Thinking about getting into reloading

ragtop69gs · September 2, 2015

Like the title says, I want to start reloading my own pistol and rifle ammo. Does anyone have a progressive press they are looking to part with?

Carbon_One · September 2, 2015

Jay I don't have any "extra" reloading equipment but will offer any knowledge I have gained over the years rolling my own ammo.

Larry

eusa1 · September 2, 2015

I will offer to unload all the 357 magnum rounds you want to load!! I'm here for ya pal!!

ragtop69gs · September 2, 2015

I will offer to unload all the 357 magnum rounds you want to load!! I'm here for ya pal!!

Mostly what I'll be inclined to reload would be .38spl, .380, 9mm, .40sw, 30.06, 6.5 swede(6.5x55) The only .357 I have is a double barrel derringer so I don't go thru much of that,

eusa1 · September 2, 2015

I can unload the .38spl for ya also pal. 454 and 500 also!!

Flyinfool · September 2, 2015

And I can unload 6.5x55 as fast as you can load them, you will get lots of practice.

And if eusa1 cant keep up I am pretty good at unloading 38spl also.

A new 500S&W or 50AE is still on my shopping list.

I do all of my loading on a RCBS Rock Chucker press. It is a single stage so it is not real fast, but because I weigh each load it is more accurate than a progressive. Since most of what I load is rifle, accuracy is more important to me than volume.

I am curious as to which 6.5 you have? I ask because all of the small ring Mausers in 6.5x55 that I have checked with chamber gages (5 so far) have all passed a NOGO gage. I redid my chamber to minimum specs and it made a world of difference in accuracy, 3 MOA down to 1/2 MOA.

ragtop69gs · September 2, 2015

I'm looking at the Lock_N_Load progressive press

It has pretty good reviews, the charge station is accurate to .2 gn, that's good enough for target & hunting. I'm not a competition. match shooter

ragtop69gs · September 2, 2015

And I can unload 6.5x55 as fast as you can load them, you will get lots of practice.

And if eusa1 cant keep up I am pretty good at unloading 38spl also.

A new 500S&W or 50AE is still on my shopping list.

I do all of my loading on a RCBS Rock Chucker press. It is a single stage so it is not real fast, but because I weigh each load it is more accurate than a progressive. Since most of what I load is rifle, accuracy is more important to me than volume.

I am curious as to which 6.5 you have? I ask because all of the small ring Mausers in 6.5x55 that I have checked with chamber gages (5 so far) have all passed a NOGO gage. I redid my chamber to minimum specs and it made a world of difference in accuracy, 3 MOA down to 1/2 MOA.

Mine is a mauser that's been sporterized by kimber, composite stock and will drive nails at 800 yds . [emoji7]

WildBill1 · September 2, 2015

Single stage will give the most accurate ammo and less chance of blowing up your loading press or for that matter your gun.

Beach Bum · September 3, 2015

I've loaded tens of thousands of rounds on a Dillon 550 and 650. Never known anyone who "blew up" their press loading fast on a progressive and a lot of my friends have 1050's with auto-drives cranking out 1200/hr. Dillon by far has the best warranty in the business (they call it the No BS warranty) and they are awesome machines. The 550 is the easiest to change out calibers but I load 5 on my 650 with a casefeeder and auto index. Yes, I am a competitive shooter and have a reason to load accurate and reliable ammo. My ammo also has to make a minimum power factor (FPS for a certain caliber and bullet weight). Buy once, cry once. You won't save any money but you will shoot a lot more. Start stocking up on components and keep stoking up on components. After the 2012 election and Sandy Hook, it took 3 years for powder and primers to become available again (recently). Go to http://www.brianenos.com/forums There is tons of loading info and you can also buy a Dillon directly from Brian.