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Jul 9, 2012 23:31:48 GMT -8
Post by MVRK on Jul 9, 2012 23:31:48 GMT -8
Ok I want to talk about reloads and everybody's experience with them. I'm seriously considering buying 500 rounds of freedom munitions stuff, it's only 125 bucks in .40s&w and my local shop wants to charge me 100 for 250 rds of blazer factory. Generally I think I should stay away from reloads but this stuff looks good. I've been watching youtube videos on them and they get great reviews. I know somebody on our site mentioned them and that's what turned me on them, I've read of people shooting 5,000 rds of their reloads without a single FTF or FTE. Obviously they were shooting sigs...
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abwehr
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Jul 11, 2012 10:54:58 GMT -8
Post by abwehr on Jul 11, 2012 10:54:58 GMT -8
MVRK,
I have shot a small amount of Freedom reloads and they were fine! Mostly, I shoot my own reloads with zero problems. I am a little "anal" about reloading and perform more QC with my reloads to make sure they are good. I like reloading, so it is a pleasure andnot a chore.
I have shot some Georgia Arms reloads that I got from my local gun range and have had good results too.
So far, my reloads for 9mmP, .40 S&W and .45 acp, gives me better groups than factory ammo. And, I am using Berry's plated bullets.
I say go with the Freedom Ammo and get more shooting for the buck!
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Jul 12, 2012 1:20:42 GMT -8
Post by dysfunctional on Jul 12, 2012 1:20:42 GMT -8
I shoot Ga arms reloads all the time with never a problem. They run about $13.00 per 50 rounds usually but 200 rounds at a time for $65 shipped.
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Jul 12, 2012 6:53:34 GMT -8
Post by MVRK on Jul 12, 2012 6:53:34 GMT -8
I think I'm going to order some freedom reloads very soon.
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Geobob
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Jul 14, 2012 8:26:10 GMT -8
Post by Geobob on Jul 14, 2012 8:26:10 GMT -8
MVRK -
I'm the one who posted about Freedom Munitions. Yes, it is good stuff. I bought 500 rounds of the 115 fr FMJ 9mm for ~ $107 shipped - so around $10 for a box of 50, including shipping and no tax. We tested it at the range - very consistent in performance, both accuracy and speed per chronograph checks. No jams, FTF, FTE, or any other issues. Not any more dirty than new retail stuff I've shot, and we collected the brass for reloading ourselves - my son has quite the automatic setup. We can knock out about 300 rds in a couple hours.
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flashman
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Post by flashman on Aug 4, 2012 8:44:03 GMT -8
Geobob, I know you have mentioned your son has a reloader setup. Any recommendation on a setup for reloading? Reading that Dillon's is the best that you can buy but it is a little more expensive. Anyone else do their own reloads please chime in as well. I just found this article written by someone from 2005. I don't know what truth it holds as I am brand new to guns and I would like to start reloading my own. Hope it helps some of us here that might look at ammo reloading. web.archive.org/web/20050408053235/http://www.cs.odu.edu/~rtompkin/hornady/blue.php
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Geobob
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Aug 4, 2012 20:30:43 GMT -8
Post by Geobob on Aug 4, 2012 20:30:43 GMT -8
Flashman, I'll have to ask son Dave about his setup. I know he has the complete setup with dies for all the calibers. The main rotating plate has about six rounds "in the pipeline" with each progressing to the next step every time you work the lever. He is extremely metriculous in checking all the different phases when setting up each run - amount of bevel on the casing, powder weight being delivered, length of overall round, etc. Even with that and my much slower reactions trying to track everything as it progresses, I can reload about 200 rounds in a couple hours using his rig. It is a sweet setup and I know was definitely not inexpensive to set up.
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flashman
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Post by flashman on Aug 5, 2012 7:45:03 GMT -8
Lots of reading suggests starting with a single loader, then progressing to a progressive loader. I personally would rather get the Hornady based on the reviews and price. I feel that if you are meticulous, using a progressive can be just fine if set up properly before making a lot of rounds. I certainly am not going to start until next year, have to prove to myself I will want to shoot enough to justify the purchase. With my wife coming along, I think we will. She needs to get used to my 2022, or else if it is just me, it may not be worth the cost. At least not until I get various calibers.
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Geobob
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Aug 7, 2012 20:09:04 GMT -8
Post by Geobob on Aug 7, 2012 20:09:04 GMT -8
Hi Flashman - my son Dave replied back with his reload setup (he talks about 9mm since that's what I reload, but he has dies for most common calibers including rifle):
Hornady Lock and Load progressive press, with the case feeder attachment. I use Hornady 9mm dies with a taper crimp instead of a roll crimp. For your 9mm we load Rainer 115 grain bullets with Alliant Unique powder and Federal No#100 small pistol primers. And, a tumbler for shining the brass.
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