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Gun Thread: Reloading 101 Pt. 4: Components [Weasel]DuPont Blackpowder - this is not smokeless powder!! Has it been another week already? Today is part 4 in our reloading series, and let's get right to it, shall we? As a reminder, please do not list specific load powder charge weights when discussing reloading, and please remember this material is intended for the novice reloader, and for now let's keep the information basic for now. Thanks. So now let's have a look at the components you will need to produce your own reloads. There are many online retailers to choose from, and reloading suppliers are generally well represented at gun shows. I usually shop online because the selection is better and because I hate crowds, so I'll link a few of my favorite suppliers here. Midsouth Shooters Supply There are many, many more and I'm probably leaving off some of the good ones. Do you have a favorite not listed here? Please list the name only rather than a long link! Also keep in mind when sourcing components that a hazmat fee of $27 will apply to shipments of powder and primers, in addition to the normal shipping charges, but the two items can be combined in a single order to save some money. Another idea to consider is going in together with a couple reloading buddies when possible to spread the charges out a little. Review Material: The basic unit of measure in reloading is the grain (gr), and one grain is equal to 1/7,000th of a pound. Most decent reloading scales will measure accurately to the 1/10th of a grain. There are four parts to a cartridge; the case, the bullet, the powder and the primer. Let's review each of these. Cartridge Cases Reloaders are notorious scavengers, and will frequently be seen scrounging brass at the range whenever possible. New brass can be purchased from any reloading supplier, and every reloader has their favorite whether based on price or other qualitative factors. For precision match loads, it is important to use the best and most consistent brass possible. When I'm reloading handgun cartridges for plinking, I'll use whatever I have handy. If I want a little more accurate handloads I will make sure the brass is all from the same manufacturer and has the same headstamp. The headstamp is simply a name or other manufacturer's mark stamped into the case head along with the caliber identification. I like Starline brass for handguns because it's of reasonably decent quality, it's inexpensive, and is usually readily available. For my rifle match loads I use Lapua brass exclusively. Federal .38 Special Case and Plated Semi-wadcutter
Typical materials are plain lead, lead which is fully or partially jacketed by copper, and plated bullets. Lead bullets are very economical and can even be made at home as part of the reloading process, or simply sourced from a retailer. Lead bullets usually require the application of a special anti-fouling bullet lube during the seating process and can still sometimes cause a lead buildup inside the barrel. Jacketed bullets offer the convienience of not requiring lubrication, but are more expensive due to a more complex manufacturing process. Plated bullets offer the advantages of jacketed bullets at a significantly reduced cost, but cannot be used at higher muzzle velocities. Common shapes for general purpose shooting are the wadcutter, semi-wadcutter and round nose. Wadcutter bullets are flat and seated flush with the case mouth and are designed for making clean holes in paper targets. Round nose bullets should be familiar to everyone, and semi-wadcutters are a cross between the two. Berry's Manufacturing is a producer of jacketed bullets that I use a lot. A good choice for the beginning reloader would be a jacketed or plated semi-wadcutter. Powder Standard .38 Special Powder Charge
One major caution about powder. The names can be deceptively similar and inadvertently confusing them at the reloading bench can have catastrophic results. Consult your reloading manual for the appropriate powders for your caliber and bullet weight combination, and be very careful to match the name exactly. Some powders will work well in a a variety of calibers; Bullseye and W231 come to mind as examples, but always confirm using data from one or more published sources.
The size choices are easy - they come in large and small with variations in composition for rifle, regular handgun and magnum applications. Your reloading manual will tell you which size you need for the cartridge you're working with. The more expensive "match" primers are exactly the same as standard primers, they're simply made by the most experienced production line workers. Small Pistol Primers
Here are articles and tips from the NRA's online magazine Shooting Illustrated: There are a lot of nutty ideas in any endeavor, and carrying a concealed weapon is no exception. Here are a few concealed carry myths debunked. Number 3 will amaze you! If you're going to carry a concealed weapon, you're going to need a holster. Here are a few things to think about in choosing one. Number 2 will amaze you! We've talked about it before, but any day you don't have to shoot someone is a good day, and avoiding a confrontation altogether is generally considered a better outcome than a gunfight whenever possible. Here are some things to think about. Does carrying a weapon make you more likely to avoid situations which might potentially escalate? Do you have any personal examples to share? And speaking of the NRA, it sounds like they had some excitement among the senior management this week. Breitbart: Power Struggle at the NRA What do you think of the NRA? Are you a member? How about alternatives such as the Gun Owners of America? Although the size of the NRA is great in some respects, I begin to worry when any group gets too big and a lot of dinero is involved. Link-O-Rama Online Component Finder Bullet Types Explained Introduction to Bullet Sizes and Calibers and Types Buyer's Guide: Rifle Bullets Bullet Type Review A very innovative approach to the concept of a shooter and spotter working as a team, don't you think? h/t hcurmudgeon Please note the new and improved gmail account morongunthread at gmail dot com. An informal Gun Thread archive can be found HERE. If you have a question you would like to ask Gun Thread Staff offline, just send us a note and we'll do our best to answer. If you care to share the story of your favorite firearm, send a picture with your nic and tell us what you sadly lost in the tragic canoe accident. If you would like to remain completely anonymous, just say so. Lurkers are always welcome! That's it for this week - have you been to the range? | Recent Comments
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