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Comment on XL650 Loading 45ACP (HD) by doughnut

doughnut — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:15:49 +0000

oh i second this!!!! i would love to see a 550b in action in your shop since i believe that that press is another primier reloader, if you got the money, i would love to see a vid of it!!

Comment on Poll: What’s your number one reason for reloading? by Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:49:43 +0000

So I can be more preparred when the Zombie Apocalypse comes!!!!

Comment on XL650 Loading 45ACP (HD) by Dave

Dave — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:51:37 +0000

Gavin, Will you be doing any reviews on the Dillon RL 550B reloader? Need your help
making the right choice in a progressive reloader.
Thank you! Dave

Comment on AR-308 – Millett TRS-1 Scope Specifications and Details by Terry

Terry — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:45:45 +0000

I was looking at using a 4-12x40mm or a 4-9x40mm Leupold scope on a AR-15. Wanted to be able to shoot from 50 yards to 600 yards.
Which do recommend?

Comment on Poll: What’s your number one reason for reloading? by Robert

Robert — Tue, 15 May 2012 07:58:52 +0000

Initially, my main goal was to save money. I realized early on, that I could forget that. I bought a Progressive Press right out of box. With buying Shellplates and equipment, I used alot of Funds initially. Once I got started, I really enjoyed it. I am now retired and besides Gardening, this has become my number one Hobby. I have 3 Presses, Dillon Progressive, Redding Single Stage and a Lee Single Stage. I use all 3 for different things. I seem to be a “Sucker” for deals. I’m constantly looking online for deals in equipment for “Reloading”. I guess you could say, It is what I use to “relax”. I get in my little shack outback, close the door and reload and relax. I probably do save by reloading some of the larger Calibers I reload in Rifle, since the price of Ammo has gone up in the past several years. I don’t keep up with it because I am relaxing so much. I really don’t want to know what it cost, and I surely don’t want my wife to know what I spend on componets, she would probably flip out. I just enjoy doing it. I’m having fun.

Comment on XL650 Loading 45ACP (HD) by Michael

Michael — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:51:31 +0000

Wow, I’m impressed by all the information regarding bullet feeders for the XL 650. Is there a clear favorite bullet feeder? I’ll be using the bullet feeder for mainly 9mm Luger and .223 Rem.
Thank you! Michael

Comment on Print your own ammo box labels (PDFs included!) by Roger

Roger — Sun, 13 May 2012 12:37:34 +0000

If you use the program Nitro Reader. (The new version is Nitro Reader 2, I just updated mine.) It will read pdf files and you can type on the page and fill in the boxes. This way you don’t have to write the information in and it is free. I use it all the time instead of adobe reader. Thanks for creating the labels.

Comment on Reloading 40 S&W – Brass considerations by Bryan

Bryan — Sat, 12 May 2012 12:44:50 +0000

Interesting article on 40 S&W bullet choice: http://greent.com/40Page/ammo/40/180gr.htm

Comment on Dillon No B.S. Warranty – Part 1 – Before by JOHNNY BAGGETT

JOHNNY BAGGETT — Sat, 12 May 2012 03:35:45 +0000

WELL LET ME BUST SOME OF YALLS BUBBLES.I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH DILLON FOR YEARS AND NEVER HAD MUCH PROBLEMS GETTING PARTS REPLACED.I HAVE 6 DILLON MACHINES IN MY GARAGE,AND NO IM NOT AN AMMO MAKE FOR OTHERS,JUST MYSELF FAMILY AND VERY FEW FRIENDS.IVE SPEND WELL OVER 20-25 GRAND OVER THE YEARS AND I JUST SENT IN AN ORDER FOR OVER 500 BUCKS WORTH OF ITEMS,HOWEVER,APPROX 127.75 WORTH OF ITEMS WERE REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR A COUPLE OF MY MACHINES,AND A FEW WORN CONVERSION KIT PARTS.I HAVENT SOMUCH AS RECEIVED A RESPONSE FROM DILLON AS TO WHY THEY WANT ME TO PAY TO SHIP OLD PARTS BACK TO THEM.I TOLD THEM ID BE GLAD TO TAKE PICTURES,SO THEY COULD SEE THE WEAR.IT WAS GOING TO COST ME APPROX A THIRD OF THE PARTS COST TO RETURN TO THEM.I SENT AN ADDITIONAL EMAIL TO CONFIRM THEY HAD GOTTEN MY ORIGINAL REQUEST,AND THEY SENT BACK THEY HAD AND A RESPONSE WAS IN THE MAKING.AFTER AT LEAST A WEEK,STILL NO RESPONSE.SO FOLKS,THE NO BS WARRANTY IS NOT ALWAYS THAT SMOOTH.SOMETIMES,ITS ALL BS.

Comment on Hornady Lock-N-Load Bullet Feeder – Loading 45 ACP by charles

charles — Sat, 12 May 2012 02:23:31 +0000

Toward the end of this video in the close up of the bullet feed die you can see the lock n load bushing moving up and down. Wouldn’t this effect the depth and if it is loose to start it will only get worse.
thank you

Comment on Reloading 40 S&W – Brass considerations by Robert

Robert — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:58:30 +0000

There is a LOT of load information on the web if you are willing to dig around, take all the information you get with a grain of salt and start low and work high. I’ve personally run quite a lot over book on several loads, and used some of the hotter internet recipes and they all run great. My favorite carry and SD powder so far is AutoComp. It can take loadings quite a bit above current book loads with no signs of overpressure at all and with essentially no muzzle flash, which makes it ideal for possible night use.

One other note, 200/230gr bullets in 10mm are not ideal for SD use. Especially since the only 230gr loads I’ve seen are LRN bullets, which I will lay cash will overpenetrate every time against a two legged, and most four legged targets. They are really only useful for large heavy targets, such as moose or bear defense. That aside the 165gr and 180gr loads are pretty ideal for SD and carry use. I happen to load the 135gr with the thought that it will be substantially less likely to cause harm to any of my neighbors should I have to let a round go in the house, and despite the massive velocity and muzzle energy, recoil is light enough that double taps are still very fast.

