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<blockquote data-quote="Slack" data-source="post: 1319140" data-attributes="member: 13947"><p>Thanks for the replies FireCop203 and Old Fart.</p><p></p><p>I do have reloading manuals that I am currently working through. Both Lyman and Modern Reloading. Definitely a lot of information to digest.</p><p></p><p>I know similar questions about "one powder to rule them all" have been asked before and there is never is a correct or best answer. At the same time, there may be some good suggestions or opinions which I wouldn't have gotten without asking. I am not looking for a shortcut, but just some reasonable guidance. </p><p></p><p>As far as what I am shooting: </p><p>9mm - variety of semi-autos</p><p>.38sp - S&W J frame and others</p><p>30-30 Win - Winchester 1894</p><p>7.62x54R - Mosin Nagant 91/30</p><p>7.62x39 - SKS</p><p></p><p>Some more specifics on motivation by caliber:</p><p>For the .38 special and and 30-30 Win I want make cheap, cheap ammo so I can practice shooting cheaper/more often. At this time I am not interested in loading a better cartridge.</p><p></p><p>For 9mm, I already have the appropriate dies and some components so it makes a good starter for reloading. If I use cast bullets, I should be able to do it cheaper. Since I am not really interested in making a better cartridge (at this time), then reloading with jacketed bullets seems only marginally worthwhile to me.</p><p></p><p>For 7.62x54R, cheap surplus ammo is available for plinking. But the majority of surplus has steel core, and the commercial often has steel jackets that isn't suitable for use at H&H where I shoot most often. Commercial rounds with no steel are usually a relative premium. So reduced charge rounds with cast bullets sounds appealing. I also want to prepare for when cheap surplus ammo is not readily available.</p><p></p><p>For 7.62x39, cheap ammo is available and likely to stay available. I still would like to prepare for when cheap ammo is not available and may want to load a better quality cartridge in the future.</p><p></p><p>Reading some of the other posts on the forum I can see that H&H is probably not too badly priced for components and Bass Pro Shop also has reloading supplies (I had forgotten). I see lots of praise for Gene Sears in El Reno, but given their hours (daytime weekdays), I don't think I will be able to get over there. Any other OKC recommendations?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Slack, post: 1319140, member: 13947"] Thanks for the replies FireCop203 and Old Fart. I do have reloading manuals that I am currently working through. Both Lyman and Modern Reloading. Definitely a lot of information to digest. I know similar questions about "one powder to rule them all" have been asked before and there is never is a correct or best answer. At the same time, there may be some good suggestions or opinions which I wouldn't have gotten without asking. I am not looking for a shortcut, but just some reasonable guidance. As far as what I am shooting: 9mm - variety of semi-autos .38sp - S&W J frame and others 30-30 Win - Winchester 1894 7.62x54R - Mosin Nagant 91/30 7.62x39 - SKS Some more specifics on motivation by caliber: For the .38 special and and 30-30 Win I want make cheap, cheap ammo so I can practice shooting cheaper/more often. At this time I am not interested in loading a better cartridge. For 9mm, I already have the appropriate dies and some components so it makes a good starter for reloading. If I use cast bullets, I should be able to do it cheaper. Since I am not really interested in making a better cartridge (at this time), then reloading with jacketed bullets seems only marginally worthwhile to me. For 7.62x54R, cheap surplus ammo is available for plinking. But the majority of surplus has steel core, and the commercial often has steel jackets that isn't suitable for use at H&H where I shoot most often. Commercial rounds with no steel are usually a relative premium. So reduced charge rounds with cast bullets sounds appealing. I also want to prepare for when cheap surplus ammo is not readily available. For 7.62x39, cheap ammo is available and likely to stay available. I still would like to prepare for when cheap ammo is not available and may want to load a better quality cartridge in the future. Reading some of the other posts on the forum I can see that H&H is probably not too badly priced for components and Bass Pro Shop also has reloading supplies (I had forgotten). I see lots of praise for Gene Sears in El Reno, but given their hours (daytime weekdays), I don't think I will be able to get over there. Any other OKC recommendations? [/QUOTE]
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