Anybody Reloading?

1dahunter · 04-12-2005

Im just getting started so I have a lot to learn and hoped I could get some advice every now and then. Jimmy

cherokee_outfitters · 08-10-2006

I reload and best thing to do is get a hornady reloading manual and read it. Then find someone you know that reloads and get alittle help. Always load 10% under maxium charge before trying to max out a load. Most of the time you will find out that your best accuracy is not maxing out a load. You need a good quality scale, powder measure, case trimmer, press, dies, and a set of calipers. That should take care of the basic's. Always double check your loads and make sure your powder fills the case to the same level everytime before seating a bullet. Enjoy and welcome to better loads.

stalkingbear · 12-08-2008

I started reloading in 1972 and used to compete in matches as well as being an accuracy freak so anytime you need assitance or advise just sing out and we'll try to help you. The only thing I won't do is reccomend specific loads as what's safe in MY firearm may NOT be in yours. I will however help you intelligently choose equipment or loads (generalized as per manual) instead of you having to blow hundreds of dollars and man hours attempting to discover what works and what don't.

D Winkler · 12-08-2008

My dad does a lot of reloading. He is an acuracy freak and really enjoys it. Its a great hobby if you have the time. I know I will get into it someday but for now I don't have the room or the time to do it. Do you guys have a room you do it in, the garage, or a shed? I don't think I could get my wife to let me do it in the house.

stalkingbear · 12-08-2008

I have a totally denicated area exclusively for reloading only in my shop.

birdman · 12-08-2008

I was just talking to my uncle last week about loading up some 3" steel. He was head of security at the Kansas Pen. and has a ton of 3" hulls. Any idea what the cost comparison is between a 2 3/4 and 3" load would be. With lead shot rising in price as fast as it has, is steel following the same trend?

Thanks,
Birdman

sarg · 12-08-2008

I reload a lot for .204ruger and .308win for my Rem 700. Glad to help with any questions...REMEMBER RULE#1: DON'T RELOAD FOR ANYONE...#2 DON'T SHOOT ANYONE'S RELOADS...

4rum · 12-12-2008

The advice on making your first purchase a good loading manual is by far the best way to start out. Read it till you understand the process. By then you will have some idea where to start on the equipment you will need.

As good as some of it is, use caution with 'internet' loading data. It can get you killed.

There is no magic involved in reloading, it is a mechanical process. Learn good habits starting out and they will pay big dividends in the future (less stuck case removers to buy, less trips to the gunsmith, less Dr. bills, and much more 'tech-talk' to flim flam the missus with!)

sarg · 12-13-2008

Someone said before starting reloading, talk to people who do.Anyone would be glad to help and answer questions. Also beside the reloading manuals, there are a lot of good books one reloading,One I have had for years is the"ABC's of RELOADING" by Dean A. Grennell. DBI books#5666. Good info. Someone also said to find you a good place without interruption so you can concentrate on what you are doing.. Many mistakes in reloading is trying to do something else while trying to reload. Here are the main rules to reloading:
1. Never reload for anyone else.
2. Never shoot anyones else's reloads.
3. Keepit clean.
4 Follow your Manuals.
Good luck and enjoy. I love reloading and can shoot a whole lot less expensive.

stalkingbear · 12-13-2008

Good points sarg,another VERY important rule is NEVER walk away and leave 1/2 way done (except for bathroom of course). That's especially important when charging large handgun cases with fast burning powder loadings-too easy to double charge or miss charging in 1st place. Also,powder exposed to air WILL adsorb moisture from humidity in air.

04-12-2005	#1 (permalink)
1dahunter Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Central Wisconsin Posts: 4	Anybody Reloading? Im just getting started so I have a lot to learn and hoped I could get some advice every now and then. Jimmy __________________ NAHC Life member GOA contributer Disabled but Deadly

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D Winkler Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 755 Images: 17	My dad does a lot of reloading. He is an acuracy freak and really enjoys it. Its a great hobby if you have the time. I know I will get into it someday but for now I don't have the room or the time to do it. Do you guys have a room you do it in, the garage, or a shed? I don't think I could get my wife to let me do it in the house. __________________ Take care of our Forests. The animals I like to kill live there.

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birdman Administrator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Longmont, Co Posts: 638 Images: 12	I was just talking to my uncle last week about loading up some 3" steel. He was head of security at the Kansas Pen. and has a ton of 3" hulls. Any idea what the cost comparison is between a 2 3/4 and 3" load would be. With lead shot rising in price as fast as it has, is steel following the same trend? Thanks, Birdman __________________ "I don't care how or what you hunt or fish, I'm the outdoor equal opportunist"

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sarg Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 11	any one reload I reload a lot for .204ruger and .308win for my Rem 700. Glad to help with any questions...REMEMBER RULE#1: DON'T RELOAD FOR ANYONE...#2 DON'T SHOOT ANYONE'S RELOADS...

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08-10-2006	#2 (permalink)
cherokee_outfitters Guide Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 6	I reload and best thing to do is get a hornady reloading manual and read it. Then find someone you know that reloads and get alittle help. Always load 10% under maxium charge before trying to max out a load. Most of the time you will find out that your best accuracy is not maxing out a load. You need a good quality scale, powder measure, case trimmer, press, dies, and a set of calipers. That should take care of the basic's. Always double check your loads and make sure your powder fills the case to the same level everytime before seating a bullet. Enjoy and welcome to better loads.

12-08-2008	#3 (permalink)
stalkingbear Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: central ky Posts: 37	I started reloading in 1972 and used to compete in matches as well as being an accuracy freak so anytime you need assitance or advise just sing out and we'll try to help you. The only thing I won't do is reccomend specific loads as what's safe in MY firearm may NOT be in yours. I will however help you intelligently choose equipment or loads (generalized as per manual) instead of you having to blow hundreds of dollars and man hours attempting to discover what works and what don't.

12-08-2008	#5 (permalink)
stalkingbear Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: central ky Posts: 37	I have a totally denicated area exclusively for reloading only in my shop.

12-12-2008	#8 (permalink)
4rum Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 12	The advice on making your first purchase a good loading manual is by far the best way to start out. Read it till you understand the process. By then you will have some idea where to start on the equipment you will need. As good as some of it is, use caution with 'internet' loading data. It can get you killed. There is no magic involved in reloading, it is a mechanical process. Learn good habits starting out and they will pay big dividends in the future (less stuck case removers to buy, less trips to the gunsmith, less Dr. bills, and much more 'tech-talk' to flim flam the missus with!)

12-13-2008	#9 (permalink)
sarg Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 11	Someone said before starting reloading, talk to people who do.Anyone would be glad to help and answer questions. Also beside the reloading manuals, there are a lot of good books one reloading,One I have had for years is the"ABC's of RELOADING" by Dean A. Grennell. DBI books#5666. Good info. Someone also said to find you a good place without interruption so you can concentrate on what you are doing.. Many mistakes in reloading is trying to do something else while trying to reload. Here are the main rules to reloading: 1. Never reload for anyone else. 2. Never shoot anyones else's reloads. 3. Keepit clean. 4 Follow your Manuals. Good luck and enjoy. I love reloading and can shoot a whole lot less expensive.

12-13-2008	#10 (permalink)
stalkingbear Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: central ky Posts: 37	Good points sarg,another VERY important rule is NEVER walk away and leave 1/2 way done (except for bathroom of course). That's especially important when charging large handgun cases with fast burning powder loadings-too easy to double charge or miss charging in 1st place. Also,powder exposed to air WILL adsorb moisture from humidity in air.