Comment on Reloading 40 S&W – Brass considerations by BrianH

BrianH — Wed, 09 May 2012 04:11:27 +0000

I shoot a lot of .40S&W (Sig P229 and P250, H&K P30 and P2000, M&P40, Kahr K40). I started using the EGW sizing die, but its undersizing combined with oversized cast bullets gave me occasional feeding problems. I switched to the GR-X carbide die and it’s fast and effective. I recently got a CasePro 100 roll sizer and it’s the ultimate in speed and effectiveness…it sizes brass as fast as you can pull the handle.

My favorite all around load is a 180g LRNFP from Dardas Cast Bullets over 6.0g of Power Pistol w/ an OAL of 1.140″

Comment on Dillon XL-650 owners: check out the free caliber conversion webpage by Sean Newton

Sean Newton — Wed, 09 May 2012 03:46:56 +0000

Eric, unfortunately the answer is “It depends”.

Brian Enos’s rule of thumb is that if you have to buy a shellplate, you may as well buy the full conversion kit. That having been said, you can get tricky with WHICH caliber conversion kit you buy. When you click a shellplate in the conversion app, it will tell you which other calibers it’s useful in. Go ahead and look at those conversions, see which parts they come with, and figure out if there’s a different conversion kit you could buy that’ll benefit you more.

Just as an example, I recently bought a 303 British conversion for my XL-650. I barely ever shoot that caliber, but the assortment of parts in the 303 British kit actually gave me everything I needed for three OTHER calibers which I care more about. If I’d just bought the one caliber I cared about the most, I’d have still had to buy some small pieces for the other calibers.

Comment on Reloading Safety: Powder Check Systems Overview by Frank

Frank — Tue, 08 May 2012 04:50:00 +0000

The RCBS lock out die does look like it could be a nicer, much more safer addition to my lnl press. I may have to give it a try!

Comment on Poll: What’s your number one reason for reloading? by Charlie

Charlie — Tue, 08 May 2012 02:58:41 +0000

It’s a natural extention of the hobbie I enjoy more and everyday..

Comment on Reloading 40 S&W – Brass considerations by Buster B

Buster B — Tue, 08 May 2012 01:53:52 +0000

Good to know….I use the same ammo between the Beretta 96 and the Glock 22….but mostly the Glock. So I reexamined the loaded ammo to see if there were any decernable bulges left in my loaded ammo. If there is….I simply cannot see any bulge left.

I am at the point that I will probably never purchase any other pistols but Glocks. The Beretta shoots and handles well…but the over travel in the trigger messes with me. THAT I have got to work on. But none of my rounds fail to chamber in the Beretta.

Until I have an issue…and I hope I do not…I try and keep things simple. …I spend enough time reloading/casting/shooting/cleaning/etc as it is. And spend probably too much money to boot!!

Thanks for your input.

Comment on Reloading 40 S&W – Brass considerations by Lewis Curtis

Lewis Curtis — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:10:21 +0000

most 10mm loads are extremely weak. not a lot of upper range 200 /230 grain decent velocity loads out their. finding the original 10mm load that Col Jeff Cooper intended is a challenge. DoubleTap has good 10mm . probably the best you can buy for 10mm. (but I have yet to see them share recipies yet). for the bulge, that’s the nature of the Glock 20 and 29. getting a match oriented barrel would probably make a difference.

Comment on Reloading 40 S&W – Brass considerations by Jim A

Jim A — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:41:33 +0000

In normal reloading operation, the Lee Factory Crimp Die can not get to the base of the case where the “Glock bulge” is found. In order to size this part of the brass the case must be pushed all the way through.
The sizing die on the Lee die set actually sizes smaller than the FCD, but it cannot get to the base either because of the distance between the shellplate and the bottom of the die.

Comment on Reloading 40 S&W – Brass considerations by Phillip D

Phillip D — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:03:13 +0000

Looking forward to the articles on the 40 S&W. I shoot 40 Minor PF in USPSA production and IDPA Stock Service Pistol. But have been planning on developing a Major PF load for Limited 10.

I have definitely seen the bulge in some of the range brass I’ve picked up. I may be more or less on Glock depending on the generation.

I always run my brass though a Lee FCD with the Bulge Buster kit added. For a long time I just used the FCD with the guts removed and a bullet pusher from a Lee bullet sizing die for the 40. The Bulge Buster makes it just a shade easier. I shoot mostly S&W M&P but also have a SIG 226.

I’d be interested in load workup for 40 Minor and 40 Major Power Factors for competition shooters. Currently I use 2.8gr of CLAYS with a 180gr Bayou Bullet. That’s a molly coated bullet. I’ve read post on some forums where some have a minor and major loads by only changing the bullet itself. Same powder and charge.

A caution on CLAYS, it is only to be used for light loads in the 40 S&W. From everything I have read the pressure spike curve is sudden and steep! I have loaded up to 3.5 grs with no pressure signs.

By the way for those who may not know. Power Factor “PF” is ((fps*bullet grs)/1000). Minor must be >= 125 and Major must be >= 165.

Comment on Reloading 40 S&W – Brass considerations by Ron

Ron — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:36:37 +0000

I shoot around 3 to 4 hundred 40 S&W rounds per month and you are right on about the cases.If you check the new factory rounds before you shoot they fit good in any of the 40 chambers,but if you shoot them in the Glock pistols they swell about .006 more.I load about 1000 rounds of 40 per month and have feed problems in other makes of pistols with the reloads.My pistol of choice is the Glock 22,when you pull the trigger it goes “bang”.

Comment on Reloading 40 S&W – Brass considerations by bearing01 (John Woolfrey)

bearing01 (John Woolfrey) — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:48:16 +0000

I shoot mainly 40 S&W. I use range pickup brass and have never had an issue with the buldge. Replace your regular Decapping/sizing die with an EGW Undersizing die and that should be all you’ll need to eliminate any buldge. That’s what my shooting buddies use.

http://www.egwguns.com/undersized-reloading-dies/undersize-reloading-dies/

John

Comment on Reloading 40 S&W – Brass considerations by Chris

Chris — Mon, 07 May 2012 07:55:32 +0000

40 s&w is the round I shoot and reload the most. I’d never heard of the brass bulging until I read this article. I shoot a Beretta 96 and a PX4. I’ve always reloaded once shot brass from the range. I know a lot of ot came glocks since I pick up all the brass my friends shoot. There is a few glocks in our shooting group. Good to learn something new, I’ll have to keep track and see what I find.

