Gun Owning Smokers

[Stoopy]

I spent the day cranking out 9mm that I don't even need.

I picked up a Lee turret press and wanted to give it a work out so I made around 300 9mm.
Load data is 115 grain plated bullets with 4.4 grain's of Red Dot and CCI primers.

Now that I know it works I will set it up for 300 AAC and get to work I need around 500 more just to have on hand.

Nice to know there is another reloader on the forum. I hated loading pistol ammo on the single stage. I ended up getting a progressive for 9mm and .45.

[Mangyrat]

I may get a progressive for just pistol rounds.

I got the turret press just for the hell of it to see how much of difference it would make.
I spent 2 hrs modifying the damn powder dispenser so it worked like I wanted other than that I was easy to set up and use.
It is not that fast 4 pulls to make one round.

So far I am loading 300 win mag, 308, 300 AAC, 223/5.56, 45 ACP, 41 Rim Mag and 9mm.

[Stoopy]

I may get a progressive for just pistol rounds.

I got the turret press just for the hell of it to see how much of difference it would make.
I spent 2 hrs modifying the damn powder dispenser so it worked like I wanted other than that I was easy to set up and use.
It is not that fast 4 pulls to make one round.

So far I am loading 300 win mag, 308, 300 AAC, 223/5.56, 45 ACP, 41 Rim Mag and 9mm.

The progressive really speeds things up. It's pretty easy to crank out 300 rounds in a half hour without too much sweat. I'm thinking about setting it up for 223 plinking ammo. I will still load match 223 on my single stage.

I ordered a scope for my long barreled AR for Christmas. I'm hoping I will be able to keep the bullets supersonic to 1000 yards. I know they are going to start dropping like a rock past 600.

[Mangyrat]

Well looks like I am not doing 300AAC today, I am out of brass

Went out his morning to start cutting some 223 down and all I found was 50 to 60 cases in the brass bucket.
I forgot I loaded up a bunch for a friend last month and have not went to the range shooting so did not resupply.
Looks like ill have to actually pay for brass or just wait till after Xmas and do a range trip.

Its back to 9mm loading today, I have plenty of cases but running low on bullets.

[Stoopy]

Well looks like I am not doing 300AAC today, I am out of brass

Went out his morning to start cutting some 223 down and all I found was 50 to 60 cases in the brass bucket.
I forgot I loaded up a bunch for a friend last month and have not went to the range shooting so did not resupply.
Looks like ill have to actually pay for brass or just wait till after Xmas and do a range trip.

Its back to 9mm loading today, I have plenty of cases but running low on bullets.

Don't go buying 223 brass. PM me your address and I will ship you some.

[Mangyrat]

Don't go buying 223 brass. PM me your address and I will ship you some.

Thank you for the offer but im ok, I will just hit the range after the holidays.
I am fine on ammo I have around 500 rounds of 300AAC and the same with 6.56 I keep loaded, I just like reloading.

[CptnBlues63]

It's too bad you guys live in the US, I'd talk you into doing some reloading for me!

I've been saving all my brass for a long time as I do plan on reloading at some point in the near future. I'm looking at buying some used equipment from a friend of mine's father who hasn't used it in years. If I do score his stuff, the only thing I'd need to do is buy a good multi stage as his is single.

When the time comes, I know who I'm going to get advice from for reloading my .308's and .45's......

[Mangyrat]

It's too bad you guys live in the US, I'd talk you into doing some reloading for me!

I've been saving all my brass for a long time as I do plan on reloading at some point in the near future. I'm looking at buying some used equipment from a friend of mine's father who hasn't used it in years. If I do score his stuff, the only thing I'd need to do is buy a good multi stage as his is single.

When the time comes, I know who I'm going to get advice from for reloading my .308's and .45's......

Pick up a reloading manual something like Lee or what ever just get one and read it the first few chapters. All the rest of the book is load data you can use.


The best tool I have for loading is a cheap lee hand press that I take to the range with me $49 and I use the hell out of it.
I prep some brass, prime them then grab the small digital scale, powder along with a hand full of bullets and load at the Shooting bench working out a load for my gun. "every thing I need fits in a small back pack".

