How many calibers do you reload for? - Page 2

gandog56 · April 30, 2007, 09:29 PM

9mm
357 Sig
38 Special
.357 Magnum
40 S&W
10mm
400 Cor-Bon
44 Special
44 Magnum
45 ACP
.270 Winchester
.223 Remington
30-30
30.06
7.62 X 39

**44 AMP** · April 30, 2007, 11:32 PM

Actually, I have passed up guns because I didn't want to "tool up" for another caliber!

On the other hand, some of them I bought the dies well before getting a gun. 7.7mm Jap was one. A friend had some he needed ammo for, and I just happened to find the dies (used & cheap). Loaded for his rifles for a couple of years before I got one of my own.

Also, I have a number of dies for which I don't have guns anymore. They don't take up much room, and they don't spoil. So I keep them (usually) when I sell the gun. Because it usually works out that sooner or later I get another gun in that caliber.

About 20 years ago I though I was done with the .357Mag. Sold my Model 19, and gave/traded all my brass and bullets to a friend. kept the dies. Couple of years later, there she was, a new in the box Model 28 (6") with target trigger and hammer. Guess what? I was back in the .357 business again! Did almost the same thing with the 6.5x55 Swede. Had a nice little carbine, traded it to a friend for a couple cords of wood (and he needed a deer rifle). Years later, I got one of the long rifles (1917 date), and was able to load something to feed it.

For those who think they are "behind", your not, you are just starting later.

jamaica · April 30, 2007, 11:51 PM

What an interesting thread. You guys are awesome!

I have loaded for many years, but at present am only loading for 7.

44 Spl
38 Spl
45 auto

270 Win
222 Rem
30-30
30-06

Shoney · May 1, 2007, 11:49 AM

FirstFreedom:
You are correct, all are .224, I screwed up

, I apparently did a brain phart as I started off the list mentally with the 223. I have, however, loaded a true .223 for a friend, 22 Hornet - his dies-bullets-brass -powder-primer---my press, but didn't include it in my list.

I also did not include shotgun loadings, as I was not thinking gauge, but include 12ga, 16ga, and 20ga.

Thesenator · May 12, 2007, 09:55 AM

9mm
40sw
38spl
.357mag
.45acp
.223
.308
7.62x39
.44mag

2400 · May 12, 2007, 10:04 AM

223
22-250
243
25 Remington
270 Win
7X57
7-08
308
30-06
300 Wby
338 Win
375 H&H
45-70

32 H&R Mag
380
9 MM
38 S&W
38 Spcl
357 Mag
40 S&W
44 Spcl
44 Mag
45 ACP
45 Colt
50 AE

12 Ga
16 Ga
20 Ga

clayking · May 13, 2007, 04:56 PM

Only 4..........38spl, 9mm, 357mag, and 45ACP. Also 12, 20, 28, and 410 for shotgun. Heck, I can't find the time to shoot these all I want, much less more.....................ck

Scott · May 21, 2007, 08:59 PM

Yeah.......just four:
.223
30-06
30-30 (for Shutzen rifle - breech seated cast lead bullets)
7.92x57

Ranger61 · May 21, 2007, 10:15 PM

I'm only going to list handguns I currently own and shoot on a regular basis.

22 Hornet 38 Super 45 Auto Rim
22 K Hornet 38 Special 45 Schofield
223 357 Sig 45 Colt
25-35 357 Mag 45 Win Mag
6.5 TCU 357 Max 454 Casull
7mm08 357 Herrett 221 Fireball
30 Herrett 375 Super Mag 7mm BR (almost forgot the XPs)
30-30 40 S&W
308 10 MM
7.62X25 41 Mag
32 S&W 44 Special
32 H&R Mag 44 Mag
9mm Luger 45 ACP

Dave R · May 21, 2007, 10:53 PM

Only 7:

.17/357Mag wildcat
.223
.7.5 Swiss
.308

.380acp
9mm
.45acp.

And about 90% of it is two powders. H335 for rifles, and TiteGroup for pistols.

skeeter1 · May 21, 2007, 11:28 PM

Two, I suppose, but that's only if you consider .38Spl and .357 Magnum two different calibers. Since I can use the same dies, that may not count as two.

SKS NUT · May 26, 2007, 09:03 PM

I feel so small.I'm only loading 9mm and 40 s&w.

