What did you do in the reloading room recently?

[kerryman71]

Generally speaking, I think most people don't get into reloading to necessarily save money over factory ammo, especially just for plinking, but more so that they can tailor ammo to their needs or particular firearm.

With that being said, I started acquiring my reloading components around 2019, just prior to the insanity. Good thing I did, as when people couldn't get ammo to hit the range, I had pretty much an unlimited supply for the near future as well as the components to make more for even further out.

I stocked up and stacked whatever I could get my hands on prior to rape prices on primers, powders and other components. If prices on factory ammo are that low now, you should probably stock up while you can, but I would be stocking up more on components so you have them. If ammo prices go sideways again, so too will the price of components, if you can even get them.

Take advantage now while most likely the majority of people who overpaid or went without get comfortable with what little they have again.

 

[38ExtraSpecial]

Great, I'm finally entering the "flint" zone. Ordered some pulled projectiles from AR today.

You might be surprised that the flints had it right all along. Those pulled look factory new most of the time.

 

[Tallahassee]

You might be surprised that the flints had it right all along. Those pulled look factory new most of the time.

I've bought blemished before with zero issues. Looking forward to trying the pulled.

 

[38ExtraSpecial]

I've bought blemished before with zero issues. Looking forward to trying the pulled.

I’ve loaded a bunch of their 223 bullets and a bunch of their premium JHP for 9mm. They look more like blems than pulled. You can’t beat getting that many HSTs for the price.

 

[p..]

I’ve loaded a bunch of their 223 bullets and a bunch of their premium JHP for 9mm. They look more like blems than pulled. You can’t beat getting that many HSTs for the price.

I definitely haven't been paying attention. I didn't know HSTs were available as bullets. Just looked, they're out of those in 9mm, but there's a sale on everything they have in stock. Lots of cool/weird options for 9mm, 38/357, 223.

 

[38ExtraSpecial]

I definitely haven't been paying attention. I didn't know HSTs were available as bullets. Just looked, they're out of those in 9mm, but there's a sale on everything they have in stock. Lots of cool/weird options for 9mm, 38/357, 223.

The gold dots are great and so are the v crowns. Just encase they have those available.

 

[allen-1]

Sorted brass that i picked up at the range.

in true brass rat mode i picked up some 50 caliber brass.

 

[p..]

The gold dots are great and so are the v crowns. Just encase they have those available.

Oh no, they have 500 packs of jacketed hollow points for 357. I might need to show up at my club's steel match with these loaded up with 2400 and a 6" blued S&W. Everyone's running Glock and CZ 9mms with red dots. I'll be the slowest, but the loudest.

Also, 64 grain JSPs for 223. Power Shock pull downs? Those sound like they might be fun for banging steel from an AR.

Thanks for pointing me at those guys. Shipping included... seems hard to believe for the prices.

 

[EddieZoom]

Thanks for pointing me at those guys. Shipping included... seems hard to believe for the prices.

Would one of you gentlemen be kind enough to PM the vendor we're talking about here. Much appreciated.

 

[EddieZoom]

Would one of you gentlemen be kind enough to PM the vendor we're talking about here. Much appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[Quite_Exasperated]

I've bought blemished before with zero issues. Looking forward to trying the pulled.

What scenario gives the need to pull bullets from a live round? What am I missing?

 

[Jenska22]

Would one of you gentlemen be kind enough to PM the vendor we're talking about here. Much appreciated.

same request, ty

 

[Tallahassee]

Loaded up some "blemished" SS109s today with some H335. Along with some 30-06 loads for the Garands.

 

[gerrycaruso]

Did a little shooting and loading for the 1911 but not the one you think. I'm talking about the Swiss model 1911 straight pull bolt action rifle. It came right before the K31 and I'm guessing most have never shot one. It's built like you'd expect anything Swiss to be made. It's the most accurate military rifle I've ever shot and has a trigger that breaks cleanly at just under 3 pounds. The caliber is 7.5x55 and it isn't fussy about bullet weight or powder. It's easy to load for cause it seems to like everything.