No factory ammo can compare to what you load in accuracy.

Starting out remember "KIS" keep it simple, start with a single stage press and learn each stage then move to progressive or turret press.

The only thing I don't like about progressive or turret presses is the powder dump I prefer to weigh each charge.

[CptnBlues63]

Pick up a reloading manual something like Lee or what ever just get one and read it the first few chapters. All the rest of the book is load data you can use.


The best tool I have for loading is a cheap lee hand press that I take to the range with me $49 and I use the hell out of it.
I prep some brass, prime them then grab the small digital scale, powder along with a hand full of bullets and load at the Shooting bench working out a load for my gun. "every thing I need fits in a small back pack".

No factory ammo can compare to what you load in accuracy.

Starting out remember "KIS" keep it simple, start with a single stage press and learn each stage then move to progressive or turret press.

The only thing I don't like about progressive or turret presses is the powder dump I prefer to weigh each charge.

Excellent advice......thanks!

I actually have used the aforementioned reloading equipment back in the day. We used to all help his dad make rounds. My best friend, his brother and me. So I've gone through the process on that exact equipment. I definitely wouldn't get rid of the single stage, and that's what I'd probably use for the .308 I love your idea about taking stuff with you to the range. You have to know I'm definitely going to do that when working up my loads!

I think even with a progressive, I'd still hand measure the powder for my rifle loads. With the .45, not so much.......LOL. I have several thousand brass (only fired once) whereas I only have around 1000 .308's (again, only fired once).

You've just reminded me I need to call my bro and ask him if he talked to his dad yet. I'm sure he'll include all his reloading books and such as well as the hardware.

[Stoopy]

Excellent advice......thanks!

I actually have used the aforementioned reloading equipment back in the day. We used to all help his dad make rounds. My best friend, his brother and me. So I've gone through the process on that exact equipment. I definitely wouldn't get rid of the single stage, and that's what I'd probably use for the .308 I love your idea about taking stuff with you to the range. You have to know I'm definitely going to do that when working up my loads!

I think even with a progressive, I'd still hand measure the powder for my rifle loads. With the .45, not so much.......LOL. I have several thousand brass (only fired once) whereas I only have around 1000 .308's (again, only fired once).

You've just reminded me I need to call my bro and ask him if he talked to his dad yet. I'm sure he'll include all his reloading books and such as well as the hardware.

That would be great if you get a complete set up to start. All the little things you end up buying really add up to a small fortune.

[CptnBlues63]

That would be great if you get a complete set up to start. All the little things you end up buying really add up to a small fortune.

I've been looking into it for a few years now and already own a set of .308 dies I picked up for like $2 at an auction. I'm sure there's a lot of stuff his dad doesn't have but he'd have the basic essentials for sure and I'm thinking the price would fit my budget.....if he decides he wants to sell it. I emailed my bro this morning so I should hear back soon enough.

[kingbeefy]

User Day Drunk, why are you not all over this thread. I know you have sold at least one of your testicles to complete a gun deal in the past. You are the type of enthusiast this thread was made for.

Hopefully sometime in the coming year I will get a gun, join in this conversation, and give you guys some total gun newb comments that you can have lots of fun with.

[badwhale]

User Day Drunk, why are you not all over this thread. I know you have sold at least one of your testicles to complete a gun deal in the past. You are the type of enthusiast this thread was made for.

Hopefully sometime in the coming year I will get a gun, join in this conversation, and give you guys some total gun newb comments that you can have lots of fun with.

Obviously, he's too busy being very hipster, and drunk during the day.

[ashauler]

Hopefully sometime in the coming year I will get a gun,

Seriously? I worry about you already.

[CptnBlues63]

That would be great if you get a complete set up to start. All the little things you end up buying really add up to a small fortune.

I talked to my bro last night (we got together and did some gaming online) and he's calling his dad today. The good news is, he has a single stage AND a progressive. Of course that means he's going to want more money for his stuff and it remains to be seen if I can afford it all.....

