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coastemac · 10-14-2006, 08:14 AM

Hey everyone, I am thinking of trying out reloading... and Ive never done it before. Could one of you, or all of you, lend a helping hand? Just looking for info, links, and suggestions. I would only like to load .40 rounds to start, then 9mm. I would like to do this the cheapest way possible to start.
Thanks in advance for your assistance on this.

happygunner · 10-14-2006, 08:24 AM

My advice is to start small with a type "C" press a good powder scale and powder dispencer your firearms sizing dies. A good reloading data book. Until you do some reloading and find out whats involved keep it on a small scale.

coastemac · 10-14-2006, 08:32 AM

Good advice, thank you. Now I need to know where to go, and what (exactly) to get.
How is this? http://cgi.ebay.com/Lee-Bullet-Feede...QQcmdZViewItem

lodraw · 10-14-2006, 08:38 AM

Start with a good reloading manual. Speers is a great one.

http://www.speer-bullets.com/default.asp?s1=1

Reloading .40 S&W makes a lot of sence. Buying 9mm ammo is still the way to go IMHO.

brian40 · 10-14-2006, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coastemac

How is this? http://cgi.ebay.com/Lee-Bullet-Feede...QQcmdZViewItem

No, start with a good single stage press (RCBS, Hornady, Lee) kit. Try these:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...847&hasJS=true

Then add some dies:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...847&hasJS=true

Then get some bullets: (haven't tried these yet, but prices are good)
http://www.precisionbullets.com/

Go buy primers and powder locally to avoid $20 hazmat shipping charge. Pick up some brass at the range or buy some once fired. Then buy a good reloading book like above and go to town!

(edited: wrong die link)

coastemac · 10-14-2006, 08:56 AM

Some great info... I need to do some reading, wish I could see it done in person first... thanks for the links.

**Glenn** · 10-14-2006, 09:01 AM

a bullet feeder does not work with all presses you gotta choose a press first

dtek · 10-14-2006, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coastemac

Hey everyone, I am thinking of trying out reloading... and Ive never done it before. Could one of you, or all of you, lend a helping hand? Just looking for info, links, and suggestions. I would only like to load .40 rounds to start, then 9mm. I would like to do this the cheapest way possible to start.
Thanks in advance for your assistance on this.

Here is An Introduction to Reloading website, thought it might be helpful

http://www.alpharubicon.com/leo/introtoreloading.htm

dannyg0811 · 10-15-2006, 04:18 PM

The National Reloading Manufacturers Association
DIRECTORY OF NRMA MEMBERS: Lots of links to powder, brass, bullets and reloading equipment makers websites

The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI)

Brian Enos.com Loads of info about reloading, mainly for the Dillon presses. I got my Dillon RL550B and most of my initial equipment here. Easier to navigate than dillons web site.
http://www.brianenos.com/pages/dillonfaqs.html

Unless you plan to reload match grade ammo, rifles I mean, and know this hobby won’t end up like the exercises equipment bought on TV, then a semi progressive press will work fine. A bit more expense to start up, but the time savings is worth it. Especially if you got kids. Also less clutter on the work bench.

Companies that make reloading presses and Dies.

Dillon – RCBS - LEE – Redding - Hornady - Forster - Lyman

For Dies I suggest getting carbide, saves time and expense on case lubing. Also get a micrometer adjustable bullet seating die. This also cuts down on time and saves you from having to make a lot of dummy rounds while setting the OAL.

If you go with a Dillon get this. MRDial the Powder Measure Adjustment Dial More accurate and easier to set powder charge

http://www.midwayusa.com/mediasvr.dl...eitemid=366769

Sites on Reloading
http://www.three-peaks.net/reload.htm This site has just about all the info you need.

http://www.reloadersnest.com/ http://www.handloads.com/

http://huntingsociety.org/reloaders.html http://www.realguns.com/

I would recommend 1 pound containers of powder while you are testing loads. No sense in buying to much of a powder that might not work for you, your gun and bullets. That stuff goes a long way, unless you are reloading rifles.

Large Retailers of reloading equipment and supplies, there are a lot more.

Fill out the forms for their catalogs, they make for great lunch break reading.

Sinclair International MidwayUSA Natchez Shooters Supplies

Cabela's Reloading section Graf & Sons Lock Stock and Barrel

Midsouth Shooters Supply Company

coastemac · 10-15-2006, 04:29 PM

Damn, info overload, thanks a ton DannyG... I'll let you know what I think after the two weeks it takes me to read through all of this... thank you though, honestly.

10-14-2006, 08:14 AM	#1
coastemac XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Miami Area, Florida Posts: 1,194	Want to try reloading... Hey everyone, I am thinking of trying out reloading... and Ive never done it before. Could one of you, or all of you, lend a helping hand? Just looking for info, links, and suggestions. I would only like to load .40 rounds to start, then 9mm. I would like to do this the cheapest way possible to start. Thanks in advance for your assistance on this. __________________ coastemac U.S. Coast Guard Gunnersmate XD Service Dark Earth .45 ACP (new) XD Sub-Compact Bi-Tone .40 cal Savage Model 10 FP (6X-18X 42mm) Marlin Model 336RC 30-30 Marlin Model 17VS .17 HMR Taurus PT-908 9mm Ruger 22/45 .22lr (and a few others...)

