I am new to reloading, can anyone help please?
Quote from Reloader on October 26, 2015, 11:09 pmI am looking at buying an XL650 with all the options and am looking for advice on how to reload. I have not reloaded in about 15 yrs and am totally lost in the sauce to say the least. What powder, bullets, primers, casings, etc? I am going to be loading 223, 9mm, and 38 sp. If anyone is interested in helping me out here I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks all.
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I am looking at buying an XL650 with all the options and am looking for advice on how to reload. I have not reloaded in about 15 yrs and am totally lost in the sauce to say the least. What powder, bullets, primers, casings, etc? I am going to be loading 223, 9mm, and 38 sp. If anyone is interested in helping me out here I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks all.
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Quote from Reloader on October 27, 2015, 1:02 am1371,
A good first stop is the videos that Dillon puts out as well as you tube. I'd start with the 38 special and 9 mm to get used to how the machine runs, and those pistol rounds are a lot less complicated. Once you're ready, slowly move into the 223/556. Rifle cases take quite a bit more prep work and you may find that you do this in 2 stages, the first being case prep, sizing & trimming. Once that is done, re run them through the machine to do all the "normal" steps. Once you get the machine and get it set up, you will have a bunch of questions , but at least they will be specific and there's lots of help available here on the forum. I have learned that I truly do like the Dillon dies. Most other manufacturers will work, but you may need to buy additional crimp dies in order to keep that in 2 steps. I am now in the process of replacing the last of my dies with Dillon. I load 7 pistol sizes as well as 223.
Welcome to the forum,
jj
1371,
A good first stop is the videos that Dillon puts out as well as you tube. I'd start with the 38 special and 9 mm to get used to how the machine runs, and those pistol rounds are a lot less complicated. Once you're ready, slowly move into the 223/556. Rifle cases take quite a bit more prep work and you may find that you do this in 2 stages, the first being case prep, sizing & trimming. Once that is done, re run them through the machine to do all the "normal" steps. Once you get the machine and get it set up, you will have a bunch of questions , but at least they will be specific and there's lots of help available here on the forum. I have learned that I truly do like the Dillon dies. Most other manufacturers will work, but you may need to buy additional crimp dies in order to keep that in 2 steps. I am now in the process of replacing the last of my dies with Dillon. I load 7 pistol sizes as well as 223.
Welcome to the forum,
jj
Quote from Reloader on October 27, 2015, 3:51 pmyou will want to do pistal first as stated above i like titegroup powder for pistal & varget for 223 cci primers are best in my opinion using heavier bullets uses less powder 9mm i use 147 gr with 3.3 titegroup gives good results 223 i use 55gr bullets with 25.3 varget when doing rifle you want to go slow on the up stroke so you do not spill powder varget is a extruded powder so it takes time for a complete drop to happen about 2 or 3 seconds befor you return the up stroke use case lube on everything but ALWAYS RIFLE it will save your dies alot buy extra decap pins you will need them they are cheap stay with dillon dies carbide are best but reg ones for 223 are fine people will tell you to buy small base dies for 223 to get proper sizing that is bs dillon dies size the brass just fine make sure you buy case gauges for all the calibers your going to load for again they are cheap and well worth the cost 223 gauge IS A MUST to set up the press correctly i hope this helps with some of your questions . sounds over whelming but it is rather simple once you get going i always say loading not hard it is justeasy to screw up pay attention if you have snag talk to someone on here that knows the answer be patiant it is not worth getting your self hurt or messing up your press enjoy your new addiction be safe and LOAD ON .
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you will want to do pistal first as stated above i like titegroup powder for pistal & varget for 223 cci primers are best in my opinion using heavier bullets uses less powder 9mm i use 147 gr with 3.3 titegroup gives good results 223 i use 55gr bullets with 25.3 varget when doing rifle you want to go slow on the up stroke so you do not spill powder varget is a extruded powder so it takes time for a complete drop to happen about 2 or 3 seconds befor you return the up stroke use case lube on everything but ALWAYS RIFLE it will save your dies alot buy extra decap pins you will need them they are cheap stay with dillon dies carbide are best but reg ones for 223 are fine people will tell you to buy small base dies for 223 to get proper sizing that is bs dillon dies size the brass just fine make sure you buy case gauges for all the calibers your going to load for again they are cheap and well worth the cost 223 gauge IS A MUST to set up the press correctly i hope this helps with some of your questions . sounds over whelming but it is rather simple once you get going i always say loading not hard it is justeasy to screw up pay attention if you have snag talk to someone on here that knows the answer be patiant it is not worth getting your self hurt or messing up your press enjoy your new addiction be safe and LOAD ON .
SEMPER FI
Quote from Reloader on November 8, 2015, 7:13 pmWhere are you from JARHEAD? Maybe one of us is close enough to you to help you out. Im in central TEXAS. Waco area. I would rather put load data on an email than a blog. Don't want Dillon to have to deal with any repercussion if one of us screws up. No offence Rob. If you want I can give you my email address if you run in to any snags. Later
Where are you from JARHEAD? Maybe one of us is close enough to you to help you out. Im in central TEXAS. Waco area. I would rather put load data on an email than a blog. Don't want Dillon to have to deal with any repercussion if one of us screws up. No offence Rob. If you want I can give you my email address if you run in to any snags. Later
Quote from Reloader on November 9, 2015, 10:55 amGreat place to get help is to hang around the office of the shooting ranges near you. The subject of reloading will come up and you ask questions, make a friend and probably get some help at your place.
Great place to get help is to hang around the office of the shooting ranges near you. The subject of reloading will come up and you ask questions, make a friend and probably get some help at your place.
Quote from Reloader on November 12, 2015, 7:11 pmAll good advise:
Finding a new friend with the same machine is priceless!!
Not only do you receive first hand experience but when you break down barrowed parts from that friend are available 24-7!
Near King City California!
DH
All good advise:
Finding a new friend with the same machine is priceless!!
Not only do you receive first hand experience but when you break down barrowed parts from that friend are available 24-7!
Near King City California!
DH