[tlish]

i've just my big order on reloading equipment. my loading books haven't come in yet, so i haven't started any of the hardcore reading. in an effort to plan ahead, i have a question regarding info found in the sticky above.

14. Brass - I recommend you research and buy a better brand of brass, particularly what the majority of folks shooting your caliber are loading, it'll generally be (but not always) the best compromise of quality and price. Occasionally something new comes along that whips the "standard" pretty badly. Though sometimes, it’s about the same price to buy preloaded cartridges, shoot them and reload the brass. You come out about the same cost wise, but get to shoot it more. Range pick up can be nice at times as well. If you’re not sure about a brand of brass, ask on the reloading forums. Thoroughly inspect any brass you decide to reload in order to identify problems with that brass.

15. Powder - Again, start with the "Ole standby" for your cartridge (if one exists) and then move out to other brands as you gain reloading experience. Post on the net and folks will provide you with what the “Ole standby” is for any particular caliber.

16. Bullets - FMJ is great, but lead is cheaper. I'd advise buying them in bulk, 500 to a thousand at a time. You'll want to learn how to reload before you even think about making your own lead bullets. Depending on the caliber you're shooting, this will certainly result in significant savings. This is for range practice. For hunting, go with the best bullets you can afford for the type of animal you’re hunting. Once you’ve learned how to reload, you can also cast and “roll your own” bullets as well.


can someone tell me what the "ole standby" info is for target practice 9mm cartridges?

thanks!

[redneck2]

I don't load for 9mm, but I do load for 10mm, 45 acp and 45LC. I use AA5 in all of them. It's widely available, measures very well, and works in about everything. It's also very clean. It's fast enough to work with light bullets and slow enough to work with heavy bullets. I suspect it would be great.

If you're just starting, you want a powder that measures well.

[RustyFN]

Brass - I recommend you research and buy a better brand of brass, particularly what the majority of folks shooting your caliber are loadingThe old stand by is anything but Amerc. I pick up brass at the outdoor range at the club I belong to. I only pick up the shiny brass and leave the corroded brass. When I have time I will sort the different calibers. Since I only have a 9mm pistol right now I only sort the 9mm. I start by sorting out the Win and throw it in one bucket and the rest in another bucket. That doesn't mean this is the right way to do it it is just the way I prefer. I was told when I started that the Win brass was very good so I load it separate. You shouldn't have any trouble with anything except Amerc and Wolf.
Powder - Again, start with the "Ole standby
As far as powder in 9mm I have used HS-6, Bullseye and Titegroup. They have all shot good but I like Titegroup best.
Bullets - FMJ is great, but lead is cheaper. I'd advise buying them in bulk, 500 to a thousand at a time. You'll want to learn how to reload before you even think about making your own lead bullets.
You can also buy plated bullets and save a lot of money rather than buying FMJ. Check out http://www.powdervalleyinc.com/powders.shtml and you will find some great deals on components. Congratulations and welcome to the reloading addiction. You will know you have it bad when you go shoot so you will have some brass to reload.:D
Rusty

[tlish]

thanks for the info. i just got my abc's of reloading book, so i've got some reading to do.

are the plated bullets ok to use in glocks. in another thread, someone alluded to not using plated in polygonal barrels.

thanks!

[RustyFN]

Plated bullets should be fine in a Glock. I hear of people who have problems with lead in Glocks so they will buy a different barrel so they can shoot lead. If you decide to load plated bullets you will want to keep them under 1200 feet per second. I load in the middle range for FMJ and the upper range for lead. You will understand more as you read. I hope this helps.
Rusty