HaddenUSAF
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- Dec 9, 2012
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But now what about the powder?
But now what about the powder?
FIFY...
Have you loaded 600 rounds an hour on one without a case feeder? I can load 500 rounds an hour only when using the 550 case feeder, but only 400 max without the case feeder. Here is a pic of my setup. The 550 is on the left and the 650 is on the right. I know it is possible to load more, but I am telling you a realistic load speed. I can comfortably load 700 - 800 an hour with the Dillon 650 with case feeder.
http://www.mdshooters.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=2717&catid=member&imageuser=1767
Just get a 650 with case feeder. I can do 1000 per hour of 45.
But to start, I still like a single stage, and still use my single stage for a number of things.
You don't NEED a Lee Factory Crimp die, the Dillon taper crimp die (comes with the Dillon die sets) does a fine job.
So I called Bob at Maryland Reload R. I am going to make an appointment with him soon. Even better news is my Father-In-Law is going to pay for half of the setup to include conversion kits and dies for .40 and .357 so long as I reload his ammo for him. That is a big "Yes sir...right away sir"
Of course what you meant to say is you will get things setup so your father-in-law can reload hid own ammo
Any of the common brands make fine presses. RCBS, Lyman, Lee, Hornady, Redding.
Same with dies, any of the brands are fine. I suggest carbide dies for pistol, as you will not need to lube.
In addition to the list above, especially for pistol, I suggest a powder measure also.
I suggest starting with a single stage press as you can keep using it after you move on to a progressive. Some of the turret presses are OK also, but I like having a single stage around.
Of course what you meant to say is you will get things setup so your father-in-law can reload hid own ammo
So I called Bob at Maryland Reload R. I am going to make an appointment with him soon. Even better news is my Father-In-Law is going to pay for half of the setup to include conversion kits and dies for .40 and .357 so long as I reload his ammo for him. That is a big "Yes sir...right away sir"
Am I missing something? Is there some reason he could not reload ammo for his father in-law? I reload ammo for my father and brothers all the time. Is there some law against it?
Q: Is a person who reloads ammunition required to be licensed as a manufacturer?
Yes, if the person engages in the business of selling or distributing reloads for the purpose of livelihood and profit. No, if the person reloads only for personal use.
[18 U.S.C. 922(a) (i) and 923(a), 27 CFR 478.41]
From BATF FAQ:
There is a grey area in between reloading for personal use and selling or distributing. The first is OK, the second it not. But reloading for someone else is not defined.
Easiest way to keep on the good side is to let the person reload their own on your equipment.
Yeah, it says that for livelihood AND profit. If he is just reloading for his father in-law and his father in-law is paying for his own components, I seriously doubt the BATF has any case whatsoever. Heck, we could break out the cost per round spreadsheet and make sure he gets reimbursed only for the cost of components. If he really wants to be anal about it, he can keep his and his father in-law's components separate and he would be fine there too.
I'm not going to lose any sleep reloading for my dad and brothers because that is usually a losing proposition for me. I just give them the ammo most of the time as long as they return the empties. So, no livelihood AND profit there for me, that is for sure.