Crosshair · May 27, 2007, 12:11 AM

.223
22-250
6.5x55
7.5x55
.308
30 Carbine
30-30 Winchester

38 Special
.357 Magnum
38 S&W
9mm Luger
40 S&W
45 Auto
44 Special
44 Magnum

Vitamin G · May 27, 2007, 08:35 AM

45acp
44mag
10mm
(Technically i suppose I COULD reload 40s&w. I have all the components, including brass, but its just trading fodder)
9mm
30-06

Sector001 · May 27, 2007, 08:42 AM

38 spl
357 mag
45 acp

243 win
30-06

Ry-guy · May 27, 2007, 11:18 PM

Just rifle loading for this guy

303 British
30/06
7mm Mag
And my favorite .223 Rem

Redneck with a 40 · May 27, 2007, 11:59 PM

I'm the lightweight here, but oh well.

I am currently loading for these calibers:
1) 38 spl, mostly 158 grain Ranier's on top of 4.5 grains of Unique, good +P load.

2) 40 S&W, mostly 155 grain and 165 grain Rainier's, 6.5 grains and 6 grains of Unique respectively.
3) 357 Mag, 125 grain Rem. SJHP's with 9.5 grains of Unique, 158 grain Rem. JSP's with 16.6 grains of 296, and 158 grain Rainier's with 7 grains of Unique, my target load.

When I'm done loading, which will be in the next couple of month's, I will have 2500 rounds of 357 and 6000 rounds of 40 S&W loaded.

Chief-7700 · May 28, 2007, 12:15 AM

Just one .45ACP

277Volt · May 29, 2007, 02:02 PM

.22-250
.243 Winchester
.303 British
7.62x39
.35 Remington
9x19
.38 Special
.357 Magnum
.40 S&W
.44 Special
.44 Magnum
.45 Auto

taylorce1 · May 29, 2007, 06:11 PM

.223 Rem
.243 Win
.25-06 Rem
.270 Win
.280 Rem
.30-30 WCF
.30-40 Krag
.30-06 Spfld
.303 Brit
.8mm-06
.338-06
.35 Whelen

Had more, probably will again.

GerryG · May 30, 2007, 08:56 PM

9mm
45ACP
M1 Carbine
308
30-06
223

Red_Eagle · June 2, 2007, 12:13 AM

I claimed claimed 6:

223 rem
22-250 rem
243 win
270 win
30-30 win
308 win.
It's actually 7.....I forgot about my girl friend's 300 win mag.

Afy · June 4, 2007, 01:13 PM

I currently have reloading supplies for the following, but am yet to actually reload (firing off factory ammo that I have).

.222 Remington Magnum
.300 Winchester Magnum
8x64s (Wierd Caliber in France)

Hopefully in the near future I will begin reloading for 9 mm and 338 lapua mag.

Poper · June 4, 2007, 03:11 PM

10 ga, 12 ga, 16 ga, 20 ga.
.38 spec., .357 mag., .44 Spec., .44 Mag.
.222 Rem., .243 Win., .243 WSSM, .260 Rem., 6.5 Carcano, 6.5x55, .270 Win., .308 Win., .300 WSM..

Several "Multiples" in there, too. Love 'em all & shoot 'em all.
Except not so much 3-1/2" 10 ga. these days. They hurt a lot more now than they did 30 years ago.

Poper

SeanB · June 5, 2007, 05:01 AM

Ok I feel inadequate compared to some.
17 rem
223
243
7mm rm
3030
444
357
9mm

View Poll Results: How many calibers?
One	3	1.66%
Two	13	7.18%
Three	20	11.05%
Four	19	10.50%
Five	13	7.18%
Six	20	11.05%
Seven	18	9.94%
8-10	23	12.71%
11-15	22	12.15%
16 or more	30	16.57%
Voters: 181. You may not vote on this poll

April 30, 2007, 09:29 PM	#26
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2006 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 979	9mm 357 Sig 38 Special .357 Magnum 40 S&W 10mm 400 Cor-Bon 44 Special 44 Magnum 45 ACP .270 Winchester .223 Remington 30-30 30.06 7.62 X 39 __________________ Some people think I'm paranoid because I have guns. If I have guns, what do I have to be paranoid about?

