Lyman Black Powder Handbook, 2nd Edition

The Black Powder Handbook, 2nd Edition, is a comprehensive guide to black powder usage, meticulously crafted by Lyman in collaboration with renowned expert, Sam Fadala, often referred to as "Mr. Muzzleloader". This manual is a completely new edition, built from scratch, and features an extensive collection of pressure-tested loads. It includes detailed information on the use of Goex and Elephant black powders, Pyrodex RS, Select and P, and Pyrodex Pellets. The manual also provides a wide variety of round balls, conicals, and sabots.

The development of this manual spanned over three years, ensuring accurate and reliable data. It offers down-range velocities and energies for each load, providing users with precise information for their black powder needs. Sam Fadala lends his vast expertise to this manual, covering essential topics such as selecting the right muzzleloader, creating optimal loads, understanding propellants, ignition, maintenance, and much more.

In addition, the Black Powder Handbook, 2nd Edition, delves into black powder cartridges with the assistance of Mike Venturino. It includes hundreds of pressure-tested black powder cartridge loads for calibers such as the 45-90, 45-100, 45-110, and 45-120. The manual also covers popular cowboy action calibers like the 44-40, 45 Colt, and 44 Special, as well as 10, 12, and 20 gauge shotshells. This comprehensive guide is a must-have resource for anyone interested in black powder usage, from beginners to seasoned professionals.