Who had a reloading mentor and I’m looking for one local

[Howland937]

I didn’t say it…… another member did…

That's what my dad always called it too. But he'd still rather use it than my progressive

 

[Bazoo]

I really like the Lee Hand press. I should buy another one. It's not much slower than a regular single stage press once you get a rhythm down. The advantage of it though of course is that's infinitely portable. I always enjoyed working on brass (sizing, inside expanding, even priming) outside on nice days.

 

[shoebox1.1]

Yeah the work table that the Mrs as allotted me in our spare room really needs to be able store everything in a tote. I’d be all in on sitting on patio watching my birds whilst working on brass

 

[ms6852]

For me, I started with the ABC's of reloading along with ordering the CD's of RCBS reloading. You Tube has a ton of videos but not all are recommended by me. I am glad to see that you asked and got offered. This forum has some great people in it.

 

[shoebox1.1]

Yes it does. Good folks.

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

That's what my dad always called it too. But he'd still rather use it than my progressive

A.K.A. “The knuckle buster.”

 

[Bazoo]

Well I took the plunge and won an auction on a lightly used Lee breech lock ( with lock pin!) hand press for 50 bucks! Whoo hoo!

Popeye arms here you come!

 

[shoebox1.1]

Total of acquired items at this point. Lee hand press, rcbs 38 carbide dies Lee pocket cleaner, abc book,berrys 148 plated DEWC’s, 200 Remington small primers and several houndred cleaned once fired cases!

 

[Bazoo]

Nice. Don't forget the shell holder. Any brand will work, here are the numbers for 44 Special/Magnum

CH4D 8
Hornady 30
Lee 11
Lyman 7
RCBS 18
Redding 19

 

[shoebox1.1]

I have a lightly used Rcbs shell holder no.6 (38special) on the way. Will deprime watching vintage Bob Barker The price is right ( cmon win the glastron boat!!) oh fudge he went over…

 

[conan32120]

Several hundred once fired .38 brass? Score!!!

 

[shoebox1.1]

So this is about a third of the 38 brass I have. I cleaned all this today in hot water, dawn, vinegar and hand agitation. Air dried ( fan) and each case hand swabbed with Q-tips ( no tumbler yet). 400 cases total

 

[Bazoo]

I must have missed it if it was said, is you're brass mixed or all one brand? If it's mixed, you'll need to account for differences in case length between brands/batches. There are several ways to do this:
1. trim the brass all the same
2. load each length of brass in batches
3. adjust your dies for the longest brass you have, and have inconsistent crimps on the shorter brass

The reason it's an issue is that if you have your crimp set for brass that's 1.150 in length, and you happen upon a piece that is 1.155 in length, it will likely bulge the case so much that it will not chamber. (If you do happen to have some cartridges that are crimped too much, but will still chamber, even with difficulty, they are still safe to fire because the cases are only pushing against the chamber walls and not affecting bullet tension.)

Conversely, if you set your dies to crimp 1.155 length brass, and you happen upon some that are 1.145 in length, you'll not have any crimp on the short ones. This can cause the situation whereby bullets will walk out of the case under recoil, or be pushed into the case under the stress from being cycled through a tubular magazine in the case of a lever action rifle.

 

[shoebox1.1]

This is mixed. Mostly LAX new I bought. I’ll measure them into lots. Thank you for info. These will be my first reloads ever. I imagine will be a 50 count. I have MTM cases with labels too

 

[conan32120]

And make certain to get all that vinegar off them

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

This is mixed. Mostly LAX new I bought. I’ll measure them into lots. Thank you for info. These will be my first reloads ever. I imagine will be a 50 count. I have MTM cases with labels too

Given the longevity of .38Spl brass 400 cases could be considered a lifetime supply.

 

[AJC1]

Given the longevity of .38Spl brass 400 cases could be considered a lifetime supply.

With a regular 38 load and taper crimp, likely so. Roll crimps kill brass but it's not stopping me...

 

[Bazoo]

Roll crimps are brass killers... but it's the difference between 30 reloads 130 for 38 special.

 

[shoebox1.1]

This Rcbs set is taper crimp. Hope that’s ok for wadcutters

 

[Bazoo]

Taper crimp is okay for wadcutters and light loads. It doesn't hold as tight as a roll crimp, which you'll need if you decided to make 357 magnum power ammo.

 

[Buzznrose]

Come on over to the Ducati forum... and ask 'what is the best oil for my Ducati?' ...and set back with a bowl of popcorn...

What kind of critter is a Ducati, and can it be grilled instead of deep fried?

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

What kind of critter is a Ducati, and can it be grilled instead of deep fried?

Una moto fatta in Italia.

 

[ballman6711]

Not reloading related, a history of Ducati.

https://www.runmotorun.com/ducati/history-of-ducati

My current Ducati is a 2007 Monster S4RS. Not sure how to cook them other than idling in traffic.

Reloading related, I'm glad you're getting into it. It's a rewarding hobby that compliments your shooting hobby. Big Kudo's to @Charlie98 for offering to mentor you. Go slow, pay attention, and enjoy it. It can be a very deep hole!

chris

 

[shoebox1.1]

Charlie is a Ducati man and I am too. I Had a nice red 2006 multistrada 1000sds with Ohlins suspension. I’m having an absolute ball so far with reloading. I was very intimidated over the years to take the plunge but I’m glad I did. Charlie and I are getting together real soon and I thank him very much!

 

[Charlie98]

My current Ducati is a 2007 Monster S4RS. Not sure how to cook them other than idling in traffic.

I've got a 2013 796 Monster ABS... the last of the air-cooled, 2V Monsters. The only thing that 'cooks' is my inner left thigh setting in traffic...