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I would suggest you buy a Powder Dispenser like a Chargemaster or Intellidropper etc.
Best of both worlds and it would be your next step long term.
Keep and eye out for a second hand version.

This is where I got my Bluedot load from.

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/5703236/223_Blue_Dot

The Rusa 55gn CMJ projectiles I use appear to work well.
They are...

The Hodgdon reloading website has data for Titegroup 55gn sub loads for 223.

For my kids, I load 8.0 grains of Alliant Blue Dot under a 55gn Rusa CMJ projectile for 1800 fps out of my Ruger Ranch...

The joys of personal preference. Bang for buck, the Ruger’s have their place.
Swap firearms to cars and the same type of discussions are raised.
My Ruger Ranch rifles are my first choice when bush...

I have three of the Gen 1 versions.
5.56, 7.62x39 and 300 blackout.
They are budget rifles but all shoot really well, putting many more expensive rifles to shame.
Great for bashing through scrub...

Have used them for years as well, have shot many many thousand with no issues.
My only problem is I don’t have enough of each.


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I use the Frankford version.
Have had no issues, just turn it on and let it warm up first for 10-15 mins and then calibrate it with the powder being used.
It’s important do this each time you...

They are still out there, keep your ear to the ground and be decisive as they go fast.

I have always kept plenty on hand as I normally shoot 200 rounds a week (mixture pistol and rifle). Bit more...

Watched this yesterday, some nice shooting for sure.
So many pigs, crazy number.
Breading like rabbits by the look of it.
The 308 dumps them on the spot when the shots are in the correct area.

Use your battery drill with the brush on the end of the cleaning rod.
It will clean way better than just pushing the brush through.

Blue Dot Powder.

Well I put my guns into the system.
Took some time but was not too bad as I put the laptop beside the safe.
Had a call to clarify the capacity of my shotgun within 30 mins of sending it which was a...

My load is not subsonic but sounds like a 22lr.
8.0gn of blue dot under a 55gn Rusa CMJ projectile.
Gives 1900fps out of a 16" barrel....

I don't condone people selling primers for such high prices but at the end of the day, for some the cost is not crazy in the overall scheme of things, so I don't blame them.
For me it is crazy as I...

I load 27.1gn of CFE 223 with 55gn Hornady #2266.
I get 2850 fps through a Ruger Ranch with 16” Barrel.
Shoots very well with groups often covered with a single patch.


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7.62x39 is a great round.
Ammo can be very cheap, generally easy to find, light recoiling and reasonably effective on medium game.
My kids prefer shooting my Ruger Ranch which is surprisingly...

Workbench wise, I ended up buying Rack it benches from bunnings.
The biggest advantage for me was I could assemble the bench in the room. I could not move a assembled bench into the room as access...

Can’t see the supply getting better anytime soon.
If anything I think it will get worse.
If it comes up and is reasonably priced, buy it.


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Plenty of data on the web using blue dot for reduced loads.
I load 8.0 grains under a 55 grain Rusa CMJ projectile for 1800 fps.
Nice load for the kids, a good small game hunting load.
Cheap load...

Depends on what you can find.
Be-86 or power pistol are other options.
Be-86 can be used for a heap of pistol rounds, it’s good stuff in my experience.


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The Dillon 550 is the best of both worlds.
It can be used as a progressive, partial progressive or a single stage press.

Mine is 23 years old and probably has 160k plus round through it.
I use...

I have never seen anything smaller than 2 Moa. I run vortex, holosun and c-more versions on a variety of firearms.
Regarding the size of the dot, it is possible to shoot smaller groups than the dot...

I shoot at the Otorohanga NRA club, 300 to 1000 yards.
Good bunch of guys and girls.
Bring what you have and have a crack.
Equipment helps but practice and familiarity with you firearm helps more...

Powder and projectiles are coming in, in dribs and drabs.
Primers are very thin on the ground. When they do show up, they are pricey.


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Yes, seafire has some interesting write ups on reduced loads for many different rounds.
Interestingly, some use the loads for high volume shooting of rock chucks and similar pests, full velocity...