Can anyone recommend a video that will give me an idea on how to start reloading?

I just got all this

 

 

 

I just am suppose to sell one shotgun reloader for the guy.

 

 

 

Emptied the boxes

What caliber are you reloading?

Don't have any in particular, but check on youtube. There are a bunch on there to get you started. Get a couple of reloading books for recipes and also check the powder manufacturer websites.

Just looked at your pics again and saw boxes of 30-06.

 

 

I'd start here. He does good videos. I saw a two part video for '06 cartridges, but it was for a handloader.

I'm gonna reload all those 30-06 since I have the stuff and have a 30-06.

 

But I mostly plan to reload 5.56/.223

iraqiveteran888 does a good job on his vids; on youtube

Edited April 28, 201214 yr by HoneyBadger

Two good powders for your bolt-action .30-06 that you should not be without that I would recommend are IMR4064 and either Hodgdon's or IMR's 4350. Both work well with a range of bullets from 125 gr. up to 200 gr. I would add these to your short list.

what rifle are you loading in 30 06?

Rugar m77 all that 30-06 stuff came with it. But I might as well load it.

I have some .308 stuff too but don't have one. The .243 I'll load and give to my father in law

I think I might know someone who needs .308 thats local, if you might be willing to part with it.

I got to read his notes but its seems like he may have been loading .308 bullets into 30-06 shells. Seems doable since I'm pretty sure they are the same size bullet

A little background on how I got all this stuff. The farmer in Carneys point who I mentioned before that his house was being burglarized when his wife came home gave it to me. He's done with it, his kids didn't want it so I got boxes of reloading equipment and supplies for free. I never planned on doing it but since I had all this fall in my lap I might as well learn.

I got to read his notes but its seems like he may have been loading .308 bullets into 30-06 shells. Seems doable since I'm pretty sure they are the same size bullet

 

yes, but once you get to 200gr the bullets are better suited for 30 06 in most cases.

A little background on how I got all this stuff. The farmer in Carneys point who I mentioned before that his house was being burglarized when his wife came home gave it to me. He's done with it, his kids didn't want it so I got boxes of reloading equipment and supplies for free. I never planned on doing it but since I had all this fall in my lap I might as well learn.

 

Wow very nice, congratulations and welcome to reloading,, just wait till you see all the money you will save with it..

Wow very nice, congratulations and welcome to reloading,, just wait till you see all the money you will save with it..

 

Don't listen to him! It's a trap! That's how they get everyone to start reloading, including me. You won't save a single penny.

 

 

You will get to shoot a whole lot more though, and it will be higher quality ammo.

My buddy told me last night you really don't save money but you get what you want. But I figure I gottA save some money on the deal. I have the equipment, brass, primers, powder and bullets and paid nothing. I'm sure once I go pick the stuff up to do 5.56/223 I'll start spending money though. I considered loading .17hmr but 50 rounds of Hornady is $10 at gun shows so why bother.

My buddy told me last night you really don't save money but you get what you want. But I figure I gottA save some money on the deal. I have the equipment, brass, primers, powder and bullets and paid nothing. I'm sure once I go pick the stuff up to do 5.56/223 I'll start spending money though. I considered loading .17hmr but 50 rounds of Hornady is $10 at gun shows so why bother.

 

17 hmr is a rimfire round. While some on this board have proven it is possible to load for rimfire, it does not seem to be worth it.

The amount of money you spend is completely dependent on what your using. For instance, some places want loot for new brass. You can buy a box of Federal AE 9mm ammo for the price of just federal brass. Or you can buy a box of ammo and just re-use the brass. You can buy low weight powder, and get more rounds per lb's. Bullets is another one, lead plated fmj, then RN or HP. More expensive stuff doesnt necessarily make better ammo, a lot of it comes down to how much effort you put into it.

Damn! Lucky you for getting all that stuff free. I've been looking into 7.7 Jap reloading and its gonna cost a pretty penny to get everything.

Yeah I deff stepped in shit with that one.

Yup, no money saved, just more rounds fired. But that's a good thing!

 

I learned off youtube, but the best way is get with someone you know

who is experienced and learn in person.

If anyone's willing to teach ill provide all the beer needed.

Gun For Hire does a reloading class for 200 bux. Since all was free for you, maybe it'll be worth it to you.

 

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I wanna get into the reloading world myself and taking that class sounds like a good starting point.

I'll be calling GFH next week to find out when is the next class coming up. Btw for now all I have is a 9mm and a 40 s&w handgun, no rifles yet. I'd like to reload for those 2 calibers and see what is like.

I wanna get into the reloading world myself and taking that class sounds like a good starting point.

I'll be calling GFH next week to find out when is the next class coming up. Btw for now all I have is a 9mm and a 40 s&w handgun, no rifles yet. I'd like to reload for those 2 calibers and see what is like.

 

Not sure what the long time re-loaders would say, but me being new I would use a progressive like I have (Dillon 650) or a Hornady L-n-L for pistol calibers, but if I start doing rifle, I would get a single stage press for that.

Salem county sportsman's club is having a class in a couple weeks. Unfortunately I just missed one.