Reloading adventures, my start

[Edwardteach72]

I didn't read all the responses but here are a few that I have tried over the years.

X-Treme BULLETS

www.xtremebullets.com

https://www.shop.blackbulletsinternational.com/9-125gr-3500-9-125-3500QTY.htm

9MM/38 Super (.355) – The Blue Bullets

thebluebullets.com

9mm (.355") | RMR Bullets

www.rmrbullets.com

9mm/.380 Caliber

gallantbullets.com

Thanks man ill have to check out gallant

 

[MilesTeg]

They have great holiday deals. But who know in the current climate if we will ever see components or sales again.

 

[Edwardteach72]

They have great holiday deals. But who know in the current climate if we will ever see components or sales again.

Yea im really kicking myself for never sitting down and getting started back in 2012 when I bought my press kit

 

[MilesTeg]

Yea im really kicking myself for never sitting down and getting started back in 2012 when I bought my press kit

I'm kicking myself for letting my supplies wane during the house moving/building process. I just finally got my financial feet underneath me and I cant find anything to buy.

 

[nortatoga]

I picked-up a Dillon XL 750 set-up for 9mm with my stimulus check then powder (4lbs titegroup) got lucky and found small pistol primers at to LGS at a fair price. Been saving a lot of my brass over the years with the intention of someday reloading. Now planning on retiring in the next few months so will have plenty of time for this new hobby!

 

[Edwardteach72]

I'm kicking myself for letting my supplies wane during the house moving/building process. I just finally got my financial feet underneath me and I cant find anything to buy.

To be fair getting the home all set up is a good project to get knocked out

 

[Xae289]

To be fair getting the home all set up is a good project to get knocked out

Besides that one Hornady book, do you have any reloading books/resources?

 

[Edwardteach72]

Besides that one Hornady book, do you have any reloading books/resources?

Currently no, I am going to look into caliber specific books since I'll only be doing 9mm for now (then 450bm and 5.56 and 300blk)

But a friend also sent me this link

Set your sights on pistol reloading data | Hodgdon Reloading

Find what you need in four easy steps. Select your cartridge type from the drop-down list. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. If you're unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as you'd like. Click "Get Data" to view results.

www.hodgdonreloading.com

 

[Xae289]

Currently no, I am going to look into caliber specific books since I'll only be doing 9mm for now (then 450bm and 5.56 and 300blk)

But a friend also sent me this link

Set your sights on pistol reloading data | Hodgdon Reloading

Find what you need in four easy steps. Select your cartridge type from the drop-down list. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. If you're unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as you'd like. Click "Get Data" to view results.

www.hodgdonreloading.com

Gotcha. I really recommend a book on technique and beginner's instructions to read cover to cover, just to understand what's going on. I used "The Beginner's Guide to Reloading Ammunition" by Steven Gregersen, and it was very useful.

In terms of data, I use Hodgdon's website a lot since I've only used Hodgdon's powders. There's an app for the phone or tablet called Reloading Assistant that has a lot of data and even a calculator to help you figure out how much you're spending per round and per component. I also got the LoadData.com subscription for $35, which gives you a TON of data for every caliber and lots of powder, caliber, bullet combos I couldn't find anywhere else. It also has a lot of technical and instructional articles as well. They're great because the site includes all the recipes published in Handloader magazines, which the same publisher owns.

I didn't buy their book, and your Hornady book probably has all of the info in this, but just fyi, Hornady also has an app where you can buy data a-la-carte by caliber. I only bought their .40 S&W and .44 Mag data since I use their XTP bullets for those cals.

 

[togmaster]

Here is an excellent resource from the CZ Forum. Check out all the links, it will give you a good understanding of the relationship of all of the components. DIRECTORY of Reloading Information for the CZ Pistol

 

[Tintalieau]

i've been using Zero bullets for plinking and have had very nice results, i shoot these in .45, 9mmand 38 special

 

[Edwardteach72]

i've been using Zero bullets for plinking and have had very nice results, i shoot these in .45, 9mmand 38 special

I'll check them out

 

[MikeGrad]

Besides that one Hornady book, do you have any reloading books/resources?

this is my starting point for most of my load workups.

Hodgdon Reloading Data Center – The Brand Thats True

www.hodgdonreloading.com

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

http://www.ramshot.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/WesternPowdersHandloadingGuide8.0_WEB.pdf

Always good to have multiple sources for C.O.L and pressure comparisons even if not using the same powders.

 

[Edwardteach72]

http://www.ramshot.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/WesternPowdersHandloadingGuide8.0_WEB.pdf

Always good to have multiple sources for C.O.L and pressure comparisons even if not using the same powders.

Thanks. I love resources

 

[MikeGrad]

Also lots of 9mm Luger dies on eBay at reasonable prices.

 

[Edwardteach72]

Well minor update my dad messaged me saying he was out and about and stopping at the gun shop wondered what powder i planned to use and he'd get a lb for me.

I didn't get to message him back in time so he wrote back saying he got me a pound of Alliant after talking to the shop worker. Did a fast Google and I am assuming it's Unique.

Now just need to find primers

 

[Edwardteach72]

Or maybe it was power pistol. Oh well I'll find out eventually

 

[Edwardteach72]

Well looks like I'm just waiting for my dies to come in, then all I have to do is buy some boooolets

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

Well looks like I'm just waiting for my dies to come in, then all I have to do is buy some boooolets

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Nice. Found locally?

 

[Edwardteach72]

Nice. Found locally?

Yeah they had 24 boxes i got 10

 

[alistair]

Yeah they had 24 boxes i got 10

So there are 14 boxes of spp out there somewhere - where?

 

[Edwardteach72]

So there are 14 boxes of spp out there somewhere - where?

Maybe not for long hahaha

 

[Xae289]

When you said you were looking for primers, I was gonna joke and say "buy me some LPPs if you see any." Maybe I should've asked you for real, haha.

 

[nortatoga]

Well looks like I'm just waiting for my dies to come in, then all I have to do is buy some boooolets

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Berrys had these 2nd's this morning...

• Category
• Closeouts
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• BPS 9mm (.356) 115gr RN

BPS 9mm (.356) 115gr RN
SKU: 24116
BPS 9mm (.356) 115gr RN - 1000ct - $94.99
$94.99
QUANTITY

 

[alistair]

So there are 14 boxes of spp out there somewhere - where?

???

 

[1075tech]

@Edwardteach72 , what are you using for powder?

I have a bunch of 9mm brass cleaned, sized, and primed. Picked up a box of X-treme 115gr. Was going to set up to load them. I have W-231. Checked my books, I have a Lee and a Hornady manual. The Lee starts at what Hornady says is max charge.??

 

[Edwardteach72]

@Edwardteach72 , what are you using for powder?

I have a bunch of 9mm brass cleaned, sized, and primed. Picked up a box of X-treme 115gr. Was going to set up to load them. I have W-231. Checked my books, I have a Lee and a Hornady manual. The Lee starts at what Hornady says is max charge.??

Haven't picked a powder just yet but a buddy (who reloads everything) suggested to me Winchester 572

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

@Edwardteach72 , what are you using for powder?

I have a bunch of 9mm brass cleaned, sized, and primed. Picked up a box of X-treme 115gr. Was going to set up to load them. I have W-231. Checked my books, I have a Lee and a Hornady manual. The Lee starts at what Hornady says is max charge.??

What kind of bullet are you using? Hodgdon has this

 

[1075tech]

What kind of bullet are you using? Hodgdon has this



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115gr FMJ-RN