How many of you are of the Roll Your Own (ammo that is) variety.

 

The reason I ask is because I (for one) really miss that there are so few places around any more that carry reloading supplies. I used to be able to go to Ramsey Outdoor (Ledgewood) and pick up what ever I needed, in however small or large of a quantity that I wanted without the indignation if having to pay outrageous Hazmat and shipping charges.

 

Well I was in the store today and heard that they might be considering bringing reloading components back into their stores. I'm thinking that if enough people sent a nice message to the owner asking him to bring Powder, Primers, and Bullet Heads back into the store... it may help persuade him to do so. If there is enough interest, I will post his contact info.

That's a great idea. Jerry Martin at the gun counter is a pretty cool guy. I'll mention it to him.

If they were really smart, they would do a reloading class, if they have the space, for free, and at the end, offer reloading packages, including presses and everything else involved.

 

If you want to give me the owners adress and contact info, send it to me in a private message, i will send him a hand written letter encouraging him to do so, on behalf of the forum and its members.

If they were really smart, they would do a reloading class, if they have the space, for free, and at the end, offer reloading packages, including presses and everything else involved.

 

If you want to give me the owners adress and contact info, send it to me in a private message, i will send him a hand written letter encouraging him to do so, on behalf of the forum and its members.

 

Mak- If the person to be infuenced was posted publicly we all could request that they carry supplies. As far as a class I wonder if there could be a liability problem. Just a thought. Anyway books on reloading abound.

either way. =)

 

I am just getting started with reloading, waiting for my packages to arrive from lee, midway and cabelas.... but i can easily see how it can improve you to be a safer shooter.

If they were really smart, they would do a reloading class, if they have the space, for free, and at the end, offer reloading packages, including presses and everything else involved.

 

That is a GREAT idea!!! Let me check the spelling of the owners name and address/email tomorrow. I don't want to post incorrect info. I will post it on this thread.

I am just getting started with reloading, waiting for my packages to arrive from lee, midway and cabelas....

 

Great move - you will really enjoy reloading. I often ask myself if I Reload so I can shoot more.. or.. if I shoot so I can Reload more. With the price of ammo, I don't know how anyone can afford to shoot factory stuff anymore. I just did a quick calculation and I can reload a box of (50) .45 ACP for about $7.50. 500 rounds would cost me about $75.00. How much would that be retail?

I have been reloading for about 15 yrs now. it is a hobby within a hobby.

it is a hobby within a hobby.

 

Well put :text-bravo:

I really want to get into this for reloading .45, 12 gauge, and 300wby mag...any advice on where I would get started?

 

I tend to spend all my money on ammo anyway, so might as well spend it on reloading supplies..I have been saving my .45 brass and have about 700 shells ready to go...

Don't bother reloading 12 guage unless your reloading large steel shot otherwise its just not worth it.

 

Reloading is great, but its an expensive hobby inside of another expensive hobby!!

Don't bother reloading 12 guage unless your reloading large steel shot otherwise its just not worth it.

 

Reloading is great, but its an expensive hobby inside of another expensive hobby!!

 

just to start out. =)

 

I am at about $650 for press, dies, and etc...

 

not including powder, primers, bullets.... and the press and all that were at DEALER pricing.

It not an expensive hobby. In fact if you like to shoot, you will be saving a lot of money. You have to make the initial investment but from that point forward, it is very cost justifiable. How quickly could you burn up 650. in over the counter ammo?

 

Here are a few cost calculators to help you figure things out.

 

http://www.handloads.com/calc/loadingCosts.asp

http://www.trapshooters.com/reloadcalc.htm

http://10xshooters.com/calculators/index.htm

 

Reloading for Pistol is the place you should start because it is the easiest. Rifle requires more precision and experience. Shotshell requires a totally different machine and they are still relatively inexpensive so I would rule them out for now. As far as which press to buy, there are a number of good choices but for pistol and basic rifle i would recommend the Dillon 550B. http://www.dillonprecision.com It is a good press, reasonably priced, and a lifetime no BS warranty that truly is NO BS. I have been using mine for 18 years and have worn parts out on it, and just called them up and the new part in in the mail same day.

 

Also check out http://www.ammosmith.com for some good how to videos. Also buy and read a good reloading manual like Speer, Lyman, Sierra. A good mentor would also be good to have. Again, I can load a 50 round box of .45 for about $7.50.

I fine reloading relaxing!

I guess it's about ten years or so, that I've been reloading. Presently reloading 14 different cartridges on a single stage RCBS Rockchucker. I just enjoy doing it, and have the satisfaction of making my own ammo.

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I reload it is satisfying making my owm ammo.

I reload my handgun ammo w/ a Dillon 650. Got a Dillon 1050 but have not set it up yet.

New reloader here...well new to pistol ammo have reloaded thousands of 12 ga. shells on a MEC 9000.

 

Bought a whole Dillon 650 set up from Vinny of Hunting World Guns & Ammo - Freehold, NJ, you can call him direct at 917-709-8729 per the NJ Gun Forums recommendation. He is a great guy and gives a really nice deal to forum members! I'm picking up my stuff this week! Can't wait to start production!

 

Regards,

Jan

Reloading? What's dat? Is that when you go to the range with friends and they run around behind you trying to catch the brass casings as they fly threw the air? And then go diving on the floor for the ones they missed? That sounds like fun.

Yeah Ray, that's the fun part of reloading, becoming a brass whore!

Yeah Ray, that's the fun part of reloading, becoming a brass whore!

 

Yea - part of the fun is opening my range bag when I get home and seeing what I picked up off the floor. It's like a kid dumping his bag of candy on the floor on Halloween. Oh Yea!!

especially when you go to the range and the person before you shot commercial brass 223/308 and obviously doesnt reload. =)

especially when you go to the range and the person before you shot commercial brass 223/308 and obviously doesnt reload. =)

 

The guy next to me today was shooting .223 and handing me his brass. Didn't even have to pick it up.

There is nothing like the satisfaction of taking deer with loads you've worked up , tested and tinkered with until you've found the perfect recipe for your combo of rifle ,bullet and powder.

I'm getting ready. I just have too much on my plate right now to get started. I want rounds for USPSA and IDPA. I need accurate rounds that can put lead on the target fast. From what I have learned in other forums, I have to find the right mix that makes power factor and is also accurate. I have WSF, 231 and Power pistol to play with. I shoot a Beretta 92fs and CX4 Storm. The Power Pistol is supposed to be excellent for the CX4 so I am eager to start.