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Reloading, Gunsmithing, and Ammo
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By Hddreamer
#36054
As I stated I'm gonna start reloading my 9mm shells
I don't have a clue about it but willing to learn as far as books go forget about it , can't stand to read , as soon as I turn the page it's forgotten I could do DVDs if theres any good ones out there
Anyhow what I need to know is what's the best to use for example press, scale, primers , bullets (no lead)
Basically everything but I want to buy the best with the least amount of trouble and easiest to use

Thanks any help would be appreciated[/i]
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By newguy
#36056
Honestly take a peek at youtube lots of free beginners reloading videos to watch from ordinary joes and companies
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By GreggAndrews
#36061
Generally speaking, reloading is pretty much idiot-proof, as long as you follow the load-data in your manuals.

Screw in the dies to the specifications set in the pamphlet they will come with, lube your cases (or if carbide dies, no lube), size & deprime (one step process), prime, charge with powder charge, seat bullet to appropriate depth (according to cartridge OverAll Length "OAL").

It's not hard at all. Just stick to published data, and pay attention. :)
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By Hddreamer
#36066
So I guess carbide dies would be the way to go ? What about single stage or progressive and all other equipment ?
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By Hddreamer
#36067
Thanks new guy I'll check them out.
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By newguy
#36068
I bought single stage press now sorta wishing I bought a progressive because I wanna load pistol rounds. I am loading rifle rounds now and single fine for that but I say progressive be better for pistol
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By CTSixshot
#36072
You'll have to read some and make some decisions yourself.
(Load data doesn't come to you by hypnosis, you'll eventually have to read it from some data source, whether it be hard copy or webpage.)
I can sit with you and run through some of the basics, if you can make it down to Branford this weekend. I have all the gear needed to reload 9x19mm or you can bring what you have (brass, bullets, primers etc) and go home with some useable ammo.
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By Hddreamer
#36092
Hey six shot I don't have anything yet except some spent shells but if your gonna be reloading I would like to watch and learn the weekend is good for me except saterday till 1:00 then I'm free and all day Sunday
Let me know if it's good for you
Thank you
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By Hddreamer
#36207
No I'll take a look at it thank you
What I ment about reading is like sitting there reading for like a half hour page after page I can't stand it!
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