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First bash at reloading yesterday; wow, it's really good fun
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 11:30 am
by StangGT
Hi Folks,
I just wanted to report that I had my first go at reloading yesterday, and made a small batch of .44mag
I thought it was going to be a bit of a chore (you know, like gun cleaning) but actually, I really enjoyed it!
I'm now on the hunt for reloading recipes... so please feel free to post any links to recipes below...
Re: First bash at reloading yesterday; wow, it's really good
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 11:43 am
by dromia
Lyman 49th Reloading Handbook.
Re: First bash at reloading yesterday; wow, it's really good
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 12:01 pm
by zanes
All of the powder manufacturers have recipes for the most popular calibres freely available online.
That said, as above I've got a couple of printed books- Lyman 49th and a slightly older Speer one. If nothing else, they're great for looking across multiple powders instantly. And often have slightly more "odd ball" bullets listed (Lyman in particular have a fair amount of cast bullets listed for a lot of calibres).
Re: First bash at reloading yesterday; wow, it's really good
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 12:26 pm
by saddler
44 Magnum?
Try some of Elmer Keith's original screamer loads....but make sure your dental plan is up to date.
Re: First bash at reloading yesterday; wow, it's really good
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 3:09 pm
by StangGT
I've got the Lyman book and also the ABCs one.
Will check out the Elmer Keith thing...
Cheers
Re: First bash at reloading yesterday; wow, it's really good
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 3:23 pm
by Chapuis
Yea check out some of Keith's loads but it wouldn't be a good idea to follow some of them. How the guy ever got to live so long has to be one of life's mysteries. I wonder just how many guns he actually blew up over the years while on his development projects.
Re: First bash at reloading yesterday; wow, it's really good
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 4:02 pm
by StangGT
The .44magnum I have is a lever action rifle... Presumably I can safely use (within reasonable limits) the handgun loads that litter the internet?
Re: First bash at reloading yesterday; wow, it's really good
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 5:15 pm
by FredB
Loading manuals are fine if you want high velocity loads. For 50 to 100 metre shooting, which is what most of us do with our lever actions in the UK, the Cowboy Action loading data is more appropriate. Assuming your bullet weighs around 240grn, 6 grains of Bullseye or N310 will work well.
Fred
Re: First bash at reloading yesterday; wow, it's really good
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 8:33 pm
by Triffid
I use Unique for plinking loads and 2400 if I want things a bit more exciting. You can get the charge weights from your loading manual or from the powder manufacturer.
Triffid
Re: First bash at reloading yesterday; wow, it's really good
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 8:37 pm
by Triffid