Reloading Club Eastbay

[Fugitive311]

I am new to reloading and would be interested in this. I am in concord. Would be very interesting to learn from others and get into group buys for supplies. I am going to be loading 9mm and .223 mainly but have 30.06 and 303 brit as well I will be looking into the future after getting all the equip lined up.

[uechikid]

Live in Antioch. Concord, Pleasant Hill, Martinez... I'm In.

[ivanimal]

Originally Posted by Ferrum

Don't forget to come up with your own super secret club handshake...

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Like the one Big Bronco gave you?

Originally Posted by M1Kev

Interested in Hayward. I reload .308, 8mm, 30-06, and .45 on a Rockchucker single stage. Thinking about adding 5.56 to the mix, and if I could ever make up my mind on what I want to do, 300 blk.

I just started 300 AAC would love to share what I have learned

Originally Posted by GW

Is there a reloading club in the San Jose area?

I feel there should be a north, south and east Bay chapter and all having get together s during the year, possibly sharing NRA classes on metallic reloading.

[dmendoza1779]

Im interested as well.

[M1Kev]

Originally Posted by ivanimal

I just started 300 AAC would love to share what I learned

I would be appreciative. What powders can you use with it? I have pretty much standardized on either 4064, 4895, or rl15 for rifles and bullseye for pistol. Can I use one of those or am I looking at a new powder investment?

[ElGranTico]

Im in I live in Brentwood and I joined the San Jose chapter just to far away for meetings and events could someone pm me with info on how to transfer to the east bay chapter. We might also be able to use my garage for a way east bay meeting just have to run it by my wife. Roses usually help with that.

Vivat Jesus!

[ivanimal]

Let's do a Meet and greet next week at Fudruckers at the Willows in Concord.
Wednesday, September 4th
6-8 pm
1975 Diamond Blvd E 260
Concord, CA 94520
925.825.1443

[OneStepBehind]

I'm interested in finding out more about reloading, but don't have equipment or anything. Are you guys going to be running any clinics or letting a noob watch how it's done?

[echo884]

Interested. I'm in the Tri-valley. I'll try to come, but traffic is going to suck coming up the 680.

[budgin1]

im in for the east bay club. reloading .223 and started .40 out here in walnut creek. meetup sounds good.

[Domingo]

room for one more
Im in Brentwood

[hoisumguo]

Subscribed from Oakland.

-Hoi

[Eljay]

Originally Posted by M1Kev

I would be appreciative. What powders can you use with it? I have pretty much standardized on either 4064, 4895, or rl15 for rifles and bullseye for pistol. Can I use one of those or am I looking at a new powder investment?

For 300 AAC Blackout people mostly seem to use magnum pistol powders or some that are marketed for shotguns. You need a powder in a fairly narrow speed range. Fast for a rifle powder but not crazy fast. H110 seems to be a favorite. I know 4895 is too slow.

If you do a search like "4064 300 blackout" and just scan what comes up 4064 is maybe marginal and too slow.

Apparently bullseye is actually *too* fast.

In addition to the H110 I have some notes that people also like AA1680, IMR 4198, IMR 4227.

[HTLP]

I live in Concord, am new to reloading and just set up my first press (a Lee classic turret). I will try to come to the meeting at Fudruckers.

[balmo]

ill try to come wed

[ivanimal]

There's room for all!

[jameshenry]

In for wed. E-mail sent. I will bring list of tools & equipment I have for future hands on meets.

[M1Kev]

I will try to make it, but middle of the week stuff is hard for me with work. I typically don't get off until 6ish.

[M1Kev]

Originally Posted by Eljay

For 300 AAC Blackout people mostly seem to use magnum pistol powders or some that are marketed for shotguns. You need a powder in a fairly narrow speed range. Fast for a rifle powder but not crazy fast. H110 seems to be a favorite. I know 4895 is too slow.

If you do a search like "4064 300 blackout" and just scan what comes up 4064 is maybe marginal and too slow.

Apparently bullseye is actually *too* fast.

In addition to the H110 I have some notes that people also like AA1680, IMR 4198, IMR 4227.

Thanks for the info. I have an AR set up for 5.56, but I'm currently putting together a SPRish build as well. Once done, I probably will convert the existing 16" carbine build to .300 AAC as my next project. I hate to have two rifles in the same caliber, I feel like I am wasting an opportunity to be shooting/reloading something new.

[moy2441]

I'm in the Livermore area. I'm in. Please keep me posted.

[ivanimal]

Originally Posted by M1Kev

I will try to make it, but middle of the week stuff is hard for me with work. I typically don't get off until 6ish.

I think after this most of our meets and classes will be on weekends.

Originally Posted by Eljay

For 300 AAC Blackout people mostly seem to use magnum pistol powders or some that are marketed for shotguns. You need a powder in a fairly narrow speed range. Fast for a rifle powder but not crazy fast. H110 seems to be a favorite. I know 4895 is too slow.

If you do a search like "4064 300 blackout" and just scan what comes up 4064 is maybe marginal and too slow.

Apparently bullseye is actually *too* fast.

In addition to the H110 I have some notes that people also like AA1680, IMR 4198, IMR 4227.

We will discuss the 300 as I recently began experimenting myself. I tried 3 of the powders listed.

