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Powder coating seems like it would be problematic.
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Originally Posted by OCEquestrian View Post
Excellent! I am thinking about it as well and I only have 4 points and an unfortunate "match bump" up to expert classification where I am far less "competitive" with my peers there. -
It is how the shipping rules work.
Primers shipped = Hazmat
Brass Cases shipped = normal freight
Primed Cases shipped = normal freight
Loaded Ammo = Hazmat
Here is some more info about this...
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Loaded ammo is not hazmat.Comment
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I didn't know you could buy primed 22lr cases! I'm going to have to look into this. I load for everything I own except 22lr (and cast my own bullets for about 90% of the loads) and have thought it would be fun to work up different 22lr loads. I looked into this in the past but didn't feel like putting in the work but with primed cases available....
Anyway, my thoughts, which really aren't worth much, are:
1. There is a section on the castboolits for rimfire reloading. I think the focus is more on black powder loads, but there may be some helpful info there.
2. I do load for 32s&w (short) and 32ACP and the biggest issue I came across was metering the powder. None of my powder measures (Lee & RCBS) could throw a charge small enough with enough consistency and the Lee powder dippers are too large. So I created powder dippers from old 22lr cases and they work very well. I just cleaned out the old primer with a pick and kept cutting down the brass until I got the charge I wanted. Initial cuts were using my dremel with a cutoff tool, then when it got close, I used a file to file it down. Initially I would braze/solder a piece of a wire coat hanger to the brass case for a handle but found that it was easier to raid my wife's craft drawer and steal her E6000 and just epoxy the handle on.
Good luck! It'll be interesting to see how this turns out.Comment
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I found CCI coated shot excellent out of my conversion as well. Good luck on your in devour OP. I did purchase a Neal Waltz FP/HP die long ago. To be used on bulk rimfire and shorts. Making these more lethal (humane) on pests.Comment
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You will never get better than factory ammo for that cost. You will spend $$$ working up loads, casting, lubing, etc.
Do it for entertainment, not logic.
For practicality, buy aguila super extra on sale, it is great ammo. Buy 5k and you will likely not have to buy more. It will take up less room and weight than the equivalent loading equipment and supplies.
Where will you get the proper .22lr powder? Dead-soft lead?
Do it for fun, not because it makes sense.Last edited by God Bless America; 08-03-2019, 8:50 AM.Comment
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Because there isn’t a primer, then do you need to make a gunpowder paste to coat the inside of the rim where the firing pin would hit.
After your primed cases wear out, you could probably straighten the brass where the firing pin hit.Comment
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Too much work for me and I'm happy to reload popular centerfire for the cost of bulk commercial ammo. But at least I can reuse the brass.
Frankly, if comes down to being able to make ammo should it become unobtanium, I'd rather invest in making jacketed .223 bullets using 22LR cases as jackets.Palestine is a fake country
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God Bless America , You get much better quality ammo by reloading/loading . Olympic shooters have been doing it for years . Why do you think the primed cases are available ?
Dragginpanda , you don't use gunpowder paste to make the priming compound in reloading rimfire cases . And you remove the dimple in used cases , it is very easy , takes about as much time as removing a primer from a centerfire case .
Jagerdog , I also swag bullets from empty , worn out rf cases for my 218 Bee . Takes the same amount of time for either project .
My Grandfather reloaded 22 rf ammo during the depression to keep his family fed , I was lucky enough to get his tool , which he made , and his bullet mold , which he also made . I also got all his loading data from his notebook .
He used shotgun shells for both the lead and powder , was easier for him to get a couple of shells from neighbors than get loaded ammo for the 22 . One shotgun shell made/makes 20 rounds of rf and if the shot is the right size , no molding is needed . Can be done in the field .Last edited by Capt.Dunsel; 08-03-2019, 6:27 PM.Bweise says "I have to say the situation was not at all helped by 22 yr old former Airsoft douches who kept touting here, "But possession is not illegal!" "
Fighting on the internet is like being in the special Olympics , everybody wins but your still retarded.
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Here is another powder I will try...
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Bweise says "I have to say the situation was not at all helped by 22 yr old former Airsoft douches who kept touting here, "But possession is not illegal!" "
Fighting on the internet is like being in the special Olympics , everybody wins but your still retarded.
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