TomJ
Contributing Member
I shot my first reloads today. As most newbies are, I was a little cautious pulling the trigger for the first time but fortunately nothing exploded. I loaded 100 .45's. The first half were 200 gr RN. The second were 185 gr HP. I intentionally started light, as if I made a mistake I'd rather have feed or cycling issues than damage to my gun or worse, injuring myself or someone else. I used HP38 for both, and used 5.2gr for the 200 gr and 5 gr for the 185 gr. The 185 gr worked well. The 200 gr were too light, and I had issues with them cycling approximately every 3 or 4 rounds. I wasn't focused on accuracy yet, as I'm trying to get them working reliably first and will up the load a little at a time for the 200gr until it works.
On another note, I'm enjoying reloading as much as shooting. I do much of it at the end of the day, and it's a great way to unwind as well as spend time with my sons.
On another note, I'm enjoying reloading as much as shooting. I do much of it at the end of the day, and it's a great way to unwind as well as spend time with my sons.