Well I am thinking about getting into reloading and looking for a few answers/ advice.
First and formost, I would be reloading 9mm, .45 ACP, .223, & .308 (the .308 is optional because I dont shoot as much of it)
Questions:
1. About how much per load for each of those calibers can you load plinking ammo for? I know when you get into specialty bullets and powder it can vary a lot, but I want a realistic price per round on plinking loads.
2. Is there really a difference in the brands of presses and dies? If I am going to do it I am going to do it right and get atleast a turret press if not a progressive. I see the Dillon RL 550B is $440 with no dies and the Lee loadmaster is $384 with dies for 1 caliber of your choice. I have heard that all the brands are really about the same, but I dont mind spending the money up front if there is a good reason why I should.
3. IF there is a difference in the press brands and dies, which one do you like the best and why? (not limited to lee and dillon those were just used as an example)
4. Whats your favorite place (local or on the web) to buy reloading supplies from?
5. When it comes to case cleaning is there any real advantage to ultrasonic or is it just a prefrence thing? if not is there a real difference in different media materials?
6. From what I have read some people act like rifle loads are a real PITA compared to handgun loads. I assume this is because of having to trim rifle cartridges ? or are people just divas about spending a little extra time trimming cases?
7. This is not just a money thing for me I think it will be a good hobby that could potentially save me a little cash in the long run.
8. Is there anything I did not ask about that you believe to be a very important factor in my decision to begin reloading or not?
Thanks a ton for taking the time to read this and give a new guy a little advice.
-Mack-
First and formost, I would be reloading 9mm, .45 ACP, .223, & .308 (the .308 is optional because I dont shoot as much of it)
Questions:
1. About how much per load for each of those calibers can you load plinking ammo for? I know when you get into specialty bullets and powder it can vary a lot, but I want a realistic price per round on plinking loads.
2. Is there really a difference in the brands of presses and dies? If I am going to do it I am going to do it right and get atleast a turret press if not a progressive. I see the Dillon RL 550B is $440 with no dies and the Lee loadmaster is $384 with dies for 1 caliber of your choice. I have heard that all the brands are really about the same, but I dont mind spending the money up front if there is a good reason why I should.
3. IF there is a difference in the press brands and dies, which one do you like the best and why? (not limited to lee and dillon those were just used as an example)
4. Whats your favorite place (local or on the web) to buy reloading supplies from?
5. When it comes to case cleaning is there any real advantage to ultrasonic or is it just a prefrence thing? if not is there a real difference in different media materials?
6. From what I have read some people act like rifle loads are a real PITA compared to handgun loads. I assume this is because of having to trim rifle cartridges ? or are people just divas about spending a little extra time trimming cases?
7. This is not just a money thing for me I think it will be a good hobby that could potentially save me a little cash in the long run.
8. Is there anything I did not ask about that you believe to be a very important factor in my decision to begin reloading or not?
Thanks a ton for taking the time to read this and give a new guy a little advice.
-Mack-