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Offline smith85619

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new to reloading
« on: March 14, 2009, 02:48:19 AM »
hello to all, I just found this website through a co-worker.  I recently started reloading and really enjoy it.  I have read all the stickied posts at the top and am amazed at all the info that is there.  Good job guys!  I have three manuals, the hodgdon, the hornady, and the barnes, but I plan to pick up at least 3-4 more as I run across them.  I am reloading for .40 S&W, .45 ACP, .44 Rem Mag, .243 Win, .30-30 Win, 7mm-08 Rem, .270 Win, .270WSM, and 30-06 Sprng.  I have other calibers but those get shot more than the others so I figured I would start there.

anyway, just wanted to say hello and how much I have already enjoyed my short time on this board.

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Re: new to reloading
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2009, 02:58:48 AM »
smith85619,

Welcome aboard.
Another great manual for reloading is the Lyman # 49. It's packed full of good info.

Good Luck
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Re: new to reloading
« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2009, 03:03:17 AM »
thanks for the welcom Oldhandgunner,
  since I have started reloading I find myself keeping a "grocery list" of items to pick up the next time I'm at the sporting goods store.  than Lyman manual is on the list for sure.
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Re: new to reloading
« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2009, 03:05:00 AM »
Ditto the Lyman manual.  Start there first.  That is the reference that many of us have used over the years.  AFTER you get your safety issues ingrained, visit ol' Varmint Al's site.  He's an accuracy nut.
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Re: new to reloading
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2009, 03:37:46 AM »
I like the Lyman manual too. I do not have the latest edition, mine is the 48th. It is invaluable if you plan on shooting lead. It not only gives you loading data for handguns, but for most rifle cases as well. I do find it lacking however for some of my applications. There is no data for the Remington 221 FireBall and no data for the 357 Maximum. I really would like some good solid data on hard cast bullets in the 357 MAX. All my other manuals that list 357 Max loads have jacketed bullets only. Lead bullets react differently than jacketed bullets so there is no direct comparison between jacketed bullets and cast. I use several different manuals, the Lyman being one of them. I find myself using the Hornady and Speer manuals the most - but I shoot mostly Hornady and Speer bullets too. Good Luck and Good Shooting
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Re: new to reloading
« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2009, 10:01:30 AM »
The T/C reloading guide for 30 cal and up has alot of data for the 357max, but you have to watch the OAL as the T/C's have a long throat and aren't limited by cylinder length.  They cover a wide range of powders and bullets, both cast and jacketed.
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Re: new to reloading
« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2009, 10:22:08 AM »
Welcome to GBO!

They're a great bunch here. Ya can't help but learn a thing or three along the way from these handloaders that have gathered, sharing info.

Load safe & shoot straight.

Bill
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Re: new to reloading
« Reply #7 on: March 14, 2009, 10:36:59 AM »
Quote from: OR-E-Gun Bill on March 14, 2009, 10:22:08 AM
Welcome to GBO!

They're a great bunch here. Ya can't help but learn a thing or three along the way from these handloaders that have gathered, sharing info.

Load safe & shoot straight.

Bill

Big +1 on Bill's post. Great folks here willing to help out and share their knowledge and experience. Excellent place to learn about reloading and anything else related to firearms. Welcome to the forum Smith85619.
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Re: new to reloading
« Reply #8 on: March 14, 2009, 02:55:49 PM »
Welcome aboard! I too am a newb, yet to reload a round but getting ever so closer. This place is a awesome site for info, very active!
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Re: new to reloading
« Reply #9 on: March 14, 2009, 03:17:10 PM »
smith85619,

Welcome to the forum. You have a nice selection of calibers to load and shoot. Sorry to disagree, but I have never been overly impressed with Lyman manuals and some of mine go back a long ways. IMHO, Sierra and Nosler offer more of the data that I use and I like their bullets. Speer and Barnes also offer some good info.

Lyman can be good for some cast bullet loads, but lacking in other areas.

Anyway, just speaking from my experience. Reloading is very rewarding and educational. I highly recommend a chronograph when you feel that you can afford the expenditure. I hope you can find the components you need.

Calibers I have loaded: .22 Hornet, .222. .223, .22-250, .243, .257 Roberts, 6.5x55, .270 Win., .270 Weatherby, 7mm-08, 7mm Rem mag.,7.62x39, .308, 30-06, .338 Mag, 38-55, 45-70 and .38, .357, 9mm, .41 mag, .44 mag, .45 Colt, .45ACP, .45 AR  - these are the ones I can readily name.

Good shooting,

Autorim

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Re: new to reloading
« Reply #10 on: March 15, 2009, 05:17:58 AM »
finding components has been an issue for me.  I guess I waited too long to get into this.  the biggest thing is finding the particular powder I am looking for or either the primer I need is not in stock.  I pretty much have a decent supply now, but I am getting low on large pistol primers.  I really like the H4350 for my '06 and bluedot for my .40, I bought 1lb containers when I first purchased them but I am looking at trying to get some 8lb jugs next.  My wife doesn't know how much I have spent on this new hobby or either she is baiting me into a trap!lol.
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Re: new to reloading
« Reply #11 on: March 15, 2009, 06:37:28 AM »
I think the component problem will smooth out whitin six months or so after the panick buying and stock pileing slows down.
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Re: new to reloading
« Reply #12 on: March 15, 2009, 07:57:35 AM »
Welcome to the forum!
I too like the Sierra #5 manual. I also like the "load Books" which are cartridge specific and cove the major bullet mfgs., and powder mfgs.
GOOD LUCK and GOOD SHOOTING!!!
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