|
Post by gd3006 on Aug 6, 2008 0:18:12 GMT -5
How many of you reload? What got you started? My personal reason for getting into reloading was that I ordered a barrel for my contender in a caliber that wasn't loaded from the factory. It all added up from there... ;D
gd
|
|
|
Post by Schrader on Aug 6, 2008 6:07:30 GMT -5
When it first started with shotgun shells, it was for the savings. Now that I also reload rifle and handgun, its not only for the savings, but also for the performance. I would put up my handloads against anybodies factory loads anyday. I went the Varmint Hunter's Jamboree a couple of weeks ago. These are guys that shoot out past 500yds on a regular basis. I probably talked to 100 shooters...all of them reloaders. Check it out: www.varminthunter.org/Schrader
|
|
|
Post by oldman on Aug 7, 2008 20:30:07 GMT -5
Got tired of buying .223's and adjusting my sights from box to box out of the same case of shells. I shoot open sights on everything. A friend introduced me to reloading and said I could cure the problem and he was right. Performance like Schrader says was my first thought then I got into cowboy shooting and there it is for the savings.
|
|
|
Post by Schrader on Aug 12, 2008 8:15:52 GMT -5
Hey Oldman- Have you ever tried a powder called Trailboss? It's real nice for sixguns.
Schrader
|
|
|
Post by buzzard on Aug 13, 2008 21:36:59 GMT -5
I have to reload but I think I would do it anyway. It is kind of relaxing. I said kind of!! I shoot mostly T/C Contenders and only 1 of my barrels can I buy off the shelf ammo. And I reload for that barrel too. It is kind of nice to be able to tweek your own ammo until you get the best target group you are capable of. Just my .02 .
|
|
|
Post by gd3006 on Aug 18, 2008 23:08:07 GMT -5
buzzard,
"I said kind of!!"
Funny stuff! I actually find reloading to be a mentally freeing experience. You are focused on what you're doing (so you don't make a mistake) and you can't think about other stuff that may be bothering you. plus, there's a certain satisfaction in killing game with loads that you put together. And load selection increases exponentially.
gd
|
|
|
Post by oldman on Aug 20, 2008 18:21:35 GMT -5
Schrader, Never tried it myself but some I shoot with have and like it. In my 45LC I really like Unique. Quite a lot cheaper than Trailboss. Oldman
|
|
|
Post by buzzard on Aug 25, 2008 21:19:10 GMT -5
gd3006 Well, I said that because it's gets to me once in a while. You reload identical rounds on different days and get different results! All else was the same except the weather and day of the week. Also, I have had times when according to the book, your round should do this or that and you end up with something else, then there you are 2nd quessing yourself on your loads on what you may have did wrong. When in fact it wasn't really your fault at all. Reloading to me is like a day of golf. Of which I have only played twice!! Golf is a relaxing game. That is why there is putters, irons and woods in the tree tops and water hazards at any given golf course!! Now, how relaxing can that be? There to, you should only be concentrating on that little white ball and the lay of the ground.. But as we all know, Murphy's Law comes in to play at anything we do. As relaxing as it is, sometimes, reloading is fun regardless of the problems. Nothing is done in vain, just a lesson on how NOT to do it again.
|
|
|
Post by gd3006 on Oct 10, 2008 0:58:32 GMT -5
buzzard,
I understand... I also have been golfing a few times - never took it seriously (I would be an a$$ to be around if I did...) but I love the consistency that reloading provides for my deer rifles. All I can say is thank God for reloaded ballistic tips. The deer don't know what hit 'em...
gd
|
|
|
Post by mortensen on Nov 1, 2008 18:28:14 GMT -5
I reload for all my calibers with specific attention to my benchrest calibers which include .223, .243, and 25-06, whereby it is imperative to have accurate bullet seating, meaning the olgive of the bullet seated 1/1000 off the lands. I shoot benchrest in some minor competition and shoot 30 caliber mil-surps in strictly mil-surp competition in Utah and Arizona.
For serious reloaders, it wouldn't hurt to acquire some interior and exterior ballistics knowlege, which can be obtained from Sierra Bullets, as an example.
|
|
|
Post by buzzard on Nov 1, 2008 22:23:01 GMT -5
mortensen, I do take my reloading very serious. I have about 4 programs on this computer to help do that. I have 2 chronographs to assist me in finding out what the bullet is "actually" doing vs. what the book say. A lot of the time, they are not even close. Some of the calibers I reload I use precision dies. Others I do not. I keep data records of every thing I load and outcome if shooting paper and keep that target as well. Reloading is a very serious task I do not take lightly but I have fun with it as well. Why do it at all if it becomes a burden and chore? Life is much to short to allow that. I enjoy working with ballistics in the programs on calibers. It's amazing what you can learn. I own a library of reloading manuals of the different bullet and powder companies. Everyone should have several just to cross referance if nothing else. I find it odd that hardly any 2 manuals give the same data for the same load. I've reloaded for many years and have seen some interesting stuff come and go. They call it progress but I sometimes wonder about that. I just hope my grandchildren have the joy of shooting and reloading as I have.
|
|
|
Post by mortensen on Nov 2, 2008 8:31:17 GMT -5
The fun thing about reloading and working with firearms is that the educational process goes on and on and on. Just when I think I've got a handle on everything, something eles pops up and throws me for a loop!
|
|