The Big Brown Truck Of Happiness came yesterday.  In addition to a new scope for my muzzleloader, some .45/50 Sabots and a new #11 capper, I also received the Lyman Reloading Handbook 49th Edition.

My brother had the 47th Edition that is all dog-eared and well read.  This one has the same plus more loads, more calibers, more powder and more pages to dog ear.

I am a firm believer in owning and referencing as many reloading manuals as possible.  However, if you can only own one or need one to start with, the Lyman is it.  In addition to its vast wealth of loads, the how-to section is also superb.  Throw in the references to cast bullets (which may see a surge of interest with the building ammo shortage) and you have the best comprehensive manual published.