Old_Me
Emissary
well, i have already been seeing a rise in new factory ammo pricings.
Ammunition & Reloading
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Old_Me
Emissary
my last purchase of the blue label G-19, was to just replace the Hellcat, which i dumped.
ain't been really considering anymore myself.
LoneGunman
Operator
Small primer 45 cases.
I am finding out Federal uses them and much of the other manufacturers still use the large primer cases.
Does the industry seem to be moving towards small primer pockets or is an issue in standardization.
Asides the immense pain in the seating section, any Reloading Lords care to comment on which way the industry is going to move or is just a one off with Federal.
I am finding out Federal uses them and much of the other manufacturers still use the large primer cases.
Does the industry seem to be moving towards small primer pockets or is an issue in standardization.
Asides the immense pain in the seating section, any Reloading Lords care to comment on which way the industry is going to move or is just a one off with Federal.
LoneGunman
Operator
Any other known makers using the small pockets?
Anchorite
Professional
Only ones I have seen were Federal. Don't know the story behind them, TBH
Old_Me
Emissary
Federal, Lawman, use SPP's...Small primer 45 cases.
I am finding out Federal uses them and much of the other manufacturers still use the large primer cases.
Does the industry seem to be moving towards small primer pockets or is an issue in standardization.
Asides the immense pain in the seating section, any Reloading Lords care to comment on which way the industry is going to move or is just a one off with Federal.
i very often do buy new 45 ACP ammo, and many times, due to pricing, I do buy Federal.....just not Lawman, only cuz I just don't.
when i shoot the federal, i sweep it up, and place it in a bag to take home, then i quickly throw them into the recycling bucket, for a trip to the salvage yard when it is full.
all other LPP 45 ACP, gets swept up, into yet another bag, to be cleaned when i get home for when i reload.
a couple of reloaders i do know, reload all brass, i personally just don't wanna muck around changing the primer bar on my Dillon.
which way is the industry going..??
i dunno, all i do know is i am old and won't be reloading much longer, imma gonna take the sawzall to my Dillon, and be done with it.
Anchorite
Professional
I reload way less than I used to. Time means more to me, and I’d rather spend that time shooting than pulling the handle on my Rock Chuckers.
I buy bulk for 223, 9/40. I’ll load for the revolvers and the 45, and the other rifles.
With some of these newfangled super high pressure cases, I’d guess away from things that can be recycled or reloaded.
Biggfoot44
Professional
Likewise , recently purchased Win Target & Practice is SP .
Anchorite
Professional
We have a gun show this weekend to celebrate America’s 250. Ought to be entertaining.
I’ll make a trip in the morning, see what they have going on.
I always look for reloading gear, spare pistol magazines and some ammo I can’t otherwise get locally.
I might have to look through my “stash” to see what I have and what I need.
I’ll make a trip in the morning, see what they have going on.
I always look for reloading gear, spare pistol magazines and some ammo I can’t otherwise get locally.
I might have to look through my “stash” to see what I have and what I need.
Old_Me
Emissary
well yesterday (sunday 8/16/26) i reloaded 300 rounds of 9mm today, i just finished reloading 200 more rounds, all on the 550C Dillon.
logged them into the book, boxed, labeled, and put away into the cabinet, and updated the inventory of reloads.
i had NO plans on reloading today, but it is dark, dank, rainy outside, so...why not...???
i still have like 3300 SPP's left, so now when i get to it, i'll change over the shell plate and other stuff, to the 45 ACP tool head......
i'll need to get cranking those rounds out pretty soon as well.
logged them into the book, boxed, labeled, and put away into the cabinet, and updated the inventory of reloads.
i had NO plans on reloading today, but it is dark, dank, rainy outside, so...why not...???
i still have like 3300 SPP's left, so now when i get to it, i'll change over the shell plate and other stuff, to the 45 ACP tool head......
i'll need to get cranking those rounds out pretty soon as well.
Condition1
Master Class
I ordered 150 pounds of lead I use for casting 10mm, 44 magnum and 45/70. I had to go pick them up from my local post office they wouldn’t deliver them. 2 boxes at 75 pounds each I really don’t blame them I took my son and made him care them lol.
Old_Me
Emissary
i really wish to not deal with lead anymore...i used to buy my reloaded ammo from a mom/pop gun and bait store...it was actually priced very good.
however, i was handling the lead of course, to load up my magazines. well, after a while, under advice from another shooter, i had my blood levels checked.
way back then...it was at 34 points.
also, i use to clean all my guns...bare handed...
no more of lead handling..no more cleaning without latex gloves.
my last lead level test, showed it is down to a total 4 points.........
so the lead is out of me.
i only buy coated bullets now, and wear latex gloves
it took "about" 3 years for the lead to get out...
i wish to keep it out.
i should point out too...that i never casted my own bullets..i wanted to.......but i really do not have the space for it, and after that first blood test...i was glad i never did.
Condition1
Master Class
I ordered 150 pounds of lead I use for casting 10mm, 44 magnum and 45/70. I had to go pick them up from my local post office they wouldn’t deliver them no 2 boxes at 75 pounds each I really don’t blame them I took my son and made him care them lol.
Have never been tested and I’ve handled tens of thousands of lead projectiles. I have an out building I do all reloading and casting in with plenty of ventilation. You’re going to die of something so it might as well be something you enjoy.
Old_Me
Emissary
you would be surprised if you ever did get a lead blood level test done..I ordered 150 pounds of lead I use for casting 10mm, 44 magnum and 45/70. I had to go pick them up from my local post office they wouldn’t deliver them no 2 boxes at 75 pounds each I really don’t blame them I took my son and made him care them lol.
Have never been tested and I’ve handled tens of thousands of lead projectiles. I have an out building I do all reloading and casting in with plenty of ventilation. You’re going to die of something so it might as well be something you enjoy.
usually free to you, through your doctors lab order.
anyway.....i stay away from lead products such as cast bullets, and lead by products wearing latex gloves
that's me, you do you
Condition1
Master Class
With the price of primers /1000 and the price of 9 and 556 coming down I don’t reload them anymore. I have a few stacked up.
Jester560
Professional
Old_Me
Emissary
i just checked a regular site that i buy from
Winchester SPP and LPP......1,000 for $50.00
my LGS is a bit higher for the same...but he does have sales on them as well
worth it to me, as i have about 3 lbs left of an 8 lbs jug of TiteGroup, and a new 8 lbs container of TiteGroup, and tons of brass, and bullets, in 45 ACP, 38/357, and 45 Colt, on hand, and the 9mm arriving soon.
as well as 10,000 LPP's and currently 3,000 SPP's...(just did my inventory)
at my age...??
i got a lot until i die.....unless i die by friday......then i'd be pizzed off i didn't reload more sooner.
so, i'm good for several more reloadings