Thread: I have graduated as a new reloader :)

Quote: Originally Posted by DonXD40 I don't want their load data, just wanting / asking for blank copies of their load data tracking spread sheets is all I meant. Sorry if I was unclear on that and caused confusion. no I was not confused, just reading your post this morning - sure I can strip out my info and share a copy of file as a template. Have PM'd you my address.

Quote: Originally Posted by thelongone13 Congrats Don! Now make me some ammo Well, I am currently in the process of cleaning up a bunch of .45acp brass, so I can do some loading this coming week. I think that I have about 800 230 gr RN plated bullets and about 1600 LPP's and about 2lbs of powder left. so I guess I need to ordersome more bullets. Maybe I'll try the 200gr FP plated this time.

Well done! Welcome to the fraternity of the handloader.

Congrats and be sure to pay attention to every detail of what you're doing at all times and you should be fine.

Welcome to the Club, be safe

If you have not done it already, keep a log book of all your load data. After you've been at it for a while, it's fun to look back and see how you've progressed, (especially after several decades. DAMHIKT ). I use a form that I made up in Excel to record my load data. I segregate them by caliber and keep them in a three ring binder.

Good job. Don't start rushing though. Write down and establish methods to act as a checksum for your work. Such as case gauging every complete round. Careful when you add powder to the hopper. This act will change the weight of the next few powder drops.

I just ordered this Hornady Lock-N-Load Classic Single Stage Press Kit - MidwayUSA so im really excited to get into it myself. I only got a .45 die comming but really cant wait to start reloading .223 __________________ Bushmaster AR-15 5.56 Springfield XD .45 ACP Service Model Glock G29 10mm SIG 229 40 S&W Llama Max-1 .45 ACP laserAim .45 ACP Ruger Redhawk .44 mag Ruger Standard .22 Rimfire Ruger MK III 22/45 .22 Rimfire Ruger 10/22...

Congrats! Sounds like you are going about it in the right way. It seems overwhelming at first, when you're doing your initial research on presses, dies, primers, OAL, etc., but like you saw, once you make and fire off those first 20 rounds, you're hooked. Take it slow, consistency and repeatability is the key. Nice job on the first 20! __________________ XD40 Tactical Sig P226 9mm & .22 Taurus 1911 .45 S&W .357...

Congrats! Reloading is a great hobby....I love it as much as shooting! __________________ -When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.