tonyt722
Monday, September 19, 2011 9:05:57 PM
I know we were talking about reloading before, where did you tell me you bought all of your supplies at? I ran into a guy I havent seen for a while at the local Italian club and he happens to be getting rid of all of his reloading stuff. I might have him talked into the whole kit-press, dies, tumbler, scales, powder,primers, bullets, etc-for somewhere around $250. The powder looked kind of old so I will need to get some new stuff.
wheelrite
Monday, September 19, 2011 9:13:50 PM

I know we were talking about reloading before, where did you tell me you bought all of your supplies at? I ran into a guy I havent seen for a while at the local Italian club and he happens to be getting rid of all of his reloading stuff. I might have him talked into the whole kit-press, dies, tumbler, scales, powder,primers, bullets, etc-for somewhere around $250. The powder looked kind of old so I will need to get some new stuff.

tonyt722 wrote:

No, if the powder has been sealed properly it should be fine.

I suggest starting with IMR4150 powder it is an exceptional powder for many calibers and bullett sizes.

Go to your gun store and buy a reloading guide "VERY IMPORTANT" and read it vey well and a log book.

Is it a Lee set up ?

The price seems resaonable..

I bought some of my stuff at gun shows,gun stores etc..

tonyt722
Monday, September 19, 2011 9:18:08 PM
Cant remember what brand it is, but he has all the manuals for reloading with it. I figured for that price, it cant be a bad start. I did check one of the few gun stores around here and their beginner set up with just the bare essentials was around $800
wheelrite
Monday, September 19, 2011 9:28:08 PM

Cant remember what brand it is, but he has all the manuals for reloading with it. I figured for that price, it cant be a bad start. I did check one of the few gun stores around here and their beginner set up with just the bare essentials was around $800

tonyt722 wrote:

go for it,,

But PLEASE read and understand all the steps first.

After you are competent then you can experiment.Like whether to crimp or not,stuff like that.

start out with the coolest load and see how your riflle shoots and then increase the load and once you have a great recipe( bullett brand,powder load ,size etc.) you'll be set.

Invest in a spotting scope and a bench vise to use at the range.

I'm all excited and giddy for ya !🇨🇮

tonyt722
Monday, September 19, 2011 9:33:29 PM
Thanks for the advice. I am slowly getting better with the rifle....1" grouping at 100, about 2" at 200yds. I just want to come up with something that I will feel comfortable shooting all the time. Core-Lokt is shooting just fine at this point, but I dont want to keep spending a bunch of money on factory rounds. Figure if I am gonna shoot a bunch I might as well get my money out of it. Plus I can reload for the pistol as well
wheelrite
Monday, September 19, 2011 9:38:10 PM

Thanks for the advice. I am slowly getting better with the rifle....1" grouping at 100, about 2" at 200yds. I just want to come up with something that I will feel comfortable shooting all the time. Core-Lokt is shooting just fine at this point, but I dont want to keep spending a bunch of money on factory rounds. Figure if I am gonna shoot a bunch I might as well get my money out of it. Plus I can reload for the pistol as well

tonyt722 wrote:

Very wise you are...

Ammo Snobs scoff at Corelokt.

It's really as good as MUCh more expensive off the shelf ammo.

Remember you want your groups 1 inch high at 100 yrds...

Take pics of your targets and post them...

wheelrite
Monday, September 19, 2011 9:49:47 PM
Tony,,

check this out..

http://www.reloadammo.com/ 

dubleuhb
Monday, September 19, 2011 9:54:56 PM
Tony, I have a couple books, Modern Reloading, second edtion by Robert Lee and Barnes reloading manual #3. Good info. LMK if you want to take a look at them.
wheelrite
Monday, September 19, 2011 9:58:20 PM

Tony, I have a couple books, Modern Reloading, second edtion by Robert Lee and Barnes reloading manual #3. Good info. LMK if you want to take a look at them.

dubleuhb wrote:

Modern Reloading is the Bible for sure...