Hi-
Haven't been here for a while due to various reasons, and no-I haven't been in the 'pokey'. But I haven't reloaded for three years and wanted to get back into it, but in a limited manner due to present circumstances beyond my control.
I've come full circle as I started with a Lee Loader, and eventually graduated to a Dillon SDB, Lee Classic Turret Press, and two other Lee presses that were single stage. Actually, that's not really full circle-it's a half-circle.
Because of my situation and the fact I traded all of my reloading equipment, and that I can not reload in a defined work space with bench, etc., and do not want to make a racket, I have already made my decision to go with the Lee Breech Lock Hand Press, and that, for the time being, I would only be loading .45acp.
So, keeping in mind that cost of factory right now is a major consideration, can anyone recommend the way to go with primers, brass, powders and bullets, keeping in mind a decent powder for the .45 caliber and inexpensive bullets. And I was also wondering if large pistol primers would be mandatory, or can one get away with small pistol primers or will they just not fit or pose a danger?
I never loaded 45 Auto before. I know what I need re everything else with respect to the initial equipment setup with carbide dies and various accessories.
What I'd ask for are opinions how to go inexpensively with:
Powder - would only want a lb. or two.
Primers would want 1000
Bullets would want 500-would prefer FMJ/RN-HP's not necessary if cost much more; might also consider lead bullets, but need cons as well as pros.
Brass - want at least 500-I don't need to go with Starline at this juncture
Would want clean brass because I don't have a tumbler, no more than once fired is okay-
so that I might reload box of 50 at a materials cost (powder, brass, primers, and bullets) of $10-$15 a box. Possible?
Firearms will be for a temporary period a Para 13-45, and for the majority of shooting, a SA XD-45 Tactical with 5" barrel.
I will be shooting target and do not really anticipate shooting competition, especially with this setup. I just want to have fun doing some reloading and shooting, though I may make the XD my HD weapon.
Thanks in advance.
Haven't been here for a while due to various reasons, and no-I haven't been in the 'pokey'. But I haven't reloaded for three years and wanted to get back into it, but in a limited manner due to present circumstances beyond my control.
I've come full circle as I started with a Lee Loader, and eventually graduated to a Dillon SDB, Lee Classic Turret Press, and two other Lee presses that were single stage. Actually, that's not really full circle-it's a half-circle.
Because of my situation and the fact I traded all of my reloading equipment, and that I can not reload in a defined work space with bench, etc., and do not want to make a racket, I have already made my decision to go with the Lee Breech Lock Hand Press, and that, for the time being, I would only be loading .45acp.
So, keeping in mind that cost of factory right now is a major consideration, can anyone recommend the way to go with primers, brass, powders and bullets, keeping in mind a decent powder for the .45 caliber and inexpensive bullets. And I was also wondering if large pistol primers would be mandatory, or can one get away with small pistol primers or will they just not fit or pose a danger?
I never loaded 45 Auto before. I know what I need re everything else with respect to the initial equipment setup with carbide dies and various accessories.
What I'd ask for are opinions how to go inexpensively with:
Powder - would only want a lb. or two.
Primers would want 1000
Bullets would want 500-would prefer FMJ/RN-HP's not necessary if cost much more; might also consider lead bullets, but need cons as well as pros.
Brass - want at least 500-I don't need to go with Starline at this juncture
Would want clean brass because I don't have a tumbler, no more than once fired is okay-
so that I might reload box of 50 at a materials cost (powder, brass, primers, and bullets) of $10-$15 a box. Possible?
Firearms will be for a temporary period a Para 13-45, and for the majority of shooting, a SA XD-45 Tactical with 5" barrel.
I will be shooting target and do not really anticipate shooting competition, especially with this setup. I just want to have fun doing some reloading and shooting, though I may make the XD my HD weapon.
Thanks in advance.
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