What do you reload?

[4stringdude]

I'm always interested in what other reloaders are doing/using. My setup is pretty simple. I have a single stage Lyman Brass Smith. Most of my dies are Lee. I do have some RCBS die sets. I use a Lee Perfect Powder Measure and RCBS digital scale.

What I reload --

Rifle:
30-30 Winchester
350 Legend
35 Whelen

Pistol:
.44 Magnum
.357 Magnum / 38 Special
9mm Lugar

Because I have a single stage press, I don't do much 9mm. As long as I can buy 50 rounds at Rural King for $12-13, it seems like a poor use of my time. Plus after buying components, it's pretty much a break even at best. However, I like having the ability, "just in case."

 

[BarryinIN]

I'm kind of curious what my list will look like anyway, so…
I reload or have reloaded for:

17 Mach IV
17 Rem
22 Hornet
22 K-Hornet
221 Fireball
223 Rem
220 Swift
243 Win
6.5x55
6.5 Creedmoor
7mm Rem Mag
.30 Carbine
.30-30
.308
.30-06
.300 Win Mag
7.62x29
.303 British
.338-06
.348 Win
.375 H&H Mag
.45-70

.32 H&R Mag
.380
9mm
.38 Super
.38 S&W
.38/.357
.38-40
.40
10mm
.41 Mag
.44 Spl
.44 Mag
.44 AutoMag
.45 ACP
.45 Colt

20 ga
12 ga

Cast bullets for diameters:
.22
.30
.32
.348
.358
.40/10mm
.41
.44
.45 handgun
.45 rifle

Swage for .358 and .429

 

[RHuff]

I keep my reloading simple also.

35 Rem
6.5 Creedmoor
22-250
223
300 Win Mag
357 Mag
243

I also load my own shotshells
28 Gauge
20 Gauge
12 gauge
Not always cheaper but I like customizing y loads to my needs.

 

[4stringdude]

I have considered reloading shot shells, I have a Lee Load-All II for 12 gauge. I bought it on a whim. A couple of years ago, Midway USA had them discounted, so I jumped. Honestly, I don't shoot shotgun often enough to need reloading. I just like the idea that I could if I need too.

 

[boatswainsmate]

I load on Redding Turret press, Redding Powder measure, RCBS Dies, Rcbs Bench Primer
500 S&W Magnum
460 S&W Magnum
454 Casull
45 Colt
45 ACP
44 Magnum
44 Special
41 Magnum
357 Magnum
38 Special
9MM

I cast bullets for all of them and more.

 

[mgderf]

One of these days...
Several years ago, shortly after Sandy Hook, I decided to get into hand loading.
I dove in head first and didn't look back.
Manuals first, then a Classic Lee Aniversary single stage kit.
Then I started buying dies.

I decided I needed to be able to load anything I shoot, whether economical or not. I still wanted to know I COULD load for everything I owned.

At last count, I had dies for 17 different calibers, I bought a boatload (10's of pounds) of powder, thousands of primers, thousands of cases and projectiles...
I had only loaded a few hundred .45 Colt, .38spl/.357mag, and a smattering of .32's a few .32H&Rmag, .32 longs/shorts, and a few .327 fed/mags.

Then my house burned down.
As it turned out, all of my loading supplies survived the fire and the fire department!

I packed it all up and put it in storage.
Fast forward 3 years and I finally managed to find a house I could afford.
A years worth of renovations and I'm living in it now, but still haven't set up the loading room again.
I have a room edition on the back that looked perfect...until I figured out that the foundation back there needs completely rebuilt on one wall, and there's a root cellar beneath the addition.
I get to replace the foundation about 10-12' deep!

Once that's done...I'll have the loading room of my dreams.

 

[hunter58]

Done a lot of reloading in my early years.
218 Bee
22 Hornet
38 special
357 mag
44 mag
45 Colt
223
30-30
6mm
243
270
40-65
45-70
45-120
460
454

Retired and planned to get more involved again, but life changes with parents and in-laws put most of this on hold. Now I find I spend a whole lot of time with my grandkids. One day I hope to pass my knowledge on to them as well as some of my prized items.

 

[Frontiersman]

At the moment, I’m gathering components to reload some .38 S&W.

 

[duane_wade]

I've stockpiled brass, bullets, powder and primers for .357 & .44 mag, .243, .45acp, 7mm & 8mm Mauser for when I retire next year. We don't reload 9mm or .223/5.56 because unless you're working up for accuracy it's more affordable to buy it in bulk (1000 + rounds per buy)

 

[bosipipes]

I have A Dillon progressive reloader and a few single stage units. I started reloading to save money (LOL) I load for everything I shoot except for shotgun.
I moved here last year and still have not gotten every thing set back up.
I'm from Pulaski county by the way.

 

[4stringdude]

Welcome aboard @bosipipes!

 

[Frontiersman]

I've stockpiled brass, bullets, powder and primers for .357 & .44 mag, .243, .45acp, 7mm & 8mm Mauser for when I retire next year. We don't reload 9mm or .223/5.56 because unless you're working up for accuracy it's more affordable to buy it in bulk (1000 + rounds per buy)

I didn’t reload those either, until it couldn’t be found on the shelves.

