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DanaT · 04-01-2007, 07:46 AM

I was given some reloading equipment a few weeks ago so I thought I would give reloading a shot. I decided to load up some 9mm ammo. It seems that my reloads are much louder and kick more than the Winchester ammo I normally shoot. I followed the directions I was given so it should be working.

First I made all the shells smaller and took the old primers out with the first die. I put primers into the shells. That was much harder than it seemed. Next I filled the cases up with gun powder. I used some gun powder that was labeled “titegroup” that I was given. I was told to use the little yellow scoops and fill the shell up to the top. This was the hardest part for me. I don’t see how anybody does this. I had to take a little a bit of gun powder out of each shell to get the bullets I was given to start into the shell. Once I took about an eighth of an inch out, everything worked well. I then just used the press and put the bullet in.

Things were sort of strange when I shot the shells. The pistol was really loud and kicked more than normal. Do reloads kick more that factory ammunition? Or maybe I am just imagining things. I think I am doing everything right. Just making sure that the extra noise is normal.

mattjohnston87 · 04-01-2007, 07:58 AM

Do yourself a HUGE favor and invest in a reloading manual or two....

Matt

Darth Yhwh · 04-01-2007, 08:02 AM

Well, Im a total newb at reloading also. I loaded my first 48 rounds of .45ACP a week or two ago. I'm planning on going to the range today to test them out.

One thing that jumped out at me was that you said you "made all the shells smaller". If your trimming the shell down you decrease area and this will increase pressure.

Plus Im not sure you should be filling your shell to the top. Normally that little yellow scoop would only fill a fraction of the shell.

mudfoot · 04-01-2007, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DanaT

I was given some reloading equipment a few weeks ago so I thought I would give reloading a shot. I decided to load up some 9mm ammo. It seems that my reloads are much louder and kick more than the Winchester ammo I normally shoot. I followed the directions I was given so it should be working.

First I made all the shells smaller and took the old primers out with the first die. I put primers into the shells. That was much harder than it seemed. Next I filled the cases up with gun powder. I used some gun powder that was labeled “titegroup” that I was given. I was told to use the little yellow scoops and fill the shell up to the top. This was the hardest part for me. I don’t see how anybody does this. I had to take a little a bit of gun powder out of each shell to get the bullets I was given to start into the shell. Once I took about an eighth of an inch out, everything worked well. I then just used the press and put the bullet in.

Things were sort of strange when I shot the shells. The pistol was really loud and kicked more than normal. Do reloads kick more that factory ammunition? Or maybe I am just imagining things. I think I am doing everything right. Just making sure that the extra noise is normal.

Using the method you just described above, you are going to seriously injure yourself and those shooting around you. Death isn't that far out of reach also.

My suggestion, STOP. Go get some reloading books, and read cover to cover.

Seriously. STOP reloading in the manner above.

jeepinbanditrider · 04-01-2007, 08:09 AM

I'm not sure how your firearm hasn't exploded yet. It sounds like you are WAY overloading those things.

Mike Russell · 04-01-2007, 09:03 AM

Guys, guys, guys...posted today. (hint, hint)

mudfoot · 04-01-2007, 11:08 AM

Sorry, but I don't find anything that can injure or kill someone and dealing with firearms funny. Especially when other stupid people can read the info after the fact and potentially mimic it. This is in poor taste if this is in fact a dumb ****ing April Fools prank.

mattjohnston87 · 04-01-2007, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Russell

Guys, guys, guys...posted today. (hint, hint)

We'll never know unless the OP comments again..... (hint, hint....)

para_org · 04-01-2007, 11:32 AM

I agree that this is most probably a joke. I also believe it is in bad taste.

A Joke because there is NOTHING Lee puts out with their "yellow" reloading scoops that says anything remotely like "fill to the top of the case/shell ". And the further bit about trying to get the bullet on top of a full case (as well as the bit about the primer insertion).

In bad taste because there is nothing funny about a "kaboom". And also because someone can be this stupid. I know people that would qualify as this stupid. I am willing to bet even money you all also know someone that might be this stupid.

