Do you need PAL to buy powder, primes and projectiles?
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They've not need to look, shop some place else!! Taking down my info would have a real dent in their future revenue!!
NRCAN regs require them to take your name and address down for powder sales, but nothing else. They never need to see your PAL for any components.
Mark
"...heavy reloading while waiting..." Wouldn't do much. The point of reloading is to tailor the ammo your for firearm. Having a big pile of ammo that your firearm doesn't shoot well isn't good. Preparing the cases to the point where they're ready for powder and bullet isn't a bad idea though. Shoe boxes or coffee cans are good for primed case storage.
Lol, now it's clear to everyone that I am a complete beginner---I didn't even think of that, and it's so obvious, lol.. THANKS!
On a separate note, I've purchased a Beretta M92FS (in holding @ the store until I get my PAL), but from what I read---this handgun is not very picky about the ammo..
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Lol, now it's clear to everyone that I am a complete beginner---I didn't even think of that, and it's so obvious, lol.. THANKS!
On a separate note, I've purchased a Beretta M92FS (in holding @ the store until I get my PAL), but from what I read---this handgun is not very picky about the ammo..
Do yourself a favour and buy carbide dies for this. This will eliminate the need to lube each case, which will save much time and effort. Ask me how I know...
And here comes my first contribution of information to this forum, maybe somebody will have the same question some day:
I called the local store to find out what presses they have in stock, and also asked what I've asked here, namely if I need PAL in order to buy the components. The answer is NO, just as I expected to hear based on your replies here. However, I learned that by law, you are not allowed to put the rounds together. That is, it is illegal to put together and own the round in your house if you don't have PAL.
I think I'll hold off in this case and wait for the license to come.
I called the local store to find out what presses they have in stock, and also asked what I've asked here, namely if I need PAL in order to buy the components. The answer is NO, just as I expected to hear based on your replies here. However, I learned that by law, you are not allowed to put the rounds together. That is, it is illegal to put together and own the round in your house if you don't have PAL.
I think I'll hold off in this case and wait for the license to come.
I'm not aware of such a law that prevents one from making ammo without having PAL. And as far as owning ammo - you def don't need license to have ammo on hands, but you need one to buy commercial ammo. Anyone can keep ammo, no lic required.
Don't skip on loading manuals and learning theory (lots on youtube and internet) and cover all the bases before you start loading live ammo, go slow, make a few rounds, take them to the range and shoot them, if you can run them thru chrono - would be ideal. You may have to up or lower powder charge.
When you start, make a few dummies first - no primer, no powder. Make sure those dummies feed from mag and chamber, get ejected while cycling slide manually too.
When you start, make a few dummies first - no primer, no powder. Make sure those dummies feed from mag and chamber, get ejected while cycling slide manually too.
Thanks for the advice! Well, perhaps it is actually smart to wait for my PAL after all. Even though I bought my handgun already, it's at the store and I have no access to it until I get the license. So, would be impossible to try the ammo as you suggest. However, I think what you suggest makes perfect sense...so, I guess I'll postpone the super mega loading activity for after the license comes.
What I'm saying, you'll have to go thru learning curve and at the same time develop a load that will chamber/eject smoothly, shoot well and safe, and only then start mass duplication of the load. Make notes of following: bullet make/style/weight, powder used, powder charge, OAL, primer, brass used. Some brass has a bit thicker bottom and less volume so you may see higher velocity/pressure. Win and Fed primers are softer and easier to prime as opposed to CCI. You'll learn tons from books, net, friends who load and your personal experience. Just be safe
