Should I buy a reloading setup or just buy ammo. Let's hear why
I shoot 357 magnum and 44 mag
I shoot 357 magnum and 44 mag
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I want to start reloading 357 what do I need?
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You just answered your own question...
I guess since I have only ever reloaded 308 I'm kind of nervous. I am not afraid to learn but I'm already missing a finger lol
You can only lose that one once.
It's easier to load straight wall cases. Both .357 and .44 are peaches to reload for. You can load a 1000 rounds of lead cast SWC .44 magnum 240 grain at 1,500 FPS for around $160.00. Damn accurate loadings in that cartridge.
I don't really count brass cost as nearly all mine I bought factory loaded and shot or picked up off the ground. However, even buying your brass the first loading would set you back around $336 and then every reload afterwards would be around $160. For .357 it would be less so.
The major difference to be aware of; with heavy recoiling revolvers if your crimp is weak, the rounds will grow. A nice roll crimp helps prevent this. Just enough to prevent that last round from growing. If you hose it up your gun will lock the cylinder up and you have to open the cylinder, otherwise no drama or loss of body parts.
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I was nervous when I started. Still am. Makes me run a tight ship. Just shot my first rifle reloads today. I enjoy the process if making the rounds and how meticulous it is.
I will say, since I started a year ago, I shot as much last year as I had the past 3.
I will say, since I started a year ago, I shot as much last year as I had the past 3.
reload about 15 to 20 thousand rounds a year and still have all my fingers
I also in joy the hobby
Saves lot of %% and like they said straight wall cases are some of the easiest
I also in joy the hobby
Saves lot of %% and like they said straight wall cases are some of the easiest
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I figured that would be the answer I got. Next question is what is a good budget minded setup
$500-$600 and I hope to be able to get some powder primers and bullets. I have some brass. I'll start with 357 as I shoot it the most.
