1TwistedGimp
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Hey all,
I’ve been out looking for powder locally even though I know I can buy bulk online, I was trying to get a variety of powders to test for 5.56/.223 and also heavier 30-30 hunting stuff (170gr jsp). I have been watching a few stores but .223/5.56 powder has been hard to find so I grab anything I see that is suitable to my needs even if it’s not the best I could get.
I have ended up with,
5lbs cfe .223 (mostly for plinking 55-62gr)
2lbs BL-C(2) (for plinking/possibly varmint- hunting coyotes)
1lbs H4895 (for deer hunting load development not further than 125yards/ .223/5.56 varmint loads at same distance.
1lbs Varget for 30-30 win 170gr jsp load workup hunting only.
1lbs AR-Comp for plinking/ varmint/ personal defense ( I know everything else I would load for.223/5.56 would probably work just as well for personal defense also)
All together I spent right around $235.00 to buy locally for 10lbs of powder which honestly seems almost as good as buying from powder valley or any other online retailer. Almost!
I just moved recently and haven’t even had time to set up my hobby/reloading bench so have just been gearing up to reload for rifles and buying a lot of new gear to make my reloading hobby more enjoyable.
I also broke down and purchased a RCBS ChargeMaster 1500 ($289.00 in store) due to the great reviews even though I’m a Hornady guy for the most part.
I reload on a ss, I know I could produce faster on a progressive but I’m happy with going slowly and making sure everything is perfect for my needs at my speed.
I saw a lb of reloader 15 but they wanted 48.00 for it and it was just too rich for my blood...
Just wanted to get my feet wet reloading for .223/5.56 and 30-30...
How did I do???
Dave
I’ve been out looking for powder locally even though I know I can buy bulk online, I was trying to get a variety of powders to test for 5.56/.223 and also heavier 30-30 hunting stuff (170gr jsp). I have been watching a few stores but .223/5.56 powder has been hard to find so I grab anything I see that is suitable to my needs even if it’s not the best I could get.
I have ended up with,
5lbs cfe .223 (mostly for plinking 55-62gr)
2lbs BL-C(2) (for plinking/possibly varmint- hunting coyotes)
1lbs H4895 (for deer hunting load development not further than 125yards/ .223/5.56 varmint loads at same distance.
1lbs Varget for 30-30 win 170gr jsp load workup hunting only.
1lbs AR-Comp for plinking/ varmint/ personal defense ( I know everything else I would load for.223/5.56 would probably work just as well for personal defense also)
All together I spent right around $235.00 to buy locally for 10lbs of powder which honestly seems almost as good as buying from powder valley or any other online retailer. Almost!
I just moved recently and haven’t even had time to set up my hobby/reloading bench so have just been gearing up to reload for rifles and buying a lot of new gear to make my reloading hobby more enjoyable.
I also broke down and purchased a RCBS ChargeMaster 1500 ($289.00 in store) due to the great reviews even though I’m a Hornady guy for the most part.
I reload on a ss, I know I could produce faster on a progressive but I’m happy with going slowly and making sure everything is perfect for my needs at my speed.
I saw a lb of reloader 15 but they wanted 48.00 for it and it was just too rich for my blood...
Just wanted to get my feet wet reloading for .223/5.56 and 30-30...
How did I do???
Dave