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Reloading

gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
edited February 2002 in Ask the Experts
I just started reloading last night. I bought the lee anniversary kit and the problem i have is when i seat the round i seat it in too far. i dont know when to stop applying pressure to the lever. Can anyone help me out. BTW i'm reloading 45 acp
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have never reloaded, but am interested in doing so. I was given a RCBS Green Machine that has .357 dies in it. I have read a little about this machine and am confused. Is this machine set for only that caliber and can't be changed. If so is it worth anything if I sell it to get other reloader?

    Thanks,
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Can any of the experts recommend a good reloading setup for a reasonable amount of money? Best equipment for the buck, so to speak I'd like to reload mostly handgun ammunition.. ie: .45 long colt and ACP, and .30 Carbine.

    Thanks in advance...
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Best reloading equipment to buy? For rifles and pistols. What do I need to get started.
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I think I have made the decision to get on the reloading band wagon. I'm looking for someone in the nor cal---east of Sacramento area as a tutor. From walking me through the purchase of a dependable set up to educating me on the first run. I have lots of brass--38, 9mm 40, 45, 44, 223 243 308 and soon--44.40. I'm a tactile learner so hands on with a mentor is far more effective to me as opposed to just buying equipment and reading a book. Plus---meeting new people.

    Thanks
    Bret
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    hi again, i was just wondering what the proper reloading kit would be to a begginer at reloading? maybe someting strong but affordable

    thanks again


    andrew

    one shot, one kill
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    with all the ammo disappearing these days, I have made the decision to load my own. I have 9mm and .45 in hand gun calibers and am just looking to start with those for now. I found a Lee Pro 1000 (progressive type press) pretty cheap. Just need some advice on what else is needed. i.e... dies and such. Thanks!
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Does anyone know where I can get Norma MRP powder?
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Does anyone know where I can get Norma MRP powder?
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm considering reloading as an option to putting up with the high cost of ammo everywhere. I would like to start off with the least expensive re loader I can find that I guess would be a LEE-LOADER single stage press,I think. I want to load two calibers 308 Winchester and 45acp can someone please tell me about how much could I expect to spend on this start up venture,any help in this area would be much appreciated. Thanking you all in advance. tavarish
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    if you go with lee buy their dies as the powder measure requiers a "expand the case mouth die" to work.IMG_0956.jpg
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Im looking to start loading my own bullets. Does anybody have any suggestions on machines, or a website that I can take a look at them?

    Any help would be much appreciated.

    - Parisi
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello,
    My son just gave me a pair of handguns both ruger blackhawks. One is chambered in 30-357 mag the other is 32-357 mag. Does anyone have any data on either one. I have been able to find loading dies and forming dies for the 30-357. nothing more than that. NEED HELP.
    Thank you
    Lloyd
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thinking of getting into reloading and was wondering what it would entail. What reloading manual would you suggest ?
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    looking for loads for a 25-35 using 100gr. bullets. can not find anything in my old manuals. thanks. e-mail. lpede@infionline.net
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What type of dies will interchange with an RCBS Press? Or will any ?
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've been shooting for 20+ years but never have tried reloading. I am looking for advise about which type of equipment you recommend for a new reloader (I'll be starting off with 40 S&W). I would also appreciate a list of "need to have", and "nice to have" equipment. I've been doing a lot of reading and am leaning towards the Lee PRO 1000 progressive. Any thoughts?
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    does the ring on the bullet set the refrence point for seating or should not pay any attention to it? i am loading a 325 wsm and the coal is 2.860 when seating the hornady 150 grain sp bullet to set at length it is below the ring. 2.820 is in the ring. so do i make them short or seat below the ring for the correct length? having the same problem with seating my 270 wsm. seat to the ring is way below the coal. any info will be appreciated. thanks
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have some 7.5, 8's & #9 shot. Can I mix all these together to reload some AA's without any ill effects on patter,or reloader??? Thanks Tom.
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm shopping around for a complete reloading kit. The calibers i'm gonna reload are 270 win, 7mm-08, 40 smith, 44 mag, and 45 acp. any help in suggesting a press that has the option of both rifle and pistol die capability and any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What's the best and fairly enexpensive way to get started reloading? It would most likely be one caliber: .45 ACP.-Marcus
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I realize this question is almost like asking what the best caliber is for hunting, but here goes: What would the average person need to get set up for reloading? I am looking for a hobby that would actually reduce the expense of my other hobbies. I need to know what to get to start out loading .45acp, .40s&w, .30/.30, and 30.06. I am really not concerned about shotgun shells. I appreciate any advise!
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    cant find any 357 brass---can you load 38 special brass up to 357 specs ?
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have over 3,000 empty shell casings. About 2,000 of them are once fired factories. The rest were all reloaded at least once some twice. I have been told that they should not be reloaded more than once. Is this true? Or how many times can a caseing be used?
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    what are the pro and cons of neck sizing to fl ?
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am new to reloading. I have 100's of fired 30-06 brass. How hard would it be to cut them down to .308. I just bought a .308 and haven't done enough shootin yet.
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ok, here's the deal. I've never reloaded or known anybody that reloaded. Now that I've bought an SKS I'd love to start reloading for it and my CZ 40P, and I have no idea where to start.
    My questions are these...
    1.) Is it worth it to reload 7.62x39 rounds? What about 40 S&W?