Comment on Reloading 40 S&W – Brass considerations by Robert K

Robert K — Mon, 07 May 2012 04:24:34 +0000

I’m really looking forward to this one. So far I’ve only reloaded about 100 rounds and I mostly shoot 40 S&W. This site has been great in getting me started and has pointed out a lot of practical information and the videos let me actually see what I read in books. I’m also happy to say that next week my gas tube will be in so I can finish off my AR-15 build (the lower is already done). Gavin, you’ve made it easy to tackle any task you’ve covered. Maybe next you should do a balanced budget video and send it to Congress =) Thanks.

Comment on Reloading 40 S&W – Brass considerations by Robert

Robert — Mon, 07 May 2012 02:27:14 +0000

I load 10mm auto religously. My plinking rounds are 6.0gr of 231 under a Raineer 135gr round nose and my SD rounds are an above listed max load of AutoComp under a Nosler 135gr hollow point. I’ve tried 231 and HS6 under the SD load, but they both have huge fireballs that I DO NOT want in a low light situation. The AutoComp has little to no flash at all, and I run it right up to 1600FPS. I’ve loaded hotter, up to 1700FPS in new starline brass, but the kick is horrendous and I’d rather have a little less power and a much faster follow up. I run every round of 10mm I make through a stock barreled Glock 20 and the bulge produced by my late manufacture gen 3 is pretty minimal, so I often don’t bother with de-bulging my once fired brass, but I do retire it all to plinking, new brass only for my HOT loading.

Comment on Reloading 40 S&W – Brass considerations by Curt B

Curt B — Sun, 06 May 2012 21:53:59 +0000

I missed it…I do apply a light crimp to my 40 S&W rounds as well as my 45 ACP….LIGHT.

Comment on Reloading 40 S&W – Brass considerations by Curt B

Curt B — Sun, 06 May 2012 21:40:10 +0000

Hmmmm…Have a Beretta Model 96…which I need to rework the trigger to rid this pistol of so much over travel…and my Glock 22…which I use more than any pistol I own. So I’m running thru around 300 to 500 rounds per month thru the Glock 22.

After examining the sized brass ran thru the Glock…loading then using the Factory Crimp Die supplied in the die set…I see no bulge. If there is a slight bulge, it is not seen. So why spend any more money than on a Lee set of Carbide Dies? The set includes the Factory Crimp Die which post sizes the loaded round as well as crimping. Yes…I apply.

Each to his own..but I have severral hundred 40 S&W cases and I can never locate all of the exjected brass…so there is a constant renewal of brass. I don’t believe you’d have a rupture of the case base due to brass fatigue and I haven’t after thousands of rounds ran thru the Glock and hundreds thru the Beretta Model 96. I’m sure if you’d never replace the brass it would fatique…but I know that I’ve reload many of this brass…well…a lot. And using range brass…how many times has some of this brass been reloaded? Of course a lot is once fired.

As far as loads go….I switch around the Lee powder disc throw..sometimes….between the 45 ACP/357 Mag/40 S&W. But I run 6 grains of unique for all which includes the 40 S&W of course. Accuracy is decent but defensive shooting is so close range….it ain’t target shooting!! But…at 20+- feet…grouping is a decent 2+- inches.

By the way….when setting up the Lee disc powder throw…use a scale to make sure what the disc size is throwing first. After checking…just use the same disc for that particular charge. What the book said the charge was on the disc was “NOT” what was thrown…thrown charge was lighter than stated. Just pointing out.

I’m curious as to how many times I can reload Tula/Wolf 40 S&W casings…steel cases of course but boxer primed….before fatigue sets in. But I can’t locate any. Everyone is always sold out!! We shall see. I’ll check to see about the bulging issue on these steel casings.

Comment on Reloading 40 S&W – Brass considerations by Casey

Casey — Sun, 06 May 2012 19:27:35 +0000

I gut my Lee Factory crimp die and use a shell holder with a piece of 357 brass with a wooden dowel inside to push the now inverted .40 SW case up through the gutted crimp die. Works well for me.

Comment on Reloading 40 S&W – Brass considerations by Eric

Eric — Sun, 06 May 2012 18:42:25 +0000

I load .40 and 10mm as well. I use a 200gr hornady FMJ for both loads. The .40 gets a 5.1gr charge of Unique which gives around 900FPS and the 10mm gets a 10.0-10.2gr charge of Blue Dot which is good for about 1075FPS. It’s a heavy for caliber bullet but I get great accuracy out if a new Delta Elite and Glock 20 for the 10mm and a Springfield XDm for the .40. 2400 and power pistol were good powders for 10mm but power pistol liked the light bullets. Can’t wait to see you’re data!!

Comment on Coming in Northwest Gun Magazine #1 – Full Hornady Lock-N-Load AP review! by Chris

Chris — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:19:46 +0000

Problems with LNL primer seating:

I have had my LNL for almost 2 years and have close to 10K round thru it. For the most part it has worked great. Recently I have been running into issues with primers not seating deeply enough in my 40SW pistol brass. I noticed a dimple has formed under the primer ram on the press frame.

http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae148/nofishbob/Dimple.jpg

The dimple is preventing the primer ram from rising high enough to properly seat the primers. Has anyone run into a similar issue?

There are a number of posts on the web on this issue. I grabbed the pic from a link on this topic, but wanted to know if this is a common issue.

Comment on Hornady Lock-N-Load Bullet Feeder – Loading 45 ACP by Michael Dinh

Michael Dinh — Fri, 04 May 2012 05:16:51 +0000

Gavin,
I have a LNL AP and so far have had timing issue and 308 issues. I fixed the timing issues using the pawls on the linkage but 308 is giving me some issues. It only happens with used brass. When I run it in the first station (for me it’s de-capping and sizing Hornady dies) the shell doesn’t insert itself all the way through. It gets stuck half way going up. Cases are lubed using one shot and are cleaned. I don’t know what else to do. New brass works like a char, but are snug. Any suggestions?

