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Thread: Superb read: Handloader’s Manual by Earl Naramore (1943)

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    Superb read: Handloader’s Manual by Earl Naramore (1943)

    I’m sure that many here have read this but, if you haven’t, check it out for an absolutely first-rate (long) experience of reading pleasure. Search on DuckDuckGo.com for Handloader’s Manual by Earl Naramore 1943. There’s a free download of the pdf. I started reading it about two years ago, got way into it, stored it in a file, and then forgot to finish it. I’ve been reading it for the last hour or so. It’s excellent and if you’re a handloader, you’ll probably love it. 400 pages of great stuff.

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    Thanks for sharing! Love it.
    I'm a big fan of data-driven decisions. You want to make me smile, show me a spreadsheet! Extra points for graphs and best-fit predictive equations.

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    It is on my shelf.

    If I am remembering correctly Mr Narramore and the grandfather of a friend of mine partnered in production of a TruLine Jr type press and dies.

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    I was up until almost 1 am reading it last night. Literally almost couldn’t stop. The section on powders, powder burn rates, pressures, etc., is fascinating. As are, I guess, all the other parts I’ve read so far. What a great resource. Literally a Doctorate-level course in reloading.

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    how many pages would the print out be? Do I need an extra black ink cartridge?

    thanks,

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    Quote Originally Posted by Idaho Sharpshooter View Post
    how many pages would the print out be? Do I need an extra black ink cartridge?

    thanks,

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    Seems to me there was a "readers digest version" of this floating around in the 70's
    As something of this nature was the impetus for my purchase of a Lee Loader back when I was in the Canoe Club
    Still have a couple of the originals from them days...and a room full of other "essentials"

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    Bought a hard copy in 1959 and still refer to it frequently.
    Disclaimer: The above is not holy writ. It is just my opinion based on my experience and knowledge. Your mileage may vary.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mac60 View Post
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    200 double sided. Check ink prior to print start. If less than 15%, probably need to add...also check paper supply.

    Also, they reached 400 pages setting the font to 14 pica, but that is NOT a complaint for these tired eyes, which are still getting "used to" reading "everything modern" and normal for today's "magazine font" in 10 pica .
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    I added this to my library earlier this year, great read.
    Knowledge is the true power of this world...

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    I think I have a copy someplace.
    Now if I could just remember where.

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