Does anyone reload ?

[jkzfixme]

I got that press my buddy gave me setup and MAN what a difference. My 1903 usually shoots 1 inch groups at 100 yards and now that I got the perfect powder measurements Im getting holes touching each other ! 

[WNYBuckHunter]

Id like to pick up the stuff to start reloading, especially for my 223 and 260. My handgun would probably be cheaper to shoot with reloads as well. I usually keep an eye out on Craigslist for used reloading equipment, I just havent stumbled across any at a good time yet.

[jkzfixme]

you can get a lee deluxe turret press for 110, all you need are the dies, tumbler, lead, powder and primers.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=622290

That being said, apparently these things do not wear out , as I did a considerable ammount of research to make sure that the one I got was on par, and safe to use

[jkzfixme]

what primers does everyone use ? Am I over paying just for the CCI bench rest name ? I have used the standard large rifle and the BR2's and see no difference. Anybody have a word from the wise on the subject ?

[fasteddie]

I use the CCI 450 for my 223 and the CCI 200 large rifle primers tor the 270

[Pygmy]

I load all my centerfire rifle ammo..I have several rifles that have never had  a factory load fired in them... I enjoy working up optimum  custom loads for my rifles and then taking game with them.... It adds another dimension to my enjoyment of the hunt..

[Aldon]

I reload as it allows me to tinker all 4 seasons with the firearms.

I primarily started reloading to tune the loads to my rifle and eek out premium accuracy for each rifle.

I am planning to get a Lee Turret press for pistols.

Currently I load for 6x284, 22-250, 6.5-06, 30-06 springfield, 280 rem and 338 win.

Have an older Ohaus powder measure which is getting rare and gets great review on the 6mmbr website.

Use a Forster Co-ax single stage press. Excellent press, and I do not need case holders. Primers seated to exact same every round. Consistancy is what I aim for.

Tend to use Redding or Forster seating dies, lee collet neck die and either Redding or Forster sizing die to bump the shoulder back once in a great while.

I like the dampened beam scales. i have an older Ohaus. Ohaus was  bought by RCBS so basically same as their current model.

Redding trickler. Forster Trimmer, Hornady vibratory media cleaner, Cabellas case media seperator etc...

I emjoy the reloading process as much as shooting.

[bubba]

I use only cci primers with good results

[Bballhunter11]

I have a friend that has all the equipment and we are going to start reloading my shells in the spring i have a 30-06, 222 Mag and 7-08 to experiment with.

[G-Man]

I reload 45-70gov, 30-06, .223, .300 win mag. the 45-70 is a great round when handloaded has nice range 200-250 yrds for hunting in wny and had plenty of knockdown power, reloading is a must as the factory ammo is lackluster as it has to be safe in antique firearms,but it is capable of killing any and all northamerican game. its what got me started and since i had all the hardware to do it all i needed was dies for my other rifle rounds.

[Swamp Hunter]

 

I’ve been reloading for 22 years now. I find it fascinating and addictive. I genuinely enjoy working with a new rifle, finding a load it likes, and producing it as accurately as possible. I think it’s just as much fun as shooting itself. Since I’ve always liked some of the more oddball/forgotten/large mag cartridges, handloading was the only viable option some of the time, and the most economical all the time. I highly recommend reloading to anyone who wants to get max performance/enjoyment out of his or her gun. The huge money it saves is the cherry on the sundae.

Quick list of cartridges I’ve owned rifles chambered for and worked with:

17 Rem (2 different guns)

22 Hornet

22-250 Rem* (2 different guns)

25-06 Rem (3 different guns)

6.5 Rem Mag* (2 different guns)

7mm Rem Ultra Mag*

308 Win

8mm Rem Mag (2 different guns)

338 Win Mag

350 Rem Mag*

416 Rem Mag

458 Win Mag

Asterisk = guns I’m currently shooting.

[Will_C]

I have been reloading for 21 years now. I have 1 box of factory ammo for each rifle I have-one box when I brought them home, so I could shoot them immediately.

I am currwntely reloading .222, .22-250, .243, .25-06,.260, 7mm-08, .308, and .30-06. I also load .38/.357 for my revolvers and my Marlin 1894. It is a great hobby for this time of year.

Will

[FULLDRAWXX75]

Haven't bought factory ammo in over 12 yrs now (with the exception of .22 cal)

I don't own a rifle or pistol I don't or can't reload the ammo

FDXX75

[jusputtn]

I feel the need to dispel one reloading myth.  You won't save any money reloading, however you will get to shoot more with the money you spend.

I've been at it for a while with rifle and pistol.  There's a lot of satisfaction with tightening up your groups with your own concoction.  Though there can be some frustration until you get there.

[eagle rider]

I reload 35 Whelen, 35 Remington, 270 Win, 270 WSM, 30-06, 243 and 300 Weatherby.