My reload setup and first 38 spl. run!!

[OHOD]

First of all, I will be working with Bruceflinch on my first run. We will be meeting up tomorrow for some instruction.


But I can't wait!!!!!

First of all, a picture of my wonderful setup. Woohoo!!!!



Not pictured is the RCBS Uniflow.

Today I am going to inspect all my 38 spl cartridges. Look for a chamfer on the case opening to see if that step has been done.

Then I will be decapping and sizing. I looked through the Lymens book and believe that I can do this step with minimal instruction. I will keep all my cartridges in groups and will begin a log book.

After I finish this step, I'm going to call my reloading tutor.

To the person that shall not be named......... this is already fun.

[bohoki]

wow you got quite a cheater bar on that jr3 i wish you well with long straight wall cases use care when entering the sizing die or you may catch a lip

[OHOD]

wow you got quite a cheater bar on that jr3 i wish you well with long straight wall cases use care when entering the sizing die or you may catch a lip

I got the press without a handle, so bruceflinch and I gerry rigged one. I have a more appropriate handle on the way.....

[IrishPirate]

uggg.....it's been a year and a half and i haven't reloaded a single round yet (because i don't think i have all the equip i need yet to be truely safe)....i'm envious of you!!!

have fun, learn lots, and BE SAFE!! we expect a detailed range report when you're done

[grant22]

Outstanding, and have fun.

[Fishslayer]

I got the press without a handle, so bruceflinch and I gerry rigged one. I have a more appropriate handle on the way.....

I don't see a thing wrong with that handle. Maybe throw a layer of grip tape (It's used on tennis raquets) for padding but other than that I don't see a problem. It certainly seems robust enough!

uggg.....it's been a year and a half and i haven't reloaded a single round yet (because i don't think i have all the equip i need yet to be truely safe)....i'm envious of you!!!

If ya got a scale & a caliper you can load safely. Get hot!

[wtkaiser]

Now, what ya do, ya takes that bullet puller/hammer thing and whack the package of primers real good, just to level them off....Oh wait, you said you're new. Never mind! Just kidding, of course. Nice setup. It's curious how so many people put down the .38 special as inadequate, yet start reloading with it. It's what I started with 34 years, a different waistline and a different hairline ago. And I still like the round today. Good luck to you (only with a good instructor, luck shouldn't enter into it).

[Dark Mod]

Nice setup! your gonna have a great time! The second part of the fun comes when you test the different loads for acuracy, youll be able to make some real quality ammo for much less than factory rounds

good luck!

[bruceflinch]

I don't see a thing wrong with that handle. Maybe throw a layer of grip tape (It's used on tennis raquets) for padding but other than that I don't see a problem. It certainly seems robust enough!

After the fact, I had the idea of just cutting an X in a tennis ball & sticking it on the "knob"

After I finish this step, I'm going to call my reloading tutor.

To the person that shall not be named...

And Yes, you did Call! Glad you're doing your Homework.

I have a job for the "old" handle.

[223556]

I will be starting to shoot .38 spc later this month when I pick up my S&W 642!
I dont reload but if youd like my spent brass I would not mind giving it to you.

[Dutch3]

Looking good!

[j.primo]

I've experimented with different powder brands for my .38 spcl. My current recipe of choice is Unique. Good choice.

[OHOD]

I've experimented with different powder brands for my .38 spcl. My current recipe of choice is Unique. Good choice.

Hhahahah, the only reason I picked Unique is because I saw the name in the book.

I have both a scale and calipers.

[den888]

Nice set-up!

[rromeo]

Congratulations!

My new house has space for me. Not my wife, my daughter, the dogs. Space for ME.
I will finally have a place for a reloading bench, and I will start the buildup process, getting ready to load 38.