Lyman Shotshell Reloading Handbook, 6th Edition

• Comprehensive shotshell data: This handbook brings together broad load data for current hulls, primers and popular powders, helping reloaders work from one reference instead of piecing information together from multiple sources.
• Coverage for modern components: Inclusion of newer wad options and current component brands makes the book more useful for reloaders working with components that are actually available on today’s market.
• Non-toxic shot section: Data for steel, bismuth and Hevi-Shot supports hunting and field loads where non-lead shot is required or preferred.
• Full-color, tabbed layout: Color-coded sections and a clearer page design make it faster to find the right data set, which matters when comparing loads or checking details at the bench.
• Case identification reference: Full-color cutaway case illustrations help match hulls correctly, reducing confusion between similar-looking cases and supporting safer, more consistent load selection.

About the Shotshell Reloading Handbook Series

The Shotshell Reloading Handbook series sits among Lyman’s long-established reloading references and is aimed at shooters who want a dedicated source for shotgun load development rather than a general metallic-cartridge manual. Within Lyman’s publications lineup, this series focuses on the practical needs of clay shooters, hunters and handloaders who work with multiple hull types, primers, powders and wad combinations. Its role is to combine usable load data with enough instructional content to support both experienced reloaders and those moving into shotshell loading for the first time.

A defining trait of the series is its attention to component-specific data, especially the relationship between hull construction, wad choice, primer selection and powder charge. The handbook format also stands out for its case identification material, which helps users distinguish between similar cases that can require different data. In newer editions, the series expands its relevance with non-toxic shot coverage for steel, bismuth and Hevi-Shot, reflecting modern hunting requirements, while a full-color layout improves navigation through large data sections. The result is a reference built around clarity, compatibility and practical bench use.

About the Lyman Shotshell Reloading Handbook, 6th Edition

The Lyman Shotshell Reloading Handbook, 6th Edition is built for reloaders who need current shotgun data in a format that is easy to use during actual load planning. What sets this edition apart is its emphasis on updated component coverage. It includes data for current hulls from major makers such as Cheddite, Federal, Fiocchi, Remington and Winchester, along with primers from the same core brands and load data using widely used powders from Accurate, Alliant, Hodgdon, IMR, Ramshot, VihtaVuori and Winchester. In practice, that makes the book more relevant for reloaders trying to match available components to tested recipes.

This edition also broadens wad coverage with substantial inclusion of Claybuster and Downrange wads, alongside Ballistic Products and Precision Reloading options. That matters because wad selection is central to pressure, stack height and pattern performance in shotshell loading. The handbook’s non-toxic data section adds practical value for waterfowl and other hunting applications where lead-free loads are required, covering steel, bismuth and Hevi-Shot with supporting loading information.

Usability is another strength. The full-color format and color-coded shot-type sections make it quicker to move between data groups, while the case identification section uses actual-size, full-color cutaway drawings to help distinguish similar hulls. For bench work, that combination of current data and clearer organization makes this edition a practical reference rather than just a shelf manual.

About Lyman

The Lyman Gun Sight Company began in 1878 in Middlefield, Connecticut, and the brand has long been associated with practical equipment for shooters and reloaders. Lyman makes equipment and accessories for shooting and reloading, with product lines that include reloading dies, presses, bullet-casting equipment and gun sights. That broad involvement in the category gives the company a strong connection to the needs of handloaders who want both tools and reliable reference material from the same maker.

Lyman acquired the Ideal reloading-tool business in 1925, an important step in establishing its place in the reloading world. The company’s sight-making heritage also remains visible, as Lyman’s tang and receiver sights continue to use principles from William Lyman’s original sight design. Today, Lyman Products is headquartered in Middletown, Connecticut, and its catalog continues to cover core shooting and reloading disciplines with a focus on practical bench and field use.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Lyman
• Product type: Reloading manual
• Edition: 6th Edition
• Accessories for: Reloading
• Color: Black

Warranty

Lyman provides a 2-year warranty for this product. That stated warranty period covers the handbook as listed for this model.

In the Box

• Lyman Shotshell Reloading Handbook, 6th Edition