Ammunition & Hand Loading > Cartridge and Shotshell reloading
Reloading Presses ?
JimP:
--- Quote ---i want to get into reloading but it seems overwhelming
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It is easier than driving- no time pressure. You just break everything down to it's simplest steps, and do them one at a time, carefully. Simple.
unfy:
As noted in the copper plating thread, stuff came in for casting bullets. Included in my order was a Lee Sizing Die.
These have a punch you install into the shell plate holder or similar of single stage presses. The punch is what pushes the lead through the die.
I am not sure if I have an easy way to install this punch into my Hornady LNL AP. Dunno if the shell plate holder thing will handle it or not. Will update tonight how it handles.
Sooo... this is in reference to pro/con of progressive or single stage presses.
Also fun to note... with the indexing system of the LNL AP looking difficult to disable.... I will possibly be having to reposition the punch every bullet, or possibly not letting the ram fall all the way back down so it doesn't constantly index.
edit: this means pressing a bullet through the die, leaving the handle in the down position, getting next bullet ready, lowering ram only slightly, position bullet, push new one back through the die.
00BUCK:
Keep in mind - reloading will not save you any money if you are like most reloaders - you will just be able to shoot more with the money you spend. It is addicting! And you will likely not stick with your original setup, adding and changing tools and equipment as you become more proficient at it. Not saying it is a bad thing - just saying if you are doing this to SAVE money - you probably won't.
unfy:
--- Quote from: 00BUCK on December 19, 2011, 05:44:10 PM ---Keep in mind - reloading will not save you any money if you are like most reloaders - you will just be able to shoot more with the money you spend. It is addicting! And you will likely not stick with your original setup, adding and changing tools and equipment as you become more proficient at it. Not saying it is a bad thing - just saying if you are doing this to SAVE money - you probably won't.
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Sage advice and all too true.
I started out as a way of just saving money... but ended up going to the range several times a week, shooting 100+ rounds a trip.... rather than going once a week or every other week. I've been sick for much of this year and haven't shot much... but I'm starting to feel better and getting that *itch*.
Also note the little bit of money I'm spending on copper plating in the other thread. It's a fun hobby!
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You *can* save money by reloading.... you're just all too likely to shoot more instead :).
kozball:
--- Quote from: 00BUCK on December 19, 2011, 05:44:10 PM ---Keep in mind - reloading will not save you any money if you are like most reloaders - you will just be able to shoot more with the money you spend. It is addicting! And you will likely not stick with your original setup, adding and changing tools and equipment as you become more proficient at it. Not saying it is a bad thing - just saying if you are doing this to SAVE money - you probably won't.
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At this point for me, it is more of the "Guy Thing" :P of just being able to do it and pass some knowlege on to my son. For the amount of rounds that I may reload, I don't think I will ever save money after you figure in the cost of all the equipment that still needs to be purchased.
And, factory ammo in 9mm and 40cal can still be bought fairly cheap compared to FMJ bullets and needed supplies.
Currently checking out the Redding and RCBS turrets. Might be more versitile and solid to used for pistol and rifle loads. Still doing research.
Thanks again for all the info. Koz
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