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<blockquote data-quote="dennishoddy" data-source="post: 2976297" data-attributes="member: 5412"><p>Other than .22 and recently cheap 12 ga, I've shot very, very few factory rounds since 1980. I loaded shotshell for about three years before that when shot was cheap. Now, unless your loading for turkey or late season pheasants, its just as cheap to buy the federal bulk shells at wally or Academy. In 80 I bought my first centerfire rifle in 30-06. Ammo was not terribly expensive for that gun, but my wages were barely making it month to month, so I found a complete RCBS special reloading rig at a garage sale for penny's on the dollar. Scales, press, several die sets, bullet puller, funnel set, etc. Still have it and still use it. </p><p>It does take getting some really good reloading books, and understanding pressure vs bullet length, vs fast/slow burning powders, what cartridges to use them in, temperature effects on pressures and how temps effect different powders. For instance Varget for rifles, has almost a zero temp issue with pressure. Blue dot </p><p>burn rates can vary widely between hot or cold temps possibly causing gun issues if your running the ragged edge. </p><p>I know it sounds like you have to have a PHD to register all of that info, but its not that hard. Most of the factory manuals have already tested everything and have test loads to start with. </p><p>BEWARE of internet hack pet loads until you have confirmed the safety of such loads. I've seen some Darwin Award winners posting loads on the internet. </p><p>Had a guy the other day call me and ask if Superformance would work well in his .22-250 with .52 grain bullets. Took about 2 minutes to look up the factory website where it was not recommended. Reason? Its a slow burning powder suited for bullets over 100 grain and higher. He would actually be loosing speed to use that powder. </p><p>The powder manufactures reps here in the states are more than happy to talk over the phone if you have a powder/bullet/brass combo your wondering about. They will visit with you all day until you understand. </p><p>Start slow, read a lot decide on a press depending on your volume of shooting. I had to go to a progressive with how much I shoot. The single stage can't keep up with loading 250-300 pistol rounds per hour.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dennishoddy, post: 2976297, member: 5412"] Other than .22 and recently cheap 12 ga, I've shot very, very few factory rounds since 1980. I loaded shotshell for about three years before that when shot was cheap. Now, unless your loading for turkey or late season pheasants, its just as cheap to buy the federal bulk shells at wally or Academy. In 80 I bought my first centerfire rifle in 30-06. Ammo was not terribly expensive for that gun, but my wages were barely making it month to month, so I found a complete RCBS special reloading rig at a garage sale for penny's on the dollar. Scales, press, several die sets, bullet puller, funnel set, etc. Still have it and still use it. It does take getting some really good reloading books, and understanding pressure vs bullet length, vs fast/slow burning powders, what cartridges to use them in, temperature effects on pressures and how temps effect different powders. For instance Varget for rifles, has almost a zero temp issue with pressure. Blue dot burn rates can vary widely between hot or cold temps possibly causing gun issues if your running the ragged edge. I know it sounds like you have to have a PHD to register all of that info, but its not that hard. Most of the factory manuals have already tested everything and have test loads to start with. BEWARE of internet hack pet loads until you have confirmed the safety of such loads. I've seen some Darwin Award winners posting loads on the internet. Had a guy the other day call me and ask if Superformance would work well in his .22-250 with .52 grain bullets. Took about 2 minutes to look up the factory website where it was not recommended. Reason? Its a slow burning powder suited for bullets over 100 grain and higher. He would actually be loosing speed to use that powder. The powder manufactures reps here in the states are more than happy to talk over the phone if you have a powder/bullet/brass combo your wondering about. They will visit with you all day until you understand. Start slow, read a lot decide on a press depending on your volume of shooting. I had to go to a progressive with how much I shoot. The single stage can't keep up with loading 250-300 pistol rounds per hour. [/QUOTE]
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