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Posted: 10/30/2013 4:31:26 PM EDT
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Hey all,
I am looking to get some suggestions for reloading equipment. I know nothing about reloading rifle, pistol ammunition. Last time I reloaded it was when I was a teenager and reloaded shotgun shells using my dads reloading machine. I remember using die's to measure powder, shot and having to put in the wad and primer. With that said, consider me a blank slate. What I would love to do is get a nice quality reloading device that I can use to start with .223 / 5.56 and also use it to grow to do .308, 300BLK rifle; .40, .45 and 9MM pistol calibers. Give me some brands that you like. Dies, powder types and all that other stuff I would need. For example, my .308 is a PTR91, based off the HK91 and it dings the brass when it fires. Can I reuse these casings? Is there a machine that will reshape them to be usable. Can I use the same machine to load .223 and then convert it to .308? Same with the pistol calibers, or would that have to be a totally different machine? What is required to reload rifle rounds? A primer, case, powder and the projectile, no wad needed I assume. What are good powder brands, where are good places to the materials etc? Thanks all! |
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Hey all, I am looking to get some suggestions for reloading equipment. I know nothing about reloading rifle, pistol ammunition. Last time I reloaded it was when I was a teenager and reloaded shotgun shells using my dads reloading machine. I remember using die's to measure powder, shot and having to put in the wad and primer. With that said, consider me a blank slate. What I would love to do is get a nice quality reloading device that I can use to start with .223 / 5.56 and also use it to grow to do .308, 300BLK rifle; .40, .45 and 9MM pistol calibers. Give me some brands that you like. Dies, powder types and all that other stuff I would need. For example, my .308 is a PTR91, based off the HK91 and it dings the brass when it fires. Can I reuse these casings? Is there a machine that will reshape them to be usable. Can I use the same machine to load .223 and then convert it to .308? Same with the pistol calibers, or would that have to be a totally different machine? What is required to reload rifle rounds? A primer, case, powder and the projectile, no wad needed I assume. What are good powder brands, where are good places to the materials etc? Thanks all! Buy the ABCs of reloading and read every word. It actually has step by step instructions on exactly how to reload pistol, rifle, and shotgun with pictures and instructions. Also, youtube is your friend. Lot of good information on there (and some not so good). I would start with ABCs book and a single stage press and you're set. |
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Do some reading at the top of the page.FAQ's, Tutorials, Reloading Tools and Equipment (lists of needed tools found here). Read some threads, here is one just like yours...http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_42/410290_Another_Do_I_have_it_all__Thread.html Do some reading and research, then ask questions on what you don't understand. We will help, but we need to see you putting in some effort of your own. Remember we see a lot of "I'm new help me", endless question that are answered at the top of the page, threads. Very important; double space between complete sentences when you post. Like I have done here. Makes your post easier to read, and easy to quote and answer questions. In my next post, you will see what I mean.
