Online reloading resources

[TonyB.]

Are there any good sources online for info on reloading? I can find plenty of videos on youtube for how to work the press, but not much else.

 

[tony b]

what are you looking for as far as info?

 

[byf43]

Are there any good sources online for info on reloading? I can find plenty of videos on youtube for how to work the press, but not much else.

Tony,

I'm not sure about online, but, if you buy the book, "ABCs of Reloading" or the "Speer Reloading Manual" (get the current version!) or "Lyman Reloading Manual #49", there are hundreds of pages of loading information/instructions.

Back when I learned reloading, there was no internet.
(Yes, dinosaurs roamed the Earth, then.)

 

[TonyB.]

I've got some books coming, but like everything else they're on backorder. Just looking for general information to read while I wait for primers an powder to become available.

 

[Pinecone]

General Info:

Reloading is simple.

Deprime
Size
Prime
Powder
Bullet
Shoot

Of course, there are some details to each step.

 

[NRA-Benefactor]

This is a basic intro for beginners. It has some good info and it's a PDF, so you could print it too.

http://www.lymanproducts.com/lyman/presses-and-kits/pdf/IntroToReloading.pdf

This is good online load data.

http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp

 

[rwbow1969]

Tony,

I'm not sure about online, but, if you buy the book, "ABCs of Reloading" or the "Speer Reloading Manual" (get the current version!) or "Lyman Reloading Manual #49", there are hundreds of pages of loading information/instructions.

Back when I learned reloading, there was no internet.
(Yes, dinosaurs roamed the Earth, then.)

All 3 of these books are excellent. Once you've read up on the subject. READ THEM AGAIN.... Reloading doesn't have to be dangerous. Knowledge is power though. The ABCs' of reloading is a great book.

 

[hodgepodge]

There are some good Youtube videos reviweing various presses and showing how to set them up.

Some of them convinced me I could reload; "If this knucklehead can reload, I coud figure it out!"

 

[TonyB.]

There are some good Youtube videos reviweing various presses and showing how to set them up.

Some of them convinced me I could reload; "If this knucklehead can reload, I coud figure it out!"

Yeah I found some of those videos too, but I'm not sure I want to be standing next to them at the range! I find it hard to believe that the process is as easy and harmless as some of those folks make it out to be. That's why I'm looking to do some more research before I start making anything that goes bang.

 

[elbaz]

I'm also interested in getting started. I found the ABCs of Reloading on the Walmart web site for $16.82 ($15.87+tax) total shipped to my local store. It is supposed to show up sometime next week. I'm sending this because someone mentioned that is was back-ordered. Here is the link:

ABCs of Reloading

 

[Uncle Duke]

Yeah I found some of those videos too, but I'm not sure I want to be standing next to them at the range! I find it hard to believe that the process is as easy and harmless as some of those folks make it out to be. That's why I'm looking to do some more research before I start making anything that goes bang.

You sir will do just fine with that approach! Learn all you can, and you'll keep a fun and safe hobby both.

 

[Mooseman]

I am using the time I am spending trying to find components to learn as much as I can. Once I find all the things I need to get started, if I am still not comfortable, I will not start loading until that comfort comes.

 

[Pinecone]

I find it hard to believe that the process is as easy and harmless as some of those folks make it out to be. That's why I'm looking to do some more research before I start making anything that goes bang.

Actually it is quite easy. It does take attention and some organization.

While not harmless, it is not inherently dangerous.

 

[Range Rat]

TonyB. - You've got the right idea. Read. Read and Read some more until you feel that you grasped the concepts. You find a lot of information on forums like this that will differ slightly on the "hows" and the "whys" but the general procedure is universal throughout. My advice to you as you are starting out: Be patient, go slowly, adhere to published loads and cartridge dimensions, and most importantly if you have a question ASK! Tis better to ask a "dumb" question than lose a couple of fingers or/ an eye (Not to mention it might be me on the bench next to you at the range and I don't want to get fragged either)

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[Pinecone]

Guys, reloading is not rocket science or brain surgery. Yes, read and understand. But it is simply Decap, Size, Prime, Powder, and Bullet (possibly crimp).

Yes, you need to pay attention and be organized, but pretty much anyone can reload and do it safely.

 

[byf43]

Guys, reloading is not rocket science or brain surgery. Yes, read and understand. But it is simply Decap, Size, Prime, Powder, and Bullet (possibly crimp).

Yes, you need to pay attention and be organized, but pretty much anyone can reload and do it safely.

I agree, 100% and put in red boldface the most important part.

I've been loading my own ammo since 1979.
In that time, I've had exactly ONE mishap, and I was very lucky.
I didn't charge ONE round (.30-'06 Springfield) with powder, and didn't know it, until I was shooting the Standing Stage at my club's High Power Rifle Match.

I was extremely fortunate that the bullet never left the case!
This COULD HAVE BEEN catastrophic!!!!!!

I'll repeat what Norm Abram says, "Read, understand and follow all safety rules...."


Pay attention to what you're doing, and don't have any distractions.
If you're loading ammo. . . . don't be watching television, entertaining guests, or babysitting.
NO alcohol. NO smoking.

 

[zmayhem]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1440213968

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[spicedcrab]

research each step. learn one step at a time, its easier to understand that way

 

[shaddydan]

Just remember the 5 principles of re-loading; Dodge, Dip, Duck, Dive, and Dodge.....oh wait, that's dodgeball...nevermind. Yeah, what everyone else said!

 

[chupacabra]

Sierra bullets reloading manual is a good resource.