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reloading

Bman74Bman74 Member Posts: 55 ✭✭
edited January 2011 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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  • Bman74Bman74 Member Posts: 55 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    loading data for .308 caliber ftx bullets
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  • Bman74Bman74 Member Posts: 55 ✭✭
    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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  • Bman74Bman74 Member Posts: 55 ✭✭
    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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  • Bman74Bman74 Member Posts: 55 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a 40-63 ballard What's best, Black powder or pyrodex?
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  • Bman74Bman74 Member Posts: 55 ✭✭
    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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  • Bman74Bman74 Member Posts: 55 ✭✭
    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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  • Bman74Bman74 Member Posts: 55 ✭✭
    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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  • Bman74Bman74 Member Posts: 55 ✭✭
    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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  • Bman74Bman74 Member Posts: 55 ✭✭
    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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  • Bman74Bman74 Member Posts: 55 ✭✭
    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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  • Bman74Bman74 Member Posts: 55 ✭✭
    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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  • Bman74Bman74 Member Posts: 55 ✭✭
    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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  • Bman74Bman74 Member Posts: 55 ✭✭
    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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  • Bman74Bman74 Member Posts: 55 ✭✭
    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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  • 20gabob20gabob Member Posts: 232 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You can probably buy a new setup from Lee for the least money, but if it were ne i would buy an RCBS reloading kit and be done with it, or lacking that i would hit the garage sales, craigs list, whatever and buy descent equipment to last me for a while. I'm not saying that Lee is bad, just that there is better out there in my opinion. Some of Lee's equipment is the cats meow and nobody makes anything better. just more expensive. Hornaday, lyman, and several others make good presses, dies, and other equipment also. Rcbs has a great warranty program as does Hornaday. Dillon has good equipment also, but they are sure proud of it(pricewise).
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  • jonkjonk Member Posts: 10,121
    edited November -1
    For a beginner, Lee. Their scale is junk, plan on buying that separately. Their new classic cast presses are top notch, their dies are fine for anything but match grade ammo for precision benchrest guns (even then their Collet dies give a run for the money), everything else is functional, if not the best on the block.

    Lots of topics on this in the reloading forum, search through the old posts.
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  • 1988z011988z01 Member Posts: 602 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you are buying the whole get up, I can't say enough about my RCBS set that my dad taught me with in the early 70's. It is an old single stage, and you CANNOT beat RCBS. There are some that might not agree, but RCBS has ALWAYS backed EVERYTHING I have ever had.

    Now as far as the best for the buck, I have to say that I have used a lot of Hornady equipment. It is great. I actually use their Autocharge, and love it. Hornady stuff is top notch too.

    You may be able to find something on GunBroker or Ebay. I have seen people get rid of entire kits for half of new because they couldn't get into it. Just remember that it takes a while to find the right load for your individual gun. A Remington 700 30-06 with serial number 1234 may like a different load than the one with serial number 1235.

    Once you find your kit, get going, and get into it, you might be surprised at how good a time you can have doing it with your kids.
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  • jonkjonk Member Posts: 10,121
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by 1988z01
    If you are buying the whole get up, I can't say enough about my RCBS set that my dad taught me with in the early 70's. It is an old single stage, and you CANNOT beat RCBS. There are some that might not agree, but RCBS has ALWAYS backed EVERYTHING I have ever had.


    Once you find your kit, get going, and get into it, you might be surprised at how good a time you can have doing it with your kids.


    Them's fightin' words. [:D]

    But just to agree, the RCBS presses are top notch, I just think that the new Lee ones are just as good (NOT the old Lee), and have a few features the RCBS lacks.

    RCBS will NOT back electronics or out of production items. I have had the run around with them on those several times. Not that I'd entirely expect them to, just something to be aware of it you bid on gunbroker or fleabay.
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  • JustjumpJustjump Member Posts: 644 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Spend the most you can on the press. Once you have a good foundation everything else can be adjusted too. My new favorite dies are hornandy new dimension dies followed by redding and C&H. A good RCBS press is a great place to start.
    Also don't overlook old presses. I found an old hollywood turret that I love and the single stage I use all the time is a 30 pound cast texan.
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  • Mort4570Mort4570 Member Posts: 472 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    rifle or pistol ammo,or maybe both?
    pistol is easier and less time consuming,and a good place to start off.
    Buy used whenever possible,dies usually last forever,good cast iron presses do too.If you buy a used scale..or evn if u don't...buy a set of check weights for it,for safety's sake.
    START by buying at least two manuals that have how-to as well as load info.Lyman's is my go to book,the ABC's of Reloading is a good one to start with too.
    Hodgodn's and Speer don't have much on how-to,I'd skip them for now.

    be advised,a thousand rounds of ammo takes severak thousand hand operations,so if you're in a hurry,buy ammo.Reloading is a labor of love for the most part.
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  • Willys 1948Willys 1948 Member Posts: 31 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've been reloading for 42 years and I cannot say enough about the quality of my RCBS Rochchucker press and other RCBS equipment. This stuff lasts a long time and, in the whole scheme of things, doesn't cost that much new. Just buy the RCBS kit from Midway (they put them on special often) or look online for a deal and get going. You'll need a case trimmer pretty quickly and I don't think it comes with the kit. I bought a Lyman many years ago and it's still going strong. Then will come the case tumbler (you will feel better about clean, shinny cases). Numerous other handy tools you'll become used to asking for on birthdays etc.

    I was lucky to have an old timer show me the ropes and teach me good habits. If there is one of these old geezers (I guess I'm getting in this category) around in your neighborhood or shooting circles, they are a wealth of information and experience. There is no advantage of learning everything the hard way. If no geezer around, read everything you can (ABC's, as the guy above said, is very good start). Caution: You will not save any money doing this. If you like to shoot, it is addicting. If you are married, your spouse may wish you were on cocaine instead of this. Just get started, use your common sense and have fun.
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  • 1988z011988z01 Member Posts: 602 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by jonk
    quote:Originally posted by 1988z01
    If you are buying the whole get up, I can't say enough about my RCBS set that my dad taught me with in the early 70's. It is an old single stage, and you CANNOT beat RCBS. There are some that might not agree, but RCBS has ALWAYS backed EVERYTHING I have ever had.


    Once you find your kit, get going, and get into it, you might be surprised at how good a time you can have doing it with your kids.


    Them's fightin' words. [:D]

    But just to agree, the RCBS presses are top notch, I just think that the new Lee ones are just as good (NOT the old Lee), and have a few features the RCBS lacks.

    RCBS will NOT back electronics or out of production items. I have had the run around with them on those several times. Not that I'd entirely expect them to, just something to be aware of it you bid on gunbroker or fleabay.


    I didn't know that about electronics or out of production stuff. I just finally broke down and got the electronic scales set up, but in Hornady. I have to say I love it. Not the perfect load everytime, but SOOOO much faster. Haven't used anything Lee related other than some old stuff from the ancient box kits. I still use a lot of that stuff.

    Regardless of what you choose, this is addictive. Something about pulling that group to a pretty little clover.
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  • gknaka2gknaka2 Member Posts: 461 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by jonk
    For a beginner, Lee. Their scale is junk...

    As much as I love Lee stuff I have to agree...the Lee scale is scary and I would never trust it. It reminds me of those old Revell model kits with the poor fit...no thanks
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