tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544914688307073747.post2432493965988745171..comments2024-02-05T11:03:17.462-06:00Comments on Days of our Trailers: What have I begun?Thirdpowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02886910076400873900noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544914688307073747.post-55917569104158382132014-03-06T21:14:37.037-06:002014-03-06T21:14:37.037-06:00Only a hand press?
Seriously take a look at the L...Only a hand press?<br /><br />Seriously take a look at the Lee Classic Turret. (Not the "Deluxe Turret".)lee n. fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01652025469454858807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544914688307073747.post-74702779077538080122014-03-05T08:23:12.002-06:002014-03-05T08:23:12.002-06:00Youmay also find tht reloading is both interesting...Youmay also find tht reloading is both interesting and fun. I load .45ACP these days, on a single stage press. Different powders react differently in my weapon, and I enjoy the various operations as I try to get them all exactly the same, thus eliminating variability. I find a digital scale (in grains) and a caliper are indispencable tools in this endeavor. Good luck,<br />PolyKahrPolyKahrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17921059911992220363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544914688307073747.post-72287207735898418662014-03-02T21:52:52.775-06:002014-03-02T21:52:52.775-06:00Now you know how I became a member of the Bent-Bac...Now you know how I became a member of the Bent-Back Brasspicker speciesFirehandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562365951182027709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544914688307073747.post-28630118419795826412014-03-02T18:00:53.308-06:002014-03-02T18:00:53.308-06:00Interesting how the finances change with rifle ver...Interesting how the finances change with rifle versus handgun.<br /><br />I do 45acp. And I find my powder is one of the lesser expenses (after brass and bullets)<br /><br />Though those two can be taken down by reusing brass and casting own lead.The Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173903164209256926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544914688307073747.post-75617049715213901852014-03-02T08:07:24.318-06:002014-03-02T08:07:24.318-06:00I've been shooting a 55gr lead round nose with...I've been shooting a 55gr lead round nose with a gas check through my M4. I've shot a few hundred of them with no problems at all. I cast a lot of different bullets because I load commercially, small time. <br /><br />I do cast a couple of different rifle bullets like the 55gr and a 120gr lead round nose that works great in 30 carbine. I stated out casting with a old turkey fryer and a used pressure cooker bottom. I upgraded recently to a electric melter so I can work in y shop instead of being a slave to the weather. I'm not casting bullets when it's below freezing. <br /><br />Handgun bullets, after you get your return on investment for the molds can get down pretty cheap. It helps that my SIL works at a tire store. He's brought me a couple hundred pounds of wheel weights. You can also salvage lead at the range. The one I use is deserted through the week when I go. I'm always picking up spent bullets. You would be surprised how many you find just laying on the ground. If you check around, you can get started pretty cheap. Robert Fowlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03475193874676131196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544914688307073747.post-16262840102285493182014-03-02T02:06:39.955-06:002014-03-02T02:06:39.955-06:00Absolutely, I was figuring cost on what I bought t...Absolutely, I was figuring cost on what I bought today at the show just to get started. I'm going to run a small batch and see what works and then start buying bulk supplies.<br /><br />Thanks for the info about Powder Valley.kavemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12217968009295452141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544914688307073747.post-27453141325712712022014-03-02T01:32:40.136-06:002014-03-02T01:32:40.136-06:00You should be able to get that down to 17 cents a ...You should be able to get that down to 17 cents a round by shopping carefully.<br /><br />Bullet $0.08<br />Powder $0.07<br />Primer $0.02<br />Brass free<br /><br />Buy all that stuff in bulk. 5k primers, 8 lbs jugs of powder, 5k bullets. Powder valley is good for powder and primers, various places will have bullets in bulk at times. Works best if you set up a 'cash for deals fun' so you have the cash should you need it.<br /><br />Pick up all brass at the range, accumulate the stuff you don't use, and trade for brass you do.<br /><br /><br />lowlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02503732259562252160noreply@blogger.com