getting started reloading

[xxxchaotikxxx]

i am somewhat new to guns (only been shooting regularly for about 3 years) and i have recently purchased a springfield xd .45. i am interested in learning how to reload and was wondering what i might need to get started on loading .45 because i am having alot of trouble finding ammo for it.

 

[WhiteyMacD]

You can post this topic in Ammo Talk and get a lot more results.

I recommend taking a class or reading a good book on reloading. It will generally give you an idea of what you need and/or where you should start.

 

[xxxchaotikxxx]

thanks whiteymacD

 

[David E]

I am not aware of any "reloading classes," but you might be able to find a DVD online.

To determine if you're suited for reloading your own ammo, I've devised a little quiz:

1) Are you an idiot?

If the answer is "yes," then you are not suited for reloading.

2) Can you read and follow written directions?

If the answer is "no," then you are not suited for reloading.

3) Do you think you know more than the ballisticians that created the loading data?

If the answer is "yes," then you'll blow yourself up, resolving the whole issue.

If you had the "correct" answers, then you can safely reload your own quality ammo!

 

[WhiteyMacD]

I am not aware of any "reloading classes," but you might be able to find a DVD online.

H&H has them and I am sure there are places in T-Town.

Chaotik, I hope my PM pointed you in a right direction for finding info and getting started. Just make sure you look at it as a hobby, not a money saving thing.

 

[_CY_]

come on now... that's a bit harsh...
we all had to start somewhere.

what you need is to hook up with someone that's willing to show you the first time.
then you will take off quickly on your own.

reloading is not all that difficult, but does requires your full attention.
best to set up a reloading bench so all your equipment can stay in same place.

a single stage press is the best way to start. reloading is equipment intensive.
RCBS makes a Master Reloading kit with everything (except dies) to get started.

PM Stephen Cue for classroom info.
He did a low cost reloading classroom at Sand Springs Gun Club
and possibly would know who is putting on another class.

I am not aware of any "reloading classes," but you might be able to find a DVD online.

To determine if you're suited for reloading your own ammo, I've devised a little quiz:

1) Are you an idiot?

If the answer is "yes," then you are not suited for reloading.

2) Can you read and follow written directions?

If the answer is "no," then you are not suited for reloading.

3) Do you think you know more than the ballisticians that created the loading data?

If the answer is "yes," then you'll blow yourself up, resolving the whole issue.

If you had the "correct" answers, then you can safely reload your own quality ammo!

 

[Old Fart]

I believe RCBS has a video on reloading.
But the best advie was getting with Stephen Cue and seeing it first hand.
He's a nice guy who likes helping people enter this dark craft.

 

[NikatKimber]

CY, I don't think David E was implying that the OP was an idiot, or not capable of reading, but just saying that as long as you're not an idiot, and can read and follow directions, and are willing to stay within published guidelines, then yes, it is possible to reload.