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Post by Buckslayer on Dec 6, 2007 22:35:38 GMT -4
besides the cost factor,why do you reload and list the benefits to a newbie..thanks..
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Post by whitetail101 on Dec 7, 2007 8:51:03 GMT -4
1. Cost savings over buying factory loads.
2. Can tweak loads to fit your rifle and no one elses - give me a call bucky and I'll give you some reloading101.
3. Create loads that are superior to factory loads as far as accuraccy, velocity, bullet path and drop.
4. Plus it gives you something to do in between hunting seasons.
I load everything I shoot, from my rifles and handgun(my 17 HMR is a rimfire - so I can't load that one) to my 12 gauge Turkey and waterfowl loads(I get small game loads cheaper than I can load them)
good luck
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Post by onager on Dec 7, 2007 12:00:24 GMT -4
Ditto! Well said. Can also be relaxing.
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Post by blackhawk on Dec 7, 2007 14:52:09 GMT -4
You can shoot more,and shoot more often!
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Post by gregf on Dec 7, 2007 20:04:09 GMT -4
I've shot some accurate factory stuff lately, but some of my rifles shoot more accurately with reloads. My 7mm Ultra Mag for one will shoot under .5" at a hundred with my reloads. With the factory Remington stuff it is horrible. With my 6.5-284 I have to reload. My 300WSM likes the factory ammo. My .17 Remington is reloads only. My 22-250 shoots the cheap Winchester ammo great. To be honest, unless you shoot alot of pistol ammo I don't really see the savings part. One thing I like about reloading is I pick the components and find it satisfying to see what I pick work. One example was an antelope I shot at 348yds with my Ultra Mag. It was one of the most memorable hunts I've ever had.
Greg F.
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Post by boatcapt on Dec 9, 2007 11:26:30 GMT -4
gettin the satisfaction of "rollin my own" - just part of the process like sharpin your knifes - oiling your firearm..or seeing just how much your hunting coat shrunk from last year
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Post by skwirl on Dec 9, 2007 20:16:58 GMT -4
I reloaded for many years but for some reason,which escapes me now I stopped. All this reloading talk has got me interested again.I still have my ole rcbs rockchucker and all the other good stuff and I'm thinking about starting again
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Post by frankinthelaurels on Dec 10, 2007 15:16:07 GMT -4
THERE'S two different world's of reloading, hunters and target shooters...I've been both for about 40years and have loved every second of it... HUNTING accuracy is one thing, benchrest shooting is another.. The biggest difference is the tolerances that are permitted in each. In hunting rifles you can usually make any factory rifle shoot alot better with a little experimentation and time...I like the after market hunting bullets....partitions and X-bullets...the factory shells of today are 10 times better than the ones from 30-40 years ago, they are all offering premium bullets today, up and down in power etc...so cost is far less for hunting ammo reloading... BENCHREST is another story, the average hunter reloader would be stunned at the tolerances and the equipment used...everything is by hand dies for the most part with dies made from the same reammers that cut your chambers.... my PPC's and BR's have neck clearances of .2615 on a .2620 and about the same differences in the BR's...we worry about the little things, primer depths, wall thicknesses, in-line bullet seating, the exact right change of powder, how far into the lands to seat the bullets etc... SO, they are the same but they are totally different...hunters do not need to run at this exactness, there is just no need for them to do it... I spend countless hours and dollars in the benchrest world.. one die, cut from your same chamber reammer is $200 and another $200 for the inline seater !! THE press is an Arbor hand press, powder is measured exactly..we worry about lots of powder from years to years, some nuts buy it in vast quantities when they find one they like.... HUNTERS soon find out how the companies are ripping the shooters off, take the .30's, they all shoot the same bullets with a little more or less powder...compare a 30-06 and 300 magnum, $15 vs $60..for what, 5-10 grains more powder..that's about it.... RELOADING, do it right and you'll never go back, ever !
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Post by mauserman on Dec 10, 2007 23:01:51 GMT -4
Why do you reload? This about sums it up for me!
Ask any reloader and you will come up with a variety of answers. Many reload for accuracy. Factory ammunition is not as precise as reloaded ammunition. The ability to fine-tune a load, focusing on the powder charge, bullet style and bullet diameter for a particular rifle, is an accomplishment only a reloader can experience. This is particularly satisfying when he or she is successful with the target.
With the variety of calibers available, there are limited sources for many cartridges. Reloading enables you to enjoy these without spending excessive amounts of money on ammunition, let alone wasting time searching for loaded ammunition in that particular caliber.
As ammunition prices continue to rise, reloaders can continue enjoying their sport, without causing a painful dent in their wallets. Most reloaders collect their spent cases after a day at the range for later use.
Sure, these are the typical answers. Think about it. Did your father or grandfather teach you to reload many years ago and you are carrying on that tradition? Do you carefully construct light loads for your daughter or son to learn shooting without the recoil? Does this enable you to have some time to yourself or quality time with a loved one?
Whatever your reason is, enjoy it! Spend time teaching a son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter as you were taught. Give them something to remember you by. Years from now, they too will feel nostalgic while sitting at their own reloading bench.
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Post by onager on Dec 11, 2007 12:24:12 GMT -4
Funny you made the family connection. My bro-in-law inherited his father's reloading equipment. I will give him a few ideas to get set up. My son expressed interest also in learning after college/career training. Great extension of the hunter/shooter hobby. Can do any time of the year.
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Post by firefightnlife on Dec 29, 2007 0:08:25 GMT -4
i used my uncles equipment to reload for my 30.06, i made the load considerably hot and let me tell you thats the last time i play around with really hot loads.
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Post by onager on Jan 7, 2008 17:25:17 GMT -4
You can get away with a stiff drink now and again But a stiff reload...no. I accidently went over max on a .243 load. The mail order company accidently packaged 100gr bullets in an 80 grain box. Fortunatly my handi rifle popped open instead of exploding. Got my attention in a hurry! Weighed the bullets, looked at my load and broke out in a cold sweat and wanted a stiff drink! LOL Weigh my orders now when I get them.
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Post by roundnose on Feb 6, 2008 11:24:27 GMT -4
MY FIRST POST! i reload because i like it. it do all of my reloading in jan. and feb. there is not much else to do because of cold weather. for some calibers(30-30, 270,30-06,308,243) its cheaper to buy factory loads unless you want a special weight/style bullet or if you need to shoot all your shots at 100yds into a dime. most people who hunt in pa. dont need this type of accuracy for hunting as shots are never longer than 100 yds. i know i save money when i reload 300wsm, 300 savage, 260rem,44mag, and 45 colt.
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Post by onager on Feb 6, 2008 14:56:22 GMT -4
Welcome Roundnose!
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Post by sluggun on Feb 6, 2008 18:00:31 GMT -4
I really enjoy it, and have been loading for oner 25 years. Ive worked up pet loads for all my rifles and they all shoot under 1 1/2 groups. I can shoot more often and a lot cheaper than factory ammo.
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