very similar pressure and velocity results, so when the weights are the same, the same data may be used for each. Jacketed Lead core bullets come in a variety of configurations. Jacketed Hollow points and Jacketed Flat points of the same weight use the same data. Round nosed, lead core, full metal jacketed bullets of the same weight can also use the same data.

In conclusion, bullets with similar shapes and construction materials will utilize the same data. And, above all else, work up your loads by starting with the beginning load and increase charges in small increments, at all times watching for case head pressure signs and stiff extraction.

[Conditor22]

38-55 pet loads
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=263464&d=1591842838

[Conditor22]

Downloadable Firearm manuals

http://pdf.textfiles.com/manuals/FIREARMS/

https://archive.org/details/firearms

https://www.scribd.com/docs

[Conditor22]

Fluffiest powders( not including trail boss)

1. Clays 0.14620
2. Red Dot 0.14130
3. WST 0.12050
5. Bullseye 0.10640
6a. WW 231 0.09310
6b. HP-38 0.09260
7. Universal Clay 0.10990
8. Unique 0.10920

from: Modern Reloading by Lee, must be first edition, copyrighted 1996. On pages 162-163
posted by Crow_eater

[Conditor22]

7.62x39 load data

http://www.marvinstuart.com/firearm/Manuals/Reloading/Caliber%20Specific%20Load%20Data/Complete%20Reloading%20Manual%20for%20the%207.62x3 9.pdf

[Conditor22]

https://oregontrailbullets.com/xcart/images/filemanager/uploads/otbc-load-manual.pdf

[Conditor22]

Primer Size and Bullet Diameter Chart
https://www.grafs.com/uploads/technical-resource-pdf-file/12.pdf

[Conditor22]

SMOKELESS POWDERS DATABASE http://www.ilrc.ucf.edu/powders/search.php

(type in the powder name next to "Product Name" then scroll down


Has pictures, dimensions, different "generations/formulas for the powder, and more:

[Trailboss]

I registered at grtools to help me with bushmaster load development, but cannot work out how to use it. Has anyone gone down this path?

[10x]

I registered at grtools to help me with bushmaster load development, but cannot work out how to use it. Has anyone gone down this path?

Gordon's Reloading Tool.
I have used it successfully in the past.
There is a bit of a learning curve but it works extremely well

[Nick Quick]

There are quite few links that doesn't work anymore. But overall this a great collection of websites and personal experiences.