New to reloading

mike_02

I've been shooting on a limited basis for years and now getting into reloading. I have a turret press, die sets for both size ammo I will be loading, and a scale (all a gift). Were can I get a good book with illistrations, and a source of reference to begin the process. I'm mechanically inclinded but have even seen someone reload before. If there is a total beginning I'm starting there.

thanks for the help
Oh and I'll be loading ACP.45 and ruger .480 if that helps.

mike_02

I'm just starting into pistol ammo reloading...How does one determine the number of times brass can be reloaded? Standard powder charges...Nothing 'hot' or 'wildcat'.

Thanks
Mike

mike_02

i am thinking of starting to reload. I dont know what i will need i found this and am planning on getting it what else will i need?

http://www.dillonprecision.com/#/content/p/9/pid/25237/catid/1/Dillon_Square_Deal___039_B__039_

thanks for your time

mike_02

Thinking of getting into reloading my own cartridges and doing some research on GB, but no idea where to start. I have 7.62x54r, and if I end up liking it will want to be able to branch out to different calibers. Any tips on where to start? Books to read? Suggested starter kits. Thanks

mike_02

I have been given a complete reloading setup in .45ACP. Now all I need is pointed in the right direction in getting bullets. Just looking for some can shooting plinker rounds made of lead. 225 grain would be about where I would think I need to be. If not feel free to educate me. I have a source of brass and primers are easy to find.

Thanks for any help for a newbie trying his hand at cutting costs to continue to shoot.

mike_02

retired, plenty of time, small farm, 25 & 100 yd range, small shop,
use lee challanger for basic, & lee c frame to seat bullets. hand dip each case, use hp38 powder for 5 handgun cal. use h4895 for 3 mil surplus cal. keep it simple stupid! also cast lead bullets for same. do any other reloaders follow a routine like this?

mike_02

I am molding my own lead bullets, There is a grooved ring all the way around the base. Is there something that should fill it? The lead is already lubed and sized. Have seen some lead bullets with a waxy type substance in this groove before.

mike_02

How do you know how to adjust the dies? There is a collar adjustment on most, what is the proper way to set these up and adjust them correctly?

SW 357Mag

I reload mine until I notice a crack/bulge in the case or some other defect. You will be surprised how many times you can load straight pistol cases.

perry shooter

S&W 357 mag Is correct. most pistol cases can be loaded many times The key is to "work" the brass as little as possible.Brass unlike steel will get harder and more brittle. the more you form /bend it . you have to BELL the case to load a new bullet but only bell enough to start the bullet in the case. I have loaded some 45ACP target loads over 25 times. You dont have to worry about the cases getting longer needing trimming or head separations on pistol cases like you do on bottle necked rifle cases.

Grunt2

I have some 45ACP that have been loaded so many times....You can't read the headstamp..!

Mort4570

One way to almost guarntee short case life is to buy and use nickel plated cases.They are pretty and easy to clean but almost all I've ever had would develop splits after just a few firings,and all my loads are 'puff' loads in the medium power range at most.

Mr. Gunz

How many times you can reload a case depends on the brass, how hot the load is, what type of powder, and even what type of gun, but out of a good revolver with light loads, say a 38 special, you can get upwards of 10 reloadings from a case, just watch for splits and loose primer pockets...I have .308 brass that i've reloaded 8 times without a hitch...

mike_02

Thanks to all for the info...Most of what I'll reload will be .38's with a few .357's thrown in for good measure.

Mike