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July 29, 2008, 08:02 AM | #1 |
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How to Reload Video Thread
I just recorded a 4 part series the other day on how to reload pistol ammo with a single stage press.
There are others on youtube, some a bit more professionally produced. With ammo getting more expensive every day, I hope these will be helpful to the reloading newbs. My videos are kind of Lee-centric, as this is a cost-effective way to go without giving up quality. Step 1 - Decapping & case sizing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwbeHvJIkfM Step 2 - Priming cases with hand primer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9h9Xl8Jheo Step 3 - Powder charging and case mouth flaring http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9wq3zaUXhY Step 4 - Bullet seating and cartridge measurement http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T784EciLuXQ This one's not mine, but it is an absolute classic. It shows how quickly one can reload with a Lee Loader if one has practice and works efficiently: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeEl9wZyabc I'm hoping this can be stickied.
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July 29, 2008, 03:52 PM | #2 |
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Good job Smaug, I watched bits and pieces and seemed informative for all the newbies and there questions. However,just be careful, disclaimers are always another imprtant step when providing such info!
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August 2, 2008, 07:34 PM | #3 |
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I have no experience with reloading, but your videos have got my attention.
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August 4, 2008, 08:52 AM | #4 |
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NIce Job
Great for the would be reloader.
Hope you get a Pro 1000 and show how fast reloading can be. |
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Parts list from Smaug
So a little background here. I'm kinda lazy and after I stumbled upon Smaug's tutorials, I PM'd him for a detailed list of his setup; trying to avoid hours of lurking and piecing a parts list together myself from various threads. He was totally open to sharing his setup and even went so far as to send me the links to the stuff to purchase. Talk about helpful!
So as a thanks to Smaug and to help anyone else who is thinking about getting into hand/reloading, below is the PM Smaug sent to me about his parts list and setup that he uses in the videos. (He as OK with my re-posting it publicly for all to benefit). The links are active as of: October 24, 2008. Bear in mind this is for a single-stage setup, something I think is helpful for a noob, like myself, to reloading. Others may disagree and say to start with semi-progressive or progressive, but I wanted to learn all the steps manually at first to gain experience. Enjoy, CJ Quote:
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November 8, 2008, 07:44 PM | #6 |
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You don't need a bench to reload
Just for the heck of it, I decided to do my reloading in front of the TV today. Just 50 rounds of light Specials in 44 Mag cases.
I found that everything needed would fit in a tool bag. The reason I bring this up is that some folks say they cannot reload because they don't have a bench. Well, here you go! BTW - I don't recommend reloading in front of TV when you are a newly-minted reloader.
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November 8, 2008, 08:32 PM | #7 |
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What was that, Octopussy with a side order of Sam Adams?...
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November 8, 2008, 09:10 PM | #8 |
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Thanks for the vid--I've always wanted to get in to reloading but had absolutely *no idea* how to start.
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November 8, 2008, 11:26 PM | #9 |
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OT warning.
bggwind - View to a Kill with a side order of Leinenkugel's. Christopher Walken (one of my favorite actors) is in his prime in this one, which is now free on Comcast On Demand.
KChen - You're very welcome; I hope it gets you going on the right foot.
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November 8, 2008, 11:28 PM | #10 |
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Oh boy, I just found this beauty on YouTube.
I especially like the powder charging step. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98I1i...eature=related
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November 9, 2008, 10:56 AM | #11 |
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smaug, I saw that video several months back. Do you know how bad it hurts when you get coffee in your sinuses. I still love to watch it every now and again. "Hey.. It worked" HAHAHAHAHA. I posted that on another board a while back and some people thought it was serious.
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November 25, 2008, 10:28 PM | #12 |
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Thanks for doing the videos..
They really help a newbie get an idea of what to expect if interested in loading.
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November 26, 2008, 01:25 AM | #13 |
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great thread
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November 26, 2008, 08:44 AM | #14 |
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This is great. I would love to see something like this for reloading rifle cartridges.
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November 26, 2008, 12:01 PM | #15 |
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Lee Classic Cast Turret Press
Smaug, Nice video...I don't have any video edition software but would like to get something that's easy to use.
Here's me on my Lee Classic Cast Turret Press...it's no progressive but works great for all calibers I reload for. http://s124.photobucket.com/albums/p...loading226.flv
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November 26, 2008, 03:23 PM | #16 |
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Will take a look at videos tonight. For those who visit RCBS website, they too have some videos of interest.
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May 27, 2011, 11:19 PM | #17 |
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Uploaded Reloading cost calculator spreadsheet to Google Documents
I save $10.25 for every box of 45 ACP I reload, and $25 per box of 44 Magnum.
Enjoy. https://spreadsheets.google.com/spre...hl=en_US#gid=0
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May 29, 2011, 03:50 PM | #18 |
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you need permission to view the doc sheet
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May 30, 2011, 01:41 PM | #19 |
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I seems that drinking adult beverages while reloading is the best practice.
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