New Reloader Basics sticky

Nunya53 · November 26, 2009, 05:44 PM

Ok, I'm new to reloading and have just read the New Reloader sticky above...so I have to ask, what are the "ole standby" powders for .45 ACP and .357 Mag? These are the two calibers I will begin reloading first. I'll be using a Lee 3 stage turret press with the auto-disk powder measurer.

Thanks,

Nunya

Netzapper · November 26, 2009, 06:01 PM

Which reloading manuals do you have? I suggest you pick up two or three of them.

Then, cross reference them. Which powders appear in both manuals with decent velocities? Those are probably worth procuring. And I suggest you pick up two or three powders to start with. You're embarking on a course of experimentation, not just following directions to get a known-good product.

(Although you may find they still suck for some reason. For instance, Reloader-19 was listed quite highly for 7mm-08. But it turns out it doesn't meter to within even half a grain in my powder measure.)

LHB1 · November 26, 2009, 06:08 PM

For .45 ACP: Win 231 or Bullseye powders.

For .357 Mag: LIGHT target loads = Win 231.
MEDIUM loads = Unique.
HEAVY loads = 2400 or Win 296.

I echo the suggestion to get one or more reloading manuals and read/study carefully. LOTS of good information to be obtained from manuals.

November 26, 2009, 05:44 PM	#1
Nunya53 Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2006 Location: Sherwood, AR Posts: 207	New Reloader Basics sticky Ok, I'm new to reloading and have just read the New Reloader sticky above...so I have to ask, what are the "ole standby" powders for .45 ACP and .357 Mag? These are the two calibers I will begin reloading first. I'll be using a Lee 3 stage turret press with the auto-disk powder measurer. Thanks, Nunya

November 26, 2009, 06:08 PM	#3
LHB1 Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,545	For .45 ACP: Win 231 or Bullseye powders. For .357 Mag: LIGHT target loads = Win 231. MEDIUM loads = Unique. HEAVY loads = 2400 or Win 296. I echo the suggestion to get one or more reloading manuals and read/study carefully. LOTS of good information to be obtained from manuals. __________________ Good shooting and be safe. LB

November 26, 2009, 06:01 PM	#2
Netzapper Senior Member Join Date: April 1, 2005 Location: Gilpin county, CO Posts: 261	Which reloading manuals do you have? I suggest you pick up two or three of them. Then, cross reference them. Which powders appear in both manuals with decent velocities? Those are probably worth procuring. And I suggest you pick up two or three powders to start with. You're embarking on a course of experimentation, not just following directions to get a known-good product. (Although you may find they still suck for some reason. For instance, Reloader-19 was listed quite highly for 7mm-08. But it turns out it doesn't meter to within even half a grain in my powder measure.)