Post by: kptheplatypus on November 04, 2021, 05:55:30 AM
Currently I have no equipment. Of course looking to acquire over time since I only get paid once a month.
Please let me know if anyone would be willing to part with anything.
I’d love to get into it and it’s a skill I’ve always wanted to learn.
Thanks guys
Post by: drck1000 on November 04, 2021, 07:04:08 AM
That said, recommend adding a reloading manual to your list. Actually, recommend picking one up now and starting to read while you gear up.
Post by: HeliosRX8 on November 04, 2021, 07:10:07 AM
I suggest at a minimum to get on the waitlist from Security Equipment for the appropriate small rifle/small pistol primers and any powder you may want to use ( i.e. H335, CFE223, WIN748, etc.)
Post by: kptheplatypus on November 04, 2021, 07:29:38 AM
I saw a Lee 3 turret press on FB marketplace a few days ago.
I suggest at a minimum to get on the waitlist from Security Equipment for the appropriate small rifle/small pistol primers and any powder you may want to use ( i.e. H335, CFE223, WIN748, etc.)
What would be a good powder to reload 9mm and 5.56? There’s so many to choose from
Post by: kptheplatypus on November 04, 2021, 07:29:56 AM
I saw your post/reply in the classifieds. I'll dig into by stuff and see what I can spare. A friend gave me some reloading stuff that he picked up in an estate sale, but it mostly old (crappy) stuff and weird calibers.
That said, recommend adding a reloading manual to your list. Actually, recommend picking one up now and starting to read while you gear up.
Thank you. If you find anything please let me know
Post by: HeliosRX8 on November 04, 2021, 07:41:04 AM
What would be a good powder to reload 9mm and 5.56? There’s so many to choose from
I have experience with those I listed above for .223. I have my go-to loads, H335 for 62 grain, and WIN 748 for 55 grain. Not saying these are the absolute best, but its what I've used and developed a load for.
Off the top of my head, CFE223 and Varget seem to be able to achieve higher velocities than a lot of the other powders (Lee Manual).
I've used UNIQUE powder for 9mm 124gn. I heard good things about CFE Pistol.
On youtube, Johnny's Reloading Bench is one of my go-to's for watching load development, powder choice, and testing results.
Post by: kptheplatypus on November 04, 2021, 07:44:32 AM
I have experience with those I listed above for .223. I have my go-to loads, H335 for 62 grain, and WIN 748 for 55 grain. Not saying these are the absolute best, but its what I've used and developed a load for.
Off the top of my head, CFE223 and Varget seem to be able to achieve higher velocities than a lot of the other powders (Lee Manual).
I've used UNIQUE powder for 9mm 124gn. I heard good things about CFE Pistol.
On youtube, Johnny's Reloading Bench is one of my go-to's for watching load development, powder choice, and testing results.
Okay, thank you. I’ll keep watching YouTube and reading up on reloading
Post by: changemyoil66 on November 04, 2021, 11:46:32 AM
In today's day and age, can't the info be found online? Or direct on the powder makers website?
Post by: kptheplatypus on November 04, 2021, 11:57:21 AM
Sorry to high jack, but everyone I talked to about getting into reloading mentions to read/buy the book. And then they show me the book if I'm at their place or send pic of the book.
In today's day and age, can't the info be found online? Or direct on the powder makers website?
No worries, that’s a good idea. Gotta be in digital format somewhere
Post by: drck1000 on November 04, 2021, 12:11:12 PM
Sorry to high jack, but everyone I talked to about getting into reloading mentions to read/buy the book. And then they show me the book if I'm at their place or send pic of the book.Load data is only part of the equation. . .
In today's day and age, can't the info be found online? Or direct on the powder makers website?
There's stuff that one can explain to you along the way. I had folks that explained what they do and why, but know that that is their way, or one way. There's a lot in the manuals beyond the load data. . .
Post by: Inspector on November 04, 2021, 01:14:12 PM
No worries, that’s a good idea. Gotta be in digital format somewhereI’m old school. And I am pretty tech savvy having worked in the tech field for 12 years. I do a combination of both books and online. Here is the thing for me, the guy on the internet explaining about reloading could very well be an idiot. He may not be and not explain things well. You may watch several videos from several people and may be confused because they may have different ways of doing the same thing. In other words you have to rely on some guy who may or may not know what he is doing to teach you. The books recommended by those of us who have some experience have been written by people in the industry who have the experience and the ability to reload safely and correctly and know how to write so a newbie can understand. They are trustworthy references. How do I know this? I own and have read most of the books you will see recommended here. And they were written maybe 20 years ago or more and have stood the test of time. And I have read the writings of most of these people who write the manuals for the last 40+ years. My favorite book to learn from is the Sierra manual, but I have also read my Lyman manual, Speer manual, Hornady manual and the Lee manual. For a newbie I recommend either the Lyman or Speer manuals. And as you progress other manuals might add to your knowledge. For instance the Lyman Cast Bullet manual will teach you how to cast your own bullets. The Lyman AR-15 reloading manual might teach you some specifics about reloading for the AR platform. But you need to know the basics first. If you want to save some money get the electronic version of one of the books. Now, if there is a company that clearly has the background to write about reloading and maybe produce videos about reloading Such as RCBS or Lee or Lyman or Hornady I would think you could trust their info. And they may recommend one of the books already recommended here. But then how do you refer and go back to something you may have a question about without a book? Having the book is infinitely more reliable and faster to refer back to than trying to find which video or reference on which website did you see what you want to reread. Having a single point of reference while you are learning will make things easier, quicker and you will learn the basics upon which you can expand to reload your way. All of this is my opinion of course.