Comment on Poll: What’s your number one reason for reloading? by Scott

Scott — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:29:26 +0000

I always bite my tongue when I see people arguing over the “savings” of reloading. I use Berry’s bullets ($.07 -$.10 a piece for 9mm to .45cal), CCI Primers ($.02 or $.03), and various powders ($.02 to $.03 per pistol load and $.08 for .223). I reuse brass many times over and get more from the range or my occasional new ammo (ouch!) purchases. I have thousands of cleaned brass for every caliber I load. I don’t place a dollar value on my time but do have to add a few cents for tumbler electricity. I buy bulk when I find a sale and rarely pay regular price.

Put that all together and my handgun loads cost me $.12 to $.15 and .223 around $.17

I’ve loaded over 10,000 rounds metallic and nearly as many 12GA. I actually have a spreadsheet with every expense, recipe, load, etc and I have paid for my reloading hardware over and over again. Plus I really enjoy reloading except when I have to pull a piece of .223 brass of of a die, but that’s less than 10 minutes work and it breaks up the routine a little.

I’d guess at this time I’ve saved (bottom line) about 60% over retail ammo – even the cheap stuff. Of course I’d like to think my loads are better that WWB or similar.

Comment on Hornady Lock-N-Load Bullet Feed Dies – Overview by Les

Les — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:31:51 +0000

You ever get an answer to this or just try it anyway? I have one on order, and I plan on using it with 45 Colt as well as ACP. From looking at how the die is made and adjusted, I really see no reason why it would not work with the longer Colt case. I also plan on loading lead with it… modified as needed as seen on all the YouTube videos (just a little buffing on the inside of the first collet).

Comment on Hornady Lock-N-Load AP: Overview Part II by TOFR22

TOFR22 — Wed, 02 May 2012 00:03:54 +0000

If I purchase a bullet feeder die, attach a clear tube to the top of it and manually fill the tube with a bunch of bullets should it work properly until the bullets run out? Would this be a cheap way of adding an automatic bullet feeder until I can afford the rest of the parts?

Comment on RCBS Bullet Feeder on Dillon XL-650 9mm (HD) by PCP Ammunition

PCP Ammunition — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:20:59 +0000

I complete agree, those cases have way too much belling. You are over working the brass cases and it even says in the Dillon Manual that too much belling is bad for the brass. Can you get away with less belling and the bullet feeder still do its job to keep the bullet there when the 650 progresses to the next station?

Comment on XL650 Loading 45ACP (HD) by tim

tim — Tue, 01 May 2012 01:07:46 +0000

would love to see a review of the dillon 550b, i hear alot about this press and i am curious about different die set-ups and could a rcbs lock out be used?

thanks really enjoy the vids
tim

Comment on Dreams of loading the big 50 by Bob

Bob — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 11:26:20 +0000

Would definitely be cool but the downside is it would break the bank…

Comment on Dillon No B.S. Warranty – Part 2 – After by Jim K

Jim K — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:41:02 +0000

Mr. Fox,

Same here, I was told the fee was $77.95. Still a good deal to have a 650 rebuilt that I rescued out of a barn a few weeks ago. The machine is currently at Dillon.

Comment on Poll: What’s your number one reason for reloading? by TL

TL — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 05:06:20 +0000

I started handloading to satisfy my thirst for handgun shooting. When I discovered carbide sizing dies,
I was In heaven. Loaded literally hundreds upon hundreds of handgun rounds using the old case lube
pad. Thirty years later I enjoy loading for military rifles that would be difficult to feed any other way.
I have several single stage presses, one progressive and the new Lee Classic Turret Press. For the average handloader, veteran or beginner, a hard press to beat. In a single stage unit, there is no better than the Forster Co-Ax Press.

God Bless, TL

Comment on Poll: Do you ever clean primer pockets? by TL

TL — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:45:04 +0000

Clean primer pockets allow for deliberate case to case uniformity. Isn’t that what handloading is all about? My most recent press is the Lee Classic Turret Press. I went nuts with it at first loading handgun cartridges. I then tried it on rifle cases and compared bullet seating uniformity between it
and my Forster Co-Ax Press……no difference. Checked rounds with Hornady’s concentricity gauge.
Had good results with both. This press is unique in that it allows the user to interrupt the process at any point. I chose to do this after size and decap and the primer is in the seating tool. I lower the ram to just short of the priming operation, remove the case and clean the primer pocket. After doing this for a time, I realized that it would speed things up if the primer pocket cleaning tool were mounted to the press near the ram. I made a small mount from a piece of steel tubing with an ID just
larger than the diameter of the upright columns. I cut out a piece of the tubing so it will just slip
over the column. This piece is about 1.5″ long. A hose clamp will slip over the top and hold the piece to the left column. On the lower portion of the tube, I made cuts so as to facilitate a 1/2″ tab
to be bent out about 30 deg. I drilled and tapped this tab to accept the primer pocket cleaning
tool that normally screws into the hand held handle from Redding. Now cleaning the primer pockets has been easily integrated into the operation for each case. I also taped a 35mm film
can to the column just below the cleaner to catch the abrasive crud that falls from the pockets
as they are being cleaned.

God Bless, TL

Comment on Poll: Do you ever clean primer pockets? by TL

TL — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:06:36 +0000

What if your life depends on the pistol rounds you are reloading? I keep the same standard
for all the rounds I reload. ONLY an observation.

Thanks, TL

Comment on LNL-AP Powder Measure (HD) by Jim Bowers

Jim Bowers — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:53:42 +0000

When setting up the powder measure on my LNL, it came with 3 bushings. I called Hornady and they told me the shortest bushing is for .308/30.06 and longer. The medium is for .223 up to .308 and the small one is for all handgun calibers. Okay, I understand that part. They also told me that the bushings have a taper on both ends with one being very tapered and one being very radical. I see that. Then they told me which end is which and I can’t remember what end it what. Does the radical taper face the shell plate or the powder feeder? Thanks, Jim

Comment on Loadmaster Loading 45 ACP (HD) by Curt B

Curt B — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:52:59 +0000

I have no idea…but years ago….howbeit Lee Precision is so busy now I do not believe you’d get a chance to talk to Mr. Lee himself…I had a question relating to gas checks and the Lee Bullet sizer die about the ability of the sizer die to accurately and reliability of the Lee bullet sizer to do this function and I was amased that Richard Lee’s son…cannot think of his name…took my call and answered ALL of my concerns/questions. Call Lee Precision and ask….I would.

