RELOADING NEWB

[mxadam579]

Hay guys im interested in reloading 45acp only. What would be a good set to buy and how much per round would it be costing (roughly) thanks adam 230gr fmj

[Millions-Knives]

230 fmj?

Lead cast would be much cheaper, unless you're firing from a polygonal barrel... Glock/H&K.

1000 Laser cast 200gr LSWC $101.00 Shipped.
1lb of Powder $18-20 Bullseye Locally (7000 grains = 1k+ loads)
1k LP Primers $33-35 Locally

So about $160 for 1,000 .45 ACP = $0.16/rd.
Less than half of what Wallyworld charges for .45 WWB.

Granted it's Lead Cast... but likely many times more accurate once you find your pet load.

[Sideline Shooter]

What's really your question??

Are you asking what it would cost per round/box to reload or the cost of buying a reloading press and equipment to load .45 ACP? If it's the press, well there are many things to consider. Do you shoot enough now to need to reload? Do you have someone to show you the ropes? If not, get a single stage. Do you have a local source to buy components? If you don't, do you have the funds to buy in bulk? That's where the real saving are going to be. Buying 1 pound of powder and 1k of primers at a time is not going to cut it. Buying 8 lb of powder and 10k of primers is where you are going to save. You have to factor in the HAZ-MAT fee's and shipping plus your time to actually reload. Do you have the space to reload and keep all of your equipment? And the most important question: Do you have a girlfriend/wife (or both)? Because that is really going to hurt your reloading and shooting time!!!

sideline shooter

[FieldsofFire]

My current .45ACP batch/load costs $8 per 50 round box to load. I did not buy in that much of bulk so I didn't save too much money there. Other members can load .45ACP for less than what I load it for, I've seen people load it for $5 per box. $8 a box for .45ACP that I feel is higher quality than factory ammo is not bad at all, considering the cheapest you will find factory .45ACP is $16.xx per box of 50. And I have it when I want it.

[mxadam579]

lol ya i have a gf... just want to start reloading ammo is 100+ for 250rds im starting to shoot more often and with the new law going in affect next year i wanna be able to have it when i want it not sure what press i should buy and how much they are there is a lot of info on here kinda confusing to a newb

[FieldsofFire]

I am a Dillon fanboy. You can't go wrong with anything they make. The initial investment may be more money depending on what you get but it is well worth it.

[mxadam579]

thanks

[mxadam579]

so what would be the press that i need dillon,rcbs,lee and model nmbrs thanks

[XDRoX]

I would suggest that you start with a single stage press. IMO it's better to learn all the basics on a single stage. You can load about 50 rounds an hour with on one. You can get a beginners single stage kit for around $300.

This will come with practically everything you'll need to start reloading.
If 50 rounds an hour is unacceptable, then you can get a progressive press that will load hundreds of round per hour. If you want a progressive then Dillon makes very nice ones.

[mxadam579]

would like to do about 100 a hr if possible what would b a good press

[Revoman]

As stated, you cannot go wrong with Dillon, it's a fine product line and great service/support.

They do not sell a single stage press however, but while I agree that using single stage is better for learning, you may wish to buy a progressive loader, yet only use it as a single stage by moving one round through at a time. That way you will still go slow and learn the proper technic and gain knowledge needed.

Once you gain that experience, then start to use the press as intended to produce more ammo in a shorter period of time.

Even though I have a progressive and many years of experience, I still take my time, loading is a very enjoyable hobby, why rush through it?

[XDRoX]

would like to do about 100 a hr if possible what would b a good press

If you want a single stage press, I'd get the RCBS one I posted above. I have reloaded 80 in an hour before, but that's going fast.

If you want a progressive I'd get a Dillon 550B. 500 rounds per hour is possible.

I really nice in between press would be the Lee Classic Turret. With this you could reload 200-250 an hour.

These three presses are the most popular ones in each of their classes IMO.

[LGB Loader]

If you want a single stage press, I'd get the RCBS one I posted above. I have reloaded 80 in an hour before, but that's going fast.

If you want a progressive I'd get a Dillon 550B. 500 rounds per hour is possible.

I really nice in between press would be the Lee Classic Turret. With this you could reload 200-250 an hour.

These three presses are the most popular ones in each of their classes IMO.

Very good advise and I must add that the Hornady LNL AP as well as the RCBS 2000 are worth a look as well. Lets keep this politically correct as we do not wish to alienate any of the respected colors.

I your after an assembly rate of 100 RPH, then I highly suggest this:

https://kempfgunshop.com//index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=630&category_id=190&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=41

It will do double that and can be used as a single stage as well. This is really a tool at any price.

Make sure to get both upgrades, in case you add a caliber.

Also, get yourself a couple of reload manuals, a pair of calipers, a champfer/deburr tool, a powder scale and a bullet puller (for the mistakes - No one walks on water, Mate) and a case gauge from Wilson.

Perhaps later you can get a case tumbler.

You don't need a trimmer or primer pocket cleaner for 45ACP.

Let us know what you decide.

LGB

[SoCal50Lover]

I would recommend a Lee Pro 1000. It is not difficult to use. You can crank out a good amount of ammo on it. It is not that much either. I enjoyed mine for a long time and got out of it what I needed.

[smalltime]

I just started loading 45 acp for my glock 21 and was in the same situation. From what I've read most of the single stage O type presses are very sturdy provided they are cast iron.

I went with the RCBS rock chucker kit because it comes with all of the accessories I was going to buy anyway and I read about their outstanding customer service record. The kit comes with a nice hard-cover book... you should definitely have a book on hand for the load data and just to read through all the steps.

Get a press kit, die set for 45 acp, case trimmer, case tumbler and a primer pocket cleaner and you will be ready to go. I found the best prices for bullets and new brass at barry's manufacturing. Just got back from the range to test my hand-loads and they all performed flawlessly.