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I want to start Reloading
Posted on 10/19/15 at 4:58 pm
Posted on 10/19/15 at 4:58 pm
I know absolutely nothing about.
What are my sartup costs?
How much will the supplies cost after startup?
Can anyone recommend a good setup. Thanks
What are my sartup costs?
How much will the supplies cost after startup?
Can anyone recommend a good setup. Thanks
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Posted on 10/19/15 at 5:00 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
I'd like to start too, but squibs scare me and I don't trust myself. 
Posted on 10/19/15 at 5:01 pm to upgrayedd
Are squibs the primers?
Posted on 10/19/15 at 5:05 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
Squibs are when there's a malfunction during the firing of the round and the projectile doesn't have enough energy to make it all the way down the barrel and gets lodged. Next round gets loaded into a blocked barrel and boom.
They don't teach you a bout squibs in the Corps?
They don't teach you a bout squibs in the Corps?
This post was edited on 10/19/15 at 5:08 pm
Posted on 10/19/15 at 5:08 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
What calibers do you want to reload?
Posted on 10/19/15 at 5:15 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
quote:
I know absolutely nothing about.
Pretty much everyone starts knowing nothing and those that think they do find out how little they really know once they start.
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What are my sartup costs?
Depends entirely on the volume and what you intend to reload for. Basic setup with manual tools that are quality can run you just a few hundred for a kit from RCBS or Hornady. Start adding electronic case prep, powder measuring, progressive presses, etc and you can get to well over $1000 quickly. Dies are also where you'll spend money, especially carbide and high precision ones. I'd put aside $600 - $750 to get a decent single stage setup with a good digital scale and enough money to buy reloading manuals, brass, primers, and powder
Posted on 10/19/15 at 5:48 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
For a basic single-stage setup, check my reloading tutorial in the FAQ thread:
Reloading Tutorial - From Sticky Thread
Some of my tools have changed (like case trimmer, priming tool, etc.) but the basic function is the same.
The upside of loading on a single stage is that if you use a powder measure like the RCBS Uniflow you can inspect each batch of cases to make sure they all have an even charge. I usually load in batches of 50-100 with clean and primed cases.
Squibs are generally when someone loads with a primer only and no powder. The pressure spike is enough to lodge the bullet but not enough pressure to send it out the barrel. Generally you will feel little to no recoil, no muzzle flash, and no ejected case. Immediately stop firing and inspect your barrel. Shooting a hot round behind a lodged bullet causes the kaboom shown above.
Best of luck. Any other questions, there are plenty here to help.
Reloading Tutorial - From Sticky Thread
Some of my tools have changed (like case trimmer, priming tool, etc.) but the basic function is the same.
The upside of loading on a single stage is that if you use a powder measure like the RCBS Uniflow you can inspect each batch of cases to make sure they all have an even charge. I usually load in batches of 50-100 with clean and primed cases.
Squibs are generally when someone loads with a primer only and no powder. The pressure spike is enough to lodge the bullet but not enough pressure to send it out the barrel. Generally you will feel little to no recoil, no muzzle flash, and no ejected case. Immediately stop firing and inspect your barrel. Shooting a hot round behind a lodged bullet causes the kaboom shown above.
Best of luck. Any other questions, there are plenty here to help.
This post was edited on 10/19/15 at 6:01 pm
Posted on 10/19/15 at 5:49 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
Buy a Lee hand press kit for $50, a loading block, a set of Lee dies, and the components that match the load information that comes with the dies. I'm guessing that will set you back around $120. I've loaded thousands of rounds with this set up. I use other equipment now, and you may decide that you need a more complex system too. Then again, this basic single stage "no bench" method may be fine as is, particularly if you are just reloading a few boxes of centerfire rifle rounds.
This post was edited on 10/19/15 at 5:51 pm
Posted on 10/19/15 at 5:56 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
My 1st question for you would be: do you want to reload for volume or precision?
Precision can be set up much cheaper.
Volume you will need a progressive loader. I bought the Dillon RL 550b. I can reload 9mm, 10mm, .45, .223, and .300AAC right now and can load around 50 rounds in 5 minutes.
