SKU: 9816060
UPC: 011516960603
MPN: 9816060
The Lyman Reloading Handbook Long-Range Precision Rifle is the reference standard for shooters and handloaders pursuing sub-minute-of-angle accuracy at extended distances. Developed for bolt-action rifle platforms and magnum cartridges, this 132-page manual serves law enforcement precision teams, competitive long-range shooters, and dedicated reloaders who demand repeatable, match-grade ammunition. Whether you're developing loads for a .308 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, or .300 Win Mag, this handbook provides the load data, ballistic coefficients, and technical foundation necessary to build ammunition that performs consistently beyond 500 yards.
This resource covers critical reloading parameters including powder selection, bullet seating depth, primer specifications, and case preparation techniques optimized for precision rifle applications. Lyman's extensive load tables account for barrel length variables, velocity chronograph data, and pressure thresholds specific to long-range calibers. The handbook details how chamber dimensions, bullet construction, and powder burn rates interact to produce consistent ballistic performance—knowledge that separates marginal loads from ammunition capable of tight group clusters at distance. Technical sections explain fireforming procedures, primer pocket uniformity, and case neck turning protocols that advanced handloaders employ to maximize precision.
This manual is indispensable for tactical marksmen, firearms instructors, and serious rifle competitors who reload their own ammunition. Military and law enforcement precision shooters rely on Lyman's data to validate custom loads that meet strict velocity and accuracy standards required for duty and competition use. The handbook's portable format—weighing 0.55 lbs with dimensions of 8.6 x 11.25 inches—makes it suitable for range sessions, reloading bench reference, or mobile use during load development. Cross-reference the load data against your specific firearm's chamber specs and barrel length to ensure safe, optimal performance.
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