February 8, 201412 yr I have thought about going there, just don't know enough about it to go there. I have been told it is best to go 50/50 with someone to get more out of the equipment due to two people using it.
February 9, 201412 yr Author I have thought about going there, just don't know enough about it to go there. I have been told it is best to go 50/50 with someone to get more out of the equipment due to two people using it. I guess no one does reload, LOL.
February 9, 201412 yr It used to make sense financially to reload, but I understand that isn't the case so much now with the cost of the supplies going high too. Still, lots of reloaders do it for other benefit. I've never tried it, as I just don't shoot enough to justify it. I have always been interested in it though and I think I would really enjoy it. Of course none of that answers your question, LOL
February 10, 201412 yr I have 2 shotgun shell reloaders and never use them. Not cost efficient nor do I shoot enough shotgun to justify.
February 10, 201412 yr I used to reload. Had the rock chucker and the whole nine yards. I sold the whole deal. Didn't have the time to reload once the kids started sports.
February 10, 201412 yr Got a buddy that's thinking hard about getting into it. He recently got into hand guns and thinking of shooting a lot more. Has figured if he can get the used brass from people (not having to buy new), he can pretty much cut the cost of ammo in half. BUT, he has to shoot a LOT to get to that point, and then with the initial investment in the equipment and the time taking to actually do it...he's really debating if it would be worth it.
February 10, 201412 yr When the revolution comes, you are all going to wish you had the equipment and the know-how...
February 10, 201412 yr When the revolution comes, you are all going to wish you had the equipment and the know-how... You're gonna be PMing us aren't you?, if that revolution comes. I'm in fairly good shape, revolutionarily speaking,:thumb:
February 10, 201412 yr You're gonna be PMing us aren't you?, if that revolution comes. I'm in fairly good shape, revolutionarily speaking,:thumb: Likewise, no shortage of weapons or ammo here.
February 10, 201412 yr I'm starting to get back into it. Learning to cast my own bullets to make it cheaper. Working on a batch of .45 ACP with cast wad cutters right now (I use them for shooting at the range).
February 11, 201412 yr I'm starting to get back into it. Learning to cast my own bullets to make it cheaper. Working on a batch of .45 ACP with cast wad cutters right now (I use them for shooting at the range).Used to do that with .44mag with my dad when I was a teen. Lots of fun. We reloaded a ton of ammo. And we had more fun unloading it.
February 11, 201412 yr If you've never done it, there's something cool about firing a bullet you made by hand. Some folks would just never get that.
February 11, 201412 yr Author If you've never done it, there's something cool about firing a bullet you made by hand. Some folks would just never get that. I'm trying to find a good You Tube video that explains the details reloading. I understand the basics such as the old primer is removed, a new primer is put in, the case is charged, MAKE SURE YOU DON'T ACCIDENTALLY DOUBLE CHARGE, the projectile is loaded and you have a reloaded bullet. I also understand the difference between a single stage and progressive set up. I don't have a clue what a turret set up is. I also hear of reloaders nailing or trimming their casings so they can be reused. Not sure what that is. Also, if you want to change the cartridge, you need to change the plate and/or the die. Not sure what that means. I am also told certain rounds need different types of powder but I need to learn about that too. I have a lot to learn before going on to this.
February 11, 201412 yr I'm trying to find a good You Tube video that explains the details reloading. I understand the basics such as the old primer is removed, a new primer is put in, the case is charged, MAKE SURE YOU DON'T ACCIDENTALLY DOUBLE CHARGE, the projectile is loaded and you have a reloaded bullet. I also understand the difference between a single stage and progressive set up. I don't have a clue what a turret set up is. I also hear of reloaders nailing or trimming their casings so they can be reused. Not sure what that is. Also, if you want to change the cartridge, you need to change the plate and/or the die. Not sure what that means. I am also told certain rounds need different types of powder but I need to learn about that too. I have a lot to learn before going on to this. Well, there are several reloading "bibles" out there. As a matter of fact there is one called the reloading bible. I have one from Hornady and one from Nosler. It will tell you the grain of which powder you choose to load. As to trimming the cases, we did it by hand with a tool from Lyman. All it does is remove burs from bullet discharge, gets them ready to size. The dies are not interchangeable per caliber and you have to have the one you want to reload in that caliber. For instance, if I'm reloading .22-250 and want to load .223, it's merely a matter of switching out the die to .223 on your press. There's many neat things about loading that you'd dig Bert. I would recommend a digital scale to measure powder. The powder dump we had was from Lyman too, and we checked it fairly often with the scale to ensure the right grain. I've only used single stage, so I can't speak for the others.
February 11, 201412 yr Author Well, there are several reloading "bibles" out there. As a matter of fact there is one called the reloading bible. I have one from Hornady and one from Nosler. It will tell you the grain of which powder you choose to load. . Are those books pretty good and telling you what to do? I assumed a video would be better at doing that. As to trimming the cases, we did it by hand with a tool from Lyman. All it does is remove burs from bullet discharge, gets them ready to size.. When I hear the word trimming, I envisioned cutting with shears. Is any cutting done? The dies are not interchangeable per caliber and you have to have the one you want to reload in that caliber. For instance, if I'm reloading .22-250 and want to load .223, it's merely a matter of switching out the die to .223 on your press. . So if you are reloading say 9mm, .40 S&M, 45 ACP and .357, you would need a die for each of those calibers? What about if you are loading .357 and .38 Special, since those are the same projectile, would the same die be used? There's many neat things about loading that you'd dig Bert. I would recommend a digital scale to measure powder. The powder dump we had was from Lyman too, and we checked it fairly often with the scale to ensure the right grain. I've only used single stage, so I can't speak for the others. I agree that I would enjoy reloading also, like you said, shooting your own built round. I also like the idea of being able to vary the power of your rounds, from bunny farts to full power per recommendations. So for equipment needed: - The press (do plates come with the press and how many would you need?) - A die for each caliber? - a tumbler to fill with media to clean your brass - a digital scale - a powder dump (that does not come with the press correct?) - I am sure I am forgetting other stuff.
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