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docsgunsmithing
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I came into possession of a Pacific DL 150 reloader, but it came with no manual, so I have no Idea what order the shot shell must go thru in order to be reloaded, can someone with the same model or the knowledge help me.
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Any help will be greatly appreciated!!!
Llama girl
Someone once told me that I might not be the only one.That there are more out there.
My name is Joe and I am addicted to reloading.
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Thanks in advance
Bret
All I want to reload right now is 40cal and 30-06. How much money can a person save by reloading? How many times can the brass cases be used?
I'm sure I will think of more questions later.
i want to reload rifle and pistol do i have to get differnt presses or just die?
and i alos want to load muliple shotgun gauges do i have to get differnt presses or can i get conversions
and what are the best ones for beginners
thanks in advance for your time and expertice
Ike
Go to the mult reloading forums
But the best is a local reloader who will put you under her wing
A single stage rifle/pistol press you need dies and a shell holder to change, exceptions 38 Special dies and shell holder will load 357 Mag with adjustment, some 357 only dies will not crimp 38's. A 30-06, a .270W, .280R, 45ACP etc uses the same shell holder
Read/watch vidios and try and find a reloader to show you the ropes and you can try their gear to help you figure what works for your needs.
Some used gear can be a real bargin others can be trashed if used wrong.
Quality gear will last lifetimes if taken care of and is worth the price, crapy stuff is no bargin.
Post a bit less.
Read a LOT MORE!!
.410 & 28 will save quite a bit much more quickly. I quit a long time ago because I could never get the crimps to hold on those (*^%*#%$^& newfangeled plastic shells. I kept reloading my paper shells until the primer pockets wore out or the ends frayed too much.
You CAN use same single stage press for rifle and pistol, shotgun needs its own.
We have a reloading forum right here at Gunbroker:
Competition Shooting and Reloading:
http://forums.gunbroker.com/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=9
Use the search feature to get through the topics that don't interest you and concentrate on the ones that will help answer your questions.
Don't hesitate to ask these same questions on that forum as well since you will get the advice of a number of members who are accomplished reloaders of both metallic and shot shells.
Use the recommendations for reading resources. Start with the A,B,C's book but also buy or borrow some reloading manuals which always contain reloading practices sections.
Best.
one, it takes so long to amortize the initial investment in gear/supplies, along with the time necessary to do it that by the time you're actually running a profit its basically moot.
two, when you start rolling your own, you shoot more than you previously did. while you're still getting each round cheaper, you're shooting more and your cost per annum to shoot actually rises.
everybody has told me not to get into reloading to save money, but to be able to tune loads to what my guns like and to be able to have ammo even if theres a shortage on the shelves(assuming appropriate components have been stockpiled). of course, this argument is focused on common calibers and configurations. if you're already set up to reload, you can save money by reloading oddballs a lot more effectively than common production calibers. you'll drive yourself batty trying to get into the black saving 2 cents a around in 9mm...
anyway, thats just what ive been told. everybody has their own reality. i dont currently reload as im not in a position to do it right. as other have said, there are plenty of resources for you to research before you get started. our reloading forum along with others are great places to start, along with reams of printed matter.
I got setup to reload a 222 Rem Mag and about went batty trying to do it. Found out I just am not a reloader. Not sure if a Dillon would have helped or not. I bet not even if it did poop out a round every pull of the handle.
Now if they put spinning wheels and bells on them and had pretty girls serving free drinks, I could set there and pull the handle all night.
Just think, 3 Bars, Jackpot 50 rounds in one pull.
Loading a lot of pistol ammo on one is pretty slow. If I was a pistol shooter mostly, I would get a progressive. I guess I should research if they load good rifle ammo online or something.
After that, your questions will gain you a better understanding than what you will have at that time, etc etc etc
I reseearched for a year or more before I purchased equipment. THEN, I went to a friend's house, who reloaded, and he gave me several sessions/lessons in the process, so that when I went home, I was in a position to start on my own.
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Go to the mult reloading forums
But the best is a local reloader who will put you under her wing
+1 If there is a time to be * retentive in your life this is it...[:)]
The only thing that didnt do well, was the object the barrel was facing [:0][^]