NWI INGO General Post - Part 8

[bradmedic04]

Yeah, I think at this point the only thing giving me pause is finding powder. Not finding that would make the investment worthless.

 

[bradmedic04]

Not to mention, I don't even know how one chooses the powder for a given application. Looks like I'll be doing some reading tonight.

 

[darkkevin]

posting from my now functional laptop, ​thanks!!!!

 

[darkkevin]

to be fair, i'm hardwired right now, i'll play with wireless in a few, maybe it'll just work!

 

[melensdad]

Not to mention, I don't even know how one chooses the powder for a given application. Looks like I'll be doing some reading tonight.

If most of your shooting is casual shooting, then logically most of your loading will be casual loading, typically to save money versus the cost of buying. IF so then it makes it pretty simple to pick the powder, find ANY powder that is available and can be safely used in the specific cartridge, then use that one!

If you want to use the same powder for multiple calibers then it becomes more complex. Some powders are great for 9mm, some are great for 45acp. Most will not work in both cartridges. But a few will. That requires all sorts of cross referencing research, and then lots of searching for specific powders. Buying SEVERAL different load manuals from BULLET and/or POWDER companies is essential when you are getting started. There is all sorts of critical information in those big thick manuals.

But there are also smaller load books, caliber specific. I find them incredibly useful. They are only available for some common calibers but they are great little reference books, quick guides, lots of powder/bullet combinations/recipes but WITHOUT all the important information you get from the powder/bullet manufacturers. LINK => http://www.loadbooks.com

 

[bradmedic04]

If most of your shooting is casual shooting, then logically most of your loading will be casual loading, typically to save money versus the cost of buying. IF so then it makes it pretty simple to pick the powder, find ANY powder that is available and can be safely used in the specific cartridge, then use that one!

If you want to use the same powder for multiple calibers then it becomes more complex. Some powders are great for 9mm, some are great for 45acp. Most will not work in both cartridges. But a few will. That requires all sorts of cross referencing research, and then lots of searching for specific powders. Buying SEVERAL different load manuals from BULLET and/or POWDER companies is essential when you are getting started. There is all sorts of critical information in those big thick manuals.

But there are also smaller load books, caliber specific. I find them incredibly useful. They are only available for some common calibers but they are great little reference books, quick guides, lots of powder/bullet combinations/recipes but WITHOUT all the important information you get from the powder/bullet manufacturers. LINK => Loadbooks USA, Inc.

Good to know. I'd really only be doing .223/5.56 and .45 ACP to start out with. I'll borrow/buy some literature and go from there.

 

[melensdad]

Buy a LOAD BOOK for each caliber. They run them at sale prices from time to time at MidwayUSA and a few other places. They are only SUPPLEMENTS but they are great reference guides. Then go buy 2 or 3 full (expensive) manuals from someone like SPEER, HORNADY, SIERRA or HOGDEN POWDER, etc. If you are pinching pennies, then you can skip the LOAD BOOKS, but you can NOT skip the big manuals.

 

[bradmedic04]

Buy a LOAD BOOK for each caliber. They run them at sale prices from time to time at MidwayUSA and a few other places. They are only SUPPLEMENTS but they are great reference guides. Then go buy 2 or 3 full (expensive) manuals from someone like SPEER, HORNADY, SIERRA or HOGDEN POWDER, etc. If you are pinching pennies, then you can skip the LOAD BOOKS, but you can NOT skip the big manuals.

Something like this?

Www.amazon.com/dp/B00A95QWGM/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_YyU2tb019P6AQ0DG

 

[jedi]

Yes cabelas sells this and the single caliber ones at the store as well.
Wait for a Coupon and get them there.
Also public lib will have abc of reloading its a good read to start off with.

 

[sadclownwp]

Not to mention, I don't even know how one chooses the powder for a given application. Looks like I'll be doing some reading tonight.

In reality, unless you are loading Match Grade rifle ammo, I don't know if I could say reloading is worth it anymore, price of ammo is coming back down, while the price of reloading components has stayed high.

 

[jedi]

This guy on YouTube also has a good website that does reviews of all the major players.
QuickTip: RCBS Pro-2000 Shellplate Quickchange: QuickTip: RCBS Pro-2000 Shellplate Quickchange - YouTube

 

[sadclownwp]

Something like this?

Www.amazon.com/dp/B00A95QWGM/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_YyU2tb019P6AQ0DG

I don't like to get reloading books from people who make reloading components, because they tend to have only load data for there bullets. I prefer to go with powder manufactures, they all have reloading recipes for there powders.

 

[melensdad]

In reality, unless you are loading Match Grade rifle ammo, I don't know if I could say reloading is worth it anymore, price of ammo is coming back down, while the price of reloading components has stayed high.

Shop around and you can still get many components at good prices but you often have to buy in bulk, delivery charges and hazmat fees on some components can make it cheaper to drive to pick up goods.

 

[melensdad]

I don't like to get reloading books from people who make reloading components, because they tend to have only load data for there bullets. I prefer to go with powder manufactures, they all have reloading recipes for there powders.

True.

But I find some of the other info excellent too.

That is why I recommend both types.

 

[MTN]

@ bradmedic


I got a lee single stage press, works fine for me. I found powder up at kempfs in Michigan city.

 

[Ericpwp]

@DK did it have a static IP entered?

I'm still loading .223 for .20. I own the lee and Lyman books, I like the lee way better.

The lee classic turret is 1 round every 4 pulls, where a progressive is 1 for 1.

@Brad If someone can vouch for you, I'll give you a run through. My wife won't let me invite over strange men I meet on the internet.

 

[bradmedic04]

Well, I hugged jedi at the meet and shoot. Please don't hold that against me.

 

[bigretic]

In reality, unless you are loading Match Grade rifle ammo, I don't know if I could say reloading is worth it anymore, price of ammo is coming back down, while the price of reloading components has stayed high.

completely disagree. I'm still reloading .45 for $12 or less per 50. 9mm for $8 or less. .380 for the same.

Well, I hugged jedi at the meet and shoot. Please don't hold that against me.

did you feel like you were walking a poodle?

 

[actaeon277]

Well, I hugged jedi at the meet and shoot. Please don't hold that against me.

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[turnandshoot4]

In reality, unless you are loading Match Grade rifle ammo, I don't know if I could say reloading is worth it anymore, price of ammo is coming back down, while the price of reloading components has stayed high.

I can reload 9mm for about the same price as the garbage 115gr on the shelf. I am not really shopping for any amazing deals on components either. My ammo is generally cleaner and more accurate.