Sorry I have no info because I stay clear of total progressive press setups.

Curt B.

Comment on Dreams of loading the big 50 by Scott

Scott — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:52:57 +0000

I’m still trying ti decide, My wife said that if I finished the basement I could buy a 50. Dang these things are pricey.

Comment on Poll: What’s your number one reason for reloading? by Rick Pasour

Rick Pasour — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:55:42 +0000

Hi George- Yes it is. I just started handloading ammo for my 444 marlin and boy has it been fun hobby.And also being able to make up ammo that none of the ammo compaines make up is kind of special that the only place you can get that kind of of ammo is you make it up with your two own hands. A ammo youll be proud of when you put that bead on that big game animal and the animal has been killed humainily with a ammo that you made is a proud thing to smile at. I think. Rick

Comment on Poll: What’s your number one reason for reloading? by Rick Pasour

Rick Pasour — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:45:26 +0000

I started reloading a few years ago in making up shotgun shells for upland bird hunting and later on i had found that my rifle ammo was going to be less and less of the ammo i shoot being made. So I figured why not make up my own handloads ones that there are so many different combinations in bullets some not even being made by any of the big ammo companies at all.Handloads that have my name on them as all handloaders do. I shoot a caliber that is a older caliber but its just as deadly and can be used on every north american big game animal with great success.Its the 444 marlin. I saw that there was so many different kinds of flat nose and hp-xtp bullets i could use with great results on big game with one shot kills as it should be on all big game to have a result of clean humane kill.

Comment on Dreams of loading the big 50 by Randy Van Fossan

Randy Van Fossan — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:58:20 +0000

I reload the .50 BMG on a Hornady50 BMG Press and trim with the Giraud case trimmer.

I am glad you are going to cover .50 BMG reloading.

Comment on Dreams of loading the big 50 by Howard

Howard — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:20:10 +0000

When I was in The Marine Corp, I never bother with a .50 cal.
didn’t like the rainbow trajectory. I figure if you need a mortar fire a mortar LOL

I did my business with a modified (bedded and tuned by myself) Weatherby 378 magnum. shoots flatter and hits harder once you pet past 600 meters
400 meter point-of-aim=point-of-impact
Groups at 1000 under controlled conditions (at a range with a spotter) with nominal wind were 3 1/8 inch for a 5 shot group.

CW05 0306 sort of give me an advantage I spose.
And that MOS designation means I trained scout snipers for the USMC

Just now getting back into re-loading after a 18 year bad marriage . . . no I didn’t shoot her! LOL

Great website Gavin!

Comment on Hornady Lock-N-Load Bullet Feeder – Die Stations by Howard

Howard — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:45:50 +0000

I love the idea of the powder cop and I love this website too Gavin! You’re a fine teacher, especially for such a young guy.
My idea is to use a De-capper/expander die in a single stage press, clean my brass then set up my LNL with the charge/expand in station 1, powder cop in station 2, bullet feed in station 3, seat in station 4, and taper crimp in station 5

I like cleaning my brass (including checking and possibly clearing/deburring the flash hole) before reloading

Keep up the awesome work!

Comment on Dreams of loading the big 50 by wilmar

wilmar — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:03:09 +0000

damn!!!! that thing is huge, i would love to shoot that and have a limp shoulder the next morning.. lol

Comment on Dreams of loading the big 50 by Dave

Dave — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:44:12 +0000

LEE dies are 1-1/4×12, not the industry standard 1-1/2×12

My best group at 1,000 is 7 1/16 for 5 shots at an FCSA event in Quantico VA. I love loading the big 50.

Comment on Ultimate Reloader Handles and Bullet Trays for Hornady Lock-N-Load In Stock! by Jim Bowers

Jim Bowers — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:45:48 +0000

what happened to the combo with the bullet tray and the light?

Comment on Dillon No B.S. Warranty – Part 2 – After by Mr. Fox

Mr. Fox — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:18:51 +0000

I’m curious, how did you get this for free? Anybody who I’ve known who has sent a press in, has had to pay their refurbishment fee ~$70-$80.

Comment on Redding T-7 Press – Loading 30-06 Part II (HD) by Kyle

Kyle — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:58:21 +0000

Just wanted to let you know that the video here of part 2 of loading 30-06 is mixed up with your part 2 of loading .223 videos.

Been enjoying the sight, keep up the good work!

Comment on Side-by-side: All 4 5-station progressive reloading presses! by Kmaultsby

Kmaultsby — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 08:57:49 +0000

I am newbie and have doing a lot of reading. I will be reloading 9mm 45 ACP and 223. I would like know which one is the fastest and easy to change caliber Dillon Hornady or RCBS?

Comment on Dillon XL-650 owners: check out the free caliber conversion webpage by Eric

Eric — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 03:59:31 +0000

Hey Sean,

I’m a brand new Dillon XL-650 owner (Thanks to you Gavin!) and I want to thank you for assembling the caliber conversion information on your website to help simplify the process of buying parts rather than conversion kits. I’m wondering if it’s the cheaper route to go with the complete kits rather than buying the individual parts or vice versa?

-Eric

Comment on Loadmaster Loading 45 ACP (HD) by Bob in Woodinville Wa

Bob in Woodinville Wa — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:25:51 +0000

Gavin (or anyone who may have experience)

Rather than mess with the lamp chain for a return mechanism can you just use the return spring setup that comes with the prodisk measure for the Classic Turret press? This return mechanism has the spring mounted to the body of the powdermeasure (no chain req’d). The Lee precision site refers to this as the “SPRING LEVER FOR NON-PROGRESSIVE PRESSES”. http://leeprecision.com/cgi-data/instruct/AD3398.pdf

It seems that this would work as long as you use the riser to provide clearance for the return lever. Am I missing something?

Thanks for any help.
Bob

Comment on Hornady Lock-N-Load Bullet Feeder – Die Stations by Marcus

Marcus — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:35:36 +0000

Very interested in learning the answer to BL’s question #1 above!

As for #2, I know that the primer punch is removable if there is a problem with running primed cases thru the system with an empty primer tube.

