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Posted: 2/26/2015 10:52:27 PM EDT
| I've never reloaded anything, but I'm building my first AR and can already tell I think I'm going to want to shoot it a lot. My other thought is....are there less shortages/government interference with reloading supplies vs premade ammunition? I'm just getting my first AR all together and I feel like thanks to the bamster I'm gona have a hell of a time shooting it. Any and all thoughts welcome. Equipment to look at? literature? Recommendations, steer clear of's? Just 556 and 40 s+w for now. Thank you everyone! |
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This. Buy the ABCs of reloading and read it first. It will be a very good reference for you. The front of any reloading manual usually has step by step instructions on how to reload to give you an idea of how it's done. Powders and some primers are still very hard to come by. People panic buy components too. There is a where to find thread tacked at the top of the reloading forum, use that for it's intended purpose. Posting a where to find thread, or a where to find post inside of any thread will result in that thread being locked. Just a forewarning. |
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Quoted: I've never reloaded anything, but I'm building my first AR and can already tell I think I'm going to want to shoot it a lot. My other thought is....are there less shortages/government interference with reloading supplies vs premade ammunition? I'm just getting my first AR all together and I feel like thanks to the bamster I'm gona have a hell of a time shooting it. Any and all thoughts welcome. Equipment to look at? literature? Recommendations, steer clear of's? Just 556 and 40 s+w for now. Thank you everyone! Welcome to our hobby and the Reloading Forum.  Get a copy of ABC's of Reloading, it will explain the reloading tools so you can make good choices. Also read the tacked threads at the top of the page, FAQ's ect. Powder is the only component that is hard to get right now. Find loads that you like, then stock up on components and you will not be a victim of the next shortage. Building your own AR and shooting the ammo you loaded in it is a great feeling of accomplishment. See my sig line. |
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Make a budget. Triple it. That should just about cover what you need.
Realize that you are going to dedicate an entire room to reloading at some point. Take a look at the reloading bench picture thread. That way you can get some ideas on how to lay out your bench before you go drilling holes. Start off with a single stage press. That way you learn from your mistake one at a time instead of dozens at a time. You can always upgrade later. Buy a bullet puller. At some point, you WILL need one. |
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Thanks to learning the skill of reloading, I have not been affected by any of the panic buying going on the last several years. Buy in bulk to save money when components are available and reasonably priced and obtain supplies for the long haul, think in terms of years not months of shooting.
Sure, there is an initial expense of getting set-up and a learning curve to overcome, but it is absolutely worth taking the lime to learn the skill of reloading. Lots of information is available to learn the steps such as instructional books and YouTube videos. You might even check your local gun range to see if they have classes to teach reloading skills. Also, don't make the mistake thinking that reloading is going to save you money, it won't, but the good news is that you will probably be shooting more often and you won't be dependent on ammunition availability from retailers. |
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Quoted: Make a budget. Triple it. That should just about cover what you need. Realize that you are going to dedicate an entire room to reloading at some point. Take a look at the reloading bench picture thread. That way you can get some ideas on how to lay out your bench before you go drilling holes. Start off with a single stage press. That way you learn from your mistake one at a time instead of dozens at a time. You can always upgrade later. Buy a bullet puller. At some point, you WILL need one. http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_42/262015_Official_Reloading_Bench_Picture_Thread___Now_with_100__more_Pictures_.html |
| Thanks a bunch everyone! I built a work bench just for building this AR. It wouldn't bother me to build another 2x beauty :) pardon my ignorance but is there any danger in a round going off during the assembly? I'll check out all those resources. Reading that FAQ...thanks for that. I don't think I'll ever have money again :) |
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Quoted: Thanks a bunch everyone! I built a work bench just for building this AR. It wouldn't bother me to build another 2x beauty :) pardon my ignorance but is there any danger in a round going off during the assembly? I'll check out all those resources. Reading that FAQ...thanks for that. I don't think I'll ever have money again :) A loaded round going off on the reloading bench is very, very rare. Primers can go off if seated incorrectly. Pay attention to instructions and learn the feel. When in doubt, stop and double check. |
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Quoted: Thanks a bunch everyone! I built a work bench just for building this AR. It wouldn't bother me to build another 2x beauty :) pardon my ignorance but is there any danger in a round going off during the assembly? I'll check out all those resources. Reading that FAQ...thanks for that. I don't think I'll ever have money again :) Primers are seated before there is powder in the case, so no blowing up, just a loud bang. |
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