Find there are some excellent recipes old standard. I would love to find out more about what equipment people are using for metallic cartridge reloading. Along with howto advice on reloading procedures, the lyman manual features cartridge specifications and load data for the most popular cartridges. Reloading for hunting purposes will call for a different powder than the ammo you. Introduction to metallic cartridge reloading ssusa. Each cartridge as a specific primer that should be used and you should only use those primers meant for the cartridge and caliber you are reloading. Three primary types of presses are available to a reloader, the single stage press, turret press and progressive reloading press.
Alex boughamer suggested this topic for an article in an email, as he was interested is buying rifles now, but planning to reload in the future. The best metallic cartridges for reloading by chuck hawks. Luckily, the process of handloading or reloading your own ammunition is explained in great detail in gun digest shooters guide to reloading by philip p. It involves using specialized tools and techniques to carefully and safely reassemble the four major components of a cartridge the primer, brass case, bullet, and powder charge. The basic steps of metallic cartridge reloading including a resizing the case, b removing the spent primer decapping, c expanding the inside of the neck to the proper diameter, d slightly belling the case mouth to more easily accept the bullet done primarily with handgun cartridge cases, e priming the case, f charging the case with powder and g seating the bullet. The primer is the component contained and held in the center of the base of the metallic cartridge case. Inspect the case for anything that would keep it from being safely reloaded, such as split. Reloading data 8mm06 cartridges of the world metallic. At worst, the case can rupture completely, leaving brass in the chamber. Pick the appropriate primer from the listing in any loading manual. It is similar to the german 8x64mms brenneke in both dimensions and performance. Mcpherson more than covers the basics of reloading the metallic cartridge case and goes into detail on many aspects not covered by other authors in other reloading books.
Lead bullets and copper plated lead bullets yield very similar pressure and velocity results, so when the weights are the same, the same data may be used for each. If your most used press is not listed here, please leave a comment. Please pick the press that you use most frequently. Metallic cartridge reloading, the vihtavuori reloading. Spending overseers are sidelined as stimulus checks roll out.
Remington cartridge cases are carefully drawn speciallyalloyed brass to provide consistently exact internal volume and resistance to case stretching and brittleness. New brass for reloading we sell new high quality reloading brass for your handguns and rifles. Select a make 1911 2011 accuii accumag accuracy international aero agnstadt arms ak47 ak74 akm american defense mfg american tactical imports amt anschutz apf ar. It will be possible to shoot twice as much for the same ammount of money.
As you look at the powder charges, chances are very good one of the powders that meets your velocity criteria shows a c beside the maximum charge andor gives one of the highest velocities. Each student will spend a full day, one on one with the instructortrainer. Reloading ammunition is an enjoyable hobby, and can be conducted safely if certain rules are followed. This covers the basic steps for reloading metallic cartridges, a good way to save money or shoot more for the same price, and to manufacture highend ammunition. Jacketed hollow points and jacketed flat points of the same weight use the same data.
Rifle primers tend to take more force to ignite, therefore pistol firing pins often do. Included in the kit is a rock chucker reloading press, powder scale, hand priming tool, the nosler reloading guide, a tray to hold cartridge cases, a hand tool to chamfer and deburr case mouths. This also has a big impact on the accuracy of the loaded ammunition. Never force live cartridges into or out of the chamber of a gun. Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. Never use this data for powders that may have similar numerical designations. How to reload a metallic cartridge with pictures wikihow. This is neither a difficult or unsafe task if you take care during the process and follow the basic. Advanced metallic cartridge reloading is designed to teach metallic cartridge reloading at an advanced level.
The best reloading tips for accuracy the tactical guru. Evaluating pressure signs in reloaded cartridge brass. Subscribe to ultimate reloader reloading blog by email. Atlas development group adg is a manufacturer of premium rifle brass cartridge cases. If you cannot find your particular bullet in the reload data there is good news. Faq of reloading brass everyday someone new takes up the task of reloading their ammunition.
Metallic reloading press 07 for parts inquiries, call 18003383220. Shop online for shotshell and metallic reloading supplies, shooting supplies, metallic presses, rifle reloading components, shotshell reloading components, shooting accessories, rifle reloading brass and bullets. How to use powder for reloading the best brass to reload. There are few feelings more satisfying than that of hitting your target. Ordered the matunas reloading manual as a replacement for my old copy damaged during a move. New, larger, easer to read format with computer rendered and dimensioned drawings. Dbi books published my first loading manual, metallic. Page numbers refer to the nra guide to reloading student handbook. With a little gear and the right components, you can easily take control of your ammunition supply. Metallic cartridge reloading paperback december 1, 1996 by m. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and.
When struck on its metal side by the firing pin in your gun, it will ignite the powder sitting in front of it within the case, building up pressure to send the bullet out of the case, down the barrel, and out to your target. Over 38,000 loads covering 178 cartridges in a new, larger, easier to read format, with velocities for starting loads. Primer oal inches charge weight grains velocity fps velocity standard deviation pressure psi load density 1 indicates maximum load 2 dacron. If you are using a single stage press, do each step to the lot you are reloading before moving. Instructor will correct and then advance the students current processes where needed. Shop a full line of quality cartridge products at midwayusa. The student will demonstrate hisher current reloading steps and have them critiqued by the instructor. Pdf metallic cartridge handloading download ebook for free. The 8mm06 in standard or improved form is one of the better wildcat developments. This data must be used only with imr smokeless powders. Review the reload data to find the velocity level you wish to achieve. We carry just about everything by quality cartridge.
