fired my first batch of 9mm reloads today

[BradMacc82]

yeah.. was about to do the same on my first reloads.. instead i let crazy al shoot them for me..

Your not the only one that's done that...



Have fun and stay safe OP, it's a rewarding second-hobby - as long as you don't get too carried away with load development, don't ask...

 

[lx1x]

Your not the only one that's done that...

hahaha..

 

[BradMacc82]

hahaha..

He loved those hot .223 loads I'd made up, he was supposed to meet me yesterday and try out the 300, but he never made it.

 

[lx1x]

He loved those hot .223 loads I'd made up, he was supposed to meet me yesterday and try out the 300, but he never made it.

i gots plenty 223 and 308 made .. but still yet have to go out and shoot them.

 

[BradMacc82]

i gots plenty 223 and 308 made .. but still yet have to go out and shoot them.

- That just won't do..., you are under orders to go expend some rounds mister!

 

[lx1x]

- That just won't do..., you are under orders to go expend some rounds mister!

still need to get a hold of that powder you offered (at least until next weekend).

what ya doing tomorrow night?

 

[BradMacc82]

I'll be around. Sticking close to home, probably reloading some more 300BLK.

1 lbs. of titegroup, ready and waiting.


ETA: Having a crazyal moment - what kind of .308 bullets you got laying around??

 

[lx1x]

I'll be around. Sticking close to home, probably reloading some more 300BLK.

1 lbs. of titegroup, ready and waiting.


ETA: Having a crazyal moment - what kind of .308 bullets you got laying around??

Made or reloading? I typically have 150, 168 and 175s.

 

[BradMacc82]

Thought about experimenting some, so just loose rounds.

A caliber I have yet to pick up for myself, .308 - damn me being southpaw on rifles.

 

[lx1x]

Thought about experimenting some, so just loose rounds.

A caliber I have yet to pick up for myself, .308 - damn me being southpaw on rifles.

Pm'd

 

[SOMDSHOOT]

ETA: Having a crazyal moment - what kind of .308 bullets you got laying around??

Here's a picture of some of my first (.308) .30 cal casts. I use these in my 30-06 and 300 WIN Mag plinker/target reloads. I don't recall the mold number but it is a Lee. It took a while to get this mold to act properly. My .300 WIN Mag reload has already taken a Montana Elk 2 years ago. I was very happy to hear that report. Sorry, I just had to drop my $0.02 on the conversation.

 

[Elgan]

Congratulations on your first test! I'm really enjoying the reloading section and reading the "My first..." posts - will probably try to get into it myself around tax time.

 

[BradMacc82]

Still not used to seeing cast rifle rounds..., I gotta get out more.

 

[lx1x]

Congratulations on your first test! I'm really enjoying the reloading section and reading the "My first..." posts - will probably try to get into it myself around tax time.

start collecting brass as much as you can.. it will save you few $$, instead of buying.

 

[FKuehl]

Fired our first 200 rounds of 115g 9mm reloads with Bullseye powder. MySig P226 ate it up, but son's XDM had several primer strikes but no percussion, he stopped using them. Know that the XDM manual warns against reloads, but have seen many posters who use them. Finished bullets were to spec re. Weight, OAL, etc.

Any of you have any tips to share?

Thanks.

Btw... Used our new Dillon 550B and enjoyed the process.

 

[4MDGunRights]

I have never had a squib or a double charge in my years of reloading, but I have caught myself in my Q&A process. I always measure the charges at the same time, and then with them all lined up in a case tray, I shine a light in each and compare it to the rest to look for a case whose level of powder is higher or lower than the rest.
Congrats on your first batch and prepare to reload for all your different calibers.

 

[Flipz]

MySig P226 ate it up, but son's XDM had several primer strikes but no percussion, he stopped using them.

What brand of primers did you use?

 

[FKuehl]

Used federal small pistol primers... About all I can find. Understand they are soft...

 

[HarCo2ANewb]

I had the same issue with my first 9mm reloads in my Glock, turned out the crimp was too tight so the round was able to travel too far down the barrel and the striker couldn't get enough of the primer.

 

[FKuehl]

Will check that out, thanks.