Originally Posted by M1Kev

Thanks for the info. I have an AR set up for 5.56, but I'm currently putting together a SPRish build as well. Once done, I probably will convert the existing 16" carbine build to .300 AAC as my next project. I hate to have two rifles in the same caliber, I feel like I am wasting an opportunity to be shooting/reloading something new.

Same thinking I had!

Originally Posted by moy2441

I'm in the Livermore area. I'm in. Please keep me posted.

Everything will be here in this thread or this forum.

[moy2441]

Originally Posted by ivanimal

I think after this most of our meets and classes will be on weekends.



We will discuss the 300 as I recently began experimenting myself. I tried 3 of the powders listed.



Same thinking I had!



Everything will be here in this thread or this forum.

Ok. I will monitor this thread. Ty

[G-Man WC]

Originally Posted by ivanimal

Let's do a Meet and greet next week at Fudruckers at the Willows in Concord.
Wednesday, September 4th
6-8 pm
1975 Diamond Blvd E 260
Concord, CA 94520
925.825.1443

Ivan, I'll try and make it Wed.
Looking forward to circling the wagons and get the East Bay
chapter off the ground.
-gary

[Gryff]

Interested in the club, although I can't make the 9/4 meet-up due to work in the South Bay.

[G-Man WC]

See you tonight Ivan. PM me if it's a no go.
-g

[bruceflinch]

Originally Posted by CSACANNONEER

Damn, I want an East Bay club. Can I get a 2lb wooden one? The steel ones tend to spark too much when seating bimetal jacketed bullets.

Yo Big Sexy, East Bay Clubs are made from Stainless so they don't corrode...

Originally Posted by OneStepBehind

I'm interested in finding out more about reloading, but don't have equipment or anything. Are you guys going to be running any clinics or letting a noob watch how it's done?

Better change your id to "More Than One Step Behind"

They have Beer @ Fuddruckers...I'll come to provide Comic Relief...

[HTLP]

It was great to meet you guys, I am looking forward to seeing you at our next meeting.

[uechikid]

I hope the next one is not on a week night. Really sorry I wasn't able to make it. I would have love to meet some of the members here. Hopefully next time.

[krzgoat]

Yeah sorry I didn't make it as well - early night during the week are a no go for me since I have meetings until late. Hope the next one is either later in the week or on a weekend.

[G-Man WC]

Nice meeting some of you folks tonight. Sorry I got there to late for the greet part. Traffic woes and Ivan forgot to give out name tags again. Until we can get
down to the real business at hand, I can't stress enough picking up components along the way as you find them available. A pound of powder here, 1K primers there, you get the picture.
If you have questions on caliber specific powders or components, ask away here.
In this climate, your not going to loose out and can always trade down the road.
We had a few people in attendance tonight who are more than capable and can take you from clueless to confident in one afternoon.
I read reloading books for 15 plus years before getting started. I thought it was rocket science, It's not. Follow the rules and you'll be fine.
-g

[Ghost_Maker]

Originally Posted by G-Man WC

We had a few people in attendance tonight who are more than capable and can take you from clueless to confident in one afternoon.
-g

im confidently clueless...

[Barbastard]

I missed this one but would like to attend one in the future. I live in Benicia and just picked up a XL650 and am looking for parts and knowledge to complete it. Could use all the help I can get.

[ivanimal]

Originally Posted by Barbastard

I missed this one but would like to attend one in the future. I live in Benicia and just picked up a XL650 and am looking for parts and knowledge to complete it. Could use all the help I can get.

I am close by pm me for help if you need it now.

[Psychbiker]

Vallejo gun how tomorrow and Sunday. Good prices on primers when I went in July.

I need large rifle primers and certain powders but not sure I can go. Gotta get there early. Few guys got there so early they parked for free cuz no one was there yet haha!

[Motor Man]

How early do you have to get there to beat the parking fee?

[phdo]

Oh my lord. Can't believe I missed the meet and greet. I bought an LnL AP two months ago. I've been researching and reading manuals until now. Just bought all the components and equipment and they came in yesterday (Sept. 5). The meet and greet would've been real helpful. It took me from 10pm-2am yesterday to set up my press. What's up with another meeting? I'm from San Jose but I'm more than willing to come and learn. I'll bring y'all some donuts.

[Psychbiker]

Originally Posted by Motor Man

How early do you have to get there to beat the parking fee?

Not sure. Might have been an accident on the shows part. Doors open at 9. I'm in San Ramon and leave no later than 8. I park off site for free and walk the 10 minutes. The crew putting the show on is usually running right up the minute and I think the parking fee goes to a different group.

[high_revs]

i coudln't make the meet (didn't even see this). i'm in east bay. if it's a regular thing, i should be able to make barring work stuff.

[G-Man WC]

Primers anyone?
No cheap but here ya go.-g

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=819443

[ebencikiv]

Originally Posted by Ghost_Maker

im confidently clueless...

I am in the same boat anyone have any advice for a noob?

I don't even know where to start, so much different info its intimidating.

I want to reload pistol 9mm, 40 s&w, and rifle .223/556.

I do shoot trap and skeet also but was told its not really cost effective?? The trap/skeet club I go to only allows steel shot.

Thanks in advance I am eager to learn any help would be greatly appreciated!