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theoldboarsnest
I've been shooting on a limited basis for years and now getting into reloading. I have a turret press, die sets for both size ammo I will be loading, and a scale (all a gift). Were can I get a good book with illistrations, and a source of reference to begin the process. I'm mechanically inclinded but have even seen someone reload before. If there is a total beginning I'm starting there.

thanks for the help
Oh and I'll be loading ACP.45 and ruger .480 if that helps.
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  • theoldboarsnest
    I'm just starting into pistol ammo reloading...How does one determine the number of times brass can be reloaded? Standard powder charges...Nothing 'hot' or 'wildcat'.

    Thanks
    Mike
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  • rsnyder55
    Similar, except I use 700x for my 12 ga loads and handguns.

    I have a Hornady progessive (not a lock and load) that I use, but I like to handprime and measure each load. (Waiting for my RCBS Chargemaster to get here next week).
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  • sandwarrior
    theoldboarsnest,

    Welcome to the Forum!

    I use a lot of 4895 for Mil-surp calibers. 5.56, 6.8 SPC, 7mm, 8mm, .30-06, .303, 7.5 Mas, 7.5 Swiss, 6.5x55 Swede. It's a very good powder, flexible from low to high. Although, you may find you won't get ultimate (safe) velocity using it. Just the fact you can use it and get about what you want. It's not a forgiving powder if you think you want to start pushing pressures/velocities. The pressure curve takes a sharp upward spike at the top end. H4895X is a little more forgiving but will still blow primers if you get it too close to max.

    In some cases, like loading for a semi-auto such as a Garand or AR15, you find it necessary to use 4895 so that you don't send too much pressure down the barrel, and possibly damage the gas systems. Slower powders may leave too high of gas pressure at the gas port. So that's why you use the faster burning 4895.

    Stick around, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask. Many members here also take e-mails if reading in a thread seems difficult for the specific answer you are looking for.
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  • rong
    I have 2 single stage presses.
    One I've had for years. I reload
    for about 10 calibers -rifles and handguns
    and i just plug along,Speed has never been
    an issue with me.I find reloading
    is theraputic and shooting is fun,but I
    wish I had the open space for a range
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  • Johnperkins
    Hello,
    John here. I am new here and also "IGNORANT" of Reloading, and making my own ammo. but, with the rising costs of ammo. these days I am going to have to do it as I am disabled(!!CANCER SUCKS!!)and simply cannot afford to keep purchasing as the prices are sure to keep rising. I carry my .45ACP and I own an SKS, 12Gauge shotgun, and a .22 rifle. I will also be needing to make .243 ammo for the grandson. any and all info./help/supply knowledge will be greatly appreciated. Thank You For Your Time and Efforts...
    *****GOD BLESS AMERICA*****
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  • coledigger4
    quote:Originally posted by Johnperkins
    Hello,
    John here. I am new here and also "IGNORANT" of Reloading, and making my own ammo. but, with the rising costs of ammo. these days I am going to have to do it as I am disabled(!!CANCER SUCKS!!)and simply cannot afford to keep purchasing as the prices are sure to keep rising. I carry my .45ACP and I own an SKS, 12Gauge shotgun, and a .22 rifle. I will also be needing to make .243 ammo for the grandson. any and all info./help/supply knowledge will be greatly appreciated. Thank You For Your Time and Efforts...
    *****GOD BLESS AMERICA*****


    I would suggest picking up a couple, or more, reloading manuals to start with. I have found some very good deals at yard sales and used book stores. Hope this helps.

    Be VERY cautious with reloading formulas from the internet! I had some Hawk bullets and was looking for best load data since these bullets were all I had of the Hawk brand. I went to a gunpowder site and tried their starting loads. They 'looked' close to what my books said for that bullet weight in a 300 Winchester Magnum. High pressure signs with the starting loads, unGodly recoil, punctured primer, and gases coming from the bolt area. Ejecting the spent cartridge took more effort than normal. One shot, took the rest back home and pulled the bullets.
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