Feels good to start up again

[brewer12345]

I haven't done any reloading since the spring. Spent the summer shooting muzzleloaders in the forest more than anything, and with the kids we shot 22s. My reloading bench is in the garage and it was simply too hot to do anything. Yesterday I decided to replenish the stash of 38s with a RNFP bullet that the rifle particularly likes in advance of possible use on small game. The last few weeks at work have been very stressful and I find reloading therapeutic. With temperatures moderating the garage was reasonable temps and I banged out what I wanted for the rifle. I am now going to load up some of the plated wadcutters from Berry's that are fun to shoot out of the revolver. After that I might get back on the horse with some more 45s.

I need to start getting back to the range. I have been avoiding it because it is indoors and I really don't know how bust they are.

 

[dcarr]

I haven't done any reloading since the spring. Spent the summer shooting muzzleloaders in the forest more than anything, and with the kids we shot 22s. My reloading bench is in the garage and it was simply too hot to do anything. Yesterday I decided to replenish the stash of 38s with a RNFP bullet that the rifle particularly likes in advance of possible use on small game. The last few weeks at work have been very stressful and I find reloading therapeutic. With temperatures moderating the garage was reasonable temps and I banged out what I wanted for the rifle. I am now going to load up some of the plated wadcutters from Berry's that are fun to shoot out of the revolver. After that I might get back on the horse with some more 45s.

I need to start getting back to the range. I have been avoiding it because it is indoors and I really don't know how bust they are.

Winter is probably going to drive me back to my local indoor range. My nearest outdoor range is quite a distance from me but it's got 100 yd and 50yd which I like with my marlin. I do understand stress , i keep a tupperware container of failed bullets (primer, bullets wrong col etc). If feel stressed I get out the kinetic hammer and recover components

 

[spraay]

I was away for it for a couple of years and started up again with Covid. And it's great to start doing it again. Downside is that I realized don't have any small magnum pistol primers so no .357s.

 

[dcarr]

Don't forget to check local gun shops for primers, it's tough going sometimes but the top thread on this forum is a good one to watch. Ammoseek.com has worked on occasion. I've loaded .357 with combination of left over small pistol primers, small magnum pistol primer, small rifle primers. There are many people on this forum more knowledgeable about safe substitution etc., lots of discussion on this forum, check it out

 

[Blue68f100]

I was away for it for a couple of years and started up again with Covid. And it's great to start doing it again. Downside is that I realized don't have any small magnum pistol primers so no .357s.

Depending on the powder used you may not need a mag primer. 2400 does not.

 

[gunlaw]

I was away for it for a couple of years and started up again with Covid. And it's great to start doing it again. Downside is that I realized don't have any small magnum pistol primers so no .357s.

Don’t need the magnum small pistol primers. Standard primers will do just fine depending on what powder you are using.

 

[Coldfinger]

I feel ya regarding the indoor range. It can get busy which is not a fun environment to shoot in. I much prefer shooting outdoor ranges but the nearest one is well over an hour dive away with stupid high range fees.
Since losing all my supplies and equipment to Hurricane Michael in 18 I've been loading on a hand press in small batches. I'm 42 and fully retired so it isn't like I have anything better to do. Space is currently a premium round here and as long and I dont make a mess the wife lets me load in the livingroom. Hardwood floors make for easy clean up if I do. Happy loading

Coldfinger

 

[Laggy]

Western shows magnum primers, for my 44 mag, Hornady does not. Hornady also shows insane max loads for some rounds.

A lot of places are testing with Win LP primers because they’re supposed to good for both. Western Powders told me, that unless you can’t get them, magnum primers for magnum rounds.

My op: I imagine regular pistol primers would be fine in faster powders typical for non-magnum rounds...they make good loads for magnums that won’t kill your wrist after shooting all day at the range (Ramshot Silhouette, Accurate No 5, Vihtavouri N340, etc).

 

[Coldfinger]

I've used small, small mag and small rifle interchangeably in 9mm, 40 and small primer 10s. I've been running small mag because that is all I have left and we all know how acquiring anything has been lately

 

[spraay]

Don’t need the magnum small pistol primers. Standard primers will do just fine depending on what powder you are using.

Anyone have experience using small pistol primers (not magnum) for .357 using Win231 or Lil gun?

Thanks!

 

[brewer12345]

Anyone have experience using small pistol primers (not magnum) for .357 using Win231 or Lil gun?

Thanks!

Works great with both.

 

[markr6754]

I watched a primer video on YouTube by GunBlue490. He states that magnum primers are not needed for loads under 20gr. I’m too new at this to have an opinion, but I did make note of that. Probably the heaviest loads I’ve made up are for .300 Blackout, and I’ve used both standard and magnum primers, and can’t detect any difference.

 

[dcarr]

I feel ya regarding the indoor range. It can get busy which is not a fun environment to shoot in. I much prefer shooting outdoor ranges but the nearest one is well over an hour dive away with stupid high range fees.
Since losing all my supplies and equipment to Hurricane Michael in 18 I've been loading on a hand press in small batches. I'm 42 and fully retired so it isn't like I have anything better to do. Space is currently a premium round here and as long and I dont make a mess the wife lets me load in the livingroom. Hardwood floors make for easy clean up if I do. Happy loading

Coldfinger

I'm impressed, I can't picture my wife letting me reload in the living room, I'm old but I'm not yet suicidal.

 

[Hooda Thunkit]

He states that magnum primers are not needed for loads under 20gr.

I recommend taking that blanket statement with a grain of salt.

The need for a Magnum primer has more to do with the type of powder used, not so much to do with how much of it is used.

Some powders are more difficult to ignite than others.