Can anyone recommend a decent reloading site that is user friendly and understandable, the last one I tried gave me a headache.

Simon

-- SimonBulmer (Bully@argg.fsnet.co.uk), July 29, 2002

Answers

The writer who said you can't save money reloading doesn't know cow patties from cotton seed cakes. Yes, it does take some time and a lot of loads to amortize out the initial equipment cost, but even the average plinker can save lots of money over the years by loading his own. There's a new book on the market called "The Beginner's Reloading manual. Specicically designed NOT to give the reader a headache ! It is designed for the shooter who is just now considering getting in to reloading. It is written by a lifetime shooter/hunter/marksman with 45 years experience in the craft. The website is XRING@XRINGHQ.COM.

-- Randy Rainwater (onedeadlysniper@aol.com), April 13, 2003.

Don't Skip the cash you should spend on a chronograph. Different barrels will be respond differently to each load due to twist and length. Remember that the bullet accelerates only as far as the end of the barrel. Try to pick a powder/bullet combination that burns at a rate consistant with your barrel. I.E. if your getting a huge flash from a load the powder is burning outside the barrel and producing no acceleration. Also remember .. Handloading is not so much accurate because you can hop up a round or even find one that works well with your rifle... "The name of the game is THE SAME." No money has ever truely been saved by loading your own ammunition. Handloads are exceptional only if you are careful to reproduce the same round over and over. This will produce good groups. If you do this the load will fall in line for you. Also, learn about neck resizing.. (best done with Bolt rifles). Be Very Careful and have fun. I would agree with the above post to buy a book.

-- NotA Baloney Eater (UrfullOshit@yahoo.com), February 13, 2003.

The suggestion about acquiring some quality reloading books is first rate. Most of the bullet makers and all of the powder manufacturers have excellent and readable books. Perhaps the best of the best is the book put out by A-Square, I believe it is called 'Any Shot You Want'. Excuse me if the title is wrong as mine is packed for a move so I hope Art doesn't come looking for me to kick my butt on the title. You absolutely have to remember one thing if you are new at this; follow the recipes exactly. Until you have experience and become wise with some minor screw ups, do not experiment as you can get hurt. Follow the advice in the manuals, it is not made up. Wear safety glasses. You know about not drinking and driving? Well it applies double here. It is tremendous fun but be careful, JP

-- John Paver (japaver@attbi.com), October 29, 2002.

Try this site. They have some good articles on woking up loads etc.

http://www.riflebarrels.com/

-- J.D. Hicks (jdhicks@microsoft.com), August 05, 2002.

I believe that there is nothing wrong with using reloading data from the powder suppliers Web site. Print out two or three pages and read them in bed. But for learning how to reload, if that is the case, a really good manual by Sierra or Hornady or another large brand canīt be beat. Be aware though that you must be very careful when using loading data from a private web page or a forum. Check the load first if it is within the specifications for the powder. This can be done on the powder manufacturers web site. Vihtavouri has great reloading data on their site. Be careful when reloading, if in doubt ask someone you trust.

-- bob (bobslob22@hotmail.com), July 30, 2002.

Hi mate! You mean loading data, or instructions on how to get going?

In either case I would reccomend skipping the net and buying a good book instead. Sierra, Hornady or Nosler. Theyīre all good. I do not own the Sierra n Hornady books, but I have heard nothing but good stuff about them. Itīs easier and much more comfortable bringing a book than a computer to bed for some reading...

There is of course a great number of reloading books on the market, and I do not claim to know "wich one to get". We might need to get a few more opinions? Come on fellas, help us out here!

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-- Balltip (ace.rimmer@spray.se), July 30, 2002.