April 30, 2007, 11:32 PM	#27
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,833	I knew I wasn't the only one! Actually, I have passed up guns because I didn't want to "tool up" for another caliber! On the other hand, some of them I bought the dies well before getting a gun. 7.7mm Jap was one. A friend had some he needed ammo for, and I just happened to find the dies (used & cheap). Loaded for his rifles for a couple of years before I got one of my own. Also, I have a number of dies for which I don't have guns anymore. They don't take up much room, and they don't spoil. So I keep them (usually) when I sell the gun. Because it usually works out that sooner or later I get another gun in that caliber. About 20 years ago I though I was done with the .357Mag. Sold my Model 19, and gave/traded all my brass and bullets to a friend. kept the dies. Couple of years later, there she was, a new in the box Model 28 (6") with target trigger and hammer. Guess what? I was back in the .357 business again! Did almost the same thing with the 6.5x55 Swede. Had a nice little carbine, traded it to a friend for a couple cords of wood (and he needed a deer rifle). Years later, I got one of the long rifles (1917 date), and was able to load something to feed it. For those who think they are "behind", your not, you are just starting later. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

May 1, 2007, 11:49 AM	#29
Shoney Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2002 Location: Transplanted from Montana Posts: 2,311	FirstFreedom: You are correct, all are .224, I screwed up , I apparently did a brain phart as I started off the list mentally with the 223. I have, however, loaded a true .223 for a friend, 22 Hornet - his dies-bullets-brass -powder-primer---my press, but didn't include it in my list. I also did not include shotgun loadings, as I was not thinking gauge, but include 12ga, 16ga, and 20ga. __________________ 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

May 13, 2007, 04:56 PM	#32
clayking Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 796	Only 4..........38spl, 9mm, 357mag, and 45ACP. Also 12, 20, 28, and 410 for shotgun. Heck, I can't find the time to shoot these all I want, much less more.....................ck __________________ Never argue with an idiot, they will just drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.

April 30, 2007, 11:51 PM	#28
jamaica Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2006 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 705	What an interesting thread. You guys are awesome! I have loaded for many years, but at present am only loading for 7. 44 Spl 38 Spl 45 auto 270 Win 222 Rem 30-30 30-06

May 12, 2007, 09:55 AM	#30
Thesenator Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Posts: 126	9mm 40sw 38spl .357mag .45acp .223 .308 7.62x39 .44mag

May 12, 2007, 10:04 AM	#31
2400 Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2004 Location: AZ Posts: 389	223 22-250 243 25 Remington 270 Win 7X57 7-08 308 30-06 300 Wby 338 Win 375 H&H 45-70 32 H&R Mag 380 9 MM 38 S&W 38 Spcl 357 Mag 40 S&W 44 Spcl 44 Mag 45 ACP 45 Colt 50 AE 12 Ga 16 Ga 20 Ga

May 21, 2007, 08:59 PM	#33
Scott Member Join Date: March 24, 1999 Location: SE Mao-ssachusetts Posts: 38	Yeah.......just four: .223 30-06 30-30 (for Shutzen rifle - breech seated cast lead bullets) 7.92x57 __________________ "Truth, by manner of Force, may be crushed to the earth, but crushed or not, Truth is still Truth.

May 21, 2007, 10:15 PM	#34
Ranger61 Senior Member Join Date: September 3, 2004 Posts: 213	I'm only going to list handguns I currently own and shoot on a regular basis. 22 Hornet 38 Super 45 Auto Rim 22 K Hornet 38 Special 45 Schofield 223 357 Sig 45 Colt 25-35 357 Mag 45 Win Mag 6.5 TCU 357 Max 454 Casull 7mm08 357 Herrett 221 Fireball 30 Herrett 375 Super Mag 7mm BR (almost forgot the XPs) 30-30 40 S&W 308 10 MM 7.62X25 41 Mag 32 S&W 44 Special 32 H&R Mag 44 Mag 9mm Luger 45 ACP

May 21, 2007, 10:53 PM	#35
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,073	Only 7: .17/357Mag wildcat .223 .7.5 Swiss .308 .380acp 9mm .45acp. And about 90% of it is two powders. H335 for rifles, and TiteGroup for pistols. __________________ I am Pro-Rights (on gun issues).

May 21, 2007, 11:28 PM	#36
skeeter1 Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 3,403	Two, I suppose, but that's only if you consider .38Spl and .357 Magnum two different calibers. Since I can use the same dies, that may not count as two.

