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reloading

sled4funipsled4funip Member Posts: 24 ✭✭
edited July 2006 in Perry Shooter Competition Shooting and Reloading Forum
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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  • sled4funipsled4funip Member Posts: 24 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    loading data for .308 caliber ftx bullets
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  • sled4funipsled4funip Member Posts: 24 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just got some 125 gr slugs for a 30-30 post 1964 Winchester. My data is for 110 or 150 gr loads. I use IMR 4064 powder. Does anyone have data for this type of workup? I bought these when it was impossible to get any type of components. Thanx Obama!
    Any help will be greatly appreciated!!!
    Llama girl
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  • sled4funipsled4funip Member Posts: 24 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    ok i have read threw the two pages here, didnt find what im looking for, if i go an buy a lee turrent kit, what else would i need beside the dies/powder/tumbler. to get this into operation. from watching the guys on you tube they dont use the little primer cleaner tool, unless they did that before making the videos. also i would buy a digitl scale for powder weigh ups. now i have searched,maybe not under the right keywords, but i have looked for the answers.
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  • sled4funipsled4funip Member Posts: 24 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a 40-63 ballard What's best, Black powder or pyrodex?
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  • sled4funipsled4funip Member Posts: 24 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am thinking of starting to reload my ammo and I'm wondering what is the best set for the least amount of money.
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  • sled4funipsled4funip Member Posts: 24 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello Everyone, I'm Joe. It has been 15 minutes since the last time I reloaded. I have been addicted for 3 years now. When I reload, time stands still. On my days off, I reload. I am obsessed with accuracy and getting that sub MOA at 200 yards for my simple hunting rifle. When I go to bed at night, I think on how to make my bench rest more sturdy and strap my gun in so when I do my ladder at 200 yards, human error is taken out of the equation.

    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.

    [:D]
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  • sled4funipsled4funip Member Posts: 24 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Would like to know if someone could help with question I have. Thinking about a hornady lock n load ap wondering if I can use the dies I already have or do I have to use hornady dies.THX Ron
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  • sled4funipsled4funip Member Posts: 24 ✭✭
    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 in advance
    Bret
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  • sled4funipsled4funip Member Posts: 24 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Tell me about reloading. What do I need to have? Would this cover all of the tools I need? http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item.asp?sku=00005085003
    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.
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  • sled4funipsled4funip Member Posts: 24 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I want to get into reloading what is the best press to go with. I have heard alot of good about a dillon press??? are they worth the $$$. if so what model
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  • sled4funipsled4funip Member Posts: 24 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    hello all im thinking about getting into relaoding and i have a few questions
    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
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  • sled4funipsled4funip Member Posts: 24 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I shoot a Marlin guide gun for hunting in 45/70. With the introduction of the 450 with the new pointed ballistic tip bullets, I would like to know if I can use these bullets in my 45/70 reloads.
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  • sled4funipsled4funip Member Posts: 24 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am in the process of looking for equipment. I want something that I can reload my rifles as well as my 9mm. Is there one that is better than the other? Any help would be appreciated.
    Ike
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  • sled4funipsled4funip Member Posts: 24 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am looking for some help trying to find some lead bb size shot any help would be appreciated
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  • 11b6r11b6r Member Posts: 16,584 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You may want to drop down a few forums, and ask over on comp. shooting and reloading forum. FWIW- thee is a lot of good USED gear out there for sale.
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  • CubsloverCubslover Member Posts: 18,601 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Dillon all the way. I made the mistake of buying a Lee single stage press for a little less than I could have bought a Dillon Square B progressive. I love my Lee press, it is just so slow and I don't really reload for the accuracy, but to build my quantity. I do reload a little 44mag for hunting.

    Definitely ask on the Reloading forum. You'll get more luck there.
    Half of the lives they tell about me aren't true.
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  • Tailgunner1954Tailgunner1954 Member Posts: 7,734 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Single stage for low volume pistol and accurate rifle, progressive for high volume pistol and plinking rifle. High volume pistol would be in the 500+ rounds of a single caliber each week.

    Personaly I like the RCBS Rockchucker press (single stage) and if I was starting over again I'd begin with the Rockchucker kit and accessory pack. Everything you need, except for dies, caliper, primers, bullets and powder. RCBS & Dillon set the standard for warrenty and customer service.

    Even if/after you move up to a progressive, you will still be (or should be) using the SS for load development, and rifle loading. The "non-press" components of the kit will still be used with the progressive. Buy quality once, it's less expensive than buying cheep and replacing it with quality later.
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  • victorlvlbvictorlvlb Member Posts: 5,004
    edited November -1
    I have an old lyman Spartan.I bought it new back in the late 60's or early 70's.I've only loaded for my 3006, until today.I loaded up some .40 caliber for my semi auto pistal.What a learning experience.I used one shell as adummy.I sized it , flared it, seated a bullet ,and crimped it.It took me over two hours to do fortynine shells.I can reload fifty rifle shells in less then half that time.I got to get a better system going for reloading pistal shells.It was fun though.[:)][:)][:)]
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  • b00merb00mer Member Posts: 975 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Have 3 different presses, lyman,rcbs and Lee. its all in what you want to do is how much you spend. If you shoot nothing but long guns, go lee or rcbs. if hand guns, lee pro progressive or dillon . depending on your cash ,I have a bunch of used stuff I bought last yr and still sorting out what all I have :)
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  • CubsloverCubslover Member Posts: 18,601 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I will follow up on my last post.

    I bought a Lee Anniversary Kit in March. My first experience. I have since loaded over 1000rds of 40, 357/38, 44mag, mainly 40. My press can turn out about 100rds/hour. That is depriming/sizing, flaring, priming, charging, loading, and crimping; from start to finish. The kit has everything you need, minus the dies, to start loading.

    In my honest opinion, Lee's carbide pistol dies are the best around. Spend the extra 5-8 bucks and by the carbide dies.

    As Tailgunner put it....A single stage will give you better accuracy but sacrifice the potential volume. Just the opposite for a progressive press- much higher volume but accuracy will suffer.

    I said earlier that I made a mistake by buying a single stage instead of a progressive as my first press. I got to thinking about that statement and decided that I'm glad that I bought a single stage for my first. Much easier to learn the different steps, dies, what small changes do, and it is much harder to put together one of the dreaded "double-charged" rounds. The higher concentration that the single stage requires gives you good reloading habits and helps you learn the basics of bench loading.

    As I mentioned above, I, too, am a noobie to reloading. I will stress that you buy as much reloading literature as possible. I recommend the Speer Manual, The ABC's of Reloading (goes into the science behind the process), and the Hodgdon manual. Read them cover to cover, especially the ABC's of Reloading. Also log on to the main powder manufacturer's websites and request their load manuals. They will have all the info needed for nearly any load.

    Here are some excellent websites....

    www.Alliantpowder.com
    www.hodgdon.com
    www.accuratepowder.com
    http://www.winchester.com/products/catalog/components/components.aspx
    http://www.handloads.com/
    http://www.reloadbench.com/main.html


    Best of luck.
    Half of the lives they tell about me aren't true.
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