Advantages V Manual, 2nd printing
The fifth revision of Advantages lists almost all of BPI's enormous load library. Includes all-new chapters that detail the evolution of the modern high-performance shotshell; defining a link from roots of invention to modern applications. We thoroughly explain the logic behind the physics of the shotshell, allowing the reader/handloader to better select optimal loads for their shooting conditions.
Includes a detailed illustrated component summary section. Modern, high-performance shotshell components are listed with clear, easy-to-follow descriptions, specifications, and recommendations.
A comprehensive subject index and component abbreviation guide makes Advantages an easy-to-use reference; quick to look up and answer (almost) any reloading question.
The extensive load data section includes the latest loads from our lab as well as old favorites for 10, 12, 16, 20, 28 and .410. Includes all the latest innovations in pellet materials, including plated lead, ITX Shot, steel, and Hevi-Shot. Details the techniques of specialized loads for clays, waterfowl, upland, turkey, roll crimping, slugs and more.
Ballistic Products published the first Advantages manual in the early 1980s. It has been described as the definitive shotshell companion guide. It is named for ammunition advantage that handloaders bring to their sport. The finest loads are custom crafted by you.
Advantages is for anyone who has ever wanted to master the art of the shotshell. New reloaders and seasoned veterans alike will find this book enjoyable, educational and indispensable; a cornerstone for choosing components and high-performance loads.
Advantages load data concentrate on proprietary components made by BPI, Gualandi, B&P, VP wads, and hulls from Fiocchi, Federal, Rio, Cheddite, Remington, Winchester and others. Over 200 pages and 100 pages of data; approximately 3700 loads.
What others are saying about Advantages:
"Nowhere else can you find the broad selection of components offered by BPI so well and completely laid out for review. And no one comes close to matching BPI's lineup of components, tools and accessories marketed specifically for shotshell reloaders. Check out Advantages and take advantage of all the great information it provides."
~R.H. VanDenburg, Jr., Know Your Reloads, Shotgun Sports, May 2011
"Advantages is no doubt the best reloading manual I've ever seen. Thank you for providing a lot of good stuff that makes shotgunning fun and exciting."
~G.W., Waldport, OR