If #3 is a problem you can just expand while charging.

Comment on Dillon XL-650 owners: check out the free caliber conversion webpage by Sean Newton

Sean Newton — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:13:03 +0000

Aww, thanks guys. The one reward which would make me happiest is if folks were to submit custom caliber conversions (preferably information from Dillon) as additional data for the system. It seems that Dillon has a habit of helping customers work up conversions for oddball cartridges, but then never bothering to publish the data. I’ve written them in the past asking for a “notebook dump”, but never received a response. I’m pretty confident that the 650, in particular, is capable of a whole lot more conversions than their chart gives it credit for. Maybe not quite as many as the 550, but certainly closer to the 550′s chart than it is now.

Comment on Dillon XL-650 owners: check out the free caliber conversion webpage by Charlie

Charlie — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:50:56 +0000

Sean sure put a lot of work and effort into that project. Just want to say thanks a lot as that is one very good resorce. A tip of my hat to him as well.

Comment on XL650 Loading 45ACP (HD) by Bob in Woodinville Wa

Bob in Woodinville Wa — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:53:01 +0000

How about demo/reviews of the SquaredealB and the RL 550B? Both are viable choices for folks moving to progressive presses.

Thanks
Bob

Comment on Frankenlöder – 9mm with Hornady-RCBS Bullet Feeder Setup on Dillon XL-650 – Part I by jaime

jaime — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:16:08 +0000

Frankenlöder – XL-650, hello I’m interested in this machine for my dillon 650, but not where to get it or how, I ask advise me it costs me thank you very much brought to Spain

Comment on AR-308 – Loading the LR-308b – Project Kickoff by Dennis

Dennis — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 03:11:57 +0000

Great project! I have an LR-308 that I have somewhat modified and do custom loads for and I love it. It is so accurate. Looking forward to learning even more from you guys!

Dennis

Comment on AR-308 – Loading the LR-308b – Project Kickoff by Rob Schmid

Rob Schmid — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:05:02 +0000

Gavin,
Is there a reason why you chose YHM products?

Comment on RCBS Powder Checker Die by Howard

Howard — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:25:51 +0000

Thanx for making a great website with excellant info and tips!!

Getting back into reloading after a long time away and this site makes it very easy to get back up to speed with the latest tech and the step-by-step instructions are awesome for dusting off the cobwebs in my brain
amazing how much you forget and how much things have improved

Comment on Q&A: What type reloading press should I start off with? – Part I by Kenny M

Kenny M — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:43:05 +0000

How about RCBS progressive? I am looking for a progressive that is fast in changing. Going from 9mm to 40 to 45 and to 223 in one day. Any suggestions?

Comment on Hornady Lock-N-Load AP: Overview Part I by Joe F.

Joe F. — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:57:42 +0000

I have been wanting one of these for a while now. I like all tho options you have with the 5 station progressive. I have only been reloading for about 4 years now. I have been using a Pro-1000 for my pistol ammo and single stage press or the 06 rounds. I just submitted my order to Midway this morning and my LNL will be here next week. I cant wait.
Gavin, thanks for the informational videos about this press. It was a toss up between the LNL or the RCBS but watching your videos sold me on the LNL. You should get some kickbacks from Hornady for the sale. Keep up the great work.
Joe.

Comment on Poll: What’s your number one reason for reloading? by Ted Taylor

Ted Taylor — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:09:41 +0000

I load because I enjoy it. I consider it my “therapy”. When Everything seems to be closing in, I come out to my shop and sit at the bench and load. When I find out I don’t have what I need I can feel the panic set in. I bought my wife a Tarus Hy-lite 38sp. When we go out shooting together, she often goes through more rounds than I do. Then when we get home I have another excuse to load, and life is good!

Comment on LNL-AP Ergonomic Roller Handle by Jason Sullivan

Jason Sullivan — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 03:02:17 +0000

I wanted to purchase the Ergo handle for the Hornady LNL press as well as the bin to mount on the front. Are you still selling these?

Comment on Side-by-side: All 4 5-station progressive reloading presses! by Reloading?

Reloading? — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:21:22 +0000

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Comment on Frankenlöder – 9mm with Hornady-RCBS Bullet Feeder Setup on Dillon XL-650 – Part III by Jimmy D

Jimmy D — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:19:58 +0000

Gavin,
Could you please post the dimensions or simple drawing of your modified Dillon expander for 9mm?
Thanks,
Jim

Comment on Rifle Brass Prep Basics by Jim Keating

Jim Keating — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:29:41 +0000

Gavin,
I really appreciate the videos. Reading the printed instructions is O.K. but actually seeing the press, and accessories being used makes it much easier to understand. Thank you for the time and effort it takes to produce these fine quality videos. Please keep making them.

Comment on AR-308 – Precision Loading Pt. 1 – Case sizing and trimming by Shellback

Shellback — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:18:48 +0000

Does anyone out there have any .308 loads worked up for WC846? ….and …yes I am familiar with the fact that many substitute BLC (2) and apparently that works out for them. But I would like to get some data specific to WC846 for .308 and also for .223…Thanks

Comment on Poll: What’s your number one reason for reloading? by Dan Pauley

Dan Pauley — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:38:46 +0000

Should re-do the poll except this time make it a priority order.
I think all of us agree with at least two of the reasons being very close.
Which is the most important down to the least important reason.
Shoot more, Save money, Enjoy Reloading, Optimize Accuracy, Special match Ammo, Ammo no longer available, Other ______????

Comment on Q&A: Help! crushed cases loading 45ACP! by Dan Pauley

Dan Pauley — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:31:37 +0000

Reloading for the XD must be done with RN ammo. the XD will NOT feed SWC ammo Because of the angle of the cartridges in the magazine the extracted round will bump into the ledge of the SWC in the top of the magazine. You can load LRN or what I cal Truncated Cone, some call them RNFP. The bullet can not have a nice ledge that cuts a clean hole in the target.

Comment on Hornady Lock-N-Load AP: Overview Part I by Joe

Joe — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:46:09 +0000

I have two LNL Presses. One is the older model which I upgraded to the EZ-Ject Plate. The other is a new press with case feeder. I found it took me longer to set up the press than I thought. I am happy with them. Now I’m looking for an additional Case Feeder for my older press and after that I will probably buy another Hornady LNL with case feeder. I commend Hornady on their service.

