SHTF reloading setup...

[JesseR]

I've decided I'm going to add a small reloading setup to my Bug Out Kit. Considering the long history of the 38/357, the ability to be a good hunting round and the addition of my accurate Lever 357 and 19-2, this seems like a great idea.

The ability to scavenge wheel weights, melt them in a camp fire and then reload on a single stage, makes this seem like a great idea.

Any major issues I'm overlooking with this idea? I'm thinking it will only add 30 lbs to my gear, but can all me to load 3-5K bullets.

Just thinking out loud...

 

[HiredHand]

How many pounds of wheel weights do you suppose it would take to make 3-5k projectiles? hint: 7000 grains to a pound

Also, lead wheel weights are being replaced by steel and zinc wheel weights.

 

[aeropb]

Lee Hand press is such a far and away better choice. Weighs 1.5lbs and takes up less space than a box of tissue.

 

[Fyrtwuck]

How many pounds of wheel weights do you suppose it would take to make 3-5k projectiles? hint: 7000 grains to a pound

Also, lead wheel weights are being replaced by steel and zinc wheel weights.

And the guys at the tire shops are hating them.

 

[Robert871]

not saying its not a good idea, but the way i look at it, i will reload while the world is intact; simply to save money and shoot more. way i see it, if the world goes to hell, i will have what i have when it happens, and regardless if i can find projectiles or make them, i have no way of making primers, or powder... when its gone its gone. for what its worth. i would say a 22lr will allow you to hunt enough small game to stay alive, and you can carry enough ammo for many years if you conserve it.

 

[Old Fart]

Lee Hand press is such a far and away better choice. Weighs 1.5lbs and takes up less space that a box of tissue.

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As the second picture caption describes a Lee & H&R make a nice lite packable combo.

 

[EFsDad]

Why not just carry 30 lbs. of loaded ammo?

 

[Old Fart]

Why not just carry 30 lbs. of loaded ammo?

That make entirely too much sense........

 

[aeropb]

30lbs of ammo is pretty heavy. And not much ammo!

 

[MoBoost]

30lbs of ammo is pretty heavy. And not much ammo!

Not in 22LR ....