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The Lyman Black Powder Handbook & Loading Manual, 2nd Edition is the go-to reference for anyone serious about muzzleloading and black powder cartridge work. Developed over three years with input from legendary muzzleloader expert Sam Fadala, this comprehensive reloading guide combines practical field knowledge with thousands of pressure-tested loads—everything you need to handload safe, accurate ammunition across a wide range of black powder firearms.
Whether you're working up loads for a traditional flintlock or percussion rifle, loading black powder cartridges for Cowboy Action Shooting, or handloading shotshells, you'll find detailed data here. The manual covers pressure-tested loads using Goex and Elephant black powders, Pyrodex RS Select, Pyrodex P, and Pyrodex Pellets, along with an extensive selection of projectiles—round balls, conicals, and sabots. Each load includes down-range velocity and energy figures, so you can predict real-world performance before you step to the line.
Beyond load data, Fadala walks through the fundamentals every black powder shooter needs: choosing the right muzzleloader for your hunt or match, building consistent loads, understanding ignition systems, and proper firearm maintenance. The cartridge section, developed with respected black powder cartridge authority Mike Venturino, covers historic and modern calibers—45-90, 45-100, 45-110, 45-120, plus Cowboy Action staples like 44-40, 45 Colt, and 44 Special. Shotgun loads for 10, 12, and 20 gauge round out the offering.
This is the manual serious black powder reloaders and muzzleloaders depend on. If you shoot black powder, you should own it.
The manual includes load data for Goex and Elephant black powders, Pyrodex RS Select, Pyrodex P, and Pyrodex Pellets, with thousands of pressure-tested combinations to choose from.
Yes. The 2nd Edition covers traditional muzzleloading in depth, plus comprehensive black powder cartridge loads for calibers like the 45-90, 45-100, 45-110, 45-120, and Cowboy Action rounds including 44-40, 45 Colt, and 44 Special. Shotgun loads for 10, 12, and 20 gauge are also included.
Sam Fadala, widely known as "Mr. Muzzleloader," is the primary author. Mike Venturino contributed expertise on the black powder cartridge section. The manual represents over three years of development and testing.
Each load entry includes down-range velocity and energy figures, allowing you to understand the real-world performance of your ammunition before you use it.
SKU: 115788333 • Width: 8.5in • Height: 0.7in • Depth: 10.8in • Weight: 1.65oz
Availability: In Stock
The Lyman Black Powder Handbook & Loading Manual, 2nd Edition is the go-to reference for anyone serious about muzzleloading and black powder cartridge work. Developed over three years with input from legendary muzzleloader expert Sam Fadala, this comprehensive reloading guide combines practical field knowledge with thousands of pressure-tested loads—everything you need to handload safe, accurate ammunition across a wide range of black powder firearms.
Whether you're working up loads for a traditional flintlock or percussion rifle, loading black powder cartridges for Cowboy Action Shooting, or handloading shotshells, you'll find detailed data here. The manual covers pressure-tested loads using Goex and Elephant black powders, Pyrodex RS Select, Pyrodex P, and Pyrodex Pellets, along with an extensive selection of projectiles—round balls, conicals, and sabots. Each load includes down-range velocity and energy figures, so you can predict real-world performance before you step to the line.
Beyond load data, Fadala walks through the fundamentals every black powder shooter needs: choosing the right muzzleloader for your hunt or match, building consistent loads, understanding ignition systems, and proper firearm maintenance. The cartridge section, developed with respected black powder cartridge authority Mike Venturino, covers historic and modern calibers—45-90, 45-100, 45-110, 45-120, plus Cowboy Action staples like 44-40, 45 Colt, and 44 Special. Shotgun loads for 10, 12, and 20 gauge round out the offering.
This is the manual serious black powder reloaders and muzzleloaders depend on. If you shoot black powder, you should own it.
The manual includes load data for Goex and Elephant black powders, Pyrodex RS Select, Pyrodex P, and Pyrodex Pellets, with thousands of pressure-tested combinations to choose from.
Yes. The 2nd Edition covers traditional muzzleloading in depth, plus comprehensive black powder cartridge loads for calibers like the 45-90, 45-100, 45-110, 45-120, and Cowboy Action rounds including 44-40, 45 Colt, and 44 Special. Shotgun loads for 10, 12, and 20 gauge are also included.
Sam Fadala, widely known as "Mr. Muzzleloader," is the primary author. Mike Venturino contributed expertise on the black powder cartridge section. The manual represents over three years of development and testing.
Each load entry includes down-range velocity and energy figures, allowing you to understand the real-world performance of your ammunition before you use it.
SKU: 115788333 • Width: 8.5in • Height: 0.7in • Depth: 10.8in • Weight: 1.65oz
