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If you are not afraid of reading reference books then I would recommend obtaining a reloading manual. You don't need to reload your ammo but the text will briefly describe the origins of the caliber, operating pressures, cautions for use, and objective data like velocity, power, exterior ballistics (the path of of the bullet when fired). This data can clear up a lot of questions.
It can also serve you well as a BS detector when some internet experts start bashing a particular caliber. It is not a firearm manual as it will not give an extensive review of the weapons only the calibers/ammunition. For a beginner I would suggest the Speer manual (it usually has a good page of write-up on a caliber before the reload data), stores like Bi-Mart sell them for around $25 last time I bought one.
OBTW, enjoy yourself and be safe.
It can also serve you well as a BS detector when some internet experts start bashing a particular caliber. It is not a firearm manual as it will not give an extensive review of the weapons only the calibers/ammunition. For a beginner I would suggest the Speer manual (it usually has a good page of write-up on a caliber before the reload data), stores like Bi-Mart sell them for around $25 last time I bought one.
OBTW, enjoy yourself and be safe.