Gun Related Pictures and Chat

[DocE3Gun]

Show off. lol ?

That would bring a smile to my face every time a round drops knowing it's only pennies per round.

That’s not showing off......

That’s showing off! ???

Dillon 550 and Dillon 1050 (automated) make life easier. Using mostly Hornady and Hodgdon components, so it’s all great stuff.

 

[AzScorpion]

That’s not showing off......

That’s showing off! ???

Dillon 550 and Dillon 1050 (automated) make life easier. Using mostly Hornady and Hodgdon components, so it’s all great stuff.

I'll take a bucket .223. ? The 1050 is a sweet machine!

 

[GregM]

No kidding. Considering his hiding spot it sounds like he's been to prison before.

A whole new meaning to getting BANGED

 

[OFC Ranger]

I use to have a nice reloading setup.

Honestly back then the only reason I got into it was to be able to load 220gr 300 Blackout rounds as at the time the caliber was still somewhat new and not cheap per round. You could literally build an entire reloading kit for the same price as a case of factory 300 BO.

Coupled with a JP SCS and a few other items, about as quiet as you can get without moving to bolt action.

 

[Chris M]

Show off. lol ?

That would bring a smile to my face every time a round drops knowing it's only pennies per round.

That's just an awesome setup to my mind.
How difficult is it to get to where you can run like that? Did you start with a manual press? What difficulties do you have getting supplies?
I ask because I am considering learning to reload, and have no clue where to start or how much $$ investment is needed to do things properly.
And I'm curious to know if you're doing this indoors or in a garage or something. As @AzScorpion mentioned, it's danged hot here in AZ (even now at the end of Sept), and setting up shop in the garage is unacceptable now.
Thanks for any insight you may have to share!

 

[DocE3Gun]

That's just an awesome setup to my mind.
How difficult is it to get to where you can run like that? Did you start with a manual press? What difficulties do you have getting supplies?
I ask because I am considering learning to reload, and have no clue where to start or how much $$ investment is needed to do things properly.
And I'm curious to know if you're doing this indoors or in a garage or something. As @AzScorpion mentioned, it's danged hot here in AZ (even now at the end of Sept), and setting up shop in the garage is unacceptable now.
Thanks for any insight you may have to share!

I believe Dillon Precision is located in Arizona and has a showroom where you can check out various presses. For large quantity reloading, you cannot beat a progressive press. Precision oriented loading, single stage is king and the new Area419 Zero press is what I would buy.

As far as difficulty loading, it's not horribly difficult if you are mechanically inclined and can follow directions. I would start with straight wall cased ammo to learn, then possibly expand once you've learned things pretty well.

Sourcing components right now is pretty hard, but so is sourcing reloading dies and presses in general. If you're considering it and not at all set up, I would lean towards picking up a press and parts as you go, and you're able to buy them at NON-panic buying prices. Nothing worse than finding out that the Dillon Super1050 press you bought for $4000 retailed for $1800ish and is worth $1700 once all the panic buying dies off. People have been paying $1500-1700 for a case of 5000 primers that I paid $170 shipped for only 8 months ago.

As for reloading location, I know people who have a small spot set aside in their house with a sturdy bench that is bolted to studs in the wall. Where I am located, I have a mostly finished basement with a relatively hidden room that I use for reloading. I would not have my press, powder, or primers in my garage here with the humidity. You may find that reloaders near you do not have that concern with a drier climate there. Humidity and static are your two enemies.

 

[BaGMaN]

That's just an awesome setup to my mind.
How difficult is it to get to where you can run like that? Did you start with a manual press? What difficulties do you have getting supplies?
I ask because I am considering learning to reload, and have no clue where to start or how much $$ investment is needed to do things properly.
And I'm curious to know if you're doing this indoors or in a garage or something. As @AzScorpion mentioned, it's danged hot here in AZ (even now at the end of Sept), and setting up shop in the garage is unacceptable now.
Thanks for any insight you may have to share!

I use to reload in the kitchen using a RCBS Rock Chucker. It's slow, but rock solid. Now I have a Dillon 550 setup in my shop. Supplies depends on what you're wanting to load and what options you have in your area. Powder and caps have major added cost if shipped. Buying those local is the way to go.

 

[Chris M]

I believe Dillon Precision is located in Arizona and has a showroom where you can check out various presses. For large quantity reloading, you cannot beat a progressive press. Precision oriented loading, single stage is king and the new Area419 Zero press is what I would buy.

As far as difficulty loading, it's not horribly difficult if you are mechanically inclined and can follow directions. I would start with straight wall cased ammo to learn, then possibly expand once you've learned things pretty well.

Sourcing components right now is pretty hard, but so is sourcing reloading dies and presses in general. If you're considering it and not at all set up, I would lean towards picking up a press and parts as you go, and you're able to buy them at NON-panic buying prices. Nothing worse than finding out that the Dillon Super1050 press you bought for $4000 retailed for $1800ish and is worth $1700 once all the panic buying dies off. People have been paying $1500-1700 for a case of 5000 primers that I paid $170 shipped for only 8 months ago.

As for reloading location, I know people who have a small spot set aside in their house with a sturdy bench that is bolted to studs in the wall. Where I am located, I have a mostly finished basement with a relatively hidden room that I use for reloading. I would not have my press, powder, or primers in my garage here with the humidity. You may find that reloaders near you do not have that concern with a drier climate there. Humidity and static are your two enemies.

Good information to get me started on my research. Thanks for taking the time to elaborate!

 

[OFC Ranger]

Somebody got a voicemail that my newest tax stamp has come back. Guess I'm off to my dealer. I wonder what it could be!

 

[OFC Ranger]

I'm not going to post again till someone gets the reference. lol

 

[Chris M]

I'm not going to post again till someone gets the reference. lol

SE7EN
"What's in the boxxxxxxx...?."

 

[OFC Ranger]

SE7EN
"What's in the boxxxxxxx...?."

Well I was expecting a little longer than that. You'll have to wait anyhow I have to go to my daughter's softball game.

 

[Chris M]

SE7EN
"What's in the boxxxxxxx...?."

"John Doe has the "upper" hand..."

 

[FoD]

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I just don't have a good area to set up a reloading bench here. No basements here and you only get a few good months before it's way to hot in the garage.

Sounds like a great place to store powder

 

[FoD]

What model is that?