Rifle or Pistol or Shotgun?

roy reali · August 23, 2009, 12:46 PM

This is for those of you that do all three types of reloading. Which one do you enjoy more? I reload for rifle, handgun, and shotgun. I like reloading for my handguns more. I realize it is very similar to rifle reloading, but not having to lube the cases and having a can of powder last all day makes it more fun for me.

Rembrandt · August 23, 2009, 01:58 PM

Prefer shotgun and handgun. Rifle is less enjoyable because it's so labor intensive, I've bought nearly every gadget to speed it it up, but still takes forever.

DiscoRacing · August 23, 2009, 02:54 PM

my powder funds likes the pistol loading best...

Shoney · August 23, 2009, 03:21 PM

I also load all three.

The most fun is the semi-auto pistol, becasue it runs high volumes on the progressive.

Rifle cartridges for gas guns are also loaded full progressive, but require a little more work lubing and spot checking powder weights. Rifle loadings with extruded powders are loaded on the progressive, but removed to weigh each charge.

Shotgun loading is the most work because the press is a one at a time through 5 stations.

But the most fun of all is pulling the trigger on any of them.

BigJimP · August 24, 2009, 03:06 PM

I use progressive presses on all 3 - rifles, handguns and shotshells --- which is more fun ( probably handguns, but it really makes no difference ...). I enjoy the time in the shop / especially if the boys or some of the grandkids are helping --- and mostly they help with handgun ammo or shotshells.

I lube pistol cases too / makes the press run smoother - so my metallic procedure doesn't vary between rifle and pistol.

August 23, 2009, 12:46 PM	#1
roy reali Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2005 Posts: 3,248	Rifle or Pistol or Shotgun? This is for those of you that do all three types of reloading. Which one do you enjoy more? I reload for rifle, handgun, and shotgun. I like reloading for my handguns more. I realize it is very similar to rifle reloading, but not having to lube the cases and having a can of powder last all day makes it more fun for me.

August 23, 2009, 03:21 PM	#4
Shoney Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2002 Location: Transplanted from Montana Posts: 2,311	I also load all three. The most fun is the semi-auto pistol, becasue it runs high volumes on the progressive. Rifle cartridges for gas guns are also loaded full progressive, but require a little more work lubing and spot checking powder weights. Rifle loadings with extruded powders are loaded on the progressive, but removed to weigh each charge. Shotgun loading is the most work because the press is a one at a time through 5 stations. But the most fun of all is pulling the trigger on any of them. __________________ I pledge allegiance to the Flag - - -, and to the Republic for which it stands….Our Forefathers were brilliant for giving us a Republic, not a democracy! Do you know the difference??? and WHY?http://www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissue...les.asp?id=111

August 23, 2009, 01:58 PM	#2
Rembrandt Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2002 Posts: 2,108	Prefer shotgun and handgun. Rifle is less enjoyable because it's so labor intensive, I've bought nearly every gadget to speed it it up, but still takes forever.

August 23, 2009, 02:54 PM	#3
DiscoRacing Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2008 Location: milton, wv Posts: 3,640	my powder funds likes the pistol loading best...

August 24, 2009, 03:06 PM	#5
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	I use progressive presses on all 3 - rifles, handguns and shotshells --- which is more fun ( probably handguns, but it really makes no difference ...). I enjoy the time in the shop / especially if the boys or some of the grandkids are helping --- and mostly they help with handgun ammo or shotshells. I lube pistol cases too / makes the press run smoother - so my metallic procedure doesn't vary between rifle and pistol.