Reloading .460 Magnum Information

[.460V & XVR Magnum Man]

I was interested to learn how much is involved in cost and equipment and what I would need to start relaoding .460 mags. As you all know the factory ammo (except Hornady) is out the window price wise. If I could get some idea what I need and how much cost to get started it would be much appreciated. I have never reloaded before and I figure now is a good time to learn and get started so I can afford to shoot these hand cannons. Also I have .44 mags & .357 mags and .40 S&W calibers are these economical to reload as well? Thanks

 

[DonD]

Just get yourself a Midway catalog and go for it. All the calibers you mentioned will be suitable for reloading.

If speed is way down on your list you can get by with a single stage press but I'd recommend a quality turret press. I'd avoid a progressive press until you get quite experienced and personally, I am so paranoid about a double charge of fast powder or a no charge that I won't use a progressive press.

You'll need a scale (stay away from digitals unless you want to get a high end one), powder measure, a hand priming tool is nice and you really ought to get a vibratory shell cleaner, clean rounds work much better. Other things to consider down the road include a case prep site like RCBS has and a case trimmer if you're going to reload rifle rounds for best accuracy.

Your biggest hurdle right now will be getting primers and powders. More powder than primers is available but you get stuck with hazmat charges.

Good luck, reloading is rewarding, cost effective and gives you far more flexibility than you have with factory ammo. Don

 

[505Gibbs]

Do youself a BIG favor and borrow or purchase a quality reloading guide such as Sierra, Hornady or Speer - there are others, and read and re-read the sections on handloading and what steps are involved before you buy anything.
There is a vast amount of basic necessities and gadgets that can run up your purchases like Washington is running up the national debt.
If you don't belong to a shooting club perhaps you could go to one and seek some first hand advice BEFORE you jump in.
Its not difficult but your want to spend your money wisely!!!

 

[buck460XVR]

I got into reloading to save money. Didn't work.....I just shoot more.

I load for .460, .45ACP, .44 mag and .357 mag. I shoot approximately 500 rounds in combination a month. Do it all on my RCBS Rockchucker......never have had a double charge or a FTF. Even with carbide dies, I recommend lightly lubing the .460 cases before sizing.