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Each of the reloading sources have their own little niche, one will offer something the other does not. For instance Nosler will include loading density, I have found that if I use a powder with a burning rate that will fill the case between 80-90% will produce best grouping with highest velocity. Sierra provides the receipe that produced the smallest groups, using their bullet and the powder they recommend I usually find the most accurate load with a minimal amount of components used. Like most of the posters to this thread I have a dozen or more loading books, I also have load books that Midway carries that is caliber specific that combine most of the other sources in a single booklet. I use Online data provided by Hodgdon for quick comparison when working up a load for a new rifle/caliber. Another factor to consider is every new lot of powder manufactured may have a slightly different burn rate, purchase all the same lot number when possible. I use most of the reloading manuals I have, I would suggest if your wanting to save money this isn’t one of the areas I would trim. I usually suggest that a newbie to loading ammunition should purchase at least two or more manuals and read from cover to cover before unpacking your press. My .02 Willliam
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