The Knight Of Light · 04-01-2007, 11:35 AM

This has got to be a joke.

04-01-2007, 07:46 AM	#1
DanaT XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 471	Extra Loud Reloads I was given some reloading equipment a few weeks ago so I thought I would give reloading a shot. I decided to load up some 9mm ammo. It seems that my reloads are much louder and kick more than the Winchester ammo I normally shoot. I followed the directions I was given so it should be working. First I made all the shells smaller and took the old primers out with the first die. I put primers into the shells. That was much harder than it seemed. Next I filled the cases up with gun powder. I used some gun powder that was labeled “titegroup” that I was given. I was told to use the little yellow scoops and fill the shell up to the top. This was the hardest part for me. I don’t see how anybody does this. I had to take a little a bit of gun powder out of each shell to get the bullets I was given to start into the shell. Once I took about an eighth of an inch out, everything worked well. I then just used the press and put the bullet in. Things were sort of strange when I shot the shells. The pistol was really loud and kicked more than normal. Do reloads kick more that factory ammunition? Or maybe I am just imagining things. I think I am doing everything right. Just making sure that the extra noise is normal. __________________ -Let\'s bomb all the factories that make all the wannabes. -If you can\'t destroy it, may as well enjoy it. -Hayabusa. If you can\'t spell it, I doubt you can catch it.

04-01-2007, 08:02 AM	#3
Darth Yhwh XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 169	Well, Im a total newb at reloading also. I loaded my first 48 rounds of .45ACP a week or two ago. I'm planning on going to the range today to test them out. One thing that jumped out at me was that you said you "made all the shells smaller". If your trimming the shell down you decrease area and this will increase pressure. Plus Im not sure you should be filling your shell to the top. Normally that little yellow scoop would only fill a fraction of the shell. __________________ Smith & Wesson: 41 (.22lr) Smith & Wesson: CS40 (.40 S&W) Springfield Armory: XD SC40 (.40 S&W) Colt: Mark IV 70 series (.45 ACP) Rock River Arms: Entry Tactical (.223/5.56)

04-01-2007, 08:09 AM	#5
jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,836	I'm not sure how your firearm hasn't exploded yet. It sounds like you are WAY overloading those things. __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201

04-01-2007, 09:03 AM	#6
Mike Russell XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Carencro, LA Posts: 215	Guys, guys, guys...posted today. (hint, hint) __________________ Mike Russell EAA Witness Elite Match (.38super) XD40 Service CZ 75SP01 (9mm) Dan Wesson Pointman 7 (.45acp)

04-01-2007, 11:08 AM	#7
mudfoot XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 314	Sorry, but I don't find anything that can injure or kill someone and dealing with firearms funny. Especially when other stupid people can read the info after the fact and potentially mimic it. This is in poor taste if this is in fact a dumb ****ing April Fools prank. __________________ If you are citizen who is legally authorized to carry a weapon and you step outside without that weapon, then you become a sheep, pretending that the bad man will not come today. No one can be "on" 24/7, for a lifetime. Everyone needs down time. But if you are authorized to carry a weapon, and you walk outside without it, just take a deep breath, and say this to yourself..."Baa."

04-01-2007, 07:58 AM	#2
mattjohnston87 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 6,436	Do yourself a HUGE favor and invest in a reloading manual or two.... Matt

04-01-2007, 11:32 AM	#9
para_org XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 375	I agree that this is most probably a joke. I also believe it is in bad taste. A Joke because there is NOTHING Lee puts out with their "yellow" reloading scoops that says anything remotely like "fill to the top of the case/shell ". And the further bit about trying to get the bullet on top of a full case (as well as the bit about the primer insertion). In bad taste because there is nothing funny about a "kaboom". And also because someone can be this stupid. I know people that would qualify as this stupid. I am willing to bet even money you all also know someone that might be this stupid.

04-01-2007, 11:35 AM	#10
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,833 Blog Entries: 12	This has got to be a joke. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight Last edited by The Knight Of Light; 09-29-2007 at 05:00 PM.

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