Interesting thread and viewpoints. I'm an avid reloader in several Pistol and Rifle calibres. On the range I can shoot a modest group, as good with my reloads as with factory. The ammo is usually...
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 08:35 PM
Keep it simple is my motto. I use a basic die set, an old Lyman spartan press, old Lyman scales, some very basic lee case prep tools and a teaspoon for powder handling. I prime on the press. ...
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 08:32 PM
Just to reinforce the GPM's KISS principle. For my first 15 years of handloading (308 and treble 2) I used a Lyman 310 handtool. (Google it) I had a second hand first model Redding beam balance with...
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 08:32 PM
Well said GPM. Reloading can be as simple or as complicated as you want it to be. And with "complicated" comes expense. First and foremost, you have to have mastered the art of accurate shooting....
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 08:32 PM
Greetings All, Many thanks for your likes. Thanks also to Dannyb for his offer of mentoring to Happy Jack. One thing I neglected to mention is that for the newbie handloader it is important to...
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 08:31 PM
Flick me a pm with ya number, I'm sure we can tee something up.
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 08:31 PM
I'm in north canterbury I would be happy to help you out. :thumbsup: I also have a couple grey hairs sneaking in if that counts
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 08:31 PM
I know several people who go all out getting really in depth with their reloading who couldn't shoot a good group if they tried anyhow. The number one thing that will improve your reloading...
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 08:31 PM
Greetings All, There have been a number of new or prospective handloaders asking for tips on starting out and much helpful advice has been forthcoming. There have also been a number of threads...
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 08:31 PM
Thanks shooternz. I've tried but yet to shoot a incremental loads as mentioned above with the AP70 but have also created a small ladder of APS450. That'll be interesting to try as well. I love the...
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 08:17 PM
Try a faster burning powder AP70 in my 6" barrelled pistol with a 135 grn cast HP shoots best at 7.3 grains For lighter loads I use 700X powders like AS30 AS50 WW231 Red dot are in the same burn...
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 08:17 PM
Gidday Tian.If you can be arsed trucking from Rolly to Nth Loburn, I,ve got a commercial 3 phase mincer that will do your 21kg in 2.763 seconds.Might cost you some cold ones
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 08:13 PM
It's absolutely fine, defrost, get it made into sausages and patties then re freeze. Have literally eaten over 100kg of meat processed this way it's not an issue, talk to your butcher I'm sure he'll...
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 08:12 PM
Ive shoulder and lung shot about 6 deer with them and haven't had one exit. I did find the shredded base of this one just under the skin on the off side. They do exit on neck shots. I have...
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 06:48 PM
Or just freeze it till next year it'll be fine to defrost and turn into bangers and patties :thumbsup: That's what I do.....must have 50 odd kg of mince waiting to go and get made into sausages and...
Liked On: 18-12-2020, 07:51 PM