how many calibers do you reload? - Page 3

mikejonestkd · July 30, 2011, 09:36 AM

Handguns:
.223 rem
.243 win
.308 win
380 acp
9mm para
38 special
357 mag
44 special
44 mag
45 acp
45 colt
45/70 govt

rifles:
.223 rem
.22-250
.243 win
6mm tcu
.270 win
7mm tcu
.308 win
.30-06 spr
.35 rem
357 mag
.45/70 govt

guess that's about it.

TXGunNut · July 30, 2011, 10:26 AM

It seems to me this post is asking the same thing....And getting lots of answers? -Ideal Tool

I happened to have my reloading record book next to me at the time so it was pretty easy to list them. I don't bother to count either not because there are so many but because that number doesn't matter to me. Like Jim243 I tend to have more than one firearm in a given caliber because a new caliber is a significant investment in time and money.
It's an interesting question, some interesting answers. I'm thinking I need to reload a few "forgotten" calibers or stock up on a few.

adrians · July 30, 2011, 10:49 AM

45-70
8x57js
8x57j
7x57
308
7.62x51 nato
7,62x54
8x56rs
6,5x52
243
30-30

9mm
38s&w
38sp+p
357 mag
so far....

I be he · July 30, 2011, 10:51 AM

3oowsm only

kraigwy · July 30, 2011, 11:42 AM

25-20
30-30
308
30-06
7.62X54R
7.62X38 Nagant
8X51
257 Roberts
375 H&H
458 Win
416 Rigby
204 Ruger
44-90 Sharps BN
45-70
380
45 ACP
45 LC
30 Herrit
38/357
44spl/44 Mag
44 Russsian
12 Ga
20 Ga
223
40 S&W
9mm
243 win
270 Win
300 WM
6.5X55
50 cal
30 carbine

COSteve · July 30, 2011, 12:57 PM

223/5.56
30 Carbine
30-06
38spl
357mag
40s&w
45acp
10mm
45Colt

pelo801 · August 1, 2011, 06:06 PM

some of you guys must have a lot of time, somebody said 135. currently i reload for
.380
9x18
9x19
.38 spcl
.357
.40
.45
10 mm
.41 ae
7.62x54R
8mm mauser
and have been giving some serious thought to adding
7.62x25
.303
8x56R
and maybe 7.62x39

Cowboy_mo · August 1, 2011, 09:32 PM

Started for my rifles:

243 win
270 win
30-06 spfld

Used to reload 20 guage but don't shoot shotgun much anymore.

oldreloader · August 1, 2011, 10:02 PM

9 mm
45 acp
223
270
30-30
30-06
12 GA

vladan · August 1, 2011, 11:23 PM

9mmMak
9mmLuger
.357sig
.38special
.357Magnum
.40S&W
10mmAuto
.44Magnum
.45ACP

.223Rem
6.5Grendel
7mmRemMag
7.62x39
.308
.30-06

Dr. Strangelove · August 2, 2011, 03:05 AM

9mm Luger
.40 S&W

.223rem
.270win
.308win
7mm Rem Mag
.30-30win
.308win
8mm Mauser
8mm Rem Mag

Fighting the urge to load 12ga, because if I counted all the shotgun shells I've ever shot in my life, it still wouldn't make financial sense. I may take up skeet shooting just so I can reload 12ga...

JACK308 · August 2, 2011, 08:50 AM

more ROOM is STOPPING ME now because I reload in my beed room!.

temmi · August 2, 2011, 12:25 PM

.223
.308 Win
.30-06
.338WM
.450Marlin
.45 ACP
.45 Colt

Ultravox · August 2, 2011, 12:33 PM

I currently load for .45 ACP and .30-06.

I have dies for .308 and just bought some .270 Win dies.

I expect I'll be loading some 9mm for a friend in the future.

snuffy · August 2, 2011, 12:42 PM

I lost count! I did NOT read this whole thread, no need to. If you're saying what do I presently load, or have ever loaded? Just a guess, but it's around 30 cartridges, for around 45 different guns. Calibers is a different story, about 15 there.

