Randy, I fit into eveything you said. That sounds alot like my goals.
Guys, as usual I appreciate all your input and help. I have learned more from this forum than any book or DVD.
My plan was to start just slightly over the minimum charge and work up to nowhere close to the max load. Most of this stuff is just for us to shoot so I don't see the need to hotrod it. It just bothered me that the listed powder charges was so different. I expect some variations but this...
I'm beginning to wonder how anyone gets any useful data at all. :banghead:
Every place I look for data has different cases and primers used with the powder I'm using (Win 231) so that adds to the confusion. Now I find out that when I see data for a 200 gr LSWC there are different types that...
I bought Hornady's Handbook of Cartridge Reloading (7th Edition) to go along with the data from the powder manufacturer's website and advice from you guys on here. After we loaded all the 45 ACP jacketed bullets we had we decided to get some 200gr lead SWC bullets. When I got home from lunch my...
Some thoughts from the thread starter:
Several people have mentioned making some dummy rounds. We thought that would be a good idea and have already done that.
"it will also give you an excuse to buy a new 17 cal rifle."
My 9 yr old son just got a 17 HMR for Christmas. That is a fun little gun...
We used 5.2 grains of Win 231 behind 230 gr Hornady XTP HPs, based on our Hornady book and what others suggested. We seated the bullet to what the book recommended then compared that to some factory ammo to compare OAL. Maybe I wasn't clear in what I said in the first post.
We screwed the...
I'm new to reloading and I have a few stupid questions. I have a Hornady Lock-N-Load press, if that helps. I feel like I have a good handle on the overview of everything but some of the details seem a little foggy.
1) When using the little tube to pick up primers from the flip tray, how do...
Thanks guys, we'll take them back tomorrow. I urged my brother to take them back but he wanted to load them if it was doable. He knows I read ALOT on here trying to learn so he asked me to consult you guys. We appreciate the help.
For the record we setup our Lock-N-Load yesterday and ran our...
My brother ran to Bass Pro Shops last night to pick up some 45 ACP bullets. He grabbed a box and checked out and came home and realized he had 200 gr Hornady FTX 45 cal (.452). Apparently they are made for the 460 S&W? We've used .451 in our 45s but saw online where lead 45s are .452 and...
I bought 4000 primers today from a local store:
2000 CCI 300
&
2000 CCI 400
I'm excited about getting started but a little nervous too. My brother and I are starting out with 45 ACP and 223 Rem. We were concerned about not being able to get primers so I bought more than I thought we...
In 1971 my dad and grandfather each bought a brand new Belgium made Light 12. My dad hunted with his the rest of his life but its still in good shape. My grandfather took his hunting a few times and just didn't like it so it stayed wrapped up for years until I got it and it is almost perfect...
Just wanted to say thanks for all the answers.
xd9, I've already been on the lookout since they seem to be scarce. There is a gunshow in town this weekend but I won't be here. :-(
My brother and I have been talking about getting into reloading for awhile and finally ordered a Hornady Lock N Load AP Monday. I helped my dad load 12 gauge shells back 20 years ago or so and that is the only knowledge we have, which is another way of saying we don't have a clue what we are...
Kind of off topic but sometimes I just shake my head when I hear people bragging about their 70 yard turkey kills with a Jelly Head choke and 3 1/2" magnum loads.
I think about all the turkeys I have seen my dad kill with his old A5 Browning in 2 3/4". To me, the best part of turkey hunting...
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