reloading

  1. Olon

    I See Why Y'all Like This

    Well, I've been reloading rifle for about a month now, and just started for my .270. Many of you have helped me with powder selection for that load and for that I thank you. As I've used up all my .224 slugs, I decided to use up the rest of my Varget (which I have decided I don't like for .223)...
  2. EastBound&Down

    Cabela's Herters brass .303

    Cabela's has herters rifle ammo on sale in .303 british brass Would this be good brass to reload?
  3. Olon

    Remember your first reloads?

    Storytime! What cartridge did you start reloading? What was your setup back then? Just curious and thought it would be a cool idea for a thread. I'm just about to start myself and on the fence about whether to begin with 40 S&W or .223. Got a 550b press thinking I'd probably upgrade to it...
  4. Olon

    Why Quench?

    Hello, I was reading through some reloading threads here on THR. One thing that came up a few times that has me scratching my head is why some folks would quench their cases before reloading them. I get that, by annealing, you are undoing the effects of what is essentially cold working the...
  5. Olon

    209A Misfires?

    Fellow reloaders, Over the summer, I got fed up with paying $14 a box for 16 ga. shells. I bought a load-all, some Hi-Skor 800x powder and a big box of 209A primers. Getting wads to work was a royal pain which ended up being resolved with 3 kidney beans under every payload but that's another...
  6. B

    Unique

    Hello All Anyone out there reload 9mm, 115gr FMJ round nose with Unique? All I am finding in my manuals and on Alliant website is around 4.7gr starting and 6gr max loads with a min COAL of 1.135”. Even the starting load seems to be close to compressed. Heck, if I put 6gr in the case (if it will...
  7. L

    357 Magnum, 158g hard cast lead TCBB, SPM primer: HS-6, IMR4227, H110?

    I've just started reloading for my 1974 Blackhawk 6.5" 357. I'm using a Lee Challenger Breech Lock SS press, Lee carbide dies and a mix of other stuff. I've successfully loaded lots of 38 Special using Trail Boss and SP primers. My intent is to develop the most accurate load for 25/50/100 yard...
  8. E

    3 Flash Holes? Doesn't appear to be drilled-out Berdan

    Hello, I'm relatively new to reloading rifle brass, though I've seen what 'normal' (2-hole) Berdan cases look like. I often pick up other cases from my local range while policing my own (and TBH, I pick up un-collected brass as a hobby). I came across a few 7.62x39 cases that have a ͶK 1982...
  9. rvenneman

    Help!!

    I need help. All my prep was done correctly. The bullets are Berry Bullets, .380 ACP 100gn RN. These cartridges were NOT crimped, just seated within specs at .962. I am using a Lee seating die. Does anyone have an idea why I am getting these indentations on the side of the brass? It almost...
  10. B

    Brand new re-loader Help!

    The day has finally come i have the spare money and space and i would love to start reloading. My only problem is that i have no idea what I am doing and not a lot of resources to learn. So I figured what is better then turning to the THR family. Where should i start with the basic gear that i...
  11. B

    .223 /5.56 over size case head problem solved

    If anyone has ever had trouble reloading .223 Rem/5.56 for an AR15 where the resized brass will not pass a case gauge and you are getting some reloaded rounds jammed in your AR like I was. I finally found a solution. I have been reloading for over 40 years before starting to reload for an AR15...
  12. T.S.

    32 winchester special reloading questions

    Hey guys I'm new to THR, I'm just getting back into reloading. I hoping someone can help me with some info on reloading a 32 win sp with hornady ftx bullets. I don't really want to order up a new reloading manual if the load data I'm looking for is not there.. Any help is greatly appreiated...
  13. K

    .357 load in .38spl case for .357 carbine rifle.

    The general concensus seems to be "don't do it". Others seem to think it's OK, if certain parameters are met. The most common concern is someone accidentally loading one of these in a .38 revolver and blowing it up from the high pressure. This is NOT my concern, as I am loading for my lever...
  14. EastBound&Down

    Reloading .303

    Hey, I got a used .303 lee a while back. Haven't shot it, I am still working on it. Don't have much money or much gun know-how. I've shot 12ga and .22 and that is it. I was thinking about the lee loader for basic reloading for plinking and hunting, not sniper level accuracy. Here are the issues...
  15. C

    NEWBIE... decapping before tumbling

    Just getting into reloading 9mm and have a few basic questions. Some of the brass I have is pretty nasty from being at an outdoor range. I picked it up knowing I was probably going to wet tumble and saw some before and after pics of wet tumbling with stainless media, so I picked it all up...
  16. K

    Reloads for 9mm federal hi-shok and hydra-shok

    I have been searching the internet for days and i have not been able to find any reloading recipes for federal bullets. While federal bullets are not sold new as components, they are sold as pulled demilitarized or old stock. I purchased some federal hi-shok and hydra-shok for plinking before I...
  17. CavalierLeif

    What's the reason for the Henry lever rifle loading from the front of the tube?

    Hi all, I've been reloading quite a bit of .38 special and .357 magnum lately, and I'm looking towards a .357 lever rifle for hunting whitetail and further standardizing on that ammo choice. The two I've come across the most are the Rossi 92 and the Henry Big Boy. I like the Henry - smooth...
  18. dgod

    Unsolicited Review of 3D Loading Blocks

    I had the privilege of receiving a pair of the "TheGerman"s 3D Printed Loading Blocks. These were made for the .223/5.56 caliber. They are setup for 55 shells/Loads. This allows for separation of loads all on the same block. The fit was very good, absolutely a great Idea. I especially like the...
  19. wanderinwalker

    Suggestions to Start Loading .45 ACP

    Pretty much what the title says: I'm going to start reloading .45 ACP shortly and I'm looking for suggestions for bullets and powders to work with. I already have HP-38 on hand and was going to start with that and some 230gr Berry's plated RN bullets. Once I get those running, I think I want to...
  20. Load Master

    .308 AR - Wrong Primer - Blew Firing Pin Out of Bolt Carrier

    I learned something new about Sellier & Bellot primers. Their large rifle primer comes in two different flavors. There is the 5.3 LR and 5.3 LR-SE. S&B's usage chart shows the LR-SE is needed for .308 Win. I'm sad to say I proved them correct at my latest range day. No major damage, but it put a...
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