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OK... I started into it once and gave up before I even started. Bought the Lee Anniversary Kit, then, returned it, unopened.
I backed off because I got a bit overwhelmed by all the detail. The different powders, and recipes and where do I get the information for the recipes... It seemed like this would be an unending process of buying more stuff.
So, I'm once again thinking I should be doing, at least, some of my own reloading. Ammo is scarce, as we all know, and, it can get expensive just getting range time.
So, here I go.
I want to reload several different cartridges. But, my primary reloads will be
.40 S&W
I prefer Remington Golden Sabre, 165 gr JHP, as my defensive rd
I'll shoot most any practice rd., but, have been using Federal American Eagle 180 gr FMJ, as my primary practice rd. Mostly because I got a great deal on a bulk ammo purchase. I'd like to move closer to the rds I keep in the gun for defense.
.270 WIN
My preferred rd. in this rifle is Winchester 150 gr Power Point.
.45-90
I have some reloads that a friend made me for this rifle that I need to get to the range to find the best recipe.
30-30
No preference with this one and it doesn't get much range time.
With all that, can the reloading veterans give me a starting point? What should I buy to get going? Can you offer me any recipes I should try to duplicate the preferred loads? I can use +P in my .40 S&W, and I'd like to try some.
I have a friend nearby who is a seasoned reloader and he's going to help me, too. He does tend to go through the process pretty fast, or maybe I'm just slow. Either way, I'm open to any advice I can get.
I backed off because I got a bit overwhelmed by all the detail. The different powders, and recipes and where do I get the information for the recipes... It seemed like this would be an unending process of buying more stuff.
So, I'm once again thinking I should be doing, at least, some of my own reloading. Ammo is scarce, as we all know, and, it can get expensive just getting range time.
So, here I go.
I want to reload several different cartridges. But, my primary reloads will be
.40 S&W
I prefer Remington Golden Sabre, 165 gr JHP, as my defensive rd
I'll shoot most any practice rd., but, have been using Federal American Eagle 180 gr FMJ, as my primary practice rd. Mostly because I got a great deal on a bulk ammo purchase. I'd like to move closer to the rds I keep in the gun for defense.
.270 WIN
My preferred rd. in this rifle is Winchester 150 gr Power Point.
.45-90
I have some reloads that a friend made me for this rifle that I need to get to the range to find the best recipe.
30-30
No preference with this one and it doesn't get much range time.
With all that, can the reloading veterans give me a starting point? What should I buy to get going? Can you offer me any recipes I should try to duplicate the preferred loads? I can use +P in my .40 S&W, and I'd like to try some.
I have a friend nearby who is a seasoned reloader and he's going to help me, too. He does tend to go through the process pretty fast, or maybe I'm just slow. Either way, I'm open to any advice I can get.