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December 18th, 2023, 12:27 PM #61Grand Member
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Re: Reloading Equipment/Procedure Basics For Beginners - Read This First!
For 9mm and 5.56 you would want a progressive like a Dillon 550. Problem is since they are so common reloading the 9mm and 5.56 rounds barely saves you anything vs buying new. If you loaded anything like .357, .44 mag, or 45 Colt then a progressive is worth it but do the math to see your investment makes sense for 9mm.
For rifle rounds you want a single stage press. You can get by with a progressive but when developing loads it takes longer to change the settings on a progressive and a single stage gives you more control and more accurate ammo. As far as I am concerned if you shoot rifle reloading is required. There are many once common hunting rounds that are impossible to find and spending $2-3 a shot takes a lot of the fun out of shooting.
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December 18th, 2023, 01:16 PM #62
Re: Reloading Equipment/Procedure Basics For Beginners - Read This First!
I agree with Delkal except that I'd be careful above 5.56 on that Dillon. It's not extremely heavy and if you get one of your rifle cases stuck in it, it bites and you can mar the wrist pins. Ask me how I know. I feel like it's best to get into it now and accumulate supplies rather than wait until it's a 'need' and you can't get anything. Besides, there is something of a learning curve to it all and it might take a little bit until you get the hang of it. For the 9s, right now, consider it a hobby and not a money saver, we all have hobbies that we spend money on they don't return the investment. And if you want to load your own defensive rounds, those bullet heads don't cost enough extra to justify the price of the finished product at the gun shop. I can't understand why a box of 20 of them costs $$$$$$$$$.
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December 18th, 2023, 01:37 PM #63
Re: Reloading Equipment/Procedure Basics For Beginners - Read This First!
Thanks to all who have chimed in on this thread. I truly appreciate it as I am in the dark on this subject. I realize that this is probably not the optimal time to get started, but I don't know when things will calm down a bit. I realize that it might take a lot of reloading to justify the cost, but there is definitely an intangible value in the comfort of being able to reload. I doubt that things are going to get cheaper, and I also think that those in power want to make it increasingly difficult to buy ammo, especially at the prices we have become accustomed to over the years.
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December 18th, 2023, 02:08 PM #64Grand Member
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Re: Reloading Equipment/Procedure Basics For Beginners - Read This First!
Buy a 45 Colt and you will save $1 a shot (it cost the same as reloading a 9mm). Or get a .35 Remington or .300 Savage and save $2 a shot. This ammo has been almost impossible to find and when you do its $50-60 a box (it cost the same to reload as a common .308). This is the real value in reloading.
I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of classic rifles start dropping in price just because no one can find the ammo for it. With reloading you can keep then running for the same price as the common rounds. You can even form some cases from the parent brass if it is unavailable.
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December 18th, 2023, 02:11 PM #65Grand Member
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December 18th, 2023, 02:17 PM #66Grand Member
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Re: Reloading Equipment/Procedure Basics For Beginners - Read This First!
Definately. I have been shooting alot of 45 colt and 45,-70 the last couple years. Factory is ridiculously expensive. I still load everything I shoot. Even 9mm. I have a SDB for pistol and a 650 dedicated to 5.56 and 300bo. All other rifle I load on the rockchucker.
I'm retired and have alot of time. I have been slowly reverting to the single stage. I have the time and I enjoy being involved in every step instead of just pulling on the handle.
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December 18th, 2023, 02:18 PM #67Grand Member
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