This is a discussion on My Apologies if... within the Handgun Ammunition and Reloading forums, part of the Handguns category; I'm not sure where to post this. I hope I don't wrinkle any fenders in the process. Is anyone reloading ...
My Apologies if... I'm not sure where to post this. I hope I don't wrinkle any fenders in the process. Is anyone reloading their own ammo? I'm about to begin "rolling my own" and haven't noticed anything in any of the threads or forum subjects. If this isn't out of line, and if there's enough interest, perhaps Luke will add a subject on the forum list.
I know a man by the name of Mel;
he can't see but he sure do smell.
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Congrats on doin your own..I use to do mine years ago and the best advice I can give you is check, and then double check, and it wouldn't hurt to even triple check your powder load..we once invented the most powerful 357 mag ever, and all it cost us was one Colt Trooper..good thing no one was hurt tho..felt like a hand granade going off in your hand..wouldn't hurt to keep others out while reloading so as to keep distraction to the absolute minimum.
DrLewall
"Doc"
Drakes Creeks, AR
www.kiltsrock.com
"A gun unloaded and cocked aint good for nuttin!"--Rooster Cogburn
I've been reloading for about 5 years. Yes, you do have to be very careful, but it is really not nearly as difficult as I thought it would be.
I have dies for and been loading the following
40s&w
44mag
7mm Mauser
243
30-06
45-70
30-30
300 Weatherby mag
On my list to get
45acp
9mm (never got because they used to be so cheap)
38sp
7.62x54r
9x18
Last edited by DrDavidM; 01-18-2008 at 07:13 AM.
David
The only person available to protect you 24 hours a day is you.
I also reload.
.357 Magnum
.45 ACP
9mm Luger
I reload, cast my own bullets, make my own wildcat brass, make my own holsters and do my own gunsmithing. It's more fun that way!:D
USAF Retired, CATM, SC CWP, NH NR CWP, NRA Benefactor
To preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of people always possess arms, and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them... -- Richard Henry Lee, 1787
Thanks Gentlemen. But beware, I may be coming to you seeking advice. I have no plans to make "hot" loads. I just want to make less expensive ammo and enjoy the satisfaction that comes from shooting my own loads. Stay tuned.
I know a man by the name of Mel;
he can't see but he sure do smell.
Originally Posted by benzuncle
Ask any questions you like. We will be happy to answer to the best of out ability. As I said it is really not as difficult as you may think.:D
David
The only person available to protect you 24 hours a day is you.
Reloading is still the way to go to get "more bang for your buck" but don't load your own carry ammo.
A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity."
--Sigmund Freud, General Introduction to Psychoanalysis
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All the advice re. checking and re-checking is well advised.
A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity."
--Sigmund Freud, General Introduction to Psychoanalysis
http://www.midwesttrainingroup.net
Ask and you shall receive! I just added a new Ammo and Reloading forum to discuss these subjects in.
I've thrown around the idea of reloading but i just don't think I have the time for it. When I used to fly fish a lot more I tied my own flies and really liked it so I kind of compare it to reloading. I'm sure eventually I'll get around to messing with it.
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