Took the Plunge !!!

[raughey]

loaded my first 100 rounds ...worked great ..if a little underpowered .. Going to try somemore tonight

Winchester 231 powder 4.3 gr
Winchester 45acp 230 gr. copper plated
Winchester lrg. primers

(see a pattern here ? )

scrounged range brass

lee breech lock single stage
lee dies


good time learning about reloading..need more manuals and info.. gonna keep trolling here

[Rugby3]

Congratulations on your first successful rounds! Feels good doesn't it?

[Keltyke]

Yes - manuals! Start with "Lyman's #49" and "The ABC's of Reloading". If you're loading minimums, watch for stuck bullets. Make SURE your powder delivery is reliable and accurate.

[raughey]

Thanks ...already have ABC's of Reloading. My biggest problems seems to be in the belling/expansion stage. Is there a definite setting for the width, or is it "it looks right"????

[Keltyke]

Originally Posted by raughey

Thanks ...already have ABC's of Reloading. My biggest problems seems to be in the belling/expansion stage. Is there a definite setting for the width, or is it "it looks right"????

Set the mouth bell so the bullet will JUST sit in there without falling over at the seating stage. I use a seating die that will also crimp and I crimp just enough so the bell is taken out. It's a trial and error. If your bullet falls over when you place it, the bell is too small. If the bullet falls into the case, it's too large. If you buckle a case, you're crimping too much.

[raughey]

ok .. thanks Keltyke.. back to the trial and error stage

[Keltyke]

Originally Posted by raughey

ok .. thanks Keltyke.. back to the trial and error stage

Take it one step at a time. If you are using Lee dies, the instructions are simple and easy to follow. Get the resizing die adjusted. Then set the flaring die. You can even use unprimed cases for these steps so you won't waste brass in case of an OOPS. Set your powder charge next. Now adjust the bullet seat OAL and crimping. For crimping, I run the die down until it just touches the case, then about another 1/8-1/4 turn.

Others may have their own methods, but this works for me.

[EMN83]

congrats...watch out, reloading is addictive

[XD5.25Shooter]

I remeber my first time. LOL Welcome to the club.