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Posted: 12/8/2014 8:23:21 PM EDT
| I'm hoping to start reloading soon, and hoping to learn a few things. So right now I have 3 questions. First what is a good kit to start reloading? (I know, discussed by everyone, but had two more questions) Two, what is a good .264 bullet that will expand at subsonic velocities if any? Third, and lastly, what would happen if one were to use canon powder in a rifle round? I have a good idea for developing a new load. |
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1. http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_42/387784_ATTENTION___READ_THIS________New_Members__Don_t_Blow_This_Off_____.html
2. I doubt there are any 6.5 bullets designed for subsonic expansion. One way to go might be a cast bullet 3. If it's not in the reloading book you shouldn't do it. I've lit off excess mortar charges. No way would that amount of N go in my bore. |
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I'm hoping to start reloading soon, and hoping to learn a few things. So right now I have 3 questions. First what is a good kit to start reloading? (I know, discussed by everyone, but had two more questions) - Read the saved pages at the top of the reloading page it's designed for newcomers. Every major USA brand reloading kit will work. Buy a heavy cast iron press like RCBS's Rock Chucker, Lee's Classic Cast or anything from Redding or Hornady. Don't try to save money buy buying a cheap press. Two, what is a good .264 bullet that will expand at subsonic velocities if any? - Sub-sonic and the word expansion shouldn't be used in the same sentence. Bonded bullets expand at lower velocities, probably not when sub-sonic. Lead bullets may be your only option. Third, and lastly, what would happen if one were to use canon powder in a rifle round? I have a good idea for developing a new load. - It won't work. Canon powder is so slow it's only possible use would be .50 BMG and even that probably won't work. Your questions reveal your inexperience, but everyone starts somewhere. Buy Hornady's and Sierra reloading manuals before you buy anything else. Read them through several times then ask some more questions based on what you learn before proceeding with any bigger purchases. Good Luck. |
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- It won't work. Canon powder is so slow it's only possible use would be .50 BMG and even that probably won't work. Your questions reveal your inexperience, but everyone starts somewhere. Buy Hornady's and Sierra reloading manuals before you buy anything else. Read them through several times then ask some more questions based on what you learn before proceeding with any bigger purchases. Good Luck. Quoted:
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I'm hoping to start reloading soon, and hoping to learn a few things. So right now I have 3 questions. First what is a good kit to start reloading? (I know, discussed by everyone, but had two more questions) - Read the saved pages at the top of the reloading page it's designed for newcomers. Every major USA brand reloading kit will work. Buy a heavy cast iron press like RCBS's Rock Chucker, Lee's Classic Cast or anything from Redding or Hornady. Don't try to save money buy buying a cheap press. Two, what is a good .264 bullet that will expand at subsonic velocities if any? - Sub-sonic and the word expansion shouldn't be used in the same sentence. Bonded bullets expand at lower velocities, probably not when sub-sonic. Lead bullets may be your only option. Third, and lastly, what would happen if one were to use canon powder in a rifle round? I have a good idea for developing a new load. - It won't work. Canon powder is so slow it's only possible use would be .50 BMG and even that probably won't work. Your questions reveal your inexperience, but everyone starts somewhere. Buy Hornady's and Sierra reloading manuals before you buy anything else. Read them through several times then ask some more questions based on what you learn before proceeding with any bigger purchases. Good Luck. The reason I asked is because I saw somewhere people making cycling subsonic ammo with canon powder. Just seemed like a good idea. |
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Quoted: I didn't blow it off, as I said I know the whole best starter kit, I only asked because if they could all be tackled in one thread that'd be great. I didn't even actually expect it to get answered, just maybe the right thread to be pointed to. Not blaming you, it's just the way it works. Get a reloading manual and read the front of the manual. It will explain the tools and components used to reload. The back part has the loads. I suggest Lyman 49. Without a budget, can't tell you which kit (that's not complete BTW) to start with. Read the tacked threads at the top of the page. Reloading is a technical hobby that takes a little time and effort to learn. But very much worth the effort to learn. See my sig line. Do some reading, come up with a budget, then ask what you don't understand.
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