I have a large number acquired over about 40 years. None are exactly "favorite". But I do appreciate the Lyman manualsbecause Lyman has no bullets or powder to sell, so they tend to be more impartial in regard to selection of projectiles and propellants than those companies who do.

I believe every handloader needs a set of P.O. Ackley's HANDBOOK FOR SHOOTERS & RELOADERS (VOL 1 & 2), and Bob Hagel's GAME LOADS AND PRACTICAL BALLISTICS FOR THE AMERICAN HUNTER.

In addition, EVERY handloader needs to read ol' Phil Sharpe's book THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO HANDLOADING at least once. Even though many of the powders he used are long gone, there's a wealth of technical info in that book that is still valid today, and most of it is not found anywhere else that I know of!