Besides having a book which also has the load data, a book gives you a reliable reference to compare with when you find load data on the internet. Be very careful with load data you find on a website that is not a manufacturer of powder or bullets or is compiled by a reliable source. I reload for cartridges that have not existed for a very long time. So searches may or may not come up with reliable data. But if you find the right book you can still find reliable data. I have found some data that was well above what my books recommend as being safe to shoot. But it takes a book or a known reliable source to verify what you find on the net. Now, I also seem to want to use powders that have little or hard to find data in my books. So I also have older reloading manuals from Ideal/Lyman that has load data that the newer books do not have. The information in those books is not on the Internet from a reliable source.
I think that books and Internet have their place. The problem for me is when I need to refer back to something I need to reread or verify. It is better to use a single source that is handy and easy to search. Using the Internet, while having huge advantages, also can have serious disadvantages. And that can be too much information. Ask any of the newbies here. Too much information can make your head spin and you could make a serious mistake.
I highly recommend you speak with someone on island like Old Fart. He is really good about teaching reloading to newbies. I cannot stress this enough. And I guarantee you he will use a book to teach you. All of this is my opinion so while it is meant to be helpful, it may not be the right thing for your particular situation. It’s nice to see someone willing to ask all the right questions.
Post by: oldfart on November 04, 2021, 01:22:26 PM
Post by: ren on November 04, 2021, 01:38:54 PM
Sorry to high jack, but everyone I talked to about getting into reloading mentions to read/buy the book. And then they show me the book if I'm at their place or send pic of the book.Yes
In today's day and age, can't the info be found online? Or direct on the powder makers website?
Post by: aletheuo137 on November 04, 2021, 03:22:21 PM
Is it time to have another carport class?I'm in!
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Post by: Inspector on November 04, 2021, 03:26:41 PM
I'm in!Seriously, you should go. I learned a lot from him about casting my own boolits.
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Post by: aletheuo137 on November 04, 2021, 04:06:26 PM
Seriously, you should go. I learned a lot from him about casting my own boolits.Yes, seriously I would attend.
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Post by: oldfart on November 05, 2021, 12:35:16 PM
I even have a press just for that purpose.
Will notify the forum when I'm ready..
Individuals are welcome to drop by the house to chat about reloading stuff as time allows.
Post by: HeliosRX8 on November 06, 2021, 05:11:04 PM
https://2ahawaii.com/index.php?topic=43166.0
Post by: aletheuo137 on November 06, 2021, 05:52:37 PM
Here’s someone selling a Lee 4 turret press.Sold, I bought it!
https://2ahawaii.com/index.php?topic=43166.0
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Post by: Kalikikopa on November 06, 2021, 08:55:22 PM
Is it time to have another carport class?
Count me in!
Post by: Kalikikopa on November 06, 2021, 09:03:10 PM
What would be a good powder to reload 9mm and 5.56? There’s so many to choose from
I use CFEPistol for both 9mm and .45ACP
I've heard good things about CFE223 for rifle
My opinion get proficient at loading pistol rounds first. There is allot more involved in the case prep
Post by: aletheuo137 on November 06, 2021, 10:04:25 PM
I use CFEPistol for both 9mm and .45ACPMost people have said their go to powder is Titegroup. I have yet to use CFE.
I've heard good things about CFE223 for rifle
My opinion get proficient at loading pistol rounds first. There is allot more involved in the case prep
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Post by: Inspector on November 07, 2021, 03:45:13 AM
Most people have said their go to powder is Titegroup. I have yet to use CFE.My go to powders for pistol is Titegroup, Unique and Bullseye. But I am phasing out my use of Bullseye because it smokes a lot and is dirtier than I like. It is just me getting tired of all the smoke at my indoor range. It ha always been like that. Same for Unique many years ago. But recently Unique has been reformulated to smoke less and be a little less dirty. But it is still one of the most universal powders you can use. Those are my favs.
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However, I was able to score 2 pounds of CFE Pistol recently. I have started testing it in a new for me cartridge, the .380 ACP. In the .380 cartridge CFE Pistol offers a little higher velocity with little to no extra pressure in this cartridge over Titegroup. So far it is clean burning and smokes very little. I have not tried Titegroup in .380 yet. And I have not tried CFE Pistol in 9mm yet. So I have nothing to compare yet. We’ll have see how my testing goes.
In the mneantime I have remnants of Bullseye, Red Dot and Green Dot I want to use up before I get to testing CFE Pistol more. There are so many great pistol powders out there to try. i would say in this day and age of shortages to buy what you find and work up loads for them and until other powders become available. I am a big fan of Hodgdon and Alliant powders but have good luck with pretty much all the different brands.
Post by: oldfart on November 07, 2021, 08:00:41 AM
Heading out to khsc later today to chronograph them.
I'll probably be out there all afternoon if anybody wants to run their ammo over the screens.
Send a pm if you want to test something.
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Also going to run some 45auto if I can stop watching the TV.
Will use 200 lswc and vectan BA 10 for a medium load.
Post by: ren on November 07, 2021, 08:51:43 AM
What would be a good powder to reload 9mm and 5.56? There’s so many to choose from
Depends on weight of bullet for .223. 52-60 gr I prefer Win748. Anything over that I prefer RL15, Varget, AR COMP.