Who's reloading today?

Discussion in 'Ammo & Reloading' started by aka, Jul 7, 2012.

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  1. Jul 7, 2012 #1
    aka

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    Friends it's too danged HOT outside to do anything. I have been trying to get my outside activities in before 10am. I'm not as young as I use to be. It's not quite noon yet and it's a 100° outside. I picked up some shotgun primers this morning. So I can finish a project on my Blog page. I have also been sitting here ordering some bullets. Since I don't cast. Something I just don't have room for. So who else is loading? What's on the menu? I am going to start some .30-30 rounds next.
     
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  3. Jul 7, 2012 #2
    FOUR4D4

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    Im still waiting on 444 brass from midway. Im about ready to go and buy a box of factory ammo just so i will have the brass.
     
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  5. Jul 7, 2012 #3
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    guilty....
     
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  6. Jul 7, 2012 #4
    squirrelhunter

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    Been loading 35 rem the last couple of days but I'm all caught up now :D. Plan on doing some shooting tomorrow so I should have more to do ;).
     
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  7. Jul 7, 2012 #5
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    I should be reloading today because I am half way through a 45acp project, but my A/C shot craps in this heat, so that created a new project. Went to Lowe's and bought a widow unit and installed it until I can have my central air serviced. How come your A/C or furnace always goes down on the weekend.

    When I get back on track I have a new Springfield Armory 45XD that I am loading some 200gr semi wad cutters for it's first trip to the range.
     
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  8. Jul 11, 2012 #6
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    Ordered more bullets this past couple of days. Including some for these Marlins I have. Need to order a couple more flavors. Some brass and some other related items was ordered. Then today one of the local toy stores had Clays shotgun powder 25% off so I picked up some and another box of LP primers. Looks like I better find a second job.
     
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  9. Jul 11, 2012 #7
    FOUR4D4

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    There are just no reliable sources for reloading supplies in my area, I cant even get stared. :mad:
     
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  10. Jul 11, 2012 #8
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    On line.. Really do your homework find out what you want to start with. Look on line or in your local gun trader outlets. You can find some really good deals on used stuff. I buy alot of equipment second hand or as NOS (new old stock). Since I don't cast I buy from different sorces always watching for deals. Especially on pistol bullets and brass.
     
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  11. Jul 11, 2012 #9
    squirrelhunter

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    Working on both 35 Rem & 40 S&W. Hopefully get to go back out Sunday and let more lead fly :D.
     
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  12. Jul 11, 2012 #10
    FOUR4D4

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    444 brass is obsolete even on line Midway is back ordered. Im waiting for the local gun show then maybe
     
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  13. Jul 12, 2012 #11
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    Bullets have started arriving already. I am not even done ordering them yet.

    FourD have you tried strait from Starline or other manfacturers?
    or on line auction? Midway is a good sorce and they usually follow up on back orders.
     
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  14. Jul 13, 2012 #12
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    I have three or four test loads ready for a range trip. The most exciting is a mild 45 Super load I'm going to put through my Hi Point 45. Please no lectures. The gun is a sacrificial lamb and will be in a vice. But I'm betting it hacks it just fine. This first load isn't much hotter than acp +P loads it eats with glee.
     
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  15. Jul 13, 2012 #13
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    no lectures from me I love my 4595
     
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  16. Jul 13, 2012 #14
    squirrelhunter

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    I plan on doing some more test loads for the SR40c.If I don't get it to it today,I'll get to it tomorrow ;).
     
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  17. Jul 13, 2012 #15
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    Order some more 45 acp and some 38 cast bullets today. Need to go to mailbox and see what came in today.
     
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  18. Jul 13, 2012 #16
    duster066

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    lol aka. I trust Hi Points would be given a fair shake from this crowd. The lecture I was referring to is stuffing 45 Super in a 45acp +P gun.;) The whole point is to have fun and see how the zymak brick handles it, and to learn tuning springs and maybe slide mass.
     
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  19. Jul 13, 2012 #17
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    @duster yep your preaching to the choir here. Personally I'd find a gun that hasn't been tested to death and compare it th e "Brick".

    For those interested I just posted Part III of the Shot shell reloading at my Blog page.


    To the range for R&D tomorrow
     
    aka, Jul 13, 2012
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  20. Jul 14, 2012 #18
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    I picked up 5 pounds of pure bees wax today from a local bee keeper. Got half in the crock pot to add to my bullet lube for black powder bullets. Need to find a fat deer now and render some lard.
     
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  21. Jul 14, 2012 #19
    FOUR4D4

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    I still haven't made to plunge into reloading,I know you cant be scared of it but you have to respect it!!!!
     
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  22. Jul 14, 2012 #20
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    Four that's true. reloading can be very safe and rewarding if done safely, but can be potentially dangerous if not done safely. i did lots of reading and talking to people who did, my father included before i ever started. i can say that i do enjoy making my own ammo and find it rewarding when i can make very accurate ammo that's made for my rifle.
     
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