Shot my first reloads today

grubbylabs · March 24, 2010, 10:01 PM

I went out and was able to shoot my first reloads and they worked. They even hit where I was aiming and every thing. !Who who!

l98ster · March 24, 2010, 10:09 PM

Congrats!!! Welcome to the club. Now the real fun begins!! Start experimenting with different loads. Dont settle on something to quick. You will be amazed how changing the recipes up a little will change accuracy. To me, its a never ending process. I am always looking for better! Have fun and be safe!!!

-George

Lavid2002 · March 24, 2010, 10:15 PM

It was sketchy for me....but just because the thought of it. Everything worked out fine : )

Be safe

grubbylabs · March 24, 2010, 10:57 PM

How does blue dot compare to power pistol?

I was loading some 230 grn Gold dots and some round ball, But I am thinking about giving up the 30 grns to up the speed to about 1,000 fps instead of 800 or so.

I am guessing that it still wont be enough for a bear but it would do a number on a person or a wolf.

Sorry I am shooting 45 in a Springfield XDc 4" barrel.

Fullthrottle · March 25, 2010, 12:24 AM

Can't answer the last question! I just loaded some blue dot for 40s&w, not able to shoot yet(will do in a week or so), I have never used power pistol(want to, just have'nt found any yet)

My first loads worked well too! Now it is time to fine tune them!

abber · March 25, 2010, 09:52 AM

Never used Power Pistol, but I also don't know what caliber you are loading. I can say that Blue Dot is one of my favorites, and has been for years. It is an awesome powder for 357, 40, and 10mm. Nice feel, and really clean burning.

TheNatureBoy · March 25, 2010, 11:35 AM

Welcome aboard Grubby : ) Nothing like rolling your own.

Edward429451 · March 25, 2010, 11:51 AM

I never used Blue Dot but Power Pistol is good so far for me.
I have lots more experiance with WW-231, BUllseye, and Unique and these are three powders you should try for sure.

231 was like the competition powder most the guys used, and they don't call it Bullseye for nothing!

bobelk99 · March 25, 2010, 05:55 PM

Welcome to the 'fraternity'! You will now have tasks to fill all your chore time. I'm sure the spouse will happily fill in.

Dave R · March 25, 2010, 11:37 PM

Congrats, grubby. I love a happy ending!

5R milspec · March 26, 2010, 10:36 AM

felt good didn't it.I'd almost bet your pecker got hard.no just kidding.glade to see another join in on all the fun.and welcome to the best thing on can do with his money and that reloading his own.

woody wood · March 26, 2010, 12:04 PM

welcome to the club, i just started recently and as one other person posted,when i first started,they said"you will never forget the first shot or first range time you spent shooting reloads,waiting for that first bang"
--enjoy

m657 · March 26, 2010, 12:17 PM

reloading adds another most satisfying dimension to the Shooting Sport....

rather like 'fly tying' is to 'fly fishing'

All ready on the firing line?

March 24, 2010, 10:01 PM	#1
grubbylabs Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2009 Location: Hansen Idaho Posts: 1,465	Shot my first reloads today I went out and was able to shoot my first reloads and they worked. They even hit where I was aiming and every thing. !Who who!

March 24, 2010, 10:57 PM	#4
grubbylabs Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2009 Location: Hansen Idaho Posts: 1,465	How does blue dot compare to power pistol? I was loading some 230 grn Gold dots and some round ball, But I am thinking about giving up the 30 grns to up the speed to about 1,000 fps instead of 800 or so. I am guessing that it still wont be enough for a bear but it would do a number on a person or a wolf. Sorry I am shooting 45 in a Springfield XDc 4" barrel. Last edited by grubbylabs; March 25, 2010 at 11:44 AM. Reason: Adding more info.

March 24, 2010, 10:09 PM	#2
l98ster Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2010 Location: Hopewell Junction, NY Posts: 454	Congrats!!! Welcome to the club. Now the real fun begins!! Start experimenting with different loads. Dont settle on something to quick. You will be amazed how changing the recipes up a little will change accuracy. To me, its a never ending process. I am always looking for better! Have fun and be safe!!! -George

March 24, 2010, 10:15 PM	#3
Lavid2002 Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2007 Posts: 2,568	It was sketchy for me....but just because the thought of it. Everything worked out fine : ) Be safe

March 25, 2010, 12:24 AM	#5
Fullthrottle Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2009 Posts: 280	Can't answer the last question! I just loaded some blue dot for 40s&w, not able to shoot yet(will do in a week or so), I have never used power pistol(want to, just have'nt found any yet) My first loads worked well too! Now it is time to fine tune them!

March 25, 2010, 09:52 AM	#6
abber Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2008 Location: PRK Posts: 735	Never used Power Pistol, but I also don't know what caliber you are loading. I can say that Blue Dot is one of my favorites, and has been for years. It is an awesome powder for 357, 40, and 10mm. Nice feel, and really clean burning.

March 25, 2010, 11:35 AM	#7
TheNatureBoy Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2007 Posts: 1,204	Welcome aboard Grubby : ) Nothing like rolling your own.

March 25, 2010, 11:51 AM	#8
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	I never used Blue Dot but Power Pistol is good so far for me. I have lots more experiance with WW-231, BUllseye, and Unique and these are three powders you should try for sure. 231 was like the competition powder most the guys used, and they don't call it Bullseye for nothing!

March 25, 2010, 05:55 PM	#9
bobelk99 Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2005 Location: Central KY Posts: 220	Welcome to the 'fraternity'! You will now have tasks to fill all your chore time. I'm sure the spouse will happily fill in.

March 25, 2010, 11:37 PM	#10
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,073	Congrats, grubby. I love a happy ending!

March 26, 2010, 10:36 AM	#11
5R milspec Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 360	felt good didn't it.I'd almost bet your pecker got hard.no just kidding.glade to see another join in on all the fun.and welcome to the best thing on can do with his money and that reloading his own.

March 26, 2010, 12:04 PM	#12
woody wood Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2010 Location: minnesota Posts: 271	welcome to the club, i just started recently and as one other person posted,when i first started,they said"you will never forget the first shot or first range time you spent shooting reloads,waiting for that first bang" --enjoy

March 26, 2010, 12:17 PM	#13
m657 Member Join Date: November 21, 2009 Posts: 24	reloading adds another most satisfying dimension to the Shooting Sport.... rather like 'fly tying' is to 'fly fishing' All ready on the firing line?