Comment on AR-MPR 1st Range Report – Unexpected Results by Matt

Matt — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:18:02 +0000

Gavin,
Have you had any experience using Alliant’s ReLoader 10x for loading .223? I hear this is a great powder for that cartridge. Maybe you could do a test of a few of the most popular powders for .223/5.56 and post the results. Also the new Copper Fouling Eraser from Hodgdon.

Comment on AR-MPR 1st Range Report – Unexpected Results by Matt

Matt — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:12:53 +0000

forgot to mention that this is a great load that produces sub-MOA in my 1:9 twist M&P 15T.

Comment on AR-MPR 1st Range Report – Unexpected Results by Matt

Matt — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:04:24 +0000

I have a customized S&W M&P 15T with free-float barrel. The load I have been using is:

Sierra 55 grain Game Kings
Hodgdon Varget- 26.3 grain +/- .1g
Federal .223 and Lake City 5.56 brass
CCI small rifle
COL= 2.219

Comment on AR-MPR: Accurizing the Upper Receiver – Overview by Matt

Matt — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 02:39:08 +0000

Another cheap fix for taking up some of the “slop” between the upper and lower receiver is to place a foam earplug between the rear lug and the lower. What shooter doesn’t have a foam earplug laying around? It all comes down to whether or not you want to have the ability to take your rifle apart with or without a tool. If your using the rifle for target/ recreation then tighten it up. If you may have your life depending on your weapon at some point then a loose fit may be beneficial. This weapon system was designed with a little “play” between the upper and lower so it could easily be field stripped without the use of tools.

Comment on Poll: What’s your number one reason for reloading? by jeff thompson

jeff thompson — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:14:54 +0000

The main reason I started reloading was to save money. It enabled me to practice more often. Then you work up loads and find the reason your HANDLOADING is for acuracy. Then you get into wildcats
and now you need to load to keep shooting. Take your pick because I’ve always took pride in making
a long range shot on big game!

Comment on XL650 Loading 45ACP (HD) by Maickel

Maickel — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:06:40 +0000

Hi Gavin,

Nice website do you have, good information! I have also the Dillon XL650 in .45 ACP and .357MAG for reloading IPSC ammo.

Greets from Amsterdam, Holland!

Maickel

Comment on Hornady Lock-N-Load AP: Overview Part I by Nick

Nick — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:09:47 +0000

I too agree the comparison to a 1050 is a bit unfair. It’s like comparing apples and oranges.

But, if you are ready to get rid of your LNL AP’s I’d be happy to talk about buyin one of yours… since I could use a second one.

Comment on Loadmaster Loading 45 ACP (HD) by Curt B

Curt B — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 03:30:00 +0000

I was douple checking Factory Sales for a complete setup to reload the 45 ACP. For a non progressive turret press..dies…powder disc throw..case length gage and trimmer…primer pocket cleaner…bullet mold for a 230 lead tumble lube bullet….bullet sizer die to size cast bullets…lee deburring tool…Lee hand priming tool…a set of hand primer shell holders..a Lee Pro Pot IV….this comes to a total of $241.80 plus shipping which would be around $20.00. This comes to less than $265.00 and this would give you great flexibility for future bullet casting for different calibers/priming/case length trimming/powder charging other calibers/etc etc.

By far and large…and the Europeans are catching on to Lee Products as well…Lee will get the job done and anyone “CAN” load ammo that is accurate and allows one to pursue other firearm purchases since buying Lee products will not break the bank.

When I was new to reloading…most everyone used RCBS…or basically had to since there wasn’t a whole lot of choice back in the 1970′s. There was Lyman but that was kind of “iffy” then and of course there was the peer preasure issue of “You Had to Use RCBS”. But thank God there were those that stepped out of the norm of things and I was introduced to Lee Products and I never looked back as far as reloading goes. And I had a lot of RCBS items for reloading at that. Shooting silhouette and target and hunting hunting and more hunting all over the western states…accurrcy was never sacrificed by switching over to Lee Precision. Accurracy was paramount!!

I have seen things really change since the early 1970′s concerning reloading. And many changes have been positive. Some just hype. If someone wants to spent lots of $$$$$$$ for reloading equipment…by all means go for it. But unless a person has mucho denaro for bullets/powder/primers/equipment/scopes/lead/handguns/rifles/related equipment/gas money to go shooting and so on…it costs enough without having to spend well over a thousand dollars to just to get started reloading. There is aways the incidentals that you have to have when getting setup for reloading. Obtaining the items I listed above will get you up and going without having to find out….Oh Man…I need this now!! The only other item one would need besides those listed would be a good scale to assure correct powder throw…but not necessarily. If you restricted yourselve to using the discs that comes with the Lee powder throw…you are safe. But you really need a scale no matter what setup you get into. Hornady Loc and Load..Lee…RCBS..Dillon…etc.

I’m frugal and I sure am not rich. If I were rich I’d still reload using Lee Precision products…because these products work. But it is nice not having to close your eyes and cuss yourself for spending hard earned money and dole out cash needlessly.

Comment on Hornady Lock-N-Load AP: Overview Part I by BrianH

BrianH — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 01:28:18 +0000

Kind of surprised it would have take you 4 presses to decide you don’t like it…and besides, comparing a LnL AP to a Super 1050 is hardly a fair comparison IMO.

I have two of these presses, but my approach was obviously different than yours…I ran my first press through all its paces and THEN decided I liked it and bought another. If you still have your LnL AP’s, I’d be interested in knowing what you feel a fair price is…I may be interested in one or more of them.

Comment on Hornady Lock-N-Load AP: Overview Part I by Ron Bierman

Ron Bierman — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 22:38:21 +0000

I have 4 of these and as far as I am concerned they are tempermantle junk. I have quit using them and went back to Dillon Super 1050′s.

Comment on Hornady Lock-N-Load AP: Overview Part I by Chris Murphy

Chris Murphy — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 20:52:49 +0000

Do you have a video explaining the T-rails in your reloading table?

