Handloading

[gullit323]

Over the past few weeks, I've been focused on fine-tuning my rifle but I've noticed that mass-produced ammo has its drawbacks. Is there anyone else in this group who reloads their own ammo?

 

[cp1969]

I do.

 

[Red Baron]

I have reloaded rifle ammo since 1965, pistol ammo since 1969, and shot shells since 1985.

 

[Shotfired]

As soon as I started reloading my own, I couldn't unsee the difference it made. It definitely eats up some time but the level of control you gain over your ammunition really does make it worthwhile.

 

[bowmanch]

Over the past few weeks, I've been focused on fine-tuning my rifle but I've noticed that mass-produced ammo has its drawbacks. Is there anyone else in this group who reloads ?

Yup reloading helps get that last bit of accuracy out of your rifle. It really starts to pay off when you are shooting guns where a 20 round box of ammo costs $68; more accurate and lower cost.

 

[gerhard1]

I have loaded (off and on) for about sixty years or so. So far, all I've loaded is pistol cartridges, but when I start to shoot my 45-70 rolling block, I'll have to add that to my repertoire as they cost over $2 per factory round.

I imagine that in my time reloading, I have made over 30,000 rounds, the vast majority of them 38 special.

 

[Red Baron]

Will you be loading smokeless or black powder for the rolling block? I've been loading BP for my Sharps replica. Its a lot of fun, but there is a learning curve.

 

[gerhard1]

Will you be loading smokeless or black powder for the rolling block? I've been loading BP for my Sharps replica. Its a lot of fun, but there is a learning curve.

Smokeless. It is much cleaner to shoot.