Reloading 101

[GABEL1500]

Will do. Thanks

[Mr.RoDiN]

I recently ordered the dvd from DILLON for the 650. Just to see the setup and how easily it can be used. I previously had watched a dvd where the person was reloading with a RCB rock chucker. I believe its called how to learn to reload under 41 minutes. It was an ok dvd, I realized he didn't cover crimping hand gun loads (tapered crimping). After watching the Dillon 650 dvd, I was a bit overwhelmed to say the least! Once the machine was setup, I fell in love. Now I know there is no comparison between a dillon 650 and a single stage, but the part that really made me think about buying a single stage was the amount of work that need to be dont on the dillon in order to switch from rifle loads to handgun loads. I dont plan on cranking out a 100 or 200 rounds a day. I was thinking using the press more like a hobby. And go at my own pace. I can afford a dillon. It just seems like a headach to switch from calibers. Anyone have any input on this. I plan on reloading 9mm,.45acp,.40, .223 anf .308. Would I be better off with a single stage, taking my time, but easily switching to dies? Also two other questions. One being, if I don't purchase a dillon, can I still buy a trimmer similair to dillon's? Second, in the first dvd, the man was calibrating his hopper to just below the amount of grain needed, then putting it on the scale and using a trickler to get it right on the money. This seems very time consuming. Is there another brand of a powder hopper that is accurate enough to adjust and forget about it?

[Firearms Multimedia Guide]

I am to scared to reload. I'll rather sick with factory ammo.

[Esteve]

Any reload classes in north San Diego?

[Esteve]

Are there any reloading classes or meetings in n San Diego? Or just a person w equipment that will give a lesson? Please let me know

[smilee]

Lots of great info. Thanks. I am new to reloading. My only question is. Is there a progressive press that does mag cartriges as we ll as smaller or do i have to get a single stage for the magnum. Forgive my spelling. Thank you

[map]

Thanks for this.

[savasyn]

Lots of great info. Thanks. I am new to reloading. My only question is. Is there a progressive press that does mag cartriges as we ll as smaller or do i have to get a single stage for the magnum. Forgive my spelling. Thank you

I assume you use the term "magnum" here in reference to larger rifle cases and not .357/.44 Magnum. Is that correct?

While I have not done it myself, I believe the Dillon 550, 650 and 1050 presses will do what you need, assuming you can get dies for the calibers you want to do. I know Dillon offers a magnum-size powder bar as an optional accessory. If you are talking .50BMG, Dillon makes a special press for that as well. They call it "semi-progressive".

Chances are that other presses will work too as long as they have enough travel to accept a long case and bullet.

Also take a look at the Lee Classic Turret press. It can be used as a single stage or semi-progressive and it has a good amount of ram travel. Only costs $100 for the press itself and accessorize are somewhat inexpensive compared to the Dillon stuff.

[smilee]

thank you that was what i was looking for. i was looking at doing rem 7mm mag

[ancora]

I have been using an RCBS single stage reloader for over thirty years and have never had a "squib." Takes longer to reload cartridges, but no danger of having a round with no powder charge. Load 30-06, .30 carbine, .44 mag and .44 special.

[thrasherfox]

Hmmmm.

great info, I should have known better than to make a post asking questions before at least looking at the sticky's lol.

I used to be an admin on another board. think I would have known better.

great thread admins (and everyone else)

[CD MCKINNEY]

I just scored a lot of Israeli 151gr M-61 7.62x51 AP bullets for "a steal" and I'm in the process of deciding how "far" I want to go in buying a reloading set up. I already have quiet a bit of knowledge in reloading but as I also bought a large batch of "virgin" primed, new 7.62/.308 NATO brass I won't have as much a task as in loading "shot" brass, so I wanted to look at the latest equipment out there before I finalize my decision. There are some nice products available these days...

[Chief-7700]

I just scored a lot of Israeli 151gr M-61 7.62x51 AP bullets for "a steal" and I'm in the process of deciding how "far" I want to go in buying a reloading set up. I already have quiet a bit of knowledge in reloading but as I also bought a large batch of "virgin" primed, new 7.62/.308 NATO brass I won't have as much a task as in loading "shot" brass, so I wanted to look at the latest equipment out there before I finalize my decision. There are some nice products available these days...

For more exposure to your question might want to start a new thread in the reloading section.

[hcbr]

This is great info on this sticky thread, Due to AB 962 and getting tired of countless failed Trips to wally world in search for ammo, i've decided to join the reloading bandwagon and start using that brass i've collected for quite a while now. This info has helped tremendously, and while i don't have the funds to really go for the nice dilon or rcbs, my new incoming lee 4 classic will do just fine! Thanks

[chardog]

Thanks for all the info you guys are putting up! You have just cost me more money! Anyone in San Diego area want to coach a newbie in reloading? Thanks