    2.) What do I need to start, best value reloader, etc???

    3.) What literature do you recommend???

    4.) open to comments.......

    Better to carry a pistol and not need it than need a pistol and not have it.
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have reloaded for my 270 for the past 25 yrs.Always used 150 and 130 hornadys.Have worked up loads for each that shoot to same point so there is no resighting when going from elk to whitetails.My brother has started shooting barnes x bullets and says the hornadys are old news and I was wondering if they are that great to be worth the effort of developing a new load.I think not but would like some expert input
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Where is the best and cheapest place online to order reloading components and accessories. Any help would be helpful.Besides www.midwayusa.com Thanks
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hey guy's, first off I would like to thank everyone for all the advice and comments you have made regarding my questions. I would like to get into reloading and recently saw an item on GB. The # is
    14479963. Is this a good purchase or are there better deals with dies out there. I dont know a damn thing about it so give me everything you've got.

    Thanks

    Larry
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  • will270winwill270win Member Posts: 4,845
    edited November -1
    Check your local gunstores and this auction site for a Dillon progressive press.
    If you can't fix it with a hammer, take it to a mechanic. will270win@aol.com ~Secret Select Society Of Suave Stylish Smoking Jackets~
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  • badboybobbadboybob Member Posts: 1,658 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    A Lee Anniversary press and a set of Lee speed dies will get you going for less than $100. After you've mastered the basics and want to reload in quantity, then a Dillon is a good choice. Be sure to get a good reloading manual and, if possible, get one of your reloading friends to give you hands on experience.
    PC=BS
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  • chappsynychappsyny Member Posts: 3,381 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a lee Pro-1000 progressive press and love it. It's worth spending the extra fifty dollars to have the entire operation simplified and be able to produce a couple of hundred roudns per hour. As far as components go, if you're going to be loading .45acp, you might look into getting gov. surlpus projectiles, brass and, if you're comfortable with it, powder. There's a good site for all of this at www.gibrass.com/index.html good luck, it's a great hoby.
    New Hampshire, USA - "Live Free or Die!!!"
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  • IconoclastIconoclast Member Posts: 10,515 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Unless you know for sure that you will be loading a lot of ammo, I would hesitate to invest in a progressive machine, particularly the Dillon. You can load an easy 100 rounds an hour w/ a single stage press in any straight wall handgun caliber and it is more versatile if you decide to branch into other calibers at a later date, especially rifle ammo. If you can, observe &/o try different machines used by others you know. And talk to them to see what they like / dislike. By all means, invest in a good loading manual & read it carefully before you start. Reloading is simple, fun and very productive, but you have to follow the instructions. I recommend Lyman's manual as they offer loads w/o limit to a particular brand of bullet / powder. I don't recommend their tools.
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  • Master7thSonMaster7thSon Member Posts: 229 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Would like to share my thoughts on this matter
    when i stared out
    bought a single stage press 1st and learned the basics
    now that i have been reloading for awhile
    i'm moving on to progressives
    but will still keep and use my old single stages
    I for one like to leave a setup intact when I reload lots of one calibur
    and for that occasional box of rifle rounds will always use my old RCBS rock chucker
    I would highly recommend that Lee Anniversary press to the new reloader
    it a great bargain and it is also available with the Lee manual
    please be sure to get a couple of data manuals and a good book on reloading.
