To Re-Load or Not???

[stavman11]

You could also try backing out your sizing die 1/2 to 3/4 turn. I'd try it on one case, see if it will let the spitzer drop in. Then load it and make sure it will feed in your rifle. Sometimes you have to tweak your set up a little.

thanks Bud, I tried that... just wouldnt work...

No Biggie... just 100 for use down the road.... Cabelas is UNFORTUNATLY 1-1/2 miles away... so hit Bank at 9am, make deposit, hit Cabelas at 9:15am... then to My Hobby Shop to start my day...

Not focusing on CHEAP costs for loading now.. getting my Processes down before I go for Volume Loading with Bulk items... i did get Bulk CCI 400 primers for $30 but that's it so far... Still looking for Bulk local powder... stopping by Local Shop today as well to see what they have besides Vargas... that will be my 9:25am stop

Then back home about 3pm and start loading again....

Want about 200rds ready for this weekend.... I am also getting 500rds of PMC today from Palmetto... so will have Plenty for the weekend and Plenty of Brass for the future...

 

[BHarada]

Yeah, process is key for me. That's why I can't wait for the surplus 844 powder to get here so I can work up loads with it. I want to get to the point where I can just go to the range and enjoy myself without data logging every shot I take. haha

 

[stavman11]

I hear Ya BHarada

I did get 1lb of vargas today at LGS, only place around that has Bulk... so will try It after my X-Terminator is all gone and see how it Measures and Loads

Got some more Hornady 55gr FMJ-BT today... so should be good for this week and next.....

Maybe i will order some BULK powder online... says it takes 2 weeks ta ship,.... oh well... PATIENCE...LOL

Hey BHarada, be sure and let me know how that 844 powder works for ya....


....

 

[stavman11]

didnt get a chance ta TEST my new reloads last weekend... had to build a Drivers Stand at my indoor Track.....


Looks like my TESTING will be THIS sunday...

1 week off of shooting and I am Just ITCHING ta shoot


maybe ill load some more Ammo

 

[stavman11]

UPDATE!!!!

Put my NEW Toy together today and figured


I NEED A TRIP TO THE DESERT


So gunna do some testing and Playing in the AM


FUn Times....

 

[stavman11]

Ok... FINALLY.... I got a chance to shoot my Loads today (uhh never mind..LOL)

Had 2 Mags of my Re loads.
Hornady 55gr FMJ-BT
X-Terminator 23.5gr powder
and my 1x Fired Prepped Brass....

was a BIT Nervous...... I loaded 1st 6 rounds in by hand....

Had a decent Pattern.... Good Grouping... (see Pic) then shot 3 Factory Loads (no Pic) but filled in 2 in the Orange and One Outside......

These shots where arm rest on a table.. No Sand bags or anything...

For sure need ta get My Accuracy down...... instead of just PLAYING.....

REAL happy with how all 60rds of my Loads went today ... had 2 issues...
1 failed to have any POWDER in it....
2nd had a SLIGHT crimp in the Throat.... Missed that and would not Load....ejected fine and Moved on..

what did i learn.....

1 Cabela's case Lube Sucks Rear Ends
2 Check my Loads better once they are finished

What will i do Different now

1 Clean, De-Prime, Size, and Clean Cases again .....
A) this will make my Process a 3 step process where now i am doing an exaggerated 2 step process
2 Purchased Hornady One Shot Case lube and Will use Cabela's to KILL WEEDS...
3 Check my Finished Rounds Better... and check the Other 100 i have now


that said... I went out and LOBBED over 275 rds today of JUST .223......

Well


Time ta Pull off the Powder... Primer feed, and start TESTING Varget powder.... OH and Find a CHEAP soruce of LEAD.... cant seem ta find any yet.....

FUN FREAKING Times

 

[stavman11]

WOW!!!!

Varget SUCKS!!!

I have spent 3 days.... Trying to get it to FLOW and Work consistently.

Managed to get 55rds loaded today.....

Done with this powder..... you guys where SOOOOO RIGHT.... Time ta hit the phone and see if anyone else has 8lb Powder in Stock here In Phoenix..... Wish me luck.... thank goodness i just got a 1lb to try.....

Did go FULL slide fire AUTO on sunday with my X-Terminator loads.... Not a HITCH at all..

Anyways loading has been a Blast and Learning experiance for sure.....

Thanks again guys for the help................

 

[BHarada]

Sounds like my experience trying to meter Unique. haha.

I get to test out my surplus powder reloads on Friday, and as an added bonus, I got my 15-22 back from S&W so get to see if they cured my FTE problem. Mounted a Bushnell red dot on the 15-22 so it'll be a fun day.

