Hey Michael Could you compare max loads for a few common cartridges from #4 and #5 and see if they changed at all. I'm curious, as it seemed to me that some max loads in #4 were a little light.
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Is there really any difference between 4 and 5? What are they? I read a review in one of the gun mags and they said there were not any significant differences that would justify buying the newer version. Thanks!
quote:Originally posted by mbundy: Picked up the new Nosler Reloading Manual #5 at Carter's Country in Houston yesterday. Looks to be a nice 'upgrade' from #4.
Michael
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Got a quick look thru my shooting partners yesterday. The only difference I can see is that they added data for the ultra mags and short mags. They also changed the way they reference their exterior balistics chart.
OK, I'm finally sitting here with both the #4 and #5 in front of me. I've checked a few common rounds/loads and have found no difference, so it looks like they've successfully fended off the lawyers.
It does have data for the Winchester Short Mag, Remington Ultra Mags, and Remington Short Action Ultra Mags.
Additions --------- 260 Remington 6.5mm-284 Norma 270 Winchester Short Magnum 7mm Remington Short Action Ultra Magnum 300 Remington Short Action Ultra Magnum 300 Winchester Short Magnum 300 Dakota 300 Remington Ultra Magnum 8mm-06 330 Dakota 338 Remington Ultra Mangum 338-378 Weatherby Magnum 9.3x62mm Mauser 9.3x74R 9.3x64mm Brenneke 375 Remington Ultra Magnum 416 Rigby 416 Remington Magnum 416 Weatherby Magnum 44 Remington Magnum (Rifle) 444 Marlin 340 Marlin 45-70 Gov't (Strong Actions Only)
Removed ------- 7-30 Waters 30-40 Krag 308 Norma Magnum 358 Norma Magnum
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