Hi everyone-
Been lurking on this and a few other sites for a number of months now, and have bought myself a loading setup. I decided to get into loading as its interested me for a long time, and I just had some back surgery so I am laid up for quite some time. Obviously, no shooting for a while.
I'm hoping in the next few weeks, with the wife's help, to get the press set up and start tinkering with it. So far, items I've bought:
Lee Classic Turret (Kempf kit, 38Special/357 magnum)
9MM dies
Universal decapper/extra turrets just in case.
Lyman Manual
Looking to get some bullets and brass in the next few weeks so I can start loading a few work up loads as I can. I have a small stockpile of 38 special cases I've saved, not so much in 9mm (ranges around here let you police your brass only). Will start ordering some brass and bullets once my benefits are verified and start coming in.
For initial loads, I was looking at lighter recoil to start when I am cleared to shoot again. I have a Colt Trooper Mark V 6" for the 38. I was thinking the basic Bullseye load for wadcutters in that should be fairly non punishing. Luckily, between my LGS and the Big R I think I can get most any powders- but to start, I'd like to try and stick to one or two. BE, HP38, and Sport Pistol all seem like they'd be a good place to start based on various load data I've read.
For 9MM, I have seen far and wide and used the calculators overall. If I am understanding correctly, something like a 100gr with a fast powder will have less overall recoil impulse, but may be snappier than a slow moving, heavier projectile. I figure I would start with some 147gr and 100gr or 115gr and see which works better for now. Generally, under normal circumstances, I tend to prefer factory 147 over 115 in terms of felt recoil, but am wondering if less overall would be better.
Was wondering if anyone has any experience in these arenas that would be beneficial.
Thank you,
Been lurking on this and a few other sites for a number of months now, and have bought myself a loading setup. I decided to get into loading as its interested me for a long time, and I just had some back surgery so I am laid up for quite some time. Obviously, no shooting for a while.
I'm hoping in the next few weeks, with the wife's help, to get the press set up and start tinkering with it. So far, items I've bought:
Lee Classic Turret (Kempf kit, 38Special/357 magnum)
9MM dies
Universal decapper/extra turrets just in case.
Lyman Manual
Looking to get some bullets and brass in the next few weeks so I can start loading a few work up loads as I can. I have a small stockpile of 38 special cases I've saved, not so much in 9mm (ranges around here let you police your brass only). Will start ordering some brass and bullets once my benefits are verified and start coming in.
For initial loads, I was looking at lighter recoil to start when I am cleared to shoot again. I have a Colt Trooper Mark V 6" for the 38. I was thinking the basic Bullseye load for wadcutters in that should be fairly non punishing. Luckily, between my LGS and the Big R I think I can get most any powders- but to start, I'd like to try and stick to one or two. BE, HP38, and Sport Pistol all seem like they'd be a good place to start based on various load data I've read.
For 9MM, I have seen far and wide and used the calculators overall. If I am understanding correctly, something like a 100gr with a fast powder will have less overall recoil impulse, but may be snappier than a slow moving, heavier projectile. I figure I would start with some 147gr and 100gr or 115gr and see which works better for now. Generally, under normal circumstances, I tend to prefer factory 147 over 115 in terms of felt recoil, but am wondering if less overall would be better.
Was wondering if anyone has any experience in these arenas that would be beneficial.
Thank you,