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thewookie
01-05-12, 11:58 AM
I didn't look for a thread like this, but I haven't seen one around here either. So, I am wondering who reloads out there?

What type of press?

What type/caliber of ammo do you reload?

What are some tips and tricks that you have learned over the years?

Is it MUCH more cost effective?

I can surf the Internet for the basics, and I'll be reloading with my boss who's done it before, but if anyone wants to share any educational links --> I'll take that, too!


That's all, for now, thanks Leatherneck. :usmc:

SGT7477
01-05-12, 12:40 PM
RCBS presses,38special, 45,5.56,30-06,7mm Mag, 300Ultra Mag, 50cal,always tips and tricks by reloading differently with powders and bullets, way more cost effective, putting 3 rounds in the same hole at 100 yards, Semper Fidelis.

acg8276
01-05-12, 02:27 PM
While I haven't reloaded in awhile, I'm getting back into it as my kids are now a little older. I started with a Dillon 450 single stage press years ago then went to a Lee Progressive when we started cranking out more rounds each weekend. Friday nights were spent out in the loading shed w/ some beverages ( I know) a couple of used smelting pots and a few shooting friends. We'd load up several hundred rounds of .38, .357, .45 & or 9mm to spend our day Sunday firing away. There is lots of info out there, Midway is a good source of equipment as well as some others. PM me if you like more info.

ggyoung
01-05-12, 05:04 PM
I reload with my oldest son the custom knife maker. I do some of the research and inform him. We shoot====223,22-250, 25-06, 243, 308, 7MM Rem.mag, 300Win.mag, 44mg, 357mag, 9MM. and soon to be 257 Roberts.

FistFu68
01-05-12, 05:58 PM
:thumbup:223, 30-06,7mmRem.Mag,8mmRem.Mag.338,348,38Special,357Mag, 41Mag,44Special,44Mag,45ACP,460Smith,500Smith... Lesson Learned Keep Your Powder Dry & Your Pecker Hard!!! Buy All tha Primers You Can before They Ban Buying Em :iwo:

spotts
01-05-12, 06:08 PM
Id like to but live in Philadelphia where it is illegal to do in the city limits

SGT7477
01-05-12, 06:47 PM
The bad thing about buying powder and primers through the mail is they have that damn hazmat charge so the price comes out the same so I do most of my buying at Scheels or a local gun shop,Semper...

SGT7477
01-05-12, 06:49 PM
:thumbup:223, 30-06,7mmRem.Mag,8mmRem.Mag.338,348,38Special,357Mag, 41Mag,44Special,44Mag,45ACP,460Smith,500Smith... Lesson Learned Keep Your Powder Dry & Your Pecker Hard!!! Buy All tha Primers You Can before They Ban Buying Em :iwo:
For sure, I must have 10,000 primers on hand at all times, take that away and they can control us big time,Semper Fidelis.:evilgrin:

SGT7477
01-05-12, 06:51 PM
Id like to but live in Philadelphia where it is illegal to do in the city limits
That sucks Marine,Semper Fidelis.:flag:

thewookie
01-05-12, 07:45 PM
Good info, gents - keep it coming. :flag:

SGT7477
01-06-12, 09:34 AM
Military brass is good to use also, don't load too hot and it is good for many reloads, once the military crimp is removed you are good to go,Semper Fidelis.

sparkie
01-06-12, 09:41 AM
Was reloading 44mag with a friend but I moved. Went in with him on the gear so that made it cheaper. The best part was loading hot. I love that stuff. Did notice hot loads cut down on the life of the brass big time.

FistFu68
01-06-12, 11:22 AM
:evilgrin: Oh and I have Bucket Full's of Counter Weights or Balancers used on Automobile Rim's or Wheel's...They are made of Lead! So if You don't mind taking tha time too Melt tha Lead and Cast them into Whatever Rnd.You are Using...I'm telling Ya those(HOT LEAD) WadCutters can Put tha SMACKDOWN On ANYTHING!!! Just takes alot more Scrubbing Your Barrel down afterwards but For Marines cleaning a Weapon is Like Finger Poppin' a Sweet Puss~~~It's Very Relaxing,With all do Respect :thumbup: :iwo:

acg8276
01-06-12, 11:39 AM
:evilgrin: Oh and I have Bucket Full's of Counter Weights or Balancers used on Automobile Rim's or Wheel's...They are made of Lead! So if You don't mind taking tha time too Melt tha Lead and Cast them into Whatever Rnd.You are Using...I'm telling Ya those(HOT LEAD) WadCutters can Put tha SMACKDOWN On ANYTHING!!! Just takes alot more Scrubbing Your Barrel down afterwards but For Marines cleaning a Weapon is Like Finger Poppin' a Sweet Puss~~~It's Very Relaxing,With all do Respect :thumbup: :iwo:

The wheel weights is all we ever used. You can read about different combinations of lead, tin, antimony effecting hardness and weight of your bullets but we found that the wheel weights had a very consistent weight and hardness. I still have boxes of bullets we cast that never got loaded, YET. The wife cleaned out the spare room, once I get the carpet out the new loading room will be getting stocked.

FistFu68
01-06-12, 12:41 PM
:beer: Yepper Tha Man Cave :thumbup: :beer:

Sgt Leprechaun
01-06-12, 06:44 PM
I'm not smart enough to re-load LOL. However, the guy that did all my re-loading for years recently passed away, so now I'm out of luck...

I've got a bunch to re-load too. .45, .30 carbine, .30, etc.

SGT7477
01-11-12, 09:49 AM
Powders that I use for the 5.56, Varget,Win.748,AR-Comp,IMR 8208 XBR, Hodgdon 335 good results with all of them but I favor the 335 and the 8208 XBR they seem to have the better groups and they were both used by the military,Semper Fidelis.

John Durrill
01-11-12, 10:27 AM
Mike,
We started reloading in 1976. We have used Lee , Lyman , RCBS and Dillon presses.
All will work well for you. If you shoot pistol or rifle a lot then a progressive press would be the way to go. A lot meaning 200 to 500 rounds a week.
We were shooting Bullseye 3 gun a few years and went with a Dillon progressive press.
Would go through 250 to 300 rounds in the 45 a week practicing.
The cost saving reloading was the only way we could do that.
Cast our own bullets from wheel weights we bought or scrounged from the tire places in town.
We reloaded 100 rounds 45 ACP for $2.07 including the bullet lube.
The primers were the most expensive component per round for the 45.
If you are not doing that much shooting a single stage O type press would be my choice.
We still do some reloading for 44 Mag, 45ACP, 6.5X55, 30-06 , 308, 30/284, 444 Marlin and 45/70
Have clean ( no oil ) cases and hands when handling primers and double check the cases once you have added powder. We use a loading block when we single stage cartridges and can look into the cases to make sure the powder is the same height in each case. You should do well and you will save a bunch of money doing it over factory loads.
Send me a note if we can be of any help.
john d.