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Can't wait till I can! Down to two press choices!

AndyC wrote:Isn't it just wonderful to be able to make your own ammo?

If I ever get over this flu thing (day 7), and get some paying work done to cover overdue bills.

Man.... I've got .38 spl, .357 mag, .44 mag, .45acp, and .30/30 Win all stacked up waiting for attention

The latter is a wonderful problem indeed.

I will mostly reload 9mm as we both shoot this in our carry and range weapons but i want to easily be able to load 223 as well. We both have ARs and while I do not shoot it as often as I would like, it is not that I do not want to. Eventually I will want to load 40/45 and 308 but I do not shoot those nearly as often so they are not of immediate concern. The press I am really leaning towards at the moment is the Hornaday lock n load but was considering the Dillon 650 as well. I know I am a beginner and I am probably aiming too high to start, but I just know I will be unhappy with some of the more beginner presses. While they may be easier to understand and learn on, I just don't want to be limited by single or even smaller 3 stage presses. I have been reading as much as I can and have been to several stores trying to get a look and feel for them in person but seems I always read or learn something new each time that makes me delay. All thoughts and opinions are welcome, and thanks in advance.

The lower pricing is definitely helping the decision and I see many extras in my future for sure. The whole trimming procedure I still do not have a handle on simply because of sizing/depriming procedures but like I said I am just beginning. Then there is electronic vs regular trimmers but that starts down the extra path like the feeders and sonic cleaners that I'm not quite ready for I don't believe. I figured after I get the hang of 9 I will try 223 and then the others. Thanks for the feedback.

Looking forward to it. Got to finish the learning to load process. Started, but my current situation isn't the most conducive. Mount press to 2x6, clamp assembly to desk. Thusly:

As you can see, this is not optimal. Not nearly organized enough to handle potentially dangerous materials. 'bout to move into a place that has an actual workshop, wherein the previous owner found enough kindness to leave behind a decent bench, and ample shelving close by. All's I gotta do is attach it to the framework, and it will be sturdy enough to continue.
I am currently set up for .45 Colt and .38 Special. I have dies for the M1 Garand, but no components other than a fair amount of powder. Does anyone know how hard it is to find bullets for 9MM and .30 cal? Rifle primers? Haven't looked lately, as I am all tied up trying to buy this house.

I've got enough supplies to shoot for the next year. I still have primers and powder from the '08 panic.

Just earned enough Amazon points on my gas card to get an rcbs single stage press almost free.

I load...

.38
.223rem
303 British
7.62x54r
30-06

Going to start loading 9mm and .45 as well as 7.5x55 Swiss for my new K31.

Glock insists copper jacketed bullets only be used in their pistols, but I've come across one guy who reloads and uses non-jacketed reloads in his Glock. He tells me he's done it for quite some time without a problem.

I assume jacketed bullets are available for reloaders, but they're significantly more expensive than the plain lead variety - Perhaps my acquaintance is saving money, maybe to his pistols ultimate detriment.

I'm still trying to decide on getting into reloading. I envy you reloaders.

Every time I've tried to buy practice ammo at my local Walmart in the past few weeks, they tell me nope, none in yet.

AndyC wrote:Isn't it just wonderful to be able to make your own ammo?

Amen Brother.........

Although I have not been loading much lately, I have been working on an old Mossberg 142A, 10 rnd. magazine fed 22LR rifle. Has a fold down forearm like a handle. (just for looks, but works )
I ordered some parts from Numrich gun parts for it. This thing was made in the late 50's. I have not done a SN# search on it yet to know for sure.
It's a bolt action mag. fed.
It just looks cool.....A guy I know that buys used guns gave me a few large box's with misc. stuff in them and that Mossberg was in it. He thought it was JUNK..It works great, been shooting it already.
Made very steady/strong, not like 22 rifles these dayZ full of plastic and other CRAP...!!!! Can I say that??

Its been fun too.

Don2

AndyC wrote:Isn't it just wonderful to be able to make your own ammo?

Yes, must be nice... unfortunately for me I can't

9mmfan wrote:Mount press to 2x6, clamp assembly to desk.

You should use a much shorter piece and clamp going from front to back on your desk.

It will be more stable and more effective when you go from front to back. The stresses are distributed over a much longer moment arm.

Here is how I reloaded in a hotel room:

Jumping Frog wrote:

9mmfan wrote:Mount press to 2x6, clamp assembly to desk.

You should use a much shorter piece and clamp going from front to back on your desk.

It will be more stable and more effective when you go from front to back. The stresses are distributed over a much longer moment arm.

Here is how I reloaded in a hotel room:

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you know reloading in a hotel room for those that are not like us, could conj our up some serious tales for the darkside

i used a lower table that came with a new table saw, added a table top and antistatic matting