 

[MaybeMe]

What scenario gives the need to pull bullets from a live round? What am I missing?

Typically an overrun of military ammo or other contract ammo. They’ll sell powder, projectiles, and cases in bulk and for good prices.

 

[DW357]

Oh no, they have 500 packs of jacketed hollow points for 357. I might need to show up at my club's steel match with these loaded up with 2400 and a 6" blued S&W. Everyone's running Glock and CZ 9mms with red dots. I'll be the slowest, but the loudest.

@5 DOLLAR FOOT LONG did this at a Harvard SC match a number of years ago. Except he was running one of those 8 shot TRR8? S&W’s if I recall
Though he didn’t shoot the whole match with 357.

 

[5 DOLLAR FOOT LONG]

Man I really want to get back to doing steel challenge. I was running 38s so weak that one gave me a squib XD.

IIRC one time I did one round of smoke&hope with 357 and the judge guy went “what the hell was that”

 

[p..]

IIRC one time I did one round of smoke&hope with 357 and the judge guy went “what the hell was that”

I would probably offer him the opportunity to double up on earpro first.

I hadn't shot steel in so long, when I went a couple weeks ago, my first stage was smoke & hope, and I shot it left to right and shot the stop target third...

 

[pastera]

What scenario gives the need to pull bullets from a live round? What am I missing?

Military surplus ammo is required to be pulled down before resale.
Also could be a commercial lot that failed QC.

 

[headednorth]

Military surplus ammo is required to be pulled down before resale.

why is this?

 

[MaybeMe]

why is this?

I don’t know for certain, but I would imagine it has to do with it being a government contract that was sold to them at a certain price or with certain specs and they need a way to dispose of it without selling the completed cartridges.

 

[gerrycaruso]

loaded some mild practice ammo for the 45acp. A 230 grain fmj and 5.3, 5.7 and 6.1 grains of BE-86. I already broke one Shield. I'm trying not to do it again.

 

[p..]

Oh no, they have 500 packs of jacketed hollow points for 357. I might need to show up at my club's steel match with these loaded up with 2400 and a 6" blued S&W. Everyone's running Glock and CZ 9mms with red dots. I'll be the slowest, but the loudest.

Went to the club to help out with the monthly cleanup / maintenance day. I had a backpack leaf blower, a few others did as well. After clearing leaves and pine needles from all the ranges, parking areas, and the access road, I was walking past a falling plate rack and gave it a go. I have to get pretty close, but I can clear the rack in about a second...

After we got done laughing, one of the guys pointed out I have a fully automatic high capacity assault rake and I'm not allowed to bring it to steel challenge.

 

[Quite_Exasperated]

why is this?

Probably has something to do with Communist bastards like Ted Kennedy or Barney Frank, I’m sure..

 

[Tallahassee]

Last on my list of things to do today, finished loading some 32 Winchester special. Nothing fancy, but deer and coyotes love them.

 

[pastera]

why is this?

Covering their asses
No one in the government wants to be the one that sold off ammo that ended up being used in a shooting

They also don't want the public armed.

 

[pastera]

Quick 25 lbs of casting since I couldn't do much in the rain.

 

[p..]

Quick 25 lbs of casting since I couldn't do much in the rain.

How do you like the shotgun slugs? I load 12 gauge, but so far have only loaded birdshot rounds for clay games.

I've started picking up a little lead from the backstop and have a few pounds collected, but am a ways away from actually smelting and casting.

 

[pastera]

How do you like the shotgun slugs? I load 12 gauge, but so far have only loaded birdshot rounds for clay games.

I've started picking up a little lead from the backstop and have a few pounds collected, but am a ways away from actually smelting and casting.

Honestly I haven't even shot any of the slugs - that's on me
However one of the people at the Casting Seminar cast a bunch and posted some targets showing great accuracy. At 500 grains there isn't much of a question about stopping power...

Seminar is done for this year but you're welcome to stop by and cast up a few.

 

[38ExtraSpecial]

Quick 25 lbs of casting since I couldn't do much in the rain.

Love that 45!!