Lets say it this way, I always load for any center fire gun I buy, usually the same day I buy the new gun, I buy the dies. That includes the .25 ACP.!

Magnum Wheel Man · August 2, 2011, 01:41 PM

from 17 K Hornet to 50-70 Gov. ( working on .577 Snider right now... just cause it's bigger than 50

)

It amaizes me how many different cartridges there are...

I thought it might be easier to list all the ones already listed, that I don't reload for... but turns out that even though I load over 60, there were still 24 different cartridges listed, that I don't currently load for... & of course new ones named every day...

Inspector3711 · August 4, 2011, 11:38 AM

.40 S&W
.45ACP
.45LC
.454 Casull
.460 S&W Mag

.223
.22-250
.25-06
6.5X.284
.270 WBY Mag
.30-30 Win
7.62X39

Rimfire5 · August 4, 2011, 07:15 PM

Tomorrow will by my first anniversary reloading.

I load for
.223
.22-250
.270
.308 (bolt action, M1A and FN FAL)
.30-06

9mm
.38 SPL
.357 Mag
.45 ACP

As of yesterday, I have reloaded 6489 cartridges and have shot just over 6100 of them.

I have kept maticulous records and believe that I have saved something on the order of $4,288 after recovering my investment in equipment based on the per round savings over the factory ammo I was buying. Even better, the accuracy of each rifle has improved with the hand loads.

I intend to take care of another 200 or so rounds on Saturday morning.

OkieCruffler · August 4, 2011, 11:51 PM

About a year ago I would have said 20+. I've simplified my life and now only load for

.223
.357mag
.357max
8X57
45 acp
12ga

I actually think I'm enjoying myself more with fewer guns to take to the range. I can really focus on the ones I've kept.

CWKahrFan · August 5, 2011, 12:45 AM

This thread warms my heart and makes me laugh out loud... What a fraternity... Seems we've been snorting so much gunpowder it's merged with our brain-matter... And then there's the lead...

FrankenMauser · August 5, 2011, 01:22 AM

High volume:
.32 S&W Long
.32 H&R Magnum
.380 Auto
9mm Luger

Odd, or uncommon:
.32 S&W
.327 Federal
6mm Pedersen (a non-standard 'Improved' .243 Win)
.35 Whelen

The rest have been mentioned many times over, in this thread.

luis7 · August 5, 2011, 01:29 AM

Only four calibers.
I live in España

. Many laws in front pistol and revolver.
32 S&W wad cutter
38 special
357 mag.
9 mm
Only some calibers but I´m very happy with its

Greetings.

Hook686 · August 5, 2011, 02:51 AM

.357 magnum, .44 magnum, 9mm
.30 carbine, 6mm remington, 30-06

kalevatom · August 5, 2011, 07:35 AM

Man, this thread is making me feel inadequate. I only load 9mm and .40 cal .

catman1 · August 6, 2011, 04:26 PM

7 total

July 30, 2011, 09:36 AM	#51
mikejonestkd Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 3,717	Handguns: .223 rem .243 win .308 win 380 acp 9mm para 38 special 357 mag 44 special 44 mag 45 acp 45 colt 45/70 govt rifles: .223 rem .22-250 .243 win 6mm tcu .270 win 7mm tcu .308 win .30-06 spr .35 rem 357 mag .45/70 govt guess that's about it. __________________ You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

July 30, 2011, 10:26 AM	#52
TXGunNut Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: If you have to ask... Posts: 2,860	It seems to me this post is asking the same thing....And getting lots of answers? -Ideal Tool I happened to have my reloading record book next to me at the time so it was pretty easy to list them. I don't bother to count either not because there are so many but because that number doesn't matter to me. Like Jim243 I tend to have more than one firearm in a given caliber because a new caliber is a significant investment in time and money. It's an interesting question, some interesting answers. I'm thinking I need to reload a few "forgotten" calibers or stock up on a few. __________________ Life Member NRA, TSRA Smokeless powder is a passing fad! -Steve Garbe I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it. -Woodrow F. Call Lonesome Dove My favorite recipes start out with a handful of used wheelweights.

