jwmd
bigger is better
fired my first batch of 9mm (50)reloads today without any problems,,reused fed brass from range and tightgroup powder,,hrndy 115 fmj,,...first week after getting lee turret press,,,now to try 40s&w
fired my first batch of 9mm reloads today
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Deep Creek Rock
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Nice job. There is something satisfying -when your roll your own ammo, and it does what you want it to. No doubt you will be addicted, and you might find yourself being a better shooter, since you can shoot more & more often! 
browning guy
SCRUFFY NERF HERDER
Its a great feeling when you cook off your first batch. Just wait till you start looking at
Guns cause you want to reload that cartarage!
Guns cause you want to reload that cartarage!
MDMOUNTAINEER
Glock, AR, Savage Junkie
When you reload, you look at guns differently. Brass, components, dies, even primers on hand can and do affect your gun buying decisions.
topgun1sg
Member
Try shooting on the clock, then you get addicting to real shooting and have to reload to afford the sport.
Jackson923
Hell Yeah!
Congrats! Keep a dowel rod handy, I had a squib in my first batch of reloads that I made, forgot powder in one and the primer caused the bullet to lodge about 1.5 inches in the barrel.
Everything must have went ok. You were able to come back a make a post about your success...
DocAitch
Active Member
First Reloads
Congratulations, the first step is a giant one. I've been loading for more than 10 years and it is still satisfying both load and shoot that ammo.
You will continue to learn new things all the time.
(BTW, I also keep a squib rod in the bag)
DocAitch
Congratulations, the first step is a giant one. I've been loading for more than 10 years and it is still satisfying both load and shoot that ammo.
You will continue to learn new things all the time.
(BTW, I also keep a squib rod in the bag)
DocAitch
i need to start doing that.. had my second squib last saturday.. lucky it was the last round and about to leave the range..
Marauder
Revolver Addict
- Dec 14, 2010
- 1,485
Congratulations! Yeah keep a dowel rod handy in the range bag.
Yeah keep a dowel rod handy in the range bag.
organized_mayhem
Legend in my own mind
There is nothing like the sense of accomplishment after firing your first reloads and realizing you still have a hand and fingers intact so you must have done something right. 
Congrats.
Congrats.
HarCo2ANewb
Subibro
There is nothing like the sense of accomplishment after firing your first reloads and realizing you still have a hand and fingers intact so you must have done something right.
Congrats.
I almost asked my dad to bring his welding helmet the first time I shot my reloads but thought it might have been too much. Can still count to 21
GNLaFrance
RIP
I have my first six .38 Special reloads sitting on the bench staring back at me with "What now?" looks. 5.0 grains Unique, 122 grain round nose flat tip lead slugs, Federal No. 1-1/2 small pistol primers. I'll try to summon the courage to light them off tomorrow. 
km04
Get crackin you muggs!!!!
Feels good when everything works the way it's supposed to, doesn't it? Congrats on what I hope is your first of many many batches to come!
I remember the first time I fired my own reloads. 12 ga 1 1/8 oz load of #8 shot, my friends of the skeet field couldn't understand why I tied my gun to the picnic table and used a string to pull the trigger.
To date I have loaded and fired thousands of rounds both shot shells and metallic cartridge. While my loads haven't been flawless non were dangerous.
Be safe, pay attention, and follow the receipts. You will do fine.
To date I have loaded and fired thousands of rounds both shot shells and metallic cartridge. While my loads haven't been flawless non were dangerous.
Be safe, pay attention, and follow the receipts. You will do fine.
yeah.. was about to do the same on my first reloads.. instead i let crazy al shoot them for me..
I have to 1000% agree with you on this one. This is the main reason I got back in to reloading. Shotshells. I have gotten more and more involved in clays and wing-hunting over the past 3-4 years and commercial shotshells from the local stores just don't have enough bang to get the job done for me. Also cost was a major factor as well. $15.00 to $25.00 for a box of 25 shotshells that are "weak" is just too expensive to throw out of a barrel and not get the return you expect. If you have to tie the gun to the table, then you know you're getting money's worth.
My average reload is almost the same. I use a 12 gauge 2-3/4" with 1-1/4oz wad with #4 Copper Plated, or #7.5 shot, depending on the purpose of the shell, and I also use Hodgdon Clays powder.
To simplify my powder charge, I use the Lee dipper #3.4cc for my Goose and "Crow Hammers" reloads ( factory loads come in to play somewhere around 2.8 (light/Dove/Clay loads) / 3.1cc (High-Brass Remington Express Long Range for example or a Kent FastSteel load) But this recipe applies ONLY when using the dipper method )
I simply up'ed the charge by a few CC's and I got the charge I wanted. Basically what I ended up with was a 3-1/4" shotshell in a 2.75" reload ( this works out to about a pinch more than a 3" commercial load, but, not the power of a 3.5" commercial load ). Is it "dangerous" ? Absolutely not. Is it more effective ? Absolutely. I also use the Lee dipper 4.3 to measure my shot. It's a perfect measure.
I just reloaded this 100 box this past weekend. I like to keep plenty in stock.
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ShootR
Member
- Oct 7, 2009
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That's the same recipe I use, but a different loader. I always double check the powder drop. I also carry a wood dowel that others suggest, but have never had a squib. Just take your time!
Machodoc
Old Guy
WOW!! It went "BANG" and I still have my eyes and fingers!! I even hit the target!!!!!
Congratulations. Great feeling, isn't it?
Congratulations. Great feeling, isn't it?
