Reloading .308

[arguy15]

Is it worth to reload .308 or is it Mil Surp the way to go?

[Alanski56]

It depends! Are you using a bolt action or a semi-auto? Are you shooting for accuracy or quantity? I reload .308 for my Savage 10FP-HS Precision bolt gun because I want to use premium components. So in this regard, it is definitely less expensive to reload.

[GW]

Milsurp is drying up so I would start thinking about reloading anyway
Save that brass!

[stealthmode]

which mil surplus can you reload? isnt most surplus berdan primed.

[Gunsrruss]

Dies....

When you start reloading .308 use small base dies. Get yourself some wilson case guages also. After the brass is right reloading is simple. Oh, buy yourself a digital Pact dispenser and scale, and a Rcbs electric case trimmer. The last two things are expensive but save all kinds of time. Stay away from progressive presses.

[Gunsrruss]

Milsurp Brass

which mil surplus can you reload? isnt most surplus berdan primed.

Not all is berdan. Picking up brass at the range is a good way to get started, but only brass that you know is first time fired. If your using a automatic rifle don't reload your brass more than 5 times. Brass will fail on you. I use the five time method,works for me.

[thmpr]

Stay away from progressive presses.[/QUOTE]

Whats wrong with the progressive presses?

[Sailormilan2]

Stay away from progressive presses.

Whats wrong with the progressive presses?[/QUOTE]

If you are just starting out, Progressives aren't the best to learn on. I currently own a Hornady progressive, but I learned on a RCBS Jr. Press.

[C.G.]

Stay away from progressive presses.

Whats wrong with the progressive presses?[/quote]

If you make a mistake, it multiplies like rats.

As was mentioned, surplus is going through the roof. if you can get it at all.

[thmpr]

Thanks!

[Omega13device]

Whats wrong with the progressive presses?

If you are just starting out, Progressives aren't the best to learn on. I currently own a Hornady progressive, but I learned on a RCBS Jr. Press.

In my experience, that's a myth. I started out on a Dillon progressive and if you can read directions and follow them it's not a big deal.

[GW]

In my experience, that's a myth. I started out on a Dillon progressive and if you can read directions and follow them it's not a big deal.

Amen
The same rule applies to single stage as it does to progressives
PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT YOU ARE DOING!!!

Then mistakes don't happen

[Fjold]

Is it worth to reload .308 or is it Mil Surp the way to go?

Milsurp is the best thing for the purpose of creating randomly placed holes in pieces of paper.