Hello everyone,
I have decided to start reloading, mostly .45 ACP and 308/7.62x51mm. I was planning to get started right after the holidays last year, but after the craziness, all the stuff disappeared. So I am waiting for a press and other stuff to come back in stock. I have decided on a Hornaday LNL AP and a LNL Classic single stage press to get started with.I have been reading and researching a lot. Most of the questions I have are in regards to dies and how/why to do certain parts separately or combined with one die, like de-capping/sizing, etc..I see that there is a lot of personal choice involved, for example using a powder cop or a lock out die. But slowly I am learning. My big question here is about lead vs jacketed bullets. I plan to use my reloads in a Savage bolt action and an FNX-45. I know that some firearms lead bullets are not the best to use, or like Glocks, it can be dangerous. So how can I learn or choose which of my firearms can safely use lead bullets?
Thanks for any info in advance!
I have decided to start reloading, mostly .45 ACP and 308/7.62x51mm. I was planning to get started right after the holidays last year, but after the craziness, all the stuff disappeared. So I am waiting for a press and other stuff to come back in stock. I have decided on a Hornaday LNL AP and a LNL Classic single stage press to get started with.I have been reading and researching a lot. Most of the questions I have are in regards to dies and how/why to do certain parts separately or combined with one die, like de-capping/sizing, etc..I see that there is a lot of personal choice involved, for example using a powder cop or a lock out die. But slowly I am learning. My big question here is about lead vs jacketed bullets. I plan to use my reloads in a Savage bolt action and an FNX-45. I know that some firearms lead bullets are not the best to use, or like Glocks, it can be dangerous. So how can I learn or choose which of my firearms can safely use lead bullets?
Thanks for any info in advance!