Reloading suggestions

[prgallo]

Another reloader here. Only been reloading a couple of years and casting the past year or so. Only shoot bullets that I cast these days, all for my 38 special and 357 magnum revolvers. Tried the autoloader approach for casting, reloading and shooting but really didn't enjoy it at all. Once I got back to revolvers the fun returned! It strikes me as unasual as most folks like their autos more than wheelguns. I just stick with what's fun and enjoyable and don't think about it much anymore.

I've kinda standardized on using a Lee 158 TL mould, and have been having a blast with it. HP38 is my go-to powder for light to midrange loads and 2400 for full magnum loads.

I just realized that the GGT site merged and found this discussion group, kinda nice to discuss this hobby with some local folks.

So hello everbody, from the great city of Suwanee.

 

[Clarke123]

I'm just getting back into reloading after laying off it for a few years ... I still have my Speer Manual for Reloading Ammunition Volume 8!

I spend some time on the following links:

http://www.handloads.com/

http://www.reloadersauction.com/index.php

Earl Clark - Cumming, Georgia Area

 

[prgallo]

I'm just getting back into reloading after laying off it for a few years ... I still have my Speer Manual for Reloading Ammunition Volume 8!

I spend some time on the following links:

http://www.handloads.com/

http://www.reloadersauction.com/index.php

Earl Clark - Cumming, Georgia Area

Recently discovered Fosyth County Pawn in Cumming. The have some good prices on powder and primers. Better than the Gwinnett places that I've found. Have you been there? If so, are there even better deals around for reloading? Thanks

 

[prgallo]

You know, the Forsyth Co Pawn and reloading supply costs is worth a thread of it's own. I'll post my response in a new thread, FYI.

 

[Cruisers460]

I started reloading at age 12 with a Lee loader, loaded extensively for a number of years then got out of it for a long time. Started back a couple of years ago. Was a great excuse to pick up a truckload of new toys! Now I've managed to pick up doubles on lots of stuff. Have to break down and do some listing one day.

 

[Clarke123]

Forsyth Pawn: Their prices are as good as any that I have found locally OR on the Internet (when taking shipping / HAZMAT hassles into consideration!)

 

[prgallo]

Thanks for confirming Forsyth Pawn, gotta make a run this weekend for some Federal primers.

 

[Clarke123]

Determining Optimum Loads for your particular rifle ... Maybe your rifle likes chocolate ice-cream!


Ok, here's some good information about "chocolate ice-cream" loads for various, popular caliber rifles ... and some good methadology in working up good, accurate loads

http://optimalchargeweight.embarqspace.com/

 

[truck56]

I reload for .223,.243,.308,45-70,9mm,22 hornet,7mm rem mag,30-30 and 12 guage.Hard to find factory ammo to shoot as good as handloads...

 

[joestef214]

I just started about 4 months ago I have reloaded .300 win mag and 30-30 about to start on the .45acp and 7.62x39 also shotshells (I got a good deal on a press)