July 30, 2011, 11:42 AM	#55
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	25-20 30-30 308 30-06 7.62X54R 7.62X38 Nagant 8X51 257 Roberts 375 H&H 458 Win 416 Rigby 204 Ruger 44-90 Sharps BN 45-70 380 45 ACP 45 LC 30 Herrit 38/357 44spl/44 Mag 44 Russsian 12 Ga 20 Ga 223 40 S&W 9mm 243 win 270 Win 300 WM 6.5X55 50 cal 30 carbine __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071 Last edited by kraigwy; July 30, 2011 at 11:50 AM.

August 1, 2011, 09:32 PM	#58
Cowboy_mo Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,039	Only been doing it a short time Started for my rifles: 243 win 270 win 30-06 spfld Used to reload 20 guage but don't shoot shotgun much anymore.

August 2, 2011, 03:05 AM	#61
Dr. Strangelove Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2008 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 1,436	9mm Luger .40 S&W .223rem .270win .308win 7mm Rem Mag .30-30win .308win 8mm Mauser 8mm Rem Mag Fighting the urge to load 12ga, because if I counted all the shotgun shells I've ever shot in my life, it still wouldn't make financial sense. I may take up skeet shooting just so I can reload 12ga... __________________ Just remember, when you pull the trigger, the bullets come out going very, very fast. So make sure to keep the weapon pointing away from you.

July 30, 2011, 10:49 AM	#53
adrians Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2010 Location: mountain view ,ar. Posts: 184	45-70 8x57js 8x57j 7x57 308 7.62x51 nato 7,62x54 8x56rs 6,5x52 243 30-30 9mm 38s&w 38sp+p 357 mag so far....

July 30, 2011, 10:51 AM	#54
I be he Member Join Date: July 30, 2011 Posts: 20	3oowsm only

July 30, 2011, 12:57 PM	#56
COSteve Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2009 Posts: 1,344	223/5.56 30 Carbine 30-06 38spl 357mag 40s&w 45acp 10mm 45Colt

August 1, 2011, 06:06 PM	#57
pelo801 Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2009 Posts: 718	some of you guys must have a lot of time, somebody said 135. currently i reload for .380 9x18 9x19 .38 spcl .357 .40 .45 10 mm .41 ae 7.62x54R 8mm mauser and have been giving some serious thought to adding 7.62x25 .303 8x56R and maybe 7.62x39

August 1, 2011, 10:02 PM	#59
oldreloader Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2009 Location: Magnolia, Arkansas Posts: 251	9 mm 45 acp 223 270 30-30 30-06 12 GA

August 1, 2011, 11:23 PM	#60
vladan Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 813	9mmMak 9mmLuger .357sig .38special .357Magnum .40S&W 10mmAuto .44Magnum .45ACP .223Rem 6.5Grendel 7mmRemMag 7.62x39 .308 .30-06

August 2, 2011, 08:50 AM	#62
JACK308 Junior member Join Date: July 10, 2011 Posts: 377	more ROOM is STOPPING ME now because I reload in my beed room!.

August 2, 2011, 12:25 PM	#63
temmi Senior Member Join Date: June 13, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 531	.223 .308 Win .30-06 .338WM .450Marlin .45 ACP .45 Colt

August 2, 2011, 12:33 PM	#64
Ultravox Member Join Date: January 11, 2011 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 75	I currently load for .45 ACP and .30-06. I have dies for .308 and just bought some .270 Win dies. I expect I'll be loading some 9mm for a friend in the future. __________________ Come check out my custom 1911 grips and other wooden items at my Etsy store.

August 2, 2011, 12:42 PM	#65
snuffy Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2001 Location: Oshkosh wi. Posts: 3,055	I lost count! I did NOT read this whole thread, no need to. If you're saying what do I presently load, or have ever loaded? Just a guess, but it's around 30 cartridges, for around 45 different guns. Calibers is a different story, about 15 there. Lets say it this way, I always load for any center fire gun I buy, usually the same day I buy the new gun, I buy the dies. That includes the .25 ACP.! __________________ The more people I meet, the more I love my dog They're going to get their butts kicked over there this election. How come people can't spell and use words correctly?

