when reloading...

[tvfreakarms]

I was curious, when u guys reload do u reload the day of or maybe a couple days before u guys plan on going toshooting or do u guys reload in bulk so that u don't have to re-reload before going to the range overtime?
For example on a weekend u guys reload couple of thousands rds so that way you will have some ammo ready to go.

Im new to reloading so Im just curious what more experienced loaders plan for ahead of time

[joelogic]

When I find a load that works I load at least 1k at a time.

But since I have a dillon 650, 1k takes 90 minutes. If I was using a rockchucker then I would load 200-300 at a time.

[mallard]

depends on how much you shoot. If your shooting every week, you'll probably load only what you need for that trip.

If you dont go shooting often , you'll probably load in bulk, since there is allot of time between range trips.

another part of it is what your reloading. If your reloading for accuracy, your not going to load in bulk, that is sloppy. If your plinking your more likely to load in bulk.

but , its really a personal thing , if you dont have allot of time, your not going to load in bulk are you ?

[ExtremeX]

I reload when I have time to reload... so I just do it at my own leisure.

My primary focus is rifle ammo, so I do a lot of load development, right now so most of my time is spent making test batches of various types of ammo which I will shoot all on my next trip.

I have not done a lot of pistol reloading, but once I find a recipe that I like I would just do that in bulk…

I always like to try new things too; I rather keep what I have as components rather than complete rounds just in case I have to change something based on my test loads… If I find something I like, I would make more than usual, but I won’t stop the load dev process, as there may be room for improvement.

[rromeo]

Sometimes I'll come home from work and load for 25 minutes to unwind, other times I'll sit at the press and load 500 rounds of .38 Special.
I've also been known to jump up from the couch in the middle of a TV show and run downstairs to prep brass.

[Sparkola24]

Shoot frequently but load in BULk..1000's in stock..even for wepoons on the "to buy" list. Crazy I know but I like the process and like to be able to have a ton of ammo for what ever I feel like shooting that day.

[Full Clip]

I reload when I have time to reload... so I just do it at my own leisure.

Same. I just have an RCBS turret, so no bulk loading unless I wanna do it all day long, but I'll do anything from 20 to 200 rounds at a time, just gradually building up my stash until I get some range time.
That said, I find reloading a relaxing, cathartic, zen-like experience.

[Divernhunter]

I load when I feel like it and load as many as I feel like. A couple months ago I loaded 3500 rounds of 223, 1500 rounds of 204Ruger all on a RCBS single stage. I also loaded 2400 rounds of 45ACP and 1800 rounds of 9mm on my Dillon 650.
Sometimes I have to load before going to the range if I am load testing and just did not get it done sooner. Same with hunting ammo.

Please note that I tend to bulk process, most of the time, my brass. That is I will clean all I have for different cartridges that have enough to make it worth cleaning. Then I will resize all of a cartridge, then prime,or trim/chamfer then prime, then the brass is ready when I want to load powder and bullets. I usually hand prime while watching TV(not for the Dillon) and deprime when I watch TV.

[bill_k_lopez]

I have a progressive - I load for a couple of hours in between going to the range every other Friday.

[oddjob]

I load during the week for a weekend USPSA match. I run Dillon 1050's so its easy for me. These are handgun rounds.

Rifle: I prep the brass during the winter. This means size, trim, remove military crimp and clean through the tumbler again. I also load some rounds during the winter, but not too many. As matches come up (3 gun) I load during the week. I will load earlier depending if I can practice/sight in. I use a 1050 and a 550 for rifle.

The one bad thing about bulk loadings is if you mess up......Its in big batches!! Start slow and remain slow and smooth. Just take your time.

Have fun!

[Colt562]

I reload when I have time, usually in the mornings cause it's been super hot in the garage. I load about 200 a session of whatever I'm loading that day or process brass

[drdarrin@sbcglobal.net]

I was curious, when u guys reload do u reload the day of or maybe a couple days before u guys plan on going toshooting or do u guys reload in bulk so that u don't have to re-reload before going to the range overtime?
For example on a weekend u guys reload couple of thousands rds so that way you will have some ammo ready to go.

Im new to reloading so Im just curious what more experienced loaders plan for ahead of time

I reload when I have the time; seldom in summer. My setup is in the garage so it gets stupid hot out there in the summer time.

[skibuff]

I have a Rockchucker with a Piggy back 2 progressive.
I usually do bulk for one caliber at a time to minimize press set up.

[Cheap Shot]

I start the day of or the day after shooting.

I sort/seperate and then deprime with universal de-priming die. Then I toss compatible groups in the tumbler for a couple hours. I store the brass I don't have guns for and put the rest in the containers with the stuff ready for reloading. Usually reload the 9mm until I have a couple hundred ready to use. I keep track of the .30-06 brass so I have to load them in order and update my records.

[shooterbill]

I load in small batches until I have a load that works for me. After that, I load until I run out of something.