Reloaders

[kyojin]

Who else here reloads their own ammo? I've been reloading 9mm and .40 S&W for about a year. I just bought the dies and components to reload .223
I've been using a RCBS Rock Chucker. I'm looking at getting a Dillon Progressive 550b.

So what do you reload, how long have you been reloading, and what is your set up?

 

[Rusted]

I use a Dillon 550b, they are great. I would recomend one for sure. I have been reloading for about 10 years, but I don't do it often enough. The other day I was sorting and cleaning brass in preperation for some more reloading this winter.

By the way, with the 550b I reload very cautiosly, I stop VERY often to check and double check and triple check the loads. I find that it keep my loads very consistant. And even with my slow methods I still put out 500+ rounds per once I am in the groove.

 

[muleskinner]

Who else here reloads their own ammo? I've been reloading 9mm and .40 S&W for about a year. I just bought the dies and components to reload .223
I've been using a RCBS Rock Chucker. I'm looking at getting a Dillon Progressive 550b.

So what do you reload, how long have you been reloading, and what is your set up?

I've been reloading for about 30 years. I have a couple Rock Chuckers, and a Hornady LNL. If I were you, I'd REALLY look into the Hornady before you buy the Dillon. Just youtube dillon vs hornady. (yes I've owned both) My .02

 

[Grim]

ive been reloading about 10 years , i also use the RCBS kit. 9mm, 45ACP, 45Long Colt, 30-30 , 270 , 30-06. i used to reload 12ga , but havent for a few years .

 

[DAA]

Been handloading about 30 years. None of my rifle barrels have ever had a single round of factory ammo fired in them. Actually, most of the rifles I use much anymore, there isn't any factory ammo made for them so handloading is required.

I use alot of different makes of equipment. The stuff I use most often though is mostly Redding and Forster dies, plus Harrell's powder dumps and Sinclair priming tools. An old Pacific single stage press is the one I use most. Never have gotten around to getting a progressive press, I just never have done much pistol shooting.

- DAA

 

[kyojin]

Wow we've got several very experienced reloaders here. I started reloading .223 last week. I started small with a few different loads and tested them last night. They all shot well and I'll start cranking them out now. Reloading is a great way to unwind and relax. Also a great way to save $$$ and not buy factory ammo.

It's great to see the reloading component supply increasing. For a while there it was non-existent.