I am getting ready to get all the things I need to reload my first batcch of brass and I am hoping I can run this by you folks to make sure I am as prepared as can be.
I have read ABC's of reloading and Lyman's 48th edition, reviewed the Speer book and the Hogdon Chart.
I have the Lee classic loader with the apropriate hammer
I have a scale, cutter, chamfer, deburring tool, powder trickler, lube and pad, caliper and primer pocket cleaner.
I am about to order materials. I plan to reload for use at the range for the moment until I become proficient with it and then move to more precise hunting loads in time for the season. The materials I plan to get are:
Hey there tg -- Have you loaded up a dummy round with your components yet? Will the shorter Hornady brass reach the crimp ring in the Lee Loader? Best regards. Wind
I have not actually. I should have included that question regarding the brass. I understand that hornday brass is shorter so I am guessing I may have to consider different brass possibly if the hornday shells are too short. I was actually aware of that and failed to mention it.
sounds like you have everything you need to me. and the classic lee will crimp your brass no problem, its the dies you use in a press that have a hard time with the shorter brass
Can new, high quality .45-70 brass be bought at Gander Mountain, Bass Pro, etc., or are on-line sources much more economical? Can brass be bought in quantities like 500? Can you tell I've never bought anything except factory loads? I'm just tryin' to hook onto goochie's tail to pick up some info? Is brass plentiful?
Can new, high quality .45-70 brass be bought at Gander Mountain, Bass Pro, etc., or are on-line sources much more economical? Can brass be bought in quantities like 500? Can you tell I've never bought anything except factory loads? I'm just tryin' to hook onto goochie's tail to pick up some info? Is brass plentiful?
bigjeepman I can get Star line $22 for 50 pc here in Oregon
SwampDude Less your a bench man, 500 pc will last you a eternity :dontknow: Don't know if I have bought (bad brass) now some ain't got the life span and some may give you a edge from the bench.
Hornady Leverevolution Brass... I still ain't loaded mine, and ain't got it in my thick head how the (Lee crimp die) will work out :hmmmm: I may never, because I have plenty other brass of the correct length. Stay to COL spec. work yer load up :biggrin: we will be waiting for the report.
me ... the only Starline I have ever seen locally was when I was at Cabela's and an employee was stocking the shelf with .45 colt brass. I bought 200 more pcs that day to add to my supply at home.
I did a lot of testing and different loads and I settled on Ranch Dog's .460-425 grain and 40 grains of Reloader 7. It was a bit of a thumper but VERY accurate... I was using straight wheel weights, air cooled... Also I just seem to like lead better than jacketed... Good luck!
Can new, high quality .45-70 brass be bought at Gander Mountain, Bass Pro, etc., or are on-line sources much more economical? Can brass be bought in quantities like 500? Can you tell I've never bought anything except factory loads? I'm just tryin' to hook onto goochie's tail to pick up some info? Is brass plentiful?
Nothing economical at Bass Pros box stores. All of thier reloading supplies are higher than what you can order them for. Sure, there's no shippping; but I'm cheap. I just wait until I need a few things and order them online.
My order from MidwayUSA ... 300 pcs Starline brass ($43.49/100) + shipping ($15.33) - $10.00 coupon = $135.80 to my door (0.45 ea)
Direct from Starline ... 250 pcs Starline ($110.50 + free shipping) = $110.50 to my door (0.44 ea) on backorder 'till 5/31/12
Bass Pro Shops ... Remington 50 pcs ($40.99) = $0.82 ea (free shipping until Sunday for orders over $75.00)
Natchez ... Remington 50 pcs ($36.99) ... Winchester 50 pcs ($39.23) Note: not familiar with Natchez shipping charges
I use Win and some Rem brass (.35 Rem) and have had the same experience as PJ's pictures. I have thrown out a few pcs from time to time but most could be resized.
I appreciate all the help. Waiting for a couple items to arrive, bullets, powder and primers are not available in my area so i had to online order them. Ill let you know how the hornady cases work out.
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