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  • erictheredericthered Member Posts: 244 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hate to say it, but getting started is expensive no matter what you do.You need a press, single stage is about 100 to 130. or a progressive which costs several hundred. A powder scale around 25.00 to 50. Probably a hand primer 20.00 approx, Dies around 30 for a set of 4 lee carbide with "factory crimp die" "very good to have", a dial micrometer to get the ammo the right over all length 20.00 cheapest, bullets, 18 to 20 for 500 lead bullets, brass is cheapest at a range or on ebay, get used brass and just treat it yourself or you'll get shafted big time on price, figure 4 to 6 cents a round, primers 15.00 a thousand, powder around 14-20 a pound which will yeild around 1000 to 1500 rounds. a powder throw which is like 25 to 50 dollars, and maybe someone can tell if I left anything out. Anyway, cheapest route would cost around 275 to 300 just to load one caliber with a single stage. If you reload a lot its a good idea. But run the numbers. It costs about 3-4 dollars a box to make your own, assuming 45 is not too much more expensive then 40 cal. How many rounds would you have to make to break even. My suggestion is to look for a complete set up someone is auctioning off and get the whole deal at as good a price as possible. Patience is worth a great deal in getting a really good price. Progressives are worth the extra because they can save so darn much time, but get one that will load rifle, just in case, if you can find a deal on one. You will also need a couple of reloading manuals for several sets of numbers to compare, and """READ"""" them, they are very interesting and valuable in keeping you """HEALTHY"""". Reloading can be very dangerous if you aren't willing to learn just what to do and what mistakes to avoid. That adds about 20 to 30 a book new. Used manuals are fine. Die sets include good instructions as well. Some powder manufacturers give a small manual away, and the internet can supply figures.Hope that is not too dark a picture. I load a lot and shoot a lot and got my stuff very cheap over years of looking around. So for me it works out fine.Good luckEric
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  • erictheredericthered Member Posts: 244 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hate to say it, but getting started is expensive no matter what you do.You need a press, single stage is about 100 to 130. or a progressive which costs several hundred. A powder scale around 25.00 to 50. Probably a hand primer 20.00 approx, Dies around 30 for a set of 4 lee carbide with "factory crimp die" "very good to have", a dial micrometer to get the ammo the right over all length 20.00 cheapest, bullets, 18 to 20 for 500 lead bullets, brass is cheapest at a range or on ebay, get used brass and just treat it yourself or you'll get shafted big time on price, figure 4 to 6 cents a round, primers 15.00 a thousand, powder around 14-20 a pound which will yeild around 1000 to 1500 rounds. a powder throw which is like 25 to 50 dollars, and maybe someone can tell if I left anything out. Anyway, cheapest route would cost around 275 to 300 just to load one caliber with a single stage. If you reload a lot its a good idea. But run the numbers. It costs about 3-4 dollars a box to make your own, assuming 45 is not too much more expensive then 40 cal. How many rounds would you have to make to break even. My suggestion is to look for a complete set up someone is auctioning off and get the whole deal at as good a price as possible. Patience is worth a great deal in getting a really good price. Progressives are worth the extra because they can save so darn much time, but get one that will load rifle, just in case, if you can find a deal on one. You will also need a couple of reloading manuals for several sets of numbers to compare, and """READ"""" them, they are very interesting and valuable in keeping you """HEALTHY"""". Reloading can be very dangerous if you aren't willing to learn just what to do and what mistakes to avoid. That adds about 20 to 30 a book new. Used manuals are fine. Die sets include good instructions as well. Some powder manufacturers give a small manual away, and the internet can supply figures.Hope that is not too dark a picture. I load a lot and shoot a lot and got my stuff very cheap over years of looking around. So for me it works out fine.Good luckEric
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  • Walt NunleyWalt Nunley Member Posts: 228 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    DITTO,START WITH A SINGLE STAGE.IF NOTHING ELSE IT LETS YOU LEARN THE BULLET SO TO SPEAK.I WOULD RECCOMEND LOADING SMALL BATCHES AND SHOOTING THEM TO CHECK YYOUR POWDER LEVEL,BULLET DEPTH,OVERALL BULLET LENGTH,CRIMP SETTINGS,FEEDABILITY(NEW WORD.IMHO A SINGLE STAGE MAKES IT EASIER TO LEARN THIS,WALT
    Submarine Sailor,Truck Driver,and very bad typist.GO RUSTY #2
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  • smooth_operatorsmooth_operator Member Posts: 227 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I was just asking this question not too long ago... It seems that the RCBS Master reloading kit is the most complete kit i have seen on the market so far. Is the lyman that much cheaper? I need to get one in a few weeks or so.-Smooth
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