May 26, 2007, 09:03 PM	#37
SKS NUT Member Join Date: November 14, 2005 Location: Winnipeg,Canada Posts: 27	I feel so small.I'm only loading 9mm and 40 s&w. __________________ "PEOPLE SHOULD NOT BE AFRAID OF THEIR GOVERNMENTS.GOVENMENTS SHOULD BE AFRAID OF THEIR PEOPLE" "V FOR VENDETTA"

May 27, 2007, 12:11 AM	#38
Crosshair Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2004 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 5,333	.223 22-250 6.5x55 7.5x55 .308 30 Carbine 30-30 Winchester 38 Special .357 Magnum 38 S&W 9mm Luger 40 S&W 45 Auto 44 Special 44 Magnum __________________ I don't carry a gun to go looking for trouble, I carry a gun in case trouble finds me.

May 27, 2007, 08:35 AM	#39
Vitamin G Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 307	45acp 44mag 10mm (Technically i suppose I COULD reload 40s&w. I have all the components, including brass, but its just trading fodder) 9mm 30-06

May 27, 2007, 08:42 AM	#40
Sector001 Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: The buckle of the bible belt: Birmingham, AL. Posts: 23	Yikes, not that many here... 38 spl 357 mag 45 acp 243 win 30-06

May 27, 2007, 11:18 PM	#41
Ry-guy Member Join Date: October 22, 2006 Location: Proud to be Canadian Posts: 47	Just rifle loading for this guy 303 British 30/06 7mm Mag And my favorite .223 Rem

May 27, 2007, 11:59 PM	#42
Redneck with a 40 Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2006 Posts: 336	I'm the lightweight here, but oh well. I am currently loading for these calibers: 1) 38 spl, mostly 158 grain Ranier's on top of 4.5 grains of Unique, good +P load. 2) 40 S&W, mostly 155 grain and 165 grain Rainier's, 6.5 grains and 6 grains of Unique respectively. 3) 357 Mag, 125 grain Rem. SJHP's with 9.5 grains of Unique, 158 grain Rem. JSP's with 16.6 grains of 296, and 158 grain Rainier's with 7 grains of Unique, my target load. When I'm done loading, which will be in the next couple of month's, I will have 2500 rounds of 357 and 6000 rounds of 40 S&W loaded.

May 28, 2007, 12:15 AM	#43
Chief-7700 Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2007 Location: Carmel Valley, CA Posts: 112	Just one .45ACP __________________ COLT M-1911 DOB 1918 and more a XL-650 to feed them

May 29, 2007, 02:02 PM	#44
277Volt Junior Member Join Date: May 23, 2007 Location: The Copper State Posts: 7	.22-250 .243 Winchester .303 British 7.62x39 .35 Remington 9x19 .38 Special .357 Magnum .40 S&W .44 Special .44 Magnum .45 Auto Last edited by 277Volt; May 29, 2007 at 02:07 PM. Reason: Spelling.

May 29, 2007, 06:11 PM	#45
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,248	12 .223 Rem .243 Win .25-06 Rem .270 Win .280 Rem .30-30 WCF .30-40 Krag .30-06 Spfld .303 Brit .8mm-06 .338-06 .35 Whelen Had more, probably will again.

May 30, 2007, 08:56 PM	#46
GerryG Member Join Date: March 21, 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 17	9mm 45ACP M1 Carbine 308 30-06 223

June 2, 2007, 12:13 AM	#47
Red_Eagle Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2007 Location: Western NY Posts: 598	I claimed claimed 6: 223 rem 22-250 rem 243 win 270 win 30-30 win 308 win. It's actually 7.....I forgot about my girl friend's 300 win mag.

June 4, 2007, 01:13 PM	#48
Afy Junior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: France Posts: 3	I currently have reloading supplies for the following, but am yet to actually reload (firing off factory ammo that I have). .222 Remington Magnum .300 Winchester Magnum 8x64s (Wierd Caliber in France) Hopefully in the near future I will begin reloading for 9 mm and 338 lapua mag.

June 4, 2007, 03:11 PM	#49
Poper Junior Member Join Date: June 3, 2007 Posts: 1	10 ga, 12 ga, 16 ga, 20 ga. .38 spec., .357 mag., .44 Spec., .44 Mag. .222 Rem., .243 Win., .243 WSSM, .260 Rem., 6.5 Carcano, 6.5x55, .270 Win., .308 Win., .300 WSM.. Several "Multiples" in there, too. Love 'em all & shoot 'em all. Except not so much 3-1/2" 10 ga. these days. They hurt a lot more now than they did 30 years ago. Poper

June 5, 2007, 05:01 AM	#50
SeanB Member Join Date: May 28, 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 50	Ok I feel inadequate compared to some. 17 rem 223 243 7mm rm 3030 444 357 9mm __________________ Clean up your own mess