Looking for help learning how to reload

[Volzfan]

I know that someone here can either help me or at least steer me in the right direction. I am looking for someone who will teach me how to reload. I would like to be able to watch and learn from anyone willing to show me how this is done and to give me a list of equipment that is necessary to begin. I live in south Nashville and would be willing to make most any drive within about 50-75 miles to watch and learn.

There may also be a vendor in middle TN that has a reloading class that I could attend. Maybe some vendor would be able to put together a class for a group of us @TGO.

I usually shoot 40 cal. so can anyone tell me what the cost per round is when you reload your own.

Also anyone who can give pros and cons for shooting reloads.

Any thoughts or advise?

[Guest sling]

Reloading is a very rewarding hobby not just for the savings on the economic level but on a personal level as well. Too many its a necessary chore to save money... to others its a fantastic relaxing past time. I would recommend the book: The ABC's of Reloading: http://www.amazon.com/Abcs-Reloading-Definitive-Novice-Expert/dp/0896896099/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1221511823&sr=8-1

Read this to get a basic idea about how the process works. I also recommend LEE's reloading manual as it not only has reloading data but a "how to" section as well.

I would start with a single stage press. It takes forever to pump out ammo but your just starting off. You need not worry about speed while your learning.

I'd recommend the Lee Single Stage kit. http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=423081

Plus a good set of dies. Also a good micrometer is a must.

Various reloading vids.

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[/ame] - The actual process... not the same guy as before but i dont think he's made a part 4.

.40 S&W is a high pressure round... you'll need to be especially careful with your charges. Read up. Pay attention to detail and you'll be churning out good ammo in no time. If you have any questions let me know and i'd be glad to answer.

Edited September 15, 2008 by sling

[Volzfan]

Reloading is a very rewarding hobby not just for the savings on the economic level but on a personal level as well. Too many its a necessary chore to save money... to others its a fantastic relaxing past time. I would recommend the book: The ABC's of Reloading: http://www.amazon.com/Abcs-Reloading-Definitive-Novice-Expert/dp/0896896099/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1221511823&sr=8-1

Read this to get a basic idea about how the process works. I also recommend LEE's reloading manual as it not only has reloading data but a "how to" section as well.

I would start with a single stage press. It takes forever to pump out ammo but your just starting off. You need not worry about speed while your learning.

I'd recommend the Lee Single Stage kit. http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=423081

Plus a good set of dies. Also a good micrometer is a must.

Various reloading vids.

- Part 1

- part 2

- Part 3

- The actual process... not the same guy as before but i dont think he's made a part 4.

.40 S&W is a high pressure round... you'll need to be especially careful with your charges. Read up. Pay attention to detail and you'll be churning out good ammo in no time. If you have any questions let me know and i'd be glad to answer.

Thanks Sling

[Guest sling]

No problem bud. I sent you a PM regarding your questions. Remember, stay away from aluminum cases and steel cases like they're the plague.

[SpacemanSpiff]

I usually shoot 40 cal. so can anyone tell me what the cost per round is when you reload your own.

Just figured out my cost per 50 rounds ...

The price range is roughly $7.25 to 7.60 per 50 rounds depending on the powder and bullets that I use.

I had someone teach me how to reload back in April. I had a couple books that I had started reading previous to my lesson. I found that's what I needed to get going; actually using the equipment to reload some rounds. I started with .38 spls, moved to .45 acp then 9mm, .40 and .357 mag. I've been getting ongoing critiques at OHGC from a couple of the range officers. I ask questions almost everytime I see them.

I'd offer to teach you, but I'm inexperienced and may not be able to answer a lot of questions. I have reloaded well over 3500 rounds at this point.

Best of luck.

Edited September 16, 2008 by SpacemanSpiff

[Volzfan]

Just figured out my cost per 50 rounds ...

The price range is roughly $7.25 to 7.60 per 50 rounds depending on the powder and bullets that I use.

I had someone teach me how to reload back in April. I had a couple books that I had started reading previous to my lesson. I found that's what I needed to get going; actually using the equipment to reload some rounds. I started with .38 spls, moved to .45 acp then 9mm, .40 and .357 mag. I've been getting ongoing critiques at OHGC from a couple of the range officers. I ask questions almost everytime I see them.

I'd offer to teach you, but I'm inexperienced and may not be able to answer a lot of questions. I have reloaded well over 3500 rounds at this point.

Best of luck.

Thanks!

[Volzfan]

No problem bud. I sent you a PM regarding your questions. Remember, stay away from aluminum cases and steel cases like they're the plague.

PM received and replied.

[musicman]

You're welcome to come on down to my place and learn on a Lee turret press. My bench is a little messy, but I can clean it all up. I also have some .40 brass all polished up. I've even got some bullets, primers, and powder you can use to run off your first 50 or so rounds. I will suggest that first, you buy a good, comprehensive reloading manual and read about the physics and forces that make reloading work.

I've got all the dies and stuff for .40, but haven'tlaoded it in forever, so you'll get to set it all up from scratch, which is good practice. Just send me a PM if you wanna come down. I'm 3 minutes from I-24's exit 66.