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Create Free Account Already a member? Log InI thought those were 115 gr, hollow points?Currently I’ve been playing with a batch of bullets I bought from @Mikej a while back. 125 grain Montana gold hollow points. Been experimenting with H110 to get them going bonkers fast in 357 loads.
Maybe I’m thinking about the wrong batch of bullets...I thought those were 115 gr, hollow points?
Shooting .355" in a gun that is supposed to shoot .357". What does the barrel in that gun slug at? Shooting .355" in a .357" is one of those things that doesn't compute for me.
I've got some 124s that I'd bought some years before from @misterarman . I might have got some .357s in 125 and sold some? Not much matter either way, I wouldn't be too concerned 124 vs 115. 9gr difference?Maybe I’m thinking about the wrong batch of bullets...
I’ll double check. I know I’ve got a couple of different Montana gold varieties right now.
I’ve gone ahead and gone about it the other way. Right or wrong.. No primers but I’ll be ready when they are available again and should have a fair understanding of how to use them by then. Since my OP I’ve ordered a press and am chipping away at all the other things I’ll be needing. Like ammo and components, I found reloading gear to be getting more scarce and more expensive every day. I’ve decided to not let that be one more thing I waited too long to purchase.Like others have mentioned, right now it's dependent on finding the reloading components, especially primers.. Personally, I would suggest to someone wanting to start right now, they find primers prior to purchasing any reloading equipment.
Well, at least you now have time to read up on the subject before you start your actual reloading. BiMart sells some reloading gear and the 2 in Vancouver at least have scales, powder measures and some other gear. Assuming you have a BiMart in your neck of the woods, you should check them out. They have recently had rifle and pistol powders in stock but my local BiMarts haven't seen primers in 7 months.I’ve gone ahead and gone about it the other way. Right or wrong.. No primers but I’ll be ready when they are available again and should have a fair understanding of how to use them by then. Since my OP I’ve ordered a press and am chipping away at all the other things I’ll be needing. Like ammo and components, I found reloading gear to be getting more scarce and more expensive every day. I’ve decided to not let that be one more thing I waited too long to purchase.
Enjoying the research and pre-learning. The hunt for hardware is just about as intense as components.
After you read a reloading manual, or few, take a look at user “76hiboy” on you tube.I’ve gone ahead and gone about it the other way. Right or wrong.. No primers but I’ll be ready when they are available again and should have a fair understanding of how to use them by then. Since my OP I’ve ordered a press and am chipping away at all the other things I’ll be needing. Like ammo and components, I found reloading gear to be getting more scarce and more expensive every day. I’ve decided to not let that be one more thing I waited too long to purchase.
Enjoying the research and pre-learning. The hunt for hardware is just about as intense as components.
I’ve been watching his videos. Great info. Also several other channels that are very informative on the LNL AP.After you read a reloading manual, or few, take a look at user “76hiboy” on you tube.
He has a very good tips & tricks series for the Hornady Lock n Load AP,
I agree with this though I'd add that small pistol primers are Freakin' Impossible to come by (except at 20-30 c per pop).It’s a bad time to get into reloading. I have a reliable source for bullets but primers and powder are pretty hard to come by these days. If Biden does get elected and the senate is lost, we are in for 4-8 years of lean times.
I'd suggest the case feeder. I got a LnL-AP this summer (it's why I'm out of primers now!) I noticed that the mental load when using the case feeder is dramatically less than when not using it. It seems like such a simple step to set a bullet on the case mouth, but I got myself out of rhythm over and over without it. Except for .380s -- it's a bigger drain with those.No case feeder and no immediate plan for one. I’m still waiting for the press to show up b
It also doesn't work all that well with small .380 bullets -- they'd often come out one stacked on top of the other. I never could figure out how to get it to feed only one bullet with a full column of bullets -- it would do OK with columns of ten but that sort of defeats the purpose.@HDR... I'm working out a mod for the feeder tube, since I've noticed that .45 ACP cases tend to hang up in the vertical feed column, due to the design. ...
Huh, I'll have to check him out. Lots a guys out there. Elvisammo though will do a one hour video on adjusting the seater stem FOR EACH AND EVERY CARTRIDGE!! lol. So I wouldn't recommend him for general knowledge.After you read a reloading manual, or few, take a look at user “76hiboy” on you tube.
He has a very good tips & tricks series for the Hornady Lock n Load AP, as well as more meat and potatoes for it.
Well worth a look see, once you have a bit of understanding on the reloading process.
Except for .380s -- it's a bigger drain with those.
Not to jack the thread, but maybe the op will find it of use? The "Mini Mr. Bullet feeder" setup from DAA works great for no-hassle feeding of both 9mm luger and .380 bullets. The dropper uses three ball bearings to control the drop, and is adjustable to two positions for longer and shorter bullets. I use mine for .380 regularly, and it is absolutely non problematic. That's the BULLET feeder.It also doesn't work all that well with small .380 bullets -- they'd often come out one stacked on top of the other. I never could figure out how to get it to feed only one bullet with a full column of bullets -- it would do OK with columns of ten but that sort of defeats the purpose.
I also found "76hiboy" and "the reloader dude" to be good at explaining the basic steps of reloading. After awhile, I did tire of 76hiboy taking 30 minutes to explain what could have easily been said in 10 minutes. "Johnny's reloading bench" is another site I found informative.After you read a reloading manual, or few, take a look at user “76hiboy” on you tube.
He has a very good tips & tricks series for the Hornady Lock n Load AP, as well as more meat and potatoes for it.
Well worth a look see, once you have a bit of understanding on the reloading process.