reloads??

[someoneeasy]

they are actually.. is training next door, store in the front and shooting range all in one building..

What range is this?

[lastinline]

After thirty-three years of reloading, with well over 100K loaded on everything from single stage units to the latest progressive machines, I will NEVER use anyone else's reloads (commercially produced as well) in any firearm I own or use. I've seen too many ruined guns as a result of improperly loaded ammunition. Can't say I blame manufactures of firearms for explicitly stating in instruction manuals that reloads are not to be used.

[Red9]

What range is this?

I hope this isnt the range in north highlands? i have shot thousands of reloads from the range. 9 and 40.

i also use freedom reloads as well. range use only, i try and get out at least once a week so if i shoot factory, id go broke.

[HickFu]

There is a good reason I dont use ANYONES reloads in my guns, including factory reloads. All my reloads work perfectly in my guns and I wont let others shoot what I load... Its a safety thing for me.

[RR.44]

I agree with others, I won't shoot anyone's reloads unless I'm shooting the in their guns.

[toddh]

#1...even with brand-name factory ammo, there are squibs, there are low-fills (weak) and occasionally, there may be hot loads.
I seen a backwards primers on a brand name factory ammo.
You shoot enough rounds....you'll see them all. Quality reloads are just about as good, so don't be afraid of them.

I for one would have asked the shop the name of the place that is reloading their ammo.
Then I would search and find out what reputation they have.


#2...shooting guns comes with some risk.
It's up to you to minimize risk....sometimes you cannot.

#3...I reload 9-.40-.45 for IDPA and other matches.
I load for anything....hot loads for steel matches in my 9mm carbine.
Soft loads for less recoil at IDPA matches for fast follow-up shots.
These guns are modified with lighter recoil springs, lightened triggers, etc.
I also load for training. These are tailored to function in an unmodified gun with a little less felt recoil.
With all that being said, I do buy HD ammo.


#4...Re the Glock. They like to have a very stable platform when shooting them.
This may be true with others as well. Weaker ammo will definately exaggerate this.

#5...To the guy with the split barrel XD...Springfield replaces barrels for around $100... they pay the shipping there and back. Just call/email them and they'll send you a pre-tagged box.

#6--- to the OP.....Don't ever, and mean ever, use the term "chaps" as a greeting. Culture, civility, and kindness have no place here....


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[Che762x39]

After thirty-three years of reloading, with well over 100K loaded on everything from single stage units to the latest progressive machines, I will NEVER use anyone else's reloads (commercially produced as well) in any firearm I own or use. I've seen too many ruined guns as a result of improperly loaded ammunition. Can't say I blame manufactures of firearms for explicitly stating in instruction manuals that reloads are not to be used.

x 10! I started reloading in 1982 and I have seen lots of guys come and go. It is a fun hobby but if you think reloading is work to feed your guns you will have a problem eventually. If you reload thinking you can make a quick buck selling them eventually you will cut corners and that will be a problem.

[Che762x39]

#1...even with brand-name factory ammo, there are squibs, there are low-fills (weak) and occasionally, there may be hot loads.
I seen a backwards primers on a brand name factory ammo.
You shoot enough rounds....you'll see them all. Quality reloads are just about as good, so don't be afraid of them.

At our hunting camping one of the noobs had a factory loaded 30-06 that had a primer inverted, --it happens; but realistically a quality reload is a step behind a quality factory loaded round.

#2...shooting guns comes with some risk.
It's up to you to minimize risk....sometimes you cannot.

if you do not know risk management, then you have increased the risk. Like who really takes their children to the desert to shot and have no ear or eye protection?

#3...I reload 9-.40-.45 for IDPA and other matches.
I load for anything....hot loads for steel matches in my 9mm carbine.
Soft loads for less recoil at IDPA matches for fast follow-up shots.
These guns are modified with lighter recoil springs, lightened triggers, etc.
I also load for training. These are tailored to function in an unmodified gun with a little less felt recoil.
With all that being said, I do buy HD ammo.

the downside is like the buddy who loads 45 Colt for a Winchester, T/C Contender, Ruger Blackhawk, S&W Model 25-5 and a Colt SAA clone. Eventually the hotloads got into the S&W and the clone and lets say they are not 100% or even close to ANIB.


#6--- to the OP.....Don't ever, and mean ever, use the term "chaps" as a greeting. Culture, civility, and kindness have no place here..

Nothing wrong with chaps, mates, amigos, etc, etc. It is a big world outside of Petticoat Junction

[vanillagurilla]

I use freedom munitions, only difference from therest "reloads" and factory "new" rounds is that the reloads use used brass. They manufacturer both using the same equipment and reloads meet "new" quality.

[elsupermanny14]

What range reloads did you use?

I know from personal experience that Surefire in San Fernando and LAX reloads are not good. Both gave me multiple problems. Fortunately nothing catastrophic.

[BigPimping]

All I ever use are reloads. No issues with any weapons I own.

[small hole shooter]

I have used reloads off and on over the years without any issues. I have shot most if not all of my reloads and only have factory now. I have used Freedom Munitions and a few others as well.

['ol shooter]

Worst reloads I ever shot were at an indoor range, and their .45acp reloads would not chamber half the time, because they had not been properly crimped.

[73 RB-Z]

When I loaded my very first 45acp rounds, they were a hair below start load for my powder. The recoil was so light, my Glock 30 was placing brass conveniently on the shooting bench below the gun

I never had any FTE or ammo related problems with that gun, even with the silly light loads. It could be the 9mm Glocks are more sensitive to light loads, or there were other issues with the brass or sizing. Perhaps even a modest limp wrist amplifies the problem.

Like ol' shooter mentions, the crimp can affect the feeding. I finally got my crimp set so it's feeding reliably in all my guns (including the 1911)

[The Waco Kid]

So many have posted, but reloading is a VERY demanding science/art. COL, crimp, powder charge...all affect cycling and safety issues.

I would suggest he go stop by his local reloading store and run his loading data by them.