Just Beginning

C4 Kaboom · August 25, 2002, 01:23 PM

I am just beginning to think abour reloading for .45 use. Shoot about 300 rounds a month. How much to get stated with a basic setup for .45, .38, and .357? Where do I get the equiptment as I have no one locally who can provide it at retail. Would like to take my sport to a higher level.

Freightman · August 25, 2002, 01:56 PM

Go to www://midwayusa.com Look at the Lee 35th anniversery combo, then order it + the dies you want.

C4 Kaboom · August 25, 2002, 02:48 PM

Thanks Freightman......... Gettin ready to blast away on the cheap now.

C4 Kaboom · August 25, 2002, 05:11 PM

Ordered the Lee Anniversity Reloading Kit from Midway. Also picked up the .45 cal. die set, all under a hundred bucks. Alot cheaper than ordering from Lee's inself. I have a .45 cal. SA Champion. Do I get .451 dia. bullets or can I go larger? I just use the gun to shoot at targets at the range, no competion shooting.
Saw Remington .45 FMJ .451 dia. in Midway, buy them and get started or should I look at something else? Price was right. I also need brass...... any suggestions? If I am being a pain in the ass let me know.

sricciardelli · August 25, 2002, 05:39 PM

First thing you do is get yourself a reloading manual...

C4 Kaboom · August 25, 2002, 08:12 PM

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Guy B. Meredith · August 25, 2002, 08:19 PM

C4 Kaboom,

Try LockandLoad.com for some good prices.

We're here to trade information. We want all shooters to suceed and enjoy the sport so that they will bring others on board. Ask away.

**Bud Helms** · August 25, 2002, 10:04 PM

http://www.midwayusa.com/

hansolo · August 26, 2002, 01:18 AM

Hello, Reloaders!

I've been into handguns in earnest for about a year. I have a 9mm CZ 75B and a "vintage" S&W .38 Special. I shoot about 60-70% 9mm to 30-40% .38. I realize prople get into reloading for many reasons...to save money over factory ammo, to create their own "personalized" loads, etc. At this point, I would be mainly after the $ saving aspect. Thing is, I can buy decent 9mm ammo for about $5.00/50rnds. Would I have to buy components in huge quantities to load it much cheaper myself? I plan to aquire handguns in the .357, .45 acp, and possibly .40 calibers eventually. I know that this is where the factory stuff starts to get 'spensive! For the present, does it make sense to get into reloading if I mainly shoot 9mm? Thanks!

Steve Pirosh

C.R.Sam · August 26, 2002, 02:33 AM

Get at least two manuals. Read em, cover to cover.
Suggest one of them be Lyman Reloading Handbook.
Winchester and Hodgon both have online data.

Also TFL member Steve Sricciardelli has a wealth of info at...
http://stevespages.com/page8c.htm

Sam

Bacchus · August 26, 2002, 10:40 PM

Make sure to get a set of calipers to measure dimensions...especially overall length (OAL). And a kinetic bullet puller. Midway has both.

larryw · August 26, 2002, 11:24 PM

And don't use C4 to load, otherwise you'll kaboom more than your Glock!

August 25, 2002, 01:23 PM	#1
C4 Kaboom Junior Member Join Date: August 22, 2002 Posts: 7	Just Beginning I am just beginning to think abour reloading for .45 use. Shoot about 300 rounds a month. How much to get stated with a basic setup for .45, .38, and .357? Where do I get the equiptment as I have no one locally who can provide it at retail. Would like to take my sport to a higher level.

August 25, 2002, 05:11 PM	#4
C4 Kaboom Junior Member Join Date: August 22, 2002 Posts: 7	Took your advise Freightman Ordered the Lee Anniversity Reloading Kit from Midway. Also picked up the .45 cal. die set, all under a hundred bucks. Alot cheaper than ordering from Lee's inself. I have a .45 cal. SA Champion. Do I get .451 dia. bullets or can I go larger? I just use the gun to shoot at targets at the range, no competion shooting. Saw Remington .45 FMJ .451 dia. in Midway, buy them and get started or should I look at something else? Price was right. I also need brass...... any suggestions? If I am being a pain in the ass let me know.

August 26, 2002, 01:18 AM	#9
hansolo Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2002 Location: Desert Hot Springs, CA Posts: 503	Potential newbie Hello, Reloaders! I've been into handguns in earnest for about a year. I have a 9mm CZ 75B and a "vintage" S&W .38 Special. I shoot about 60-70% 9mm to 30-40% .38. I realize prople get into reloading for many reasons...to save money over factory ammo, to create their own "personalized" loads, etc. At this point, I would be mainly after the $ saving aspect. Thing is, I can buy decent 9mm ammo for about $5.00/50rnds. Would I have to buy components in huge quantities to load it much cheaper myself? I plan to aquire handguns in the .357, .45 acp, and possibly .40 calibers eventually. I know that this is where the factory stuff starts to get 'spensive! For the present, does it make sense to get into reloading if I mainly shoot 9mm? Thanks! Steve Pirosh

August 25, 2002, 01:56 PM	#2
Freightman Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2002 Location: NW Texas Posts: 168	Go to www://midwayusa.com Look at the Lee 35th anniversery combo, then order it + the dies you want.

August 25, 2002, 02:48 PM	#3
C4 Kaboom Junior Member Join Date: August 22, 2002 Posts: 7	Thanks Freightman......... Gettin ready to blast away on the cheap now.

August 25, 2002, 05:39 PM	#5
sricciardelli Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2001 Location: Montana Posts: 489	First thing you do is get yourself a reloading manual...

August 25, 2002, 08:12 PM	#6
C4 Kaboom Junior Member Join Date: August 22, 2002 Posts: 7	Page won't load on computer using that address

August 25, 2002, 08:19 PM	#7
Guy B. Meredith Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 1999 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 1,581	C4 Kaboom, Try LockandLoad.com for some good prices. We're here to trade information. We want all shooters to suceed and enjoy the sport so that they will bring others on board. Ask away.

August 25, 2002, 10:04 PM	#8
Bud Helms Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 1999 Location: Middle Georgia, USA Posts: 13,198	http://www.midwayusa.com/

August 26, 2002, 02:33 AM	#10
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	Get at least two manuals. Read em, cover to cover. Suggest one of them be Lyman Reloading Handbook. Winchester and Hodgon both have online data. Also TFL member Steve Sricciardelli has a wealth of info at... http://stevespages.com/page8c.htm Sam

August 26, 2002, 10:40 PM	#11
Bacchus Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2001 Posts: 259	Make sure to get a set of calipers to measure dimensions...especially overall length (OAL). And a kinetic bullet puller. Midway has both.

August 26, 2002, 11:24 PM	#12
larryw Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2002 Posts: 336	And don't use C4 to load, otherwise you'll kaboom more than your Glock!