Oh, my bro lives in Saskatoon, SK (next province east of me) where we both grew up together. His dad lives out in Kelowna, BC (next province west of me) and it turns out all the equipment is at my bro's brother's house in Saskatoon. So, if I do work a deal, I can pick the stuff up at x'mas time when I go to visit my mom and friends there.

User Day Drunk, why are you not all over this thread. I know you have sold at least one of your testicles to complete a gun deal in the past. You are the type of enthusiast this thread was made for.

Hopefully sometime in the coming year I will get a gun, join in this conversation, and give you guys some total gun newb comments that you can have lots of fun with.

ROFLMAO

Be nice to see you in here talking guns KB.....what are you thinking about buying?

[Mangyrat]

If it don't work out don't give up, You can get a cheap single stage press and most of what you need for around $125.

I have 3 Lee presses on my bench now not counting the hand held and every one gets used.
So don't be scared to get a cheap press thinking you will out grow it fast, you will still use it for different things while loading.
Dedicated priming or seizing is what I use them for.

[CptnBlues63]

If it don't work out don't give up, You can get a cheap single stage press and most of what you need for around $125.

I have 3 Lee presses on my bench now not counting the hand held and every one gets used.
So don't be scared to get a cheap press thinking you will out grow it fast, you will still use it for different things while loading.
Dedicated priming or seizing is what I use them for.

I don't mind starting small and if I can't swing a deal with my bro's dad, I'll start looking into some used equipment on the online gun forums I hang out on.

[kingbeefy]

Be nice to see you in here talking guns KB.....what are you thinking about buying?

I know nothing about guns except that I am for them, and the barrel should point away from you when the trigger is pulled. User Day Drunk is my neighbor and is an enthusiast. I have given him a hard time about a "sissy" gun that he recommended I get, but I probably will end up getting whatever he suggests, as long as I don't truly hate it.

[CptnBlues63]

I know nothing about guns except that I am for them, and the barrel should point away from you when the trigger is pulled. User Day Drunk is my neighbor and is an enthusiast. I have given him a hard time about a "sissy" gun that he recommended I get, but I probably will end up getting whatever he suggests, as long as I don't truly hate it.

Well, if you were my neighbour, we'd start you small with a .22

.22's are less expensive to feed than anything else and due to low recoil, they're excellent to learn on. I have a nice Ruger 10/22 semi automatic carbine that's extremely accurate and a lot of fun to shoot. I also own a Ruger Mark III Hunter handgun that is also, semi automatic and highly accurate. Both would be the perfect introduction to shooting. I've taken many people out for their first time over the years and always start them with the .22's By the end of the range session, they're often shooting my high power rifles and my .45 acp pistol.

I'd also recommend taking a firearm safety course too, just cause!

Have fun!



Oh, checked with my bro, he talked to his dad. It turns out his dad took his reloading stuff back home to BC on his last vist and gave it to his neighbour..........yeah, I'm crying right now.......he freaking gave it away

[Mangyrat]

Well, if you were my neighbour, we'd start you small with a .22

.22's are less expensive to feed than anything else and due to low recoil, they're excellent to learn on. I have a nice Ruger 10/22 semi automatic carbine that's extremely accurate and a lot of fun to shoot. I also own a Ruger Mark III Hunter handgun that is also, semi automatic and highly accurate. Both would be the perfect introduction to shooting. I've taken many people out for their first time over the years and always start them with the .22's By the end of the range session, they're often shooting my high power rifles and my .45 acp pistol.

I'd also recommend taking a firearm safety course too, just cause!

Have fun!



Oh, checked with my bro, he talked to his dad. It turns out his dad took his reloading stuff back home to BC on his last vist and gave it to his neighbour..........yeah, I'm crying right now.......he freaking gave it away

Well then its time to start collecting your own reloading supply's.
Lee Kit on sale right now. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/121...tage-press-kit its out of stock but backorder is fine.

I really like the off press priming for this set up to simplify learning.

Replace the scale right away with a cheap digital one like this.http://www.midwayusa.com/product/175...grain-capacity If not make shure it dose grains not grams.

Pick a Die set you want and a case gauge for trimming brass to the right length.

For right at $180 you have a set up that will work.