Reloading for Dummies
Hello all, I need your help. I'd like to get started reloading but haven't the slightest idea how. Don't know anything about primers, powders, dies, etc. I'd just like an idea where to start. For now, I'd like to start reloading .40 S&W, then progress to some other calibers. I'm sure this question has been asked before, but can't get the search feature to work.
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Do NOT use any reloads in a Glock .40 cal. 
"The Greatest Battle Implement Ever Devised!"
-- Gen. George S. Patton
referring to the M1 Garand0 -
Cabela's would be a good place to start. Order a free catalog and have a look. Then, buy from www.midwayusa.com for less money. Look into Lee and/or Hornady, depending on your price range (those are the two I can readily think of). Contact Winchester, Hodgdon, and Alliant for data.
Pay attention to the warnings of other posters. Most of us have been there, done that with something, so we know a mistake when we see it.
Other than that, happy shooting.
O Lord,
grant me the Serenity
to accept the things
I cannot change
the courage to change the things I can,
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quote:Originally posted by Rebel_James
Do NOT use any reloads in a Glock .40 cal.
"The Greatest Battle Implement Ever Devised!"
-- Gen. George S. Patton
referring to the M1 Garand
Really? I was wondering about that because all manufacturers tell you not to use reloaded ammo, so I didn't pay it any particular heed. I've never shot reloads with my Glock, are Glocks notorious with reloads? What happens? Thanks0 -
I shoot my reloads in my Glock 27 all the time. You just have to load them in a sane manner. Any gun will give trouble if you go b___s to the wall with the powder trying to make a magnum out of an already hot round! Start with a little less picky caliber (38/357) and work from there. Use recommended loads from a manual and you will experience very little difficulty.
I can't stress concentration enough, a small distraction can be disastrous. If you skip a step, or worse, double one, you will be reminded of it later at the range. (voice of experience[:I])
Reloading can be very therapeutic and enjoyable. Hope you like it as much as I do.0 -
Glock.40,
Use this link for a fairly complete rundown on basic reloading concepts with illustration. One portion even has 'virtual reloading' if you want to load Quick Time player.
http://www.reload-nrma.com/
Best of luck!0 -
Start by watching a buddy who reloads and ask LOTS of questions. If no one you know reloads, get a book, like Lyman or CCI Speer reloading manual and READ it thoroughly before diving in.
Chris8161
Admit nothing, deny everything, demand proof!0 -
Before you reload for ANY Glock .40 you should spend some time and read the following links. Glock's unsupported barrel and polygonal rifling precludes reloading. After learning this I dumped my G23 and bought a S&W SW99 .40 with a supported chamber and conventional rifling so I can shoot lead reloads.
http://www.thegunzone.com/glock/glock-kb.html#which
http://www.f-r-i.com/glock/FAQ/FAQ-kb.htm0 -
Get yourself a RockChucker or similar reloading kit and read the manual a couple times. Follow step by step instructions slowly following every step to the T.
When you gain the basic understanding of reloading, then the answers to your questions will mean more.0 -
Dang I love the way people spread urban legands.
No manfacture recogmends reloads, for liability reasons. That dosn't mean there unsafe.
Millions of 40S&W reloads have been fired through 10 of thousands of Glocks without problems. There have been 4 areas found at the root of the "Glock/reload" legand 1, Early Federal brass had a low web height, and would sometimes blowout on the first firing with factory loadings. 2, firing out of battary, do to improper maintenance by the owner. 3, Lead buildup, causing pressure spikes (Glock specificly says "do not shoot lead bullets in Polyaganol barrels"). 4, reloaders trying to get 10mm proformance out of the 40S&W (overloading/hotrodding = unsafe loading practices).
Hummm, 2 unsafe reloading practices, 1 owner issue, and 1 batch of defective brass means the pistol itself is junk?????????
As far as getting started, the RCBS website has a good introduction to reloading series on it (in addition to the NRMA site already mentioned). Also, as mentioned above, start by purchasing a quality manual, and study it. They all have a good how-to section in the front. The Lyman manual is included with the RCBS kit, so if your leaning toward a "kit" to get started, check to see which manual is included with the kit your considering (no point in purchasing duplicates, yet).
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Some guys like a mag full of lead, I still prefer one round to the head.0 -
May not sound like fun, but if you are seriously interested it will not be a chore...READ READ READ, then READ. Get at least two loading manuals.
Loading for a revolver is probably the most forgiving. Try that first. I've been at it for 32 years without a problem...it is rewarding and pretty easy to do...and it is easy to mess up if you don't pay attention.
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