August 2, 2011, 01:41 PM	#66
Magnum Wheel Man Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2006 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 9,333	well over 60 now... from 17 K Hornet to 50-70 Gov. ( working on .577 Snider right now... just cause it's bigger than 50 ) It amaizes me how many different cartridges there are... I thought it might be easier to list all the ones already listed, that I don't reload for... but turns out that even though I load over 60, there were still 24 different cartridges listed, that I don't currently load for... & of course new ones named every day... __________________ In life you either make dust or eat dust... Last edited by Magnum Wheel Man; August 2, 2011 at 01:53 PM.

August 4, 2011, 11:38 AM	#67
Inspector3711 Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2008 Location: Puget Sound Washington Posts: 1,553	.40 S&W .45ACP .45LC .454 Casull .460 S&W Mag .223 .22-250 .25-06 6.5X.284 .270 WBY Mag .30-30 Win 7.62X39 __________________ "If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." The Dalai Llama (5/15/01, The Seattle Times) "That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." George Orwell

August 4, 2011, 07:15 PM	#68
Rimfire5 Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 923	Tomorrow will by my first anniversary reloading. I load for .223 .22-250 .270 .308 (bolt action, M1A and FN FAL) .30-06 9mm .38 SPL .357 Mag .45 ACP As of yesterday, I have reloaded 6489 cartridges and have shot just over 6100 of them. I have kept maticulous records and believe that I have saved something on the order of $4,288 after recovering my investment in equipment based on the per round savings over the factory ammo I was buying. Even better, the accuracy of each rifle has improved with the hand loads. I intend to take care of another 200 or so rounds on Saturday morning.

August 4, 2011, 11:51 PM	#69
OkieCruffler Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2001 Location: Denison Texas on the banks of Texhoma Posts: 1,556	About a year ago I would have said 20+. I've simplified my life and now only load for .223 .357mag .357max 8X57 45 acp 12ga I actually think I'm enjoying myself more with fewer guns to take to the range. I can really focus on the ones I've kept. __________________ John A. Monroe, Never Forgive, Never Forget, Blood Pays Blood

August 5, 2011, 12:45 AM	#70
CWKahrFan Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2010 Posts: 2,016	This thread warms my heart and makes me laugh out loud... What a fraternity... Seems we've been snorting so much gunpowder it's merged with our brain-matter... And then there's the lead... __________________ What did Mrs. Bullet say to Mr. Bullet? ... "We're having a BeeBee!"... IF THE SHOE FITS, WEAR IT!... IF THE GUN FITS, SHOOT IT! "Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."

August 5, 2011, 01:22 AM	#71
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,427	High volume: .32 S&W Long .32 H&R Magnum .380 Auto 9mm Luger Odd, or uncommon: .32 S&W .327 Federal 6mm Pedersen (a non-standard 'Improved' .243 Win) .35 Whelen The rest have been mentioned many times over, in this thread. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

August 5, 2011, 01:29 AM	#72
luis7 Member Join Date: September 26, 2008 Location: ESPAÑA Posts: 39	Only four calibers. I live in España. Many laws in front pistol and revolver. 32 S&W wad cutter 38 special 357 mag. 9 mm Only some calibers but I´m very happy with its Greetings.

August 5, 2011, 02:51 AM	#73
Hook686 Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2005 Location: USA The Great State of California Posts: 2,090	.357 magnum, .44 magnum, 9mm .30 carbine, 6mm remington, 30-06 __________________ Hook686 When the number of people in institutions reaches 51%, we change sides.

August 5, 2011, 07:35 AM	#74
kalevatom Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2010 Location: northwestern Michigan Posts: 198	Man, this thread is making me feel inadequate. I only load 9mm and .40 cal .

August 6, 2011, 04:26 PM	#75
catman1 Junior Member Join Date: September 8, 2009 Posts: 6	7 total