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Thread: Noob; help desperately needed
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3 July 2018, 10:29 #16
I wanted to get into reloading because of the cost difference between factory pistol subs and availability of decent stuff as well as “match” .223/.308 and hunting rounds.
Also there’s being able to load ammo if there’s a run on supplies. With as tenuous as things are, meaning we could be one incident away from another panic, it’s nice having that fall back.
I tried to buy everything from Midway while it was on sale (except for ORM-D). I was shooting a lot more back then (I still shoot more than most) when I was pre-child, so the savings caught up pretty quick when you’re talking 50-60 cents a round in 5.56 alone
I’m out of town on a vacation right now so I haven’t been able to post a “what I do” type of thing
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3 July 2018, 11:28 #17
I don't really remember what started me reloading. I just have always done it.
In the long run its way cheaper especially if you stick with it and buy in bulk when things are on sale.
Of course I would sound just like 11B in other things. If you are shooting for precision there is no way around it. Ammo tailored to your gun will be better than anything you can buy. Also shooting subs will be cheaper by quite a bit. I consider that specialty ammo as well.
I've also bought tons of supplies and never had to make any major purchases during insane times.
People were paying crazy amounts of money just for a box of 9mm. Then I would go home and look and I had a box a bit bigger than a big igloo cooler filled up to the top with 9mm. I would just fill up some mags and scoop a few handfuls for my pockets out and shoot in the back yard.
In times like that you will be happy that you know what you are doing and have stocks of stuff.
I've kind of turned into a prepper on the ammo side of things. Every so often even if I don't have an immediate need I will buy a few cases of primers for example.
If I had extra cash to really stock up even more I would do it.
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3 July 2018, 12:19 #18
Single stage is fine but I do most of my reloading and prep on my Dillon 650 but I'm thinking about getting an auto drive 1050 and a AMP annealer .....................oh no I've gone down the rabbit hole again .
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4 August 2018, 15:14 #19
Skip the single stage. Get either a Hornady Lock N Load or a Dillon 650.
The Hornady is a little less expensive and works great but you'll probably be happier with the Dillon if you plan on adding case and bullet feeders.
One great accessory for the Lock N Load is the primer pocket swage system. It takes most of the terrible tedium out of this task.
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4 August 2018, 15:57 #20
Thanks. I am getting closer to taking the step into reloading!
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4 August 2018, 17:28 #21
Loading bulk ammo on a Dillon is great but loading precision ammo? Single stage all day. You can learn the basics on it (setting up dies, powder charges, OALs, and way more) and then move up once you get the fundamentals down and still have a press you’ll use even after you get a progressive.
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4 August 2018, 18:37 #22
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4 August 2018, 19:10 #23
Like I said before, intention will determine equipment.
I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned a budget for this venture yet?
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4 August 2018, 20:01 #24
Boy, do I feel your pain Joel. I get the theory, but reading the minutiae of the process gives me a brain ache. How-tos never seem to explain the details enough to make sense. I know it’s on me as it seems clear to others. I have the single stage RCBS, Chargemaster and all the other components. I am fortunate to have a fellow range member with 50 years reloading experience to answer my ignorant questions.
Iv’e decided to do it in steps until I’m comfortable with the full process. A local guy sold me 1000 pieces of processed primed .300 BLK cases so I just need to powder and seat. On deck I have 1000 processed unprimed cases. After building confidence with those I will try resizing. 190 grain BLK subs and .308 are the only calibers I want to work up for the forseeable future.“ When I comes to modern politics, I think the inverse of Hanlon's Razor applies...In other words, "Never attribute to stupidity that which is adequately explained by malice." - Kerplode
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4 August 2018, 20:23 #25
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5 August 2018, 04:37 #26
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5 August 2018, 06:19 #27
Hornady actually sells a trickle setup to replace the auto unit in the AP. I am going to go that route, and if I need a more precision setup, I'll buy that later. I don't shoot ultra long range, and likely never will. As long as I can hit a can of soda at a couple hundred yards, I'm tickled to death. I shoot a minimum of 200-300 rounds several times a month and rebuild my supply in the winter, so cost effect is what I'm mainly after.
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5 August 2018, 09:43 #28
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5 August 2018, 11:49 #29There's no "Team" in F**K YOU!
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10 August 2018, 07:56 #30
I’ve been in the same thought process for the last few years since buying my 10mm and it’s more on my mind since you hooked me up with the .300BLK barrel and gas parts. Those two rounds are my main drivers for wanting to start reloading, but currently baby duties and extra cash flow are my holdups. When I do start I’m thinking about the Lee hand press since a dedicated workspace is another issue for me currently. I grew up assisting my old man with reloading .38/.357, .30-06, 7mm RM and shot shells so I’ve got a pretty decent understanding of the processes involved with using a single stage system (RCBS Rockchucker). We did most all our loading for hunting rounds with the two rifle cartridges and .357 tailored to specific guns used. I’m wanting to eventually do that far all cartridges I currently own guns chambered in( .40sw, 10mm, .45/70, 7mmRM, .223, .300BLK, .308) mainly as a hedge against shortages. I’m pretty much where I wanna be with guns and cartridges except for adding 9mm to my lineup so reloading equipment acquisitions are next on my agenda, I look fwd to see that s thread expand to gain more knowledge before I start down this road in the disease.