reloading

djt

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.
Thanks

djt

loading data for .308 caliber ftx bullets

djt

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

djt

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.

djt

I have a 40-63 ballard What's best, Black powder or pyrodex?

djt

I am thinking of starting to reload my ammo and I'm wondering what is the best set for the least amount of money.

djt

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]

djt

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

djt

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

djt

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.

djt

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

djt

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

djt

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.

djt

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

djt

I am looking for some help trying to find some lead bb size shot any help would be appreciated

csteinh

What calibers and guns are you trying to reload? Also, what purpose is your load? A plinking load can get by on less equipment than a benchrest load. Pistol loads are treated a bit differently than rifle loads.

Buy a copy of the Lyman Reloading Handbook. It covers the reloading process very nicely plus it gives you good tables to use as a basis for building a safe reload. I would recommend a single stage press as a starter press rather than a turret press. I still use a single stage press even though I have a progressive press for rifle and pistol and another for shotshells. The progressive presses get the most use but the single stage is still an important piece of equipment to me.

djt

i bought a honrnady volume 7 today
it will be for 475 wildey/ 50ae/44 magnums/357 magnums
maybe some rifle 300 weatherbys

Rocky Raab

I'm not positive what comes in Lee's turret kit, but it should contain MOST of what you need except for dies, shellholders (which come included with Lee dies, but not others) and the necessary consumed components (primer, powder, cases, and bullets). You don't absolutely have to clean primer pockets. I don't, ever. You also don't absolutely have to have a tumbler.

You will need some sort of case trimmer setup, some miscellaneous items like powder funnels - and the one tool that no company thinks to include: a decent set of calipers for measuring all KINDS of things.

Read the books first, especially the front halves of them. That's where all the "how and why" aspects are dissected. If they don't mention it in there, you don't need to do it. Read before you even TOUCH a tool.

djt

thank you all for your help. one more question, on the wildey 475 who sells the bullet only / i have searched and found brass but no bullets.

Rocky Raab

Brother, I have not the shadow of a clue about .475 bullets.

babun

For that 475, try speer gold dots or the flat nose Hawk bullets.
Be careful with the 400 grain gold dots, watch the OAL, maybe 1.875 might be max length for your mag. bob

csteinh

djt,

For those big rifle cases, you need to look at a press with significant mechanical advantage. I am not sure that the Lee Turret qualifies; any press works for the pistol reloading.

I clean rifle primer pockets but not pistol primer pockets. Your resizing die lasts longer if you clean the cases before you resize them. Pistol cases seem to get dirtier than rifle cases. You might want to consider a tumbler but you can reload "dirty" cases.

Beyond dies, shell holders, consumable supplies (primers, bullets and powder), you will need a scale, a powder measure and a set of calipers. I use a balance beam scale (the digital scales are really convenient, I hear) and an inexpensive digital caliper ($10 on sale from Harbor Freight).

I use a hand held powder measure (RCBS Little Dandy) for pistol cases. I also use it to get close for rifle cases and then use a powder trickler to bring the charge up to the level that I want in rifle cases. For small lots of rifle cases, or if I am getting close to maximum charge, I weigh every charge. But if I am loading mid-level charges, especially with powders that meter well, I just dump the powder from the measure directly into the case and spot check the charges.

It is a good idea to trim your cases after you resize them the first time. Lee trimmers are cheap and work fine for small numbers of cases. Larger number of cases are easier to trim with one of the rotary type trimmers. I use the Lee trimmers and chuck one piece into my drill when I am trimming lots of cases. For small lots, I just do the job by hand.

I use a Lee AutoPrime to prime all of my cases except for those that I run through one of my progressive presses. The AutoPrime lets you feel the primer bottom out on the case better than any other technique (in my opinion). The AutoPrime and appropriate shell holders are relatively inexpensive.

So, my "must have" list is: press, dies, shell holder, scale, calipers, powder measure, powder trickler, Lee AutoPrime, Lee case trimmer and consumable supplies (primers, powder and bullets).

Good luck with your new endeavor.

Cort

Hiline345

quote:Originally posted by djt
i bought a honrnady volume 7 today
it will be for 475 wildey/ 50ae/44 magnums/357 magnums
maybe some rifle 300 weatherbys

What do they have for the 50 AE?