 

[Owen49]

.38 Spl.
.38 Spl. +P
.38-44 Spl.
.357 Mag.
2½" .410 in brass shells
3" .410 in brass shells
.45 Colt mostly with FFFg
2½" 12 bore in brass shells with FFFg
2¾" 12 bore

 

[Billybob44]

I'm kind of curious what my list will look like anyway, so…
I reload or have reloaded for:

17 Mach IV
17 Rem
22 Hornet
22 K-Hornet
221 Fireball
223 Rem
220 Swift
243 Win
6.5x55
6.5 Creedmoor
7mm Rem Mag
.30 Carbine
.30-30
.308
.30-06
.300 Win Mag
7.62x29
.303 British
.338-06
.348 Win
.375 H&H Mag
.45-70

.32 H&R Mag
.380
9mm
.38 Super
.38 S&W
.38/.357
.38-40
.40
10mm
.41 Mag
.44 Spl
.44 Mag
.44 AutoMag
.45 ACP
.45 Colt

20 ga
12 ga

Cast bullets for diameters:
.22
.30
.32
.348
.358
.40/10mm
.41
.44
.45 handgun
.45 rifle

Swage for .358 and .429

Ha...
No .222 Remington or .357 Sig ???
Those are some of my favorites...Bill.

 

[BarryinIN]

Ha...
No .222 Remington or .357 Sig ???
Those are some of my favorites...Bill.

I've never had a .222 Rem. I do look at a Sakos in .222 on Gunbroker now and then, so it could happen yet!
When I had a couple of .357 Sig's I fell into a fair amount of ammo for a bargain, so never started loading for it.

 

[Billybob44]

I traded into a couple of Remington rifles-700 BDL, and a 788, in the .222Rem. caliber some years ago-I like the history of the caliber and the light loads that can be made in it.
For me the 788, on most days will outshoot the BDL==Pretty sure that's why "Big Green" stopped making the 788 after a short run of them.==More $$ to be had to Remington in the 700 line..
As for the Sig==FUN caliber to shoot, a little more care to the loading than your run of the mill 9MM or .45ACP.
Harder to maintain proper neck tension to prevent set-back But it s a hot little load...

 

[Billybob44]

I load on Redding Turret press, Redding Powder measure, RCBS Dies, Rcbs Bench Primer
500 S&W Magnum
460 S&W Magnum
454 Casull
45 Colt
45 ACP
44 Magnum
44 Special
41 Magnum
357 Magnum
38 Special
9MM

I cast bullets for all of them and more.

NICE set up there Mate..

 

[Frontiersman]

Always wanted a .222. That longer neck has to be good for reloading. It would make a fine coyote rig. They seem to be a rare find in the wild.

 

[Billybob44]

Always wanted a .222. That longer neck has to be good for reloading. It would make a fine coyote rig. They seem to be a rare find in the wild.

Yes, I really like loading the Duce.
The .222 Remington caliber was the Parent case that the .223/5.56 NATO was born from.
I have made .222 Rem. brass from .223 cases, but it is a PITA.=Usually LOTS of wrinkles in the case neck/shoulder area=A lot easier just to source the original .222 Rem. brass.

 

[Billybob44]

Always wanted a .222. That longer neck has to be good for reloading. It would make a fine coyote rig. They seem to be a rare find in the wild.

Yes, the long case neck is the key to the accuracy of the .222 Rem.
The neck is over twice as long as the .223 Remington, this leads to less run-out on the finished round..

 

[PerryR]

Currently 45-70 for BPCR, picked up a new bullet mould "chicken bullet" I'll be giving a try at the next shoot later this month.

 

[BarryinIN]

Currently 45-70 for BPCR, picked up a new bullet mould "chicken bullet" I'll be giving a try at the next shoot later this month.

Do you shoot BPCR competition somewhere in Indiana?

 

[PerryR]

Friendship, IN

 

[BarryinIN]

Oh yeah. I forget about Friendship.

 

[Luntu_M]

I'm always interested in what other reloaders are doing/using. My setup is pretty simple. I have a single stage Lyman Brass Smith. Most of my dies are Lee. I do have some RCBS die sets. I use a Lee Perfect Powder Measure and RCBS digital scale.

What I reload --

Rifle:
30-30 Winchester
350 Legend
35 Whelen

Pistol:
.44 Magnum
.357 Magnum / 38 Special
9mm Lugar

Because I have a single stage press, I don't do much 9mm. As long as I can buy 50 rounds at Rural King for $12-13, it seems like a poor use of my time. Plus after buying components, it's pretty much a break even at best. However, I like having the ability, "just in case."

What kind of powders are you using in those cartridges? Do you also cast your own bullets for the .44 or .357, or do you prefer sticking with the commercial ones?

 

[4stringdude]

@Luntu_M: I use various powders for each cartridge. It depends on which powder performs best for a given projectile type and weight.

30-30 - IMR 3031 and Leverevolution
350 Legend - Ramshot Enforcer or Hodgdon H110
35 Whelen - AA 2460 or 2495

.44 and .357 Magnum - H110 or Win W296 (technically the same powder) or Enforcer
Non-magnum handgun I use Hodgdon CFE pistol

I cast for 30-30, 350 Legend and 357/38 Spec. However, I do buy lots of commercial bullets.
I also cast for Muzzleloader.