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bigdeano88 Member
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Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 12:19 pm Post subject: Re: Want to start reloading 30-30 rounds, any good advice? |
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Alright ya'll... I made the drive over there today, get there, and notice that the store's empty. Then I notice the note on the door that says "Packed up and gone to the gunshow. We will reopen on Monday." This lube business is terrible!!! Haha.
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Bushmaster Super Member
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fireball 3 Super Member
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Crackshot Super Member
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bigdeano88 Member
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Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 9:47 pm Post subject: Re: Want to start reloading 30-30 rounds, any good advice? |
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Oh I got a phone haha, I'm just not big on using such a device even if it could save me a 45 minute trip.
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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2007 Posts: 5002 Location: NC foothills
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Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 12:41 am Post subject: Re: Want to start reloading 30-30 rounds, any good advice? |
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Howdy all! New here but here's my take on reloading. I've been handloading for about 30 years. I load for around 18 different cartridges, about evenly split between handgun and rifle.
On manuals: As has been said, get some good manuals and take the time to read them. I like Speer's but have most of the new ones from other manufacturers too. When I load a particular bullet I usually use that manufacturer's load info. I don't exceed published loads, a little velocity gain isn't worth blowing something up.
Case cleaning: I use a Lyman tumbler. For initial cleaning I use walnut. After resizing I use corncob to remove the lube. I use a case neck brush after the tumbler to make sure I didn't leave any media in the case and a dental pick to check the flash holes. I'm definitely going to try the paper towel trick!
Case lube: I've been using some Dillon spray lube for years but want to try Hornady's as it sounds like it is cleaner.
Press: I've used an RCBS single stage all this time but recently got a Hornady progressive for handgun loads for Cowboy shooting, etc.
Dies: I've used RCBS since starting but for the past few years I've bought Hornady. I like the micrometer seating stem Hornady has.
Case trimmer: RCBS Trim Pro is positive and fast.
Looks like you guys have some good info, I'm looking forward to reading more!
_________________ Mike
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Vince Site Admin
Joined: May 25, 2005 Posts: 15717 Location: Brisbane AUSTRALIA
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Bushmaster Super Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2005 Posts: 11393 Location: Ava, Missouri
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Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 5:58 am Post subject: Re: Want to start reloading 30-30 rounds, any good advice? |
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Welcome to the site Pumpkinslinger...Any relation to Pumpkinheaver? Added knowledge and a new slant on things is always welcome here...As Vince said...Pull up a stump, grab a beer and join in...
_________________ I have one nerve left and yer standin' on it...
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Deleted_User_2665 Super Member
Joined: May 06, 2006 Posts: 380
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Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 9:08 pm Post subject: Re: Want to start reloading 30-30 rounds, any good advice? |
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Welcome Pumpkinslinger, sounds like you got yer dies screwed in straight....
Just don't stand on Bushmasters nerve, that'll squash it, and he'll start whimperin'.
He's only got one left......................
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Crackshot Super Member
Joined: Oct 23, 2005 Posts: 1693 Location: Mich
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2007 7:16 am Post subject: Re: Want to start reloading 30-30 rounds, any good advice? |
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Welcome aboard!
_________________ The human mind is the weapon, the gun is just one of its tools. |
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204Shooter Member
Joined: Jan 28, 2007 Posts: 68 Location: Diana, TX
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Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 2:07 pm Post subject: Re: Want to start reloading 30-30 rounds, any good advice? |
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One of things I haven't seen mentined here is using steel wool to clean/shine brass. I use the Lee case length gage/cutter and my 1/4 inch hand drill to length size the cases. After using the cutter and deburring tool, I pickup a piece of #000 steel wool and grab a hold of the case and spin it with the drill. It is just one extra step and it really shines brass. You will know when you are finished shinning the brass because the heat from the friction will let you know. :-) Have any of you using the Lee sizing gauge/cutter tried this method?
Jerry
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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2007 Posts: 5002 Location: NC foothills
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Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:33 pm Post subject: Re: Want to start reloading 30-30 rounds, any good advice? |
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I'd be afraid that steel wool would really damage the brass after a bit but I've never tried it. I think the idea of the tumbling media is to have something harder than the dirt but softer than the brass so it will cut dirt but not brass.
_________________ Mike
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