 

[stavman11]

How was that SURPLUS to load... Measure nice???

Real Curious how it Loaded and shoots for ya.... let me know...

That Varget... with the LONG Grains just seems Like a CHALLENGE all the way around... may shoot fine, well see, but loading was a PAIN...

Gunna finish up the 1/2lb ish of X-Terminator for this weekend..... and make some CALLS tomorrow and see if anyone has any 8lb Powder available...

Learning alot and have a LOT of fun........

 

[BHarada]

It meters as well as the x-terminator. It's about the same grain size as the x-term, but with some larger bits mixed in. I'll be happy once I get my test loads shot and chrono'd so I can start bulk reloading.

My Midway order for 3000 bullets, the one that was back ordered until 11/27, was delivered last week, haha, so I'm good to go once I find an accurate load.


-Bill

 

[storeyteller]

I happen to like Varget and it meters pretty consistently for me. Benchmark and H335 meter like water and Varget is close behind. I use a Lee stand alone meter and have found that keeping a steady down stroke is the golden key to dropping consistent loads. I also use IMR 4350 which is LONG for .243 and 30-06 and it won't meter for spit, so everything is relative. YMMV.
Hornady one shot is good stuff IMO.

 

[stavman11]

I happen to like Varget and it meters pretty consistently for me. Benchmark and H335 meter like water and Varget is close behind. I use a Lee stand alone meter and have found that keeping a steady down stroke is the golden key to dropping consistent loads. I also use IMR 4350 which is LONG for .243 and 30-06 and it won't meter for spit, so everything is relative. YMMV.
Hornady one shot is good stuff IMO.

with My Lee system, It would get STUCK in the chamber/chute about 1 in 8 loads... and dump everywhere once the Case Rotated to next station.....

I just got REAL frustrated last night... so will see what ELSE is available localy...

If Nothing is i may order some of the BULK stuff BHarada is using....

 

[BHarada]

Stav,
If price weren't an issue I'd stick with the X-Terminator. You can order up to 45lbs of powder/primers for one Hazmet fee at placese like Powdervalley.com. I'm hoping that my surplus LC844 from Wideners.com performs as well as the X-Term.

 

[stavman11]

Stav,
If price weren't an issue I'd stick with the X-Terminator. You can order up to 45lbs of powder/primers for one Hazmet fee at placese like Powdervalley.com. I'm hoping that my surplus LC844 from Wideners.com performs as well as the X-Term.

WAITING Impatiently for your REVIEW of the LC844 Powder

LOL

Since I am new to all this... Im in no HUGE hurry... YET

Thanks again for the input... now GO SHOOT THOSE ROUNDS!!!!!

 

[BHarada]

WAITING Impatiently for your REVIEW of the LC844 Powder

LOL

Since I am new to all this... Im in no HUGE hurry... YET

Thanks again for the input... now GO SHOOT THOSE ROUNDS!!!!!

Believe me. Friday can't get here soon enough.

 

[stavman11]

Believe me. Friday can't get here soon enough.

LOL... ya I cant wait till Sunday myself...

Just called Sportsman whse.... they have BULK Powder...

H335 for $135... only one i could think of off the top of my head..

Hitting Shower... Bank (deposit Shop money) then onto Sportsmans


Maybe they have BULK lead as well


SWEET!!!!!

 

[stavman11]

Guess im DEAF

Powder at Sportsmans was $155... heck with that

BHarada... balls back in YER court Now on yer BULK Powder

 

[BHarada]

That's a great price on the H335, especially if you're not having to pay a hazmet fee on it. That's supposed to be the commercial equivalent to the surplus powder I bought.

 

[BHarada]

Haha. I forgot to hit submit a while back so I guess my last post is now rendered incorrect.

If you don't mind working up loads then the 844 is still a great buy at $85/8 lb jug. But from all I've been reading, the sweet spot for it is somewhere in the 24-26 gr range. I'll find out on Friday.

 

[stavman11]

Haha. I forgot to hit submit a while back so I guess my last post is now rendered incorrect.

If you don't mind working up loads then the 844 is still a great buy at $85/8 lb jug. But from all I've been reading, the sweet spot for it is somewhere in the 24-26 gr range. I'll find out on Friday.

ya i thought $135 was good to... $155... naaa


SHOOT em already... LET ME KNOW!!!



Oh and i wont need to EXPERIMENT with loads with the 844 cuz my BUDDY Bill is gunna do it

Gunna load the rest of my X-Terminator for this weekend..... maybe a LITTLE hotter than last ones..

last where at 23.4 gunna do 24.3 this run...

See how the M&P Sport likes those