reloading guns?

Question

Im just getting started on reloading ammo can any one give me a know how on what to do?

Answer 1

Cartridge reloading is best learned 'hands on' and from practice.
As an uninformed novice, one's best education would begin with finding the best local dealer of reloading equipment and supplies, who would also be an excellent source of information.
Depending on your budget, start off purchasing at least one, if not more reloading manuals. I started with the Speer(CCI) and Sierra manuals, the Speer having a GREAT basic beginner's introduction to reloading procedure and terminology.
This is one of the best hobbies a marksman can have, other than shooting itself, not just for the tremendous savings over factory ammo prices, as well as being to "tailor' load your ammo to your own specs.
It is also a great form of camaraderie, reloading with one or more friends! Just remember, one of the cardinal rules of reloading: Gunpowder and alcohol DO NOT MIX! NEVER DRINK (NOT EVEN ONE BEER) while reloading! ! !
If you don't have more experienced friends to reload with, you might look into joining a local shooting/hunting club, who participate in these activities. You might even split the expenses of starting out, rather than having to cover the entire initial costs yourself!
I was lucky enough to start out with such a situation, with several friends sharing the costs of the major tools, and each individual providing his own components.

Answer 2

there are so many things for you to learn. most of which are best learned by doing and the experience thereof. example: you'll learn how to exactly roll crimp your 44mag bullets by trying, firing, inspecting both shot brass and unshot rounds still in the gun. you'll learn that some guns flat-out like to be loaded to the max.

Certainly get a book with the recipes. whether it's the Hornady or Lyman or .... whatever book, it doesn't much matter. all do a great job of giving you the fundamentals.

Next, join a gun club where there is a good, safe, cultlike following for handloading. This applies to just about any club, as most people who reload do it for economics as much as better accuracy. talk to them (those that do). find someone that loads the stuff that you want to load for (and the gun- loading 30-06 for a hunting rifle is different than loading for an M1 garand). take it slow, be careful, and allow the hobby to grow with your experience and knowledge.

Answer 3

There are several web sites which deal with reloading, just search the web. Also many of the manufacturers like RCBS have basic instructions on reloading.

Answer 4

All those links plus a little advice. Don't go for maximum loads. You can accidentally blow up your gun or at least wear it out way too soon if you load too hot.

Follow the book on the loads without being inventive and use current, clean ,good, components. I wish you well. It will be something you can do for many years and save a bunch of money if you shoot much at all.

Answer 5

first, get a reloading manual and read it.
it will tell you to start low, do it. you will need a die set, powder measure and scale. always check your brass for cracks.(if you get surplus brass) you also need a tumbler to polish the brass. dirty brass will scar the inside of the die, then scar every case after that. (they will still fire). you can get brass at gun shows. it's not too cheap anymore. but, i have picked up thousands at shooting ranges for free. remember three things in reloading, safety,safety,safety. one mistake and you could be wearing your gun in your face. if you get military brass you'll need to redo the primer pocket.

Answer 6

This should help you out.
4 links for you to read.


http://www.reloadammo.com/reload.htm

http://www.reloadammo.com/reload.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handloading

http://www.varmintal.com/arelo.htm

Always load for the most accurate loads not the hot loads.
Most accurate loads are usually below the books max.

D58

Answer 7

http://www.surplusrifle.com/reloading/index.asp

Answer 8

what would you like to know ? all guns load different to the side on the top and on the bottom unless it is a muzzle loader you put every thing down the barrel of the gun.
bring the gun to a good gun dealer and they can show you .

good luck with your gun!