OAUSA Net - April 18 and 25, 2013 - Ammunition Handloading

[DaveK]

Our ammunition handloading net from last week turned out to need more time than we had available. So, the second half will be this week and will cover the remaining topics from the outline, below.

Here is an initial list of the topics that we will discuss:

1. Reasons for and benefits of handloading
2. Equipment and safe conditions for handloading
3. Handloading Components
4. Learning sources - how to get started
5. Safety and common sense

Below are some examples of reloading presses:

This is a "turret" press made by Redding

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This is a single stage press made by RCBS

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[Mike]

Hello,
If any one needs help with Reloading any Ammunition I will be willing to Help as much as I can
If any one has any Reloading Equipment they do not use or want any more, I would take them off your hands
If any one needs any Reloading items I mite have some for Sale or Trade
Thank You
Mike
KJ6BBL
(760)912-0408

[toms]

The Dillon 550B is a progressive loader. Retail price is 439.95. It will take dies for rife and handguns. Dillon sells more fully automated & of course more expense presses.
This is a great starting press and may be all you will every need. This is only one option and there are cheaper presses from other manufactures if you are just starting.
The press in the picture has all extra option on it which can be added over time.

[DaveK]

This weeks new product is the "Speedy Sticher" made by Stewart Manufacturing Inc., see: http://www.speedystitcher.com/main.html.

From the Speedy Stitcher website:

The Speedy Stitcher Sewing Awl has been an part of many homes around the world since 1909. It can be used to sew any heavy material you need. The Speedy Stitcher is an essential tool to have around the house, farm, dock or any place where heavy material need to be sewn.

Each Speedy Stitcher is Made in the USA and comes with high tensile waxed thread and custom made diamond point needles.

Cost is about $20.00. Buy the whole kit - it's worth it!

[DaveK]

Here are a couple of Loading Manuals that should be in your library:

Lyman and Hornady

[DaveK]

Bump for this weeks net.

Due to the interest in the net last week as well as the number of things we wanted to cover, we need to do a second session. Check out post number 1, above.

[Crismateski]

I am assuming that it would be cumbersome, but if someone would like to bring a set up to Field day, I would be more then happy to watch a demo

[DaveK]

I am assuming that it would be cumbersome, but if someone would like to bring a set up to Field day, I would be more then happy to watch a demo

Interesting thought! As you mention, it will present some problems, but lets see if anyone steps up.

[lrsrngr]

Lee Loader kit (rifle & pistol cartridges available)

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The Lee Loader kit is a great way to make loads without all the fancy presses and powder dispensers or scales. It may not be as accurate, and it may not be as fast, but it is good enough to learn with and it is especially good in an emergency situation. .38/.357 was a good place to start as the review below states. As a teenager, I really thought about the fundamentals of shooting/marksmanship when I shot my painstakingly made box of 50 rounds. You come to appreciate shooting even more once you spend "behind the scene" time/effort loading your own. A rubber mallet and a little bit of case lube goes a long way. Of course, prepping the cases helps but like I said, in an emergency you may not have all the luxuries found at your loading bench. The "dipper" is based on volume of powder vs. weight of the powder and proper attention to how much of which powder to use is essential. Adhere to the instructions!

Link to review: http://www.majorpandemic.com/2013/02/Le ... ading.html
Link to instructions: http://leeprecision.com/cgi-data/instruct/RE1422.pdf