New to Reloading- Looking for Help!

[operationblackwater]

I am new to reloading. I have all the reloading equip. except for primers, projectiles and powder and of course the knowledge and hands on experience, I am interested in reloading .223 rounds for my ARs and would be willing to learn from someone who knows the art of reloading. Thanks in advance.

[Juicymeat]

If you can't get too much hands on instruction because of conflicting schedules and all that, try this http://www.ammosmith.com/. All the info you'll need to get started and digest for a while.

[operationblackwater]

Thanks JUICYMEAT!!!

[mvpatriot]

You better head to costa mesa and grab some small rifle primers and powder.
I was there late afternoon last time and still grabbed both!
GL.
I will also be putting up a dillon 650/general reloading tutorial thread very soon

[jwest]

Robert,

Here's something you can start with perhaps:

Primers: Remington 7 1/2 or CCI #41
Brass: Winchester, Remington, or Lapua
Powder: Varget (if you can get it) - perhaps Benchmark if that is easier to get.
Bullets: Hornady 55 grain FMJ/BT Cannelure
Starting powder load: ~42 grains.

Pick up a few reloading manuals - if you order Varget from PVI - they will throw in the Hodgdon guide for free if you remember to include it in your order. Lyman's 49th is a good manual to start with.

HTH,
jwest
PS - I guess ammoguide is getting some competition... (ammosmith)

[Chopper]

Angeles Reloading store offers a one weekend, intensive reloading class. Visit
or call the shop at the Angeles Range and ask for Rolf. He's a great teacher
and very thorough. He offers classes every other weekend. Two full days. I took the class myself and I have been a reloading fool ever since. I see you're from Encino so it's a short hop. They have a website too.

https://www.reloadingstore.com

[ar15barrels]

There is no amount of reading of books or websites or watching of videos that can replace hands-on instruction.

[joelogic]

42gr must be your .308 receipe.

Robert,

Here's something you can start with perhaps:

Primers: Remington 7 1/2 or CCI #41
Brass: Winchester, Remington, or Lapua
Powder: Varget (if you can get it) - perhaps Benchmark if that is easier to get.
Bullets: Hornady 55 grain FMJ/BT Cannelure
Starting powder load: ~42 grains.

Pick up a few reloading manuals - if you order Varget from PVI - they will throw in the Hodgdon guide for free if you remember to include it in your order. Lyman's 49th is a good manual to start with.

HTH,
jwest
PS - I guess ammoguide is getting some competition... (ammosmith)

[pdq_wizzard]

42gr must be your .308 receipe.

I was thinking the same thing. anything over about 26gr would be compressed.

[Aldemar]

Angeles Reloading store offers a one weekend, intensive reloading class. Visit
or call the shop at the Angeles Range and ask for Rolf. He's a great teacher
and very thorough. He offers classes every other weekend. Two full days. I took the class myself and I have been a reloading fool ever since. I see you're from Encino so it's a short hop. They have a website too.
www.reloadingstore.com

+1 on this. Rolf has forgotten more than most folks have learned.

Their stock of primers is now non-existant. I was there last Saturday and all they had was 2k of CCI large rifle. Not sure of powder supplies though.

[jwest]

42gr must be your .308 receipe.

BINGO! That's what happens when you post 1/2 asleep!

[CSACANNONEER]

I'll be too busy until next week. But, PM me on Monday and we can work something out. I'm just in Thousand Oaks so, I'm not too far from you.

[recshooter]

Good info in here.

Nice thread Robert

[delta 1/7]

lol 43 grain for a .223 would be a super hot load ...i was gonna say the same thing ....thats what i use for my .308

[operationblackwater]

CSACANNONEER, thanks for the reply I will PM you next monday. thanks everyone for helping out