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new reloader

brickmaster1248brickmaster1248 Member Posts: 3,344
edited March 2008 in Perry Shooter Competition Shooting and Reloading Forum
I am new to reloading and recently read something that said a person should not reload when it is raining outside due to the humidity difference. My place where i relaod is in the house where temperature is pretty much constant so should i worry if its raining outside or not?
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  • brickmaster1248brickmaster1248 Member Posts: 3,344
    edited November -1
    So for Christmas I received the Rock Chucker Supreme kit and cannnot wait to get reloading! However, before I press round one I am going to become good friends w the reloaders manual (Speer manual).I understand the process and know it is a matter of taking your time and being consistent to work up a load for a gun.

    In the meantime I would like to get my brass cleaned up so when I am ready I have that part ready to roll.

    My question on cleaning with a vibratory tumbler is what media to use and how long on a batch do you let it go? I have ordered a Cabelas branded tumbler that is on the way as I type!
    Thanks in advance to the great people of GB!
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  • brickmaster1248brickmaster1248 Member Posts: 3,344
    edited November -1
    Just won an auction for the Hornady Lock and Load kit on the auction side. I've been kicking the idea around for a couple years and finally decided to get started.

    I read Bposts sticky so I'm probably going to order the abc's of reloading book tonight.

    With the kit I have is there anything else (tool wise) that I will need to get started? I know I need dies and the components. I'm not sure what caliber I will start with. Is it better to start with pistol or rifle? I'm thinking maybe .357 or 44 mag. I have revolvers and rifles in both calibers.

    Any advice appreciated. Thanks
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  • brickmaster1248brickmaster1248 Member Posts: 3,344
    edited November -1
    Would like advice on buying a starter kit to get back into reloading. I use to reload some years ago, just mainly pistol ammo with a Lee press. Would like to get back into it and do some pistol and rifle rounds.[:)]
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  • perry shooterperry shooter Member Posts: 17,105 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello Many types of gun powder will absorb moisture . So your powder measure may be slightly off in weight not volume. This was in the days when powder was shipped in metal cans now because of fire/pressure Concerns most powder is in cardboard or plastic.IMHO if it is raining out side and you are inside I would load . Your mileage may vary.
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