I have confidence that my system can load rounds for better precision than factory rounds, but if I were doing competition long range shooting I would want a different set up.
Precision can be set up much cheaper.
Volume you will need a progressive loader. I bought the Dillon RL 550b. I can reload 9mm, 10mm, .45, .223, and .300AAC right now and can load around 50 rounds in 5 minutes.
I have confidence that my system can load rounds for better precision than factory rounds, but if I were doing competition long range shooting I would want a different set up.
This post was edited on 10/19/15 at 5:59 pm
Posted on 10/19/15 at 6:19 pm to bbvdd
Thanks for all the responses.
This would be precision reload for 5.56.
I'm looking to get into high power match shooting and the price of off the shelf match grade ammunition gave me sticker shock.
This would be precision reload for 5.56.
I'm looking to get into high power match shooting and the price of off the shelf match grade ammunition gave me sticker shock.
Posted on 10/19/15 at 6:21 pm to upgrayedd
quote:
They don't teach you a bout squibs in the Corps?
15 years and I've literally never heard that term.
Guess the give us decent ammunition.
Posted on 10/19/15 at 6:30 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
For precision I think you would be fine with something like a RCBS rock chucker. Spend your money on precision dies and powder measure. Then case trimmer.
Posted on 10/19/15 at 6:40 pm to bapple
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bapple
Wow, I'll definitely delve into all those videos when I get a chance. Thanks!
Posted on 10/19/15 at 7:14 pm to bbvdd
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For precision I think you would be fine with something like a RCBS rock chucker. Spend your money on precision dies and powder measure. Then case trimmer.
Should I buy one of the kits? I'm really in the dark here. I don't want to buy shite I don't need. I want the essentials to reload precision 5.56. Probably no more that 250 rounds per month to start. That may increase over time.
Posted on 10/19/15 at 7:27 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
Kits are good to get a lot of basics but you are going to want to invest in an electronic powder measure and a powered case prep center which means you won't be using much out of the kit eventually. 5.56 is kind of a tedious round to load for as far as rifles go, not much powder and when you are dealing with tenths of a grain that mean a lot between a good load and an average one you'll want a powder measure you can just let run a new charge without no effort. My setup is pretty basic but it's easy to load 100 - 200 rifle rounds in a sitting, even with various powder weights.
This post was edited on 10/19/15 at 7:36 pm
Posted on 10/19/15 at 7:28 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
It's a very enjoyable way to enhance the overall shooting experience. Only buy quality items-you are going to use them for a lifetime so spend once.
I started out with an RCBS A3 press and powder thrower, Lyman scale and case trimmer, and mostly RCBS dies. You will need several smaller items like primer pocket cleaner, case lube, chamfer/deburring tool, powder funnel, and dial calipers to name a few.
There are starter sets available from a few of the manufacturers so you'll have to check around for the one that best suits your pocket book.
Every deer that I've taken since 1970 was dispatched with ammo that I reloaded. Reloading your own makes it a complete deal.
I started out with an RCBS A3 press and powder thrower, Lyman scale and case trimmer, and mostly RCBS dies. You will need several smaller items like primer pocket cleaner, case lube, chamfer/deburring tool, powder funnel, and dial calipers to name a few.
There are starter sets available from a few of the manufacturers so you'll have to check around for the one that best suits your pocket book.
Every deer that I've taken since 1970 was dispatched with ammo that I reloaded. Reloading your own makes it a complete deal.
Posted on 10/19/15 at 7:38 pm to Clames
Is temperature or humidity a consideration in regards to storing the powder and primers?
Posted on 10/19/15 at 7:40 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
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I don't want to buy shite I don't need.
Shooters, hunters, and fisherman buy entirely more shite than we absolutely need!
.223 / 5.56 very easy round to reload do not be afraid GT23 do some reserach and find you a buddy who handloads and hang out with him when he does it.
Posted on 10/19/15 at 7:41 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
I keep mine inside. I have my reloading stuff in my office.
Posted on 10/19/15 at 7:43 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
Yeah, you'll want to store that stuff where at least the humidity can be controlled. Personally I wouldn't reload in a non-air conditioned space, this is precision equipment and you don't want any corrosion going on.
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