Reloading

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anvilrubi

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Anyone reload their own ammunition. I need something to do now that it's dark at 5. I'm really more interested in reloading pistol ammo than anything. If anybody can point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it.
 
^^^ohh and if it take more patience than tying trout flies then just talk me out of it.
 
It does take patience because you need to do your research first. Everyone's calibrated arm strength is different, and you need to match your grain measures with performance. Be prepared to shoot a few hundred rounds to verify your mix and pack.

i would check out bulkammo.com for some deals on bulk brass and jacket. they gots primers too.

If youre trying to save pennies, it doesnt really. evens out, not including your time. if youre prepared to sling some bones around, its much more cost effective to buy in bulk (1000 rounds). extremely cheap if you use a business entity to get wholesale bulk from places like ammunitiondepot.com

reloading serves two legit purposes. Hobby and making your own match grade for precision shooting. I would be prepared to set aside 2k to really hone in your reload skill and do it right.

you should get on some precision site forums and check out some staple threads. you will get some really good starter info.
 
I reload. I make about 150 rounds a week on a Lee single stage. Started reloading to feed my AR but now I load for a few calibers. It's a drug. Scratch that, drugs are probably cheaper and less addictive lol. My setup cost was about $300. I have made that back bug now I shoot more. So not saving money. However, I build really good ammo for my rifles. It's very relaxing. Come over to The Firearms Forum and you'll learn a lot from those guys, great group.

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I am setting up to reload now. Just ordered a lee progressive 1000 in .45, and will probably get another. A RCBS 505 and check weights. Finishing my bench-> The NRMA Reloading Bench - Grass Rocket Ranch. Waiting my the hornady 10th edition to come back into stock. Will be ordering Lymans 49th and the lee reloading manual.

I will be reloading 9mm, 10mm, 45, long colt.45 .270 and .223 after my set up is complete
 
Lee Loadmaster.
Rolling your own ammo is fun as hell. The challenge to find the "perfect" load is a never ending labor of love.
Buy a reloading manual or 5. READ them thoroughly and start out loading 10 or so at the minimum powder charge.
Chrono and go up on powder as needed. When the family starts giving you primers and powder for birthday and Christmas presents, you have become addicted like me. You have now been warned
My favorite comp load in 9mm is...
3.2 grains PB powder, 147 grain Xtreme rn copper clad, 1.135 oal
 
Loganwayne said:
Lol this made me laugh I've been trying to learn to tie flies for the same reason you want to reload and it's not something for someone that doesn't have patience.

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If I had the money that my dad and his friends have in tying equipment I would put it in the bank and live off the interest.
 
yea, I load .38 special,.45 colt in both smokeless and B.P., 30.06 for my M1917, 6.5x55 for my swedish mauser. Before too long,7.62x54r will be done also.
I do it just to do it. You might save a little money but I do it more for concistancies. Read,read,read up on the subject and watch some youtube videos. Be very cautious and keep your mind clear.
 
you been with anybody and watch em load yet?
you look at the cost of getting set up? It's like anything else...how much ya wanna spend.Nothing wrong with Lee brand equipment and dies.
Found a local source for supplies?
 
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hello?
 
I've been reloading on the same Dillon square deal for about 20 years. It's a great press. If you are needing to reload rifle as well you would want to get the 550 or move on up to the 650xl.
 
I have not.
 
Many years ago I used to pump out my own loads on My RCBS press. It was slow, but, I was able to get a lot better grouping with my loads(after messing around with it for a while), a lot better than factory loads. I loaded 30.06, 8mm, 357/38. As mentioned, it was slow. But very accurate!
After talking to friends Brad Banks, and Paul Poplin, I decided to go with a Lee Progressive terit (sp)type loader. I sold my RCBS stuff, but have still yet to purchase the Lee set up.
From watching the YouTube video's. you can just plain pump out a lot more loads with it. Reading some about it, while being able to load a lot faster, the big hunters all still recommend the RCBS for accuracy.
Items I had to get it all done.
Lee reloading book
Speer reloading book
Scale
lube pad and case lube
powder measure
Dial calipers
case trimming dies
dies for different calibers (My RCBS dies will work in the Lee set up)
Case Reamer
file
Case tumbler ( I buy the walnut shells from Pet Smart)
shell holders

I have also Aguirre d the molds to make my own ballistics

I hope to get back into it sometime soon.
 
since all I have are wheel guns and bolt actions, I get by with a single stage press. I burn through more rifle rounds than I do revolver.
I think in learning the art, a single stage will serve better for a while and then step up to a turret loading system later.
Things I'll need to start reloading
might want to start reading up on it. Many things can go wrong while loading.Something as simple as a flipped primer in a case can wind up being a little headache yet a double charge of Titegroup in a .38 case would at a minimum cause you to loose your revolver and your or someone's life at a max.
 
I started rolling my own back when I was shooting USPSA. I was running through 2-300rds a week in practice and 200rnds a weekend. I got a Dillon 550b and can crank out rounds with ease. I have it setup for 25-06, 9mm, and 45ACP. Once I get my other rifles finished I am planning on getting 300BO and 308 dies as well. Dillon customer service is second to none. I had lost some small parts in my move and I called Dillon fully expecting to pay for them. Asked for my address and said it would be there in a week. Needless to say, I am a fan of the Blue, but I know the other companies make a quality product as well...still want to pick up a single stage.

As long as you take your time and be meticulous(i.e. after you have your powder drop set, I check every 5th round for accurate weight) you will be fine. Being able to custom tailor your rounds for specific applications is very, very nice. For example, I worked out two separate loads for my 25-06(1 for deer, 1 for coyote) that group better than factory ammo, although to be fair, it took me quite a long time playing with different powders/bullet types/bullet weights. Just like with anything else it costs a good bit to get started but is worth it IMO.
 
I'm fine with just starting to reload 1 caliber at first
 
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