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Quoted: Hey all, I am looking to get some suggestions for reloading equipment. I know nothing about reloading rifle, pistol ammunition. Last time I reloaded it was when I was a teenager and reloaded shotgun shells using my dads reloading machine. I remember using die's to measure powder, shot and having to put in the wad and primer. With that said, consider me a blank slate. What I would love to do is get a nice quality reloading device that I can use to start with .223 / 5.56 and also use it to grow to do .308, 300BLK rifle; .40, .45 and 9MM pistol calibers. Give me some brands that you like. Dies, powder types and all that other stuff I would need. For example, my .308 is a PTR91, based off the HK91 and it dings the brass when it fires. Can I reuse these casings? Yes Is there a machine that will reshape them to be usable. Yes Can I use the same machine to load .223 and then convert it to .308? Yes Same with the pistol calibers, or would that have to be a totally different machine? Same press (not machine) What is required to reload rifle rounds? A primer, case, powder and the projectile, no wad needed I assume. What are good powder brands, where are good places to the materials etc? Read a reloading manual, all covered there. Thanks all! |
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Quoted: Hey all, I am looking to get some suggestions for reloading equipment. I know nothing about reloading rifle, pistol ammunition. Last time I reloaded it was when I was a teenager and reloaded shotgun shells using my dads reloading machine. I remember using die's to measure powder, shot and having to put in the wad and primer. With that said, consider me a blank slate. What I would love to do is get a nice quality reloading device that I can use to start with .223 / 5.56 and also use it to grow to do .308, 300BLK rifle; .40, .45 and 9MM pistol calibers. Give me some brands that you like. Dies, powder types and all that other stuff I would need. For example, my .308 is a PTR91, based off the HK91 and it dings the brass when it fires. Can I reuse these casings? Yes Is there a machine that will reshape them to be usable. YesCan I use the same machine to load .223 and then convert it to .308? YesSame with the pistol calibers, or would that have to be a totally different machine? Same press (not machine) What is required to reload rifle rounds? A primer, case, powder and the projectile, no wad needed I assume. What are good powder brands, where are good places to the materials etc? Read a reloading manual, all covered there. Thanks all! Quoted:
Quoted: Hey all, I am looking to get some suggestions for reloading equipment. I know nothing about reloading rifle, pistol ammunition. Last time I reloaded it was when I was a teenager and reloaded shotgun shells using my dads reloading machine. I remember using die's to measure powder, shot and having to put in the wad and primer. With that said, consider me a blank slate. What I would love to do is get a nice quality reloading device that I can use to start with .223 / 5.56 and also use it to grow to do .308, 300BLK rifle; .40, .45 and 9MM pistol calibers. Give me some brands that you like. Dies, powder types and all that other stuff I would need. For example, my .308 is a PTR91, based off the HK91 and it dings the brass when it fires. Can I reuse these casings? Yes Is there a machine that will reshape them to be usable. YesCan I use the same machine to load .223 and then convert it to .308? YesSame with the pistol calibers, or would that have to be a totally different machine? Same press (not machine) What is required to reload rifle rounds? A primer, case, powder and the projectile, no wad needed I assume. What are good powder brands, where are good places to the materials etc? Read a reloading manual, all covered there. Thanks all! Thanks. I understand you moderate and read the forums a lot and get a little peeved when people ask the same things over and over, but some people don't have the time to search every post for the information they are looking for. I didn't know there was a reloading section under the Armory and I did cursory search a few of the posts to see if any had information that I was asking for, I missed the one you mentioned and for that I am sorry. I much prefer answers like this: Buy the ABCs of reloading and read every word. It actually has step by step instructions on exactly how to reload pistol, rifle, and shotgun with pictures and instructions. Also, youtube is your friend. Lot of good information on there (and some not so good). I would start with ABCs book and a single stage press and you're set. But I do appreciate you pointing out the information you did and taking the time to answer them even though they were repetitious from other posts and I am sorry for not searching better. Thanks! |
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Quoted: Thanks. I understand you moderate and read the forums a lot and get a little peeved when people ask the same things over and over, but some people don't have the time to search every post for the information they are looking for. I didn't know there was a reloading section under the Armory and I did cursory search a few of the posts to see if any had information that I was asking for, I missed the one you mentioned and for that I am sorry. I much prefer answers like this: Quoted: <snip> Thanks. I understand you moderate and read the forums a lot and get a little peeved when people ask the same things over and over, but some people don't have the time to search every post for the information they are looking for. I didn't know there was a reloading section under the Armory and I did cursory search a few of the posts to see if any had information that I was asking for, I missed the one you mentioned and for that I am sorry. I much prefer answers like this: Buy the ABCs of reloading and read every word. It actually has step by step instructions on exactly how to reload pistol, rifle, and shotgun with pictures and instructions. Also, youtube is your friend. Lot of good information on there (and some not so good). I would start with ABCs book and a single stage press and you're set. But I do appreciate you pointing out the information you did and taking the time to answer them even though they were repetitious from other posts and I am sorry for not searching better. Thanks! It's really a 2 way street, if you don't have time to do research, do you blame us for not taking the time to repeat information endlessly? We will help you, just try to help yourself a little also.
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