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<blockquote data-quote="Stephen Cue" data-source="post: 592283" data-attributes="member: 3008"><p>Should we make it a week from this saturday, that way we may pick up some cool new reloading supplies at Wanenmacher's. </p><p></p><p>If anyone doesn't know what to look for, heres a list of a few simple components:</p><p></p><p><u><strong>Powder:</strong></u></p><p>This greatly depends on what you caliber you shoot. alot of guys will be reloading .380, .9mm, & .40S&W. I use IMR 700x; WIN231;Titegroup; or these Alliant brands: Bullseye, RedDot, & Unique. </p><p></p><p>Average cost is about $15-$25/lb. Just do some net searches for ballistics and decide before hand what type of powder you want to try for the size bullet you want to shoot and keep a few in mind in case you run across some shortages.</p><p></p><p><u><strong>Brass: </strong></u>this one is easy to figure out, LOL</p><p></p><p><strong><u>Bullets:</u></strong></p><p>For pistol bullets: self defense, I recommend FMJ's & JHP's only. For plinking, some lead bullets are okay, but there are some downsides to it being cheaper. Lead bullets are softer than FMJ's so its more delicate to seat; lead being poisonous, DO NOT ingest them...LOL. Also after shooting lead, theres more to clean up in the barrel but its not difficult.</p><p>For rifle bullets: It mainly comes down to weight, Shape and Nose. For example, 150gr boattail softpoint. So depending on what your hunting/shooting the bullets vary greatly</p><p></p><p><u><strong>Primers</strong></u></p><p>Small pistol primers for .32; .380; 9mm;.38/.357; & .40S&W. </p><p>Large pistol primers for 10mm;.44 mag; .45 acp</p><p>Small rifle primers for .223, 7.62x39, etc</p><p>Large rifle primers for .270; 7mm mag;30-30;.308; 30'06; & above</p><p>Magnum primers are used if you are using a slow burning powder!</p><p></p><p>For Rifle reloaders, the same components are used just make sure to research the <em>powder type <em>vs </em>bullet weight </em> ballistics you want.</p><p></p><p><u><strong>Other accessories to look for</strong></u>: Scales, Dies (depending on what press you have), powder dispensers/measures, micro calipers, case trimmers, primer pocket cleaners, brass tumblers & media, bullet puller hammer, I would recommend several brands of reloading manuals, cartridge holder trays</p><p></p><p>Anyone is welcome to PM me for more info.</p><p></p><p>Stephen</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Stephen Cue, post: 592283, member: 3008"] Should we make it a week from this saturday, that way we may pick up some cool new reloading supplies at Wanenmacher's. If anyone doesn't know what to look for, heres a list of a few simple components: [U][B]Powder:[/B][/U] This greatly depends on what you caliber you shoot. alot of guys will be reloading .380, .9mm, & .40S&W. I use IMR 700x; WIN231;Titegroup; or these Alliant brands: Bullseye, RedDot, & Unique. Average cost is about $15-$25/lb. Just do some net searches for ballistics and decide before hand what type of powder you want to try for the size bullet you want to shoot and keep a few in mind in case you run across some shortages. [U][B]Brass: [/B][/U]this one is easy to figure out, LOL [B][U]Bullets:[/U][/B] For pistol bullets: self defense, I recommend FMJ's & JHP's only. For plinking, some lead bullets are okay, but there are some downsides to it being cheaper. Lead bullets are softer than FMJ's so its more delicate to seat; lead being poisonous, DO NOT ingest them...LOL. Also after shooting lead, theres more to clean up in the barrel but its not difficult. For rifle bullets: It mainly comes down to weight, Shape and Nose. For example, 150gr boattail softpoint. So depending on what your hunting/shooting the bullets vary greatly [U][B]Primers[/B][/U] Small pistol primers for .32; .380; 9mm;.38/.357; & .40S&W. Large pistol primers for 10mm;.44 mag; .45 acp Small rifle primers for .223, 7.62x39, etc Large rifle primers for .270; 7mm mag;30-30;.308; 30'06; & above Magnum primers are used if you are using a slow burning powder! For Rifle reloaders, the same components are used just make sure to research the [I]powder type [I]vs [/I]bullet weight [/I] ballistics you want. [U][B]Other accessories to look for[/B][/U]: Scales, Dies (depending on what press you have), powder dispensers/measures, micro calipers, case trimmers, primer pocket cleaners, brass tumblers & media, bullet puller hammer, I would recommend several brands of reloading manuals, cartridge holder trays Anyone is welcome to PM me for more info. Stephen [/QUOTE]
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