A significant concern among reviewers is the limited range of Berger bullets covered in the manual. Many expected comprehensive data on all available cartridges but found several missing. This dissatisfaction raises questions about the manual's reference value for reloaders using various Berger bullets.
The manual appears most beneficial for benchrest shooters, emphasizing this niche area of shooting. Some users appreciate the extensive focus on load data for these specific types of shooting, while others express disappointment regarding its applicability for highpower rifle competition.
Reviewers who favor the manual commend its loading data accuracy and helpfulness, especially for those struggling to find Berger-specific data elsewhere. The book's detailed chapters about bullet construction and performance are particularly praised, although some argue the information isn't unique or robust enough compared to other reloading manuals.
Several reviews suggest that readers may find superior data and insight in well-established manuals like Lyman's or Hornady's. This comparative critique highlights that while Berger's manual does offer unique insights, it still lags in comprehensive data coverage, which may limit its value to some reloaders.
The overall impression is divided; some reviewers found the manual an excellent first effort from Berger, welcoming the detailed information, whereas others were left wanting, feeling that it lacked the breadth and depth expected from a specialized reloading guide.