10-14-2006, 08:24 AM	#2
happygunner XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,139	Start small first My advice is to start small with a type "C" press a good powder scale and powder dispencer your firearms sizing dies. A good reloading data book. Until you do some reloading and find out whats involved keep it on a small scale.

10-14-2006, 08:32 AM	#3
coastemac XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Miami Area, Florida Posts: 1,194	Good advice, thank you. Now I need to know where to go, and what (exactly) to get. How is this? http://cgi.ebay.com/Lee-Bullet-Feede...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ coastemac U.S. Coast Guard Gunnersmate XD Service Dark Earth .45 ACP (new) XD Sub-Compact Bi-Tone .40 cal Savage Model 10 FP (6X-18X 42mm) Marlin Model 336RC 30-30 Marlin Model 17VS .17 HMR Taurus PT-908 9mm Ruger 22/45 .22lr (and a few others...) Last edited by coastemac; 10-14-2006 at 08:36 AM.

10-14-2006, 08:38 AM	#4
lodraw XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mesa, Arizona. Shooting Capital of the Known Universe Posts: 230	Start with a good reloading manual. Speers is a great one. http://www.speer-bullets.com/default.asp?s1=1 Reloading .40 S&W makes a lot of sence. Buying 9mm ammo is still the way to go IMHO. __________________ Bulgarian Mak 9x18 XD Service 9x19 XD Tactical 40S&W w/Canyon Creek melted Bomars and his trigger. Swingline Staple Gun 5/16'' Beretta 390 12ga http://www.brianenos.com/forums/ http://uspsa.org/entrypage.shtml

10-14-2006, 08:56 AM	#6
coastemac XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Miami Area, Florida Posts: 1,194	Some great info... I need to do some reading, wish I could see it done in person first... thanks for the links. __________________ coastemac U.S. Coast Guard Gunnersmate XD Service Dark Earth .45 ACP (new) XD Sub-Compact Bi-Tone .40 cal Savage Model 10 FP (6X-18X 42mm) Marlin Model 336RC 30-30 Marlin Model 17VS .17 HMR Taurus PT-908 9mm Ruger 22/45 .22lr (and a few others...)

10-14-2006, 09:01 AM	#7
Glenn XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 439	a bullet feeder does not work with all presses you gotta choose a press first __________________ .40 XD Tactical Black Ruger P95 S&W model 19 Remington Model 870 Wing Master .45 ACP XD Tactical Bi-Tone Marlin 30/30

10-15-2006, 04:18 PM	#9
dannyg0811 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: California Posts: 474	Hope its not to much info The National Reloading Manufacturers Association DIRECTORY OF NRMA MEMBERS: Lots of links to powder, brass, bullets and reloading equipment makers websites The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) Brian Enos.com Loads of info about reloading, mainly for the Dillon presses. I got my Dillon RL550B and most of my initial equipment here. Easier to navigate than dillons web site. http://www.brianenos.com/pages/dillonfaqs.html Unless you plan to reload match grade ammo, rifles I mean, and know this hobby won’t end up like the exercises equipment bought on TV, then a semi progressive press will work fine. A bit more expense to start up, but the time savings is worth it. Especially if you got kids. Also less clutter on the work bench. Companies that make reloading presses and Dies. Dillon – RCBS - LEE – Redding - Hornady - Forster - Lyman For Dies I suggest getting carbide, saves time and expense on case lubing. Also get a micrometer adjustable bullet seating die. This also cuts down on time and saves you from having to make a lot of dummy rounds while setting the OAL. If you go with a Dillon get this. MRDial the Powder Measure Adjustment Dial More accurate and easier to set powder charge http://www.midwayusa.com/mediasvr.dl...eitemid=366769 Sites on Reloading http://www.three-peaks.net/reload.htm This site has just about all the info you need. http://www.reloadersnest.com/ http://www.handloads.com/ http://huntingsociety.org/reloaders.html http://www.realguns.com/ I would recommend 1 pound containers of powder while you are testing loads. No sense in buying to much of a powder that might not work for you, your gun and bullets. That stuff goes a long way, unless you are reloading rifles. Large Retailers of reloading equipment and supplies, there are a lot more. Fill out the forms for their catalogs, they make for great lunch break reading. Sinclair International MidwayUSA Natchez Shooters Supplies Cabela's Reloading section Graf & Sons Lock Stock and Barrel Midsouth Shooters Supply Company __________________ Springfield XD .45 Tactical - XD 9mm Compact Glock/SIG/Walther/Winchester--NOT Nearly enough. Semper FI! http://semperfifund.org/ http://togetherweserved.com/usmc/index.jsp And now a few words from PATTON(well George C. Scott) http://www.turtletrader.com/speech.mp3

10-15-2006, 04:29 PM	#10
coastemac XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Miami Area, Florida Posts: 1,194	Damn, info overload, thanks a ton DannyG... I'll let you know what I think after the two weeks it takes me to read through all of this... thank you though, honestly. __________________ coastemac U.S. Coast Guard Gunnersmate XD Service Dark Earth .45 ACP (new) XD Sub-Compact Bi-Tone .40 cal Savage Model 10 FP (6X-18X 42mm) Marlin Model 336RC 30-30 Marlin Model 17VS .17 HMR Taurus PT-908 9mm Ruger 22/45 .22lr (and a few others...)

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