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Post by dougedwards on May 6, 2009 15:21:54 GMT -5
Just wondering if there are any good videos on disk that explain the procedure of reloading rifle cartridges and the materials and equipment required? Even a book that was explicit with pictures would be helpful.
Doug
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Post by Richard on May 6, 2009 16:04:05 GMT -5
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Post by broomebuck on May 7, 2009 6:15:30 GMT -5
thanks guys this is something im been thinking about when im back to work i plan on starting to get some stuff
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Post by dougedwards on May 7, 2009 7:19:55 GMT -5
I have been looking online for some good in depth descriptions of the reloading process of rifle cartridges and have found none. For example, I would like to know exactly how a case trimmer works exactly. How is the bullet seated and crimped within the casing? Questions like that. I need pictures and the exact procedure for the process. I am totally ignorant of the total process involved.
I will attempt to look at a reloading manual at the local sporting goods store to see how in depth the descriptions are to see if that might suffice. I was thinking maybe that a video might be more of a help.
Doug
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Post by raf on May 7, 2009 9:56:16 GMT -5
When I started reloading I knew absoulutely nothing about it. I was told to buy a reloading manual and study it and the one suggested to me by the gun shop owner was the lyman, 47th edition. The first half dealt with how to reload and an explanation of why certain things were done. It give me a good understanding of the procedures and steps. Also learned a lot about how to work up a load. I hope you find a video, but a good manual is crucial.
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Post by dougedwards on May 7, 2009 10:49:04 GMT -5
Thanks Raf......my next purchase will be a manual. If I am still confused I will look for a video.
Doug
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Post by rabidhunter66 on May 7, 2009 13:57:57 GMT -5
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Post by ricksalisbury01 on May 7, 2009 14:09:32 GMT -5
I second RAF with the lyman, 47th edition. Good book, but beware of bias. I found Lyman's book to be very informative.
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Post by 308ssph on May 7, 2009 23:13:05 GMT -5
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Post by raf on May 8, 2009 8:41:05 GMT -5
I also have the 48th edition. It's exactly the same with regards to instruction but included loads for the newer calibers. needed it to find loads for my 300 WSM. might want to consider that one incase you'll need it.
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Post by tcmech on May 17, 2009 8:31:23 GMT -5
I have not seen anyone else mention it but the NRA offers a reloading class, you might check to see if they have it in your area.
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Post by dougedwards on May 18, 2009 14:34:08 GMT -5
I have not seen anyone else mention it but the NRA offers a reloading class, you might check to see if they have it in your area. Good suggestion but no NRA classes in my area. Right now I am working on buying the hardware and materials that I would need. They are getting harder to find and noone has a sale on them these days. Even powder is getting hard to find. Doug |
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Post by tcmech on May 18, 2009 20:38:34 GMT -5
Doug,
Take a look at all of the little things you will need to pick up before you start shopping. I am sure that I will miss a few things, but here are some things to start with.
1) Scale (buy a good one, spend the extra money here if anywhere)
2) Calipers (same thing, buy good ones, these are very important)
3) Primer pocket cleaner(s)
4) Bullet puller (you will need it more than you will want to admit)
5) Dies, (some people are more particular than I am but I have not seen any difference in the various brands, I do not shoot matches though)
6) Neck sizing dies (these will make a world of difference in how long your rifle brass lasts)
7) Case trimmers
8) Chronograph (this will make a huge difference in your determining your load data, it will also make it easier to find your most consistent and usually accurate load)
9) Manuals (plural, data changes from manual to manual and you may want to check from book to book to verify data)
Hit me up off line if you want.
Craig
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Post by dougedwards on May 19, 2009 15:01:07 GMT -5
Craig......I have all of these things except #3,4,6,7. Also there is a device to clean the brass and another device to separate the brass from the cleaning agent. I don't have those either. It is hard to find good prices on anything concerning reloading right now. I am looking on Craigs list and ebay. This getting set up sure can be rather expensive especially when you throw the cost of the powder in there.
Doug
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Post by raf on May 19, 2009 15:26:18 GMT -5
You don't need a separate neck sizing die. The dies you buy for the caliber you're going to load can be adjusted to neck size only. Usually the instructions tell you how and it's easy and quick.
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