I have both books and find the greatest value is for reference value on each cartridge.
Todd used a coating on all his bullets and from using moly years ago I find a coating does alter the powder load, so while I do load for some cartridges listed in the books I use uncoated bullets so start pretty low and work up.
I do have one rifle that exceeds Todd's data and is safe while using uncoated bullets, but ALL rifles are different.
Years ago I had 2 Savage 99's in 243, one was reloaded as per the book loading data and was totally safe at max book loads, the other blew primers at starting book loads...…..I learnt then that not all rifles are the same and to treat each one as an individual.
Back to Todd's books I highly recommend them and would recommend everyone interested in 17 or 20 cal to purchase them.
One other book I would like to get is Dick Saunders book, but I've never found a place to buy it...…….Kiwi
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