Changes between the Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook 3d and 4th editions

[LRRifleman]

I am on the verge of doing an online purchase of the fourth edition of the Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook. I have a few specific questions.

First, does the newest edition have data for both the 40 S&W and the 10mm cartridges?

Second, has the load data for most of the molds been updated to include load data for the newer powders?

Thanks in advance for your help!

[Butler Ford]

Yes, 6 bullets each

Not sure, haven't paid that much attention but much of it is still the same.

[mtnman31]

Yes, it has 40 & 10mm. Yes, it has been updated with more modern powders. It also includes loads using some Lee and RCBS molds. Get it, it's worth it to have more updated info. Although, I still use the older manuals for the obsolete and less common cartridges and molds.

[Bazoo]

Some of the cartridges listed don't show much in the way of new powders, particularly 30-30 with 31141 bullet. It lists data for the lee 309 150 F though. So I guess they only worked on what was popular at the time by way of powder and bullet and cartridge. Yes, well worth getting however.

[rtyler8140]

As a new caster/reloader, I just picked this up yesterday. It is a wealth of information in regards to the load data. There is other useful information in the book, but I find "From Ingot to Target: A cast Bullet Guide for Handgunners" to be a little better in regards to technical aspects of casting. Best part is that one is free.

[bedbugbilly]

I have copies of all 4 editions. I questioned the need to get the 4th edition but after I received it and went through it, I was glad I got it. I don't have the 4th edition with me here in AZ - it's back in MI - but IIRC, there were some new cartridges listed as well as molds / powders. When you shoot cast, it's always nice to have as many references as you can get and I found myself referring to it quite a bit on a couple of cartridges I added to my reloading.

[LRRifleman]

I appreciate the help. I started casting almost 20 years ago, but haven't cast a single bullet in almost 13 years because of an accident that left me disabled. Now that I have a renewed interest in handgunning expanding my shooting games, I need to cast a few thousand bullets.

In the past six months my repertoire of 9mm pistols has grown fourfold, and a P229 in 40 S&W on the way, I have a few extra molds. Fortunately, I have about 400 pounds of wheel weights waiting to be transformed. Also going to try my hand at polycoating!

[Mal Paso]

In 44 Mag the 4th edition went from using .430" to .429" diameter bullets. Just put a big X through that section. LOL