I currently have Speer, Hornady, Sierra and Lyman manuals but I've seen the Ken Waters "Pet Loads" manuals here and there and was wondering if they are worth the aprox $35.00 that Midway is asking for them ?

I assume they are geared more towards rifle than handgun ?

Ike,

It's basically a collection of his Handloader articles dating back to the 60's in an organized format. They are added to now and then with addendum books.

They have a lot of information but some of it can be a bit dated. However, I'd say it's worth the money and yes you are right, it's mostly rifle calibers but handguns are represented also somewhat.

I have the book from 1966 to some time in 1991 I think. Never bought the updates.

Regards

For the information on old rifles and cartridges as well as modern ones it provides, the techniques it teaches and the history included I think it is one of the "must have" reloading books. I had the very first edition and then got the most recent edition. I will keep up with the supplements now.

My old copy? Went to a friend who wishes he got it years ago, is thinking of getting the new edition and thanks you for pointing him to Midway. This copy will probably get passed on to another friend.

In addition to all the great loading Data, Ken does a wonderful job describing the weapons that he used and I've gone out and bought several of them based on his assessment, and not bought one that I had planned on also! He tells a good story about each and every topic, you want to read it, unlike most reloading manuals.