Starley warwickshire rfd 156 oak house,birmingham road,warwick. Advanced metallic reloading red dot arms training academy. Using european nomenclature, this would be the 8x63mms. Teaches beginning reloaders the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely reload metallic cartridges. Mic emphasizes safety throughout the book as it pertains.
Jan 09, 2017 a good starting point is to think about what load will suit you best. Evaluating pressure signs in reloaded cartridge brass daily. Opposite from american practice, the british put the original cartridge size in front of the new size. This company which is known for topnotch shotshell reloading gear announced they are getting into january 5, 2017 gavin mec, mec marksman, mec metallic reloading, reloading blog. Choosing a powder for a new cartridge hodgdon reloading. The first step in deciding on any particular ocl is to determine the bullet seating depth that results in the projectile just touching the rifling lands jtl in the barrel. Dillon sportsman center 5200 pleasant valley rd nashport, oh 43830 740 4523529. Best reloading manual for novice handloaders lyman favored. A reloading press is the basic tool used to reload both centerfire metallic rifle or pistol and shotshell ammunition. However, because there are so many bullet shapes, styles, and construction configurations we cannot create data for every single one. Selection from barnes bullets tips, tools, and techniques by ty herring, barnes consumer service the purpose of this months tip from barnes is to make you aware of valid pressure signs in most centerfire rifle cartridges so you can keep yourself out of hot water.
Jan 05, 2017 this company which is known for topnotch shotshell reloading gear announced they are getting into january 5, 2017 gavin mec, mec marksman, mec metallic reloading, reloading blog. Gun digest shooters guide to reloading digital download pdf. Interchanging them could prove to be unsafe, especially to a newcomer. Often the case length was included in the cartridge nomenclature, such as. I agreed that the subject might be of interest to other guns and shooting online readers and potential reloaders. Guns for sale at vizards guns and ammo at low prices. New, larger, easer to read format with computer rendered and dimensioned. Nra basic metallic cartridge reloading course lesson plans. Filled with illustrations and stepbystep instructions, the process of reloading metallic cartridge ammunition for both rifles and pistols is clarified with both a simple overview. Jacketed lead core bullets come in a variety of configurations. Apr 25, 2011 april 25th, 2011 evaluating pressure signs in reloaded cartridge brass.
Perhaps one of the most important decisions you will make while reloading your own ammo will be the type of powder you use. His explanations of case design and what takes place from the primers ignition to the bullets exit is outstanding. April 25th, 2011 evaluating pressure signs in reloaded cartridge brass. Handgun the handgun section contains loads for the more popular handgun cartridges utilizing the handloading components. The overall length of a cartridge ocl is determined by how far the projectile is seated into the case. Examine empty cases shotshell or metallic to be sure they are in good condition before reloading. This guide is not intended to be a how to manual for reloading. Always make certain that you use the correct ammunition in your rifle. Since then, gunmakers have standardized many useful new. A hornady locknload and a rcbs rockchucker are examples of single stage presses. Using bullets from nosler bt lf, barnes vg fb, nosler bt, sinterfire, sierra sp, speer sp, sierra hp, barnes tsx fb, hornady fmj, hornady vmax, swift scirocco, sierra hpbt, jlk vld, sierra mk, berger bt targ.
Discussion in handloading and reloading started by midland man. May 11, 2011 gavin polls, reloading blog, uncategorized metallic cartridge reloading, polls, progressive reloading press, reloading blog, reloading videos. Ar15 1911 remington 870 ammunition reloading gunsmithing tools. In fact, with the concerns over gun and ammo sales of the last few years, many have taken up the craft simply to ensure their inventory of ammo is stocked. At best, escaping gasses seep through the action and sometimes into the face of the shooter when cracked cases are fired. Thank you for your interest in shooting the latest technology in solid copper, match grade projectiles. These presses perform one part of the reloading sequence at a time. Reloading ammunition can be done with elementary equipment and adequate methods. The following guidelines should help all shooters who have little experience with reloading metallic cartridges, but who want to be able to load when needed. Furthermore, each shooting situation calls for a completely different type of powder. Most of my highvolume reloading is done on either a dillon 550b progressive press or on a lee turret press, but when im working up a new load, i do it on a nice compact.
Hi,guys and gals if anyone is interested in a metallic cartridge reloading course in the milford area i have two dates set,sunday january 17,and 24th, reloading. This course is eight hours in length and is conducted in a classroom. In this article, were going to cover the best reloading tips you should follow to increase your accuracy. This is the best kind of load datait is supplied by the powder companies. Basic metallic cartridge reloading test a key note. Take your time and compare the accuracy of each group. We provide data in enough variations in most calibers to give you a safe alternative. The lyman book is an excellent manual with a large section describing the process of. The reloader should have more than one reloading manual because. Hodgdon powder company provides reloading data that covers most bullets available today. Due to their unique design that includes a sealtiteband, or sealing band, there are some reloading practices that must be followed for optimum performance.
If one of your goals of reloading is to obtain the highest accuracy possible for your weapon then start with new factory brass for reloading. Micro cracks around the neck, shoulder or base of the cartridge case often go unnoticed. In more simple terms, metallic reloading is recycling an already fired cartridge. Load data for metallic cartridge loads caliber weight note type bullet mfg dia. Whether its a steel target, a deers vitals, or the bulls eye, nothing beats those fist pumpable moments. Sep 07, 20 mcpherson more than covers the basics of reloading the metallic cartridge case and goes into detail on many aspects not covered by other authors in other reloading books.
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