Reloading anyone?

[fordman00]

Anyone reload their own rounds? I'm just starting to get into it and looking for advice. And also bullets and primers. Lol

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[yozuki]

All depends on what your wanting to reload.

[Hope Springs Hauler]

Keep a log so you can reproduce what worked well and not repeat what stunk.
(Powder brand and type, powder charge, bullet type and weight)
Use calipers to measure critical dimensions (include Overall length and crimped diameter.
Carbide dies are a good thing.
Get a reload manual to tell you what bullet diameter to get and charge weights to experiment with (example 45cal has .451, .452, and .458 bullets in similar weights)

[fordman00]

Ill be reloading 9mm,.45 and eventually .223. I just bought a Lee single stage set up. I bought the 45 dies already. so far I have my
Press
Alliant unique powder
Brass on order
Tumbler

What I still need is
Bullets(can't find any online or local)
Primers(havent made it to bass pro)

I have a Lyman recipe book. What am I missing in there? anything? Any recommendations on where to bull bullets. Also have two calipers,and a set of micrometers.

Thanks
Adam




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[yozuki]

You might do better to buy in bulk when you find what works best in your gun.
What works well in mine may not shoot at all through your guns. Like Hot Springs said keep a log of it all bullet weights & type as well as powder and brand. Inspect your brass they will have to be sized look for cracks any unusual damage don't use it . Have fun it going to be a lot of trial and error.

[fordman00]

I understand that. already planned a log. I can't find any bullets in bulk. I bought 250ct. Brass for 20 + shipping.

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[Coppertop]

I buy alot of bulk bullets here.http://www.grafs.com/

The last gun show(Bill Goodmans) in Sharonville,there was primers for sale.The prices on most items seem to be dropping down to more reasonable...

Nick

[yozuki]

Nachezss.com
Midwayusa.com
just do a search if non of these help I just head to local gun shops in my area pick up what I need if they don't have go to another or order it up myself.. Good luck and have fun.

[fordman00]

Midway is out of .45 and local no one sells.

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[fordman00]

That ive found

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[fordman00]

Well I got my press all set up and everything and deprimed and resized about 150 RDS so far. Now I need bullets and primers. Not to difficult once you get started.

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[Coppertop]

Bill Goodmans got a gun show in Sharonville this weekend.Your sure to find some bullets and primers.

Nick

[fordman00]

Well maybe I can make it Sunday. Saturday gotta work 16 hrs.

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[fordman00]

Anyone knlw how to set up the Lee three die 45 acp set for bullet seating and crimping? I keel going below oal and not getting it crimped just right.

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[Coppertop]

I always do this in two steps.First seating the bullet without a crimp using a Hornady seating die.Second step Crimping the bullet with a Lee Factory Crimp Die.

Nick

[Hope Springs Hauler]

Originally Posted by fordman00

Anyone knlw how to set up the Lee three die 45 acp set for bullet seating and crimping? I keel going below oal and not getting it crimped just right.

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How far below OAL?

Originally Posted by Coppertop

I always do this in two steps.First seating the bullet without a crimp using a Hornady seating die.Second step Crimping the bullet with a Lee Factory Crimp Die.

Nick

This is the process that the dillon progressive that I have uses.

[fordman00]

I'd have go measure them again. Anywhere from 1.264-1.268 around in there.

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