reloading
I came into possession of a Pacific DL 150 reloader, but it came with no manual, so I have no Idea what order the shot shell must go thru in order to be reloaded, can someone with the same model or the knowledge help me.
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I am looking for some help trying to find some lead bb size shot any help would be appreciated 0 -
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For shotgun shells its lots easier to have a press for each gauge, changing the bushings for powder/shot is easy and quick. Steel shot doesn't shear easy get a press made for steel shot, you will be happier.
A single stage rifle/pistol press you need dies and a shell holder to change, exceptions 38 Special dies and shell holder will load 357 Mag with adjustment, some 357 only dies will not crimp 38's. A 30-06, a .270W, .280R, 45ACP etc uses the same shell holder
Read/watch vidios and try and find a reloader to show you the ropes and you can try their gear to help you figure what works for your needs.
Some used gear can be a real bargin others can be trashed if used wrong.
Quality gear will last lifetimes if taken care of and is worth the price, crapy stuff is no bargin.0 -
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Unless you shoot a lot it will be hard to make reloading 12 & 20 gauge worthwhile.
.410 & 28 will save quite a bit much more quickly. I quit a long time ago because I could never get the crimps to hold on those (*^%*#%$^& newfangeled plastic shells. I kept reloading my paper shells until the primer pockets wore out or the ends frayed too much.0 -
Step 1- buy a copy of The ABCs of Reloading. You can snag one cheap off Amazon. Read it before buying anything.
You CAN use same single stage press for rifle and pistol, shotgun needs its own.0 -
docsgunsmithing,
We have a reloading forum right here at Gunbroker:
Competition Shooting and Reloading:
http://forums.gunbroker.com/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=9
Use the search feature to get through the topics that don't interest you and concentrate on the ones that will help answer your questions.
Don't hesitate to ask these same questions on that forum as well since you will get the advice of a number of members who are accomplished reloaders of both metallic and shot shells.
Use the recommendations for reading resources. Start with the A,B,C's book but also buy or borrow some reloading manuals which always contain reloading practices sections.
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just about every reloader i know has told me that you dont(or shouldnt) get into reloading with the intention of saving money. this doesnt work for two reasons.
one, it takes so long to amortize the initial investment in gear/supplies, along with the time necessary to do it that by the time you're actually running a profit its basically moot.
two, when you start rolling your own, you shoot more than you previously did. while you're still getting each round cheaper, you're shooting more and your cost per annum to shoot actually rises.
everybody has told me not to get into reloading to save money, but to be able to tune loads to what my guns like and to be able to have ammo even if theres a shortage on the shelves(assuming appropriate components have been stockpiled). of course, this argument is focused on common calibers and configurations. if you're already set up to reload, you can save money by reloading oddballs a lot more effectively than common production calibers. you'll drive yourself batty trying to get into the black saving 2 cents a around in 9mm...
anyway, thats just what ive been told. everybody has their own reality. i dont currently reload as im not in a position to do it right. as other have said, there are plenty of resources for you to research before you get started. our reloading forum along with others are great places to start, along with reams of printed matter.0 -
First thing to think about is, can you set and do repetitive tasks for hours?
I got setup to reload a 222 Rem Mag and about went batty trying to do it. Found out I just am not a reloader. Not sure if a Dillon would have helped or not. I bet not even if it did poop out a round every pull of the handle.
Now if they put spinning wheels and bells on them and had pretty girls serving free drinks, I could set there and pull the handle all night.
Just think, 3 Bars, Jackpot 50 rounds in one pull.0 -
The best thing about reloading for a rifle is accuracy. That's definitely worthwhile. I prefer a single station press because I suspect a progressive may be less accurate.
Loading a lot of pistol ammo on one is pretty slow. If I was a pistol shooter mostly, I would get a progressive. I guess I should research if they load good rifle ammo online or something.0 -
Since you are nearly at your ATE post limit I will kick this over to the folks in our Reloading Forum for additional attention. 0 -
buy several reloading books, and read them first. Then you will have an elementary understanding of equipment, components, and what each tool is for.
After that, your questions will gain you a better understanding than what you will have at that time, etc etc etc
I reseearched for a year or more before I purchased equipment. THEN, I went to a friend's house, who reloaded, and he gave me several sessions/lessons in the process, so that when I went home, I was in a position to start on my own.0 -
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+1 If there is a time to be anal retentive in your life this is it...[:)]0 -
I never read anything on reloading, i hate books. I saw it done got the recipies & stuck to them, give or take a grain ! I some time cross reference data for diffrent powders to check burn rate..thats it ! easyyyyyy[^]
The only thing that didnt do well, was the object the barrel was facing [:0][^]0
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