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on the .44 mag, the people that like it most work in Orthopedics. I have always considered mags as useless, the "Dirty Harry thing. Then my idea of the best thing for home defense a 410
on the .44 mag, the people that like it most work in Orthopedics. I have always considered mags as useless, the "Dirty Harry thing. Then my idea of the best thing for home defense a 410
So I did it. I found an inexpensive starter kit for reloading at Bass Pro. It's made by Lee, which I'm told is a pretty good outfit.
It's a turret press. All I need to get started is a 30-06 die set, powder, primers and bullets.
I'm trying to upload a photo, but it isn't working for me.
So I did it. I found an inexpensive starter kit for reloading at Bass Pro. It's made by Lee, which I'm told is a pretty good outfit.
It's a turret press. All I need to get started is a 30-06 die set, powder, primers and bullets.
I'm trying to upload a photo, but it isn't working for me.
Follow directions and have fun !!!!
Hello, Pred. Yes I do reload and it's easier than you might think. I have three Lee single stage reloaders which reloads 9mm, .38 specials, .45 ACP, 10mm, .45 long colt,and .44 magnum. I have never reloaded a rifle cartridge, but the principle would remain the same. Buy a .44 magnum and 30-06 kit at your favorite gun dealer. Full instructions will be included.
I chose three manual reloaders as opposed to the progressive (no political references) because I wanted more control over the whole process. You may want to use the prog. press...that's up to you. Just be sure to calibrate the amount of powder you load into each shell casing. That step is (by far) the most critical.
Here is a video from YouTube explaining the process of reloading a 30-06. Good luck on your reloading...it's fun and rewarding.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEc3IGQgdQ8
on the .44 mag, the people that like it most work in Orthopedics. I have always considered mags as useless, the "Dirty Harry thing. Then my idea of the best thing for home defense a 410
As a home defense gun, you are correct. I would not choose a .44 mag for home defense. But since the .44 mag will also chamber and fire a .44 Special, they could work out well.
For other uses, however, the .44 Magnum is excellent. I have hunted deer and feral hogs with mine, and also kept it loaded and available for vermin. It does a great job. It is accurate and powerful. I've never needed any orthopedic work done. Let the gun kick. It is when you try and hold it down that you are likely to have issues.
you cannot upload pic but suddenly you can reload with explosives........go slowly...go slowly....
my father always did the reloading.....i have all the stuff.....well no gunpowder and i wouldnt use the shells...metal castings are still good...but i will never touch the stuff...
now i will give dad this...he did it away from the house
I'm talking about a 44 Magnum revolver. I have heard of people hunting hogs with them here in Florida, but I wouldn't want to get that close.
Consider using a .22 for practice. I use to reload when I was in matches. I don't know how prices are now but using a 9mm and a .308 allowed me to use surplus ammo. When it comes to price it was hard to beat. My SSG would hold a good group out to about 500 yards for matches I did my own. 9mm is ammo sensitive with 1 9mm doing better with PMC than any other brand.
I don't own a 22 though.
You need one.
At 3 cents a shot, you'll make the cost back pretty quickly.
Get yourself a nice Henry AR7, Marlin Papoose or Ruger 10/22.
Or, if you like single shots, take a look at the folding Chiappa Little Badger, $150 or less new.
I don't own a 22 though.
You need one.
At 3 cents a shot, you'll make the cost back pretty quickly.
Get yourself a nice Henry AR7, Marlin Papoose or Ruger 10/22.
Or, if you like single shots, take a look at the folding Chiappa Little Badger, $150 or less new.
You can't get .22's in bulk anymore. Walmart stocks 9mm but not 22's. I stopped at the Pa. Cabellas and they had 100 round boxes that you had to buy individually and you were restricted to two boxes at a purchase. My wife and I each bought the max and dumped them in the car and went back for another 400 rounds but it is tedious. I talked to the salesman and it seems that nobody knows or nobody is talking about why 22's are scarce.
Hello, Pred. Yes I do reload and it's easier than you might think. I have three Lee single stage reloaders which reloads 9mm, .38 specials, .45 ACP, 10mm, .45 long colt,and .44 magnum. I have never reloaded a rifle cartridge, but the principle would remain the same. Buy a .44 magnum and 30-06 kit at your favorite gun dealer. Full instructions will be included.
I chose three manual reloaders as opposed to the progressive (no political references) because I wanted more control over the whole process. You may want to use the prog. press...that's up to you. Just be sure to calibrate the amount of powder you load into each shell casing. That step is (by far) the most critical.
Here is a video from YouTube explaining the process of reloading a 30-06. Good luck on your reloading...it's fun and rewarding.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEc3IGQgdQ8
Hello, Pred. Yes I do reload and it's easier than you might think. I have three Lee single stage reloaders which reloads 9mm, .38 specials, .45 ACP, 10mm, .45 long colt,and .44 magnum. I have never reloaded a rifle cartridge, but the principle would remain the same. Buy a .44 magnum and 30-06 kit at your favorite gun dealer. Full instructions will be included.
I chose three manual reloaders as opposed to the progressive (no political references) because I wanted more control over the whole process. You may want to use the prog. press...that's up to you. Just be sure to calibrate the amount of powder you load into each shell casing. That step is (by far) the most critical.
Here is a video from YouTube explaining the process of reloading a 30-06. Good luck on your reloading...it's fun and rewarding.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEc3IGQgdQ8
How much do you have per load?[/QUOTE
That would depend on the weight of the bullet, the powder manufacturer and what you plan to do with the loaded round. Will it be for self defense, for target practice or for some other need? Each powder container comes with a booklet explaining amounts of powder to use in different situations. If there is no booklet, ask your gun dealer for one.
It would be a good idea to invest in a digital scale if you plan to start reloading. They are very accurate and last for years with proper care.
I don't own a 22 though.
You need one.
At 3 cents a shot, you'll make the cost back pretty quickly.
Get yourself a nice Henry AR7, Marlin Papoose or Ruger 10/22.
Or, if you like single shots, take a look at the folding Chiappa Little Badger, $150 or less new.
You can't get .22's in bulk anymore. Walmart stocks 9mm but not 22's. I stopped at the Pa. Cabellas and they had 100 round boxes that you had to buy individually and you were restricted to two boxes at a purchase. My wife and I each bought the max and dumped them in the car and went back for another 400 rounds but it is tedious. I talked to the salesman and it seems that nobody knows or nobody is talking about why 22's are scarce.