84jeepj10 wrote: |
Well I handloaded my first bullets last night. I can't wait to take 'em to the range, I'm hooked on reloading!
Thanks for all of your tips and advise over the course of this thread. I know I'll still have many more questions but you've all helped me tremendousely to this point in my 'beginners reloading education'. |
Well done Jeepster. Mate, if this has hooked you on reloading I dread to think what you will be like in a few years time.
As George and Bushy said mate.....ensure you label everything. I batch my cases and put a label in the lid of the ammo box identifying the load. I also number each 5 round row and if I have various loads in the box I identify the row and load:
Row #4 - 38 gn Varget, 80gn Remington PSP
Row #5 - 38.5gn Varget, 80gn Remington PSP........etc
It works for me and there is no doubt in my mind what loads I have there. Just have to remember to alter the label when things change.
I still hand weigh each and every load, except my 12g shotgun loads, even after 30 yrs of reloading. As you say, ensures uniformity. Something I found makes the hand weighing much easier is a Powder Trickler. I made my own using plastic lids off an Avon Roll on deodorant and a detergent bottle and a short piece of car radio antenna, but they aren't expensive to buy.
Now the good part comes....testing out your very own rounds. Great. Good luck mate.
Cheers, Vince