reloading

  1. Xcobra122

    Cast bullet sizing.

    So, I’m reading up on bullet casting and I’m a little confused about something. Everything I read says cast bullets need to be sized before they can be used. Is that true even if they cast at the correct diameter? For example, if I buy a .459 diameter bullet mold and I want a .459 bullet do I...
  2. B

    Reloading .223 with pistol-powder for a short-barreled 5.56?

    Hello guys & gals. So... disclaimer - I know juuuuuuust about nothing about reloading so far =D; so don't be too critical lol. But I see a big drawback to short-barreled .223/5.56 AR pistols being the noise & fireball that comes out of the barrel. Could you remedy this by reloading .223 with...
  3. Xcobra122

    H&R Shikari 155

    Does anyone have any info on this model by chance? I can’t find much on the net other than a rough manufacture date. I’d like to know what power factor .45-70 I can safely shoot in it, but any info is appreciated.
  4. B

    Reloaded 9mm Velocity Way Too High

    I'm fairly new to reloading and inherited a nice lot of gear and supplies, including a Dillon 550 press. I reloaded some 40 S&W without issue and decided to get setup on 9mm. After reloading maybe 50 rounds to take out and test I got some bizarre velocities. I'm using a Caldwell Chrono to...
  5. Olon

    Which Manual?

    Howdy, I've been reloading for about a year, and it's been a rewarding and addictive pastime so far. The first manual I bought for non-shotshell reloading was the Speer 14th edition; it's still the only one I have. Many times, I've found this manual to be quite limited. A few of the loads I've...
  6. Xcobra122

    .308 bullet in a 7.62x39?

    So, I have some 160 grain .308 diameter bullets intended for reloading 30-30 but I don't actually have a .30-30. However, I do have an SKS. Would it be safe to load my 7.62x39 brass with these bullets assuming I can find load data for a bullet that heavy? I know it may not be ideal, but I really...
  7. RichCotte

    Shiloh Sharps and 45-70 BPC???

    Good morning everyone. I'm the latest owner of a Shiloh Sharps made in the 1980's. I'm an experienced smokeless reloader and muzzle loader shooter, but I've never loaded BP cartridges. I ordered a couple of Paul Matthews' books, but hoping to find some good information here as well. Any...
  8. tbradford13

    Post the best resources for reloaders!

    For starting reloaders, I really enjoyed this comprehensive thread on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/reloading/wiki/faq
  9. tbradford13

    Am I getting a good deal?

    I sell guns at Academy Sports and was visiting with a customer last week. I told him I was getting into shotgun reloading and he offered to sell me an old 12ga MEC 200 for $50. He said that he bought a more expensive press for competition and left me his name and number. Is this a good deal?
  10. 2

    Basics of reloading cast lead bullets

    Hey guys, So I’m planning to get a Ruger Super Blackhawk in 44 magnum primarily for reloading, range shooting, and carrying while hunting. I’m really wanting to shoot cast lead bullets but I don’t really have too much experience reloading lead bullets. I’m planning to just buy lead bullets...
  11. tbradford13

    What powder do I have?

    My grandfather passed away several years ago and my grandmother recently gave me a box with all of his reloading supplies that she found while cleaning the attic. The box contained the following: Chilled lead shot, 12ga wads, 20ga wads, .410 wads, 30-06 brass, 44mag brass, and a LARGE glass jar...
  12. T

    Mec 600 restoration

    So I just got this mec 600 from the early 80’s maybe. It’s well over 30 years old and hasn’t been used in probably at least 15-20. It’s been sitting in my grandfathers shop and it’s rusted to all hell. I cleaned a lot of it up but the column seems to be rusted to the top where it’s supposed to...
  13. F

    How to Sell Once Fired Brass

    Hello all, So I have the opportunity to buy 3 barrels of once fired brass weighing 800, 750, and 737 at $600 each. My question is should I ship it to my house for me to sort and polish or should I dump it off to one of the online buy back sites like Capital Cartridge, or could I just sell them...
  14. Heir Kommt Die Sonne

    Any calibers you *won't* reload?

    There's always the question 'what caliber is the most difficult to justify reloading'? but today I thought of this, what calibers are we just downright never going to touch? I reload a good selection of handgun calibers (mostly revolver cartridges, a few auto ones) and four different rifle...
  15. NJWoT

    Powder Coat Suggestions

    I have been reloading for a little while now, but have been buying my cast bullets online until very recently when I came across a large source of free lead and would like to try my hand at powder coating the bullets I cast. I was wanting some advice on what brand to purchase. Essentially, I...
  16. MCMXI

    Repurposing die boxes

    I have a hard time throwing away powder containers and an even harder time throwing away things like die boxes that I'm not using. I have a bunch of the green RCBS boxes from ordering single dies over the years, or because I've combined die sets into one box etc. I have some burr bits and...
  17. Zack Q

    Unique for 38 Special?

    I'm working on my first 38 special handloads and have some questions that I'm hoping someone can shed some light on. I've been reloading for about 5 years now and i finally got a chronograph last week to start recording velocities of my handloads and I noticed something unusual when metering...
  18. Olon

    My head is spinning...

    Howdy, I recently acquired a Henry rifle in 357 mag, and I'm doing a little research before I get started reloading for it. I keep on running in a circle, so maybe some of you folks can set me straight. Here's what I want, in order of importance: 1-cheap to reload 2-good accuracy at 100-150...
  19. Olon

    Some Lessons I Learned Today

    Well, this morning I woke up excited to test some reloads. I had some loads I wanted to test for my .270 as well as a new load I wanted to try out in my AR. Made some mistakes that turned a fun trip to the range into a frustrating experience... Lesson 1: There's a reason people clean brass, and...
  20. Sionnix

    Google Sheet Reloading Log

    I just recently got the bug and started handloading, and being a nerd about almost everything I do I went about crafting a Google Sheets reloading log and I figured I would share it with you fine folks in hopes that you both get good use out of the concept and maybe even give me some feedback to...
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