A slew of reloading questions.
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I don't cast, so no help there .
Lee shell holders in the GREEN BOX will work, I use them all the time. The RED BOX for the Lee auto prime, will NOT WORK-- I have a NIB SARCO?REDDING hardness tester for sale, Just let me know. I have never use this. Picked it up for a guy and he never came across with the money.
WELCOME to the forum. BTW- Lyman makes outstanding books on casting.
Lee shell holders in the GREEN BOX will work, I use them all the time. The RED BOX for the Lee auto prime, will NOT WORK-- I have a NIB SARCO?REDDING hardness tester for sale, Just let me know. I have never use this. Picked it up for a guy and he never came across with the money.
WELCOME to the forum. BTW- Lyman makes outstanding books on casting.
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·Greg,
Slow down Big Guy
Dang, wish I lived close by ~ cuz it would be fun to see the look on your face when you shot your first reloads....
So forget your post above, find a experienced reloader to help you get started on that first batch of cartridges...just to walk you through the basics of safe reloading practices...and you'll be chrome. Man, I wish it was me walking you through it. Most guys that have reloaded for awhile are really jazzed to help someone new get started....
giz
Slow down Big Guy
Dang, wish I lived close by ~ cuz it would be fun to see the look on your face when you shot your first reloads....
So forget your post above, find a experienced reloader to help you get started on that first batch of cartridges...just to walk you through the basics of safe reloading practices...and you'll be chrome. Man, I wish it was me walking you through it. Most guys that have reloaded for awhile are really jazzed to help someone new get started....
giz
Greg,
Lots of questions. Exactly how I was when I started not long ago. I am not a expert or even long term reloader but I will offer my thoughts to your questions:
1) Yes, I use the Lee shellholders on the RCBS hand primer.
2) TVB offers a few sizes in 38 caliber guns because there are a lot of types of revolvers in that caliber and lots of old and new as well. Lots of variables and those wanting to get the very last bit of accuracy out of their particular gun might want a slightly different sized bullet. If yo are going to be ordering from TVB, just call and talk to Jessie Clark, the owner. He will walk you through it and help you decide what you need. Personally, I have yet to go wrong with .358 sized bullets for 38 special and 357 mag.
3) Yes, I believe this is correct. It is the same principle where people load 38 special loads using 357 brass because they don't want the carbon ring that comes from shooting the shorter cartridge in the cylinder. I hope others will chime in on this one though.
4&5) I have no clue. Sorry. I know Jess can help you with this also.
Good luck.
Lots of questions. Exactly how I was when I started not long ago. I am not a expert or even long term reloader but I will offer my thoughts to your questions:
1) Yes, I use the Lee shellholders on the RCBS hand primer.
2) TVB offers a few sizes in 38 caliber guns because there are a lot of types of revolvers in that caliber and lots of old and new as well. Lots of variables and those wanting to get the very last bit of accuracy out of their particular gun might want a slightly different sized bullet. If yo are going to be ordering from TVB, just call and talk to Jessie Clark, the owner. He will walk you through it and help you decide what you need. Personally, I have yet to go wrong with .358 sized bullets for 38 special and 357 mag.
3) Yes, I believe this is correct. It is the same principle where people load 38 special loads using 357 brass because they don't want the carbon ring that comes from shooting the shorter cartridge in the cylinder. I hope others will chime in on this one though.
4&5) I have no clue. Sorry.
I know Jess can help you with this also. Good luck.
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·Greg, good to know that C is going to walk you through it....saves me a great deal of airfare :lol:
Let your thumbnail grow out a bit. That will be a great BHN tester for you for now. I've used mine for years and it's danged accurate...
giz
Let your thumbnail grow out a bit. That will be a great BHN tester for you for now. I've used mine for years and it's danged accurate...
giz
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One thing I want to point out about question 3..
I'm not sure exactly what you're asking. If you're asking if it's okay to load down a 44 mag to 44 special power levels, the answer is yes.
However, you would not use the 44 special charge of powder in the 44 mag brass. That would be way undercharged in that large of a cartridge.
If that's not what you meant, my apologies. I just don't want to see you make a mistake that would cause a problem.
I'm not sure exactly what you're asking. If you're asking if it's okay to load down a 44 mag to 44 special power levels, the answer is yes.
However, you would not use the 44 special charge of powder in the 44 mag brass. That would be way undercharged in that large of a cartridge.
If that's not what you meant, my apologies. I just don't want to see you make a mistake that would cause a problem.
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You are going to be fine Greg. About a million years ago, I sat and watched a guy that had been reloading for years before that. The great thing about the guy was, he liked to talk. He stayed on subject and was very exacting. I would sit, watch and listen for hours. I loaded my first 30-40 Krag rounds with his equipment. Relax, take notes, ask questions. Most important, have fun!
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...also reinforce the notion that "downloading 357 loads into 38 specs" if I get the idea of what you said.....
does NOT use "38 special data in 357 case"....it uses mild 357 data ....
There are a host of safe mild-moderate loads developed for each of the 357 mag AND 44 Mag....
Congratulations on finding a GREAT hobby!!! I started about 1979 with no prior experience, and no inter-net for help.
You won't save any money reloading....but you WILL shoot a LOT more for the same amount of money!!!!
Cheers!!!
does NOT use "38 special data in 357 case"....it uses mild 357 data ....
There are a host of safe mild-moderate loads developed for each of the 357 mag AND 44 Mag....
Congratulations on finding a GREAT hobby!!! I started about 1979 with no prior experience, and no inter-net for help.
You won't save any money reloading....but you WILL shoot a LOT more for the same amount of money!!!!
Cheers!!!
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