Thread: To reload or to not reload

Originally Posted by Tokoroa Cast Projectiles

One thing to buy first is a reloading manual the one put out by the bullet manufacturer you chose is the best, and read the first chapters on setting up
and using the tools, it is not hard to load ammo just have to be aware of the process involved.

Good advice re reading the bullet mnfrs book, I do like a good read and I learn best through reading then doing rather than watching vids

Originally Posted by 7mm Rem Mag

I normally deprime and clean brass one day then champer case inside and out, and full length size and put away. Priming, powder charge and seating projectile a week or so before going hunting so I don't load huge amounts in one go.

I only do hunting, I'm not a paper shooter so only load what I need for hunting.
I'm still a fussy bugger and load for precision.

That would align with how I was thinking, I only shoot paper/gongs to practice, far more a hunter than a shooter...although reloading might change that!

Originally Posted by Oldbloke

A classic Lee loader is a beautiful thing. But, you will just sell it in about a year. So, just buy a press, scales and RGB Lee dies and off you go.

So what ye are saying is it's much the same as buying a black n decker saw.....then getting fed up with it and buying say a Milwaukee for twice the price?....seems legit lol

Originally Posted by andyanimal31

The more you know the less you know.
You've been warned!

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Thats pretty much life though isn't it, forever learning!

Slippery slope alright. Internet is full of info but why not take a good read first (Berger vol. 2 is good but can’t find on tardme)

https://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/hun...5318037823.htm

Or

https://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/hun...5317834771.htm

Is there much difference between the 49th and 51st Editions? Asking as there's the 49th on Scribd?

Firsts download the RCBS doc, link below.


https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....u-like-100029/

https://ssaa.org.au/stories/reloadin...cartridge.html

https://enoughgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=13453

https://rcbs.com/how-to-reload/


https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....-labels-98811/

https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....culator-98792/


https://ssaa.org.au/stories/reloadin...cartridge.html

https://enoughgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=13453

https://www.xxlreloading.com/free-load-data-download

Originally Posted by 7mm tragic

My 2 cents is this;

If you just want ammo to shoot things, buy your preferred ammo in bulk when it is in stock or get someone to load for you and go shoot things and be happy.

I'm a big fan of this approach.

Find out what factory ammo works for your rifle and intended targets.
Buy in bulk 200-500 rounds for larger calibres, 1,000 rounds for .223 or similar.
Future-proofs your ammo supply for a while and no need to run down to the gun shop for one or two packets before a trip.

https://ssaa.org.au/stories/reloadin...cartridge.html

Originally Posted by Fly-My-Pretties

Slippery slope alright. Internet is full of info but why not take a good read first (Berger vol. 2 is good but can’t find on tardme)

https://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/hun...5318037823.htm

Or

https://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/hun...5317834771.htm

That Nosler manual would be a good read. Problem is, the data is 90% US powders that are unlikely to be available in NZ.

Greetings,
100 grain projectiles can be marginally unstable in 10 inch twist rifles, specially boat tails. This may be the problem with some ammo. Almost all Remington .243 rifles have a 9 inch twist for this reason.
Reloading to save money seldom achieves that aim other than for target shooters. Handloading to improve performance and provide a more reliable supply of ammo is a different matter altogether.
GPM.

Next time you get some ordered of your guns preferred combo get 15-20 packets..or a Lee hand loader setup and a set of scales. ..

If you have to ask the question, absolutely no don't do it.
If i worked out how much money i have spent on reloading, im sure it could supply you and a few mates with ammo for the rest of your lives

Originally Posted by 338MAN mk2

If you have to ask the question, absolutely no don't do it.
If i worked out how much money i have spent on reloading, im sure it could supply you and a few mates with ammo for the rest of your lives

You ALWAYS have to ask the question, then you can wade through all the opinions and .......do wtf you were going to do anyway

Originally Posted by Oldbloke

https://ssaa.org.au/stories/reloadin...cartridge.html

Thanks for taking the time to post those, much appreciated, the RCBS guide I'd already found. The saa link you included is broken, can you tell me what it was linking to and I can probably go find it, cheers