Peter M. Eick
Member
Well 2005 is over so I finished up the reloading spreadsheet and noticed a few observations. 2005 was a weak reloading year. I shot a lot more then I loaded. I only reloaded 15,751 rounds in 2005, but I shot 16,737 rounds. The ammo pile is getting smaller so I will really have to pick up the pace in loads this year.
I am currently out of ammo in the following calibers: 10mm, 40 s&w, 25-06, 357Sig, and 12 gauge. As a corollary, I shot the most of 10mm (3750 rnds), 40s&w (2009 rnds), 38 special (1586 rnds), and 357 Sig (1500 rnds).
I found a new powder Trail Boss that seems to be replacing most of my fast powders for revolvers.
I only added back in 1 caliber in 2005, ie: the classic 30/30 winchester. No new pistol calibers added to the reloading equipment.
I started using an RCBS Lockout die for all less then half full loads. Works great!
I started using Redding profile crimper dies for all revolver calibers in 2005.
I am still shooting a lot of AA7 and AA9 for the 10mm and the 357Sig. These are the powders I bought the most of. 2400 is the next one for the 357magnum. Bullseye is still the favorite for 45acp, Power Pistol for 9mm and 40, and Trail Boss is the new favorite for the revolvers.
Reloading goals for 2006?
1) Get all brass into a loaded state and build up the stock pile.
2) Try to reduce my stash of powders down to just a few or at most 1 per caliber.
3) Start to learn up on casting lead bullets and start to cast my own in 2007.
Any of you all have observations from 2005 and goals for 2006 you want to share?
I am currently out of ammo in the following calibers: 10mm, 40 s&w, 25-06, 357Sig, and 12 gauge. As a corollary, I shot the most of 10mm (3750 rnds), 40s&w (2009 rnds), 38 special (1586 rnds), and 357 Sig (1500 rnds).
I found a new powder Trail Boss that seems to be replacing most of my fast powders for revolvers.
I only added back in 1 caliber in 2005, ie: the classic 30/30 winchester. No new pistol calibers added to the reloading equipment.
I started using an RCBS Lockout die for all less then half full loads. Works great!
I started using Redding profile crimper dies for all revolver calibers in 2005.
I am still shooting a lot of AA7 and AA9 for the 10mm and the 357Sig. These are the powders I bought the most of. 2400 is the next one for the 357magnum. Bullseye is still the favorite for 45acp, Power Pistol for 9mm and 40, and Trail Boss is the new favorite for the revolvers.
Reloading goals for 2006?
1) Get all brass into a loaded state and build up the stock pile.
2) Try to reduce my stash of powders down to just a few or at most 1 per caliber.
3) Start to learn up on casting lead bullets and start to cast my own in 2007.
Any of you all have observations from 2005 and goals for 2006 you want to share?