Chrisgmurphy85@hotmail.com

Comment on Poll: What’s your number one reason for reloading? by george

george — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 23:39:29 +0000

I reload for fun …
I reload ,because I enjoy tinkering …
I reload ,because I like pretty nickle plated ammo . 45-70 nickle starline brass ,topped off with a red tipped leaverevolution 325 g. ,it’s just a beautiful thing , as are the .30 cal. Nosler ballistic tipped

Comment on Hornady Lock-N-Load Bullet Feeder – Loading 45 ACP by Rick Cam

Rick Cam — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 17:13:41 +0000

Having problems with the 45 case tipping on station 5 seems to be an issue with unit trying to prepare for eject too early before the seating process is complete causing the bullet leaning and not entering the die {seating die} straight . Did all the polishing with emory cloth as requested by Hornady tech no succuss also the bullet shakes loose of the shell from station 4 to 5 regularly. streched the spring out and used severaly different springs not helping, everything is clean and lubed properly. I think there are machining issues with the sub plate myself any thoughts different from your previous posts, thanks. Wish you would make more of the ergo handles also. Thanks Gavin.

Comment on Poll: What’s your number one reason for reloading? by Sam

Sam — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 14:04:15 +0000

I got into reloading, like others, to save money on a per round basis. Yes I still spend the same amount, but just shoot more. Added accuracy, lower recoil, custom ammo, etc are all welcomed and enjoyed extras. However, if it weren’t for the per round cost savings, I could never justify reloading to my wife or my checkbook. I would much rather shoot every weekend than only one weekend a month, and reloading lets me do that.

Comment on Pistol Brass Prep Basics by james

james — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 02:26:27 +0000

i never sort my 45 brass, I shoot 45 auto out of an hk usp and an hk ump clone and i dont notice much difference as far as accuracy or function go… how ever maybe i should test and see which brass shoots better groups out of my gun, i mainly shoot steel plate, but what do you all think ?

Comment on Poll: What’s your number one reason for reloading? by Conrad Chaffee

Conrad Chaffee — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:45:55 +0000

I reload for all the above reasons, plus convenience. I like the ability to load ammo that exactly suits my purpose also.

Comment on Poll: What’s your number one reason for reloading? by Tad

Tad — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:26:06 +0000

I started reloading about 25 years ago so I could afford to shoot police shooting matches. I bought a Hornady Progressive Reloader and the rest is history. I have (3) Hornady progressives on my bench now with one Star Progressive. I do it now to save money as well as a hobby. I mainly reload 45 ACP and 38 Spl. I just started loading .30 carbine. 25 years later I love shooting my 1911 Wadguns and I could not afford to do it without reloading.

Comment on Poll: What’s your number one reason for reloading? by al

al — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 02:41:32 +0000

i have been interested in reloading for a few years now(i tend to research a LOT, before i buy tools).
mostly to save money, but now i think this will become more than that.
deciding on a press was probably the hardest decision i had to make for reloading. i was going to buy a Lee LM until i saw your videos Gavin… i am so glad i didnt buy a LM now.
it was Gavin’s experience and YT videos that narrowed my search for quality gear.

thank you Gavin, for all your hard work.
i look forward to more of your videos.

cheers,
al
kelowna, bc canada

Comment on Range Results: AR-308 rifle – getting close to goal by Gerry Catha

Gerry Catha — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 01:14:04 +0000

Gavin, I’m using a JP trigger, speed hammer, and a set of his anti-walk pins. Others who have tried it say the trigger is very nice. To date the best group, measured by On Target software, is .488 moa. That is the 175 gr. SMK over 41.5 grs of XBR. My best 168 gr. SMK group was .541 moa. Again measured by On Target. This load was 40.0 grs. of XBR. The 175 gr. load showed enough promise, I stopped development on the 168 gr. load. I might be able to improve it slightly, but the 175 gr load met my accuracy goal. Now, I just need to learn to shoot. Seems there is always a flyer lurking.

Comment on Poll: What’s your number one reason for reloading? by AceRph

AceRph — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:12:51 +0000

LIke many of the previous responses, I started to reload thinking I would save some bucks. That didn’t exactly work out. But what did happen is that I found a hobby that has similar requirements to my motorcycle riding in that you must really pay attention and not let the distractions & troubles of the day intrude on your concentration.

It’s very relaxing. Plus, I discovered that working up a new load & finding one that shoots well out of one of my rifles is very satisfying. I’m hooked.

And when you’re hooked, the money is just a means to an end.

Comment on Poll: What’s your number one reason for reloading? by Gary

Gary — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:56 +0000

While there is an economic factor, it’s easy to load good, accurate ammo {for pistol} that’s still markedly less than the cheap, bulk pack stuff like WWB, etc. Plus can get the recoil signature you want so the gun shoots “flat”, yet still makes the velocity it has to for the various sports: USPSA/IDPA, etc. Ones practice ammo need not be loaded as hot or as accurate, either….

Comment on Poll: What’s your number one reason for reloading? by Dale

Dale — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 23:53:35 +0000

I used to reload to shoot, now I shoot to reload. With lots of trigger time over the years ,these days shooting is for skills drills and testing my work on the loading bench.

Today was my first opportunity to pick up Hodgdon CFE-223 so now I can work up loads for my 223 caliber weapons with a goal of that perfect – one load.

Comment on Poll: What’s your number one reason for reloading? by Robert

Robert — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 23:53:13 +0000

Started reloading at age 16 because I love to shoot, then I was hooked on it for pure enjoyment.

Comment on Poll: What’s your number one reason for reloading? by Alex

Alex — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:27:40 +0000

To save money? Give me a break, by the time you buy all the equipment and tools and then start to reload you could have bought several thousands of rounds. I guess it will take me 20 years for it to pay for itself and thats if I shoot every weekend. I probably have over $4000.00 in equipment, brass, lead, powder, and primers. Does it save you money to reload your own? I figure you save about 1/3 the cost.

Comment on Poll: What’s your number one reason for reloading? by Walter

Walter — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:53:26 +0000

It looked like a cool hobby to complement a cool hobby. Now that I do reload, I don’t have to worry as much about running out of the seasonal production cartridges (.30-40 Krag) or the sometimes hard to find cartridges (.41 Magnum) as long as I keep components on hand.