Turned my Enfield into a Deer Rifle, pics included
- Thread starter Canadianbiggame
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Hornady only lists a 150gr SP on their site. Am I missing something or has this bullet been discontinued?
Mark
- Location
- Edmonton, Alberta
I am actually quite interested in reloadingbut I don't have anyone to learn from. Also I know nothing about reloading I have been doing some researching on here and keep getting more and more intrigued. I wouldn't know where to start I have looked at hornady set up and the RCBS stuff. But I would know how to start what dies to buy and in what order to set them up. I wouldn't know what brass to buy or primers or projectiles its way to big of a step for me right now. Can I use the same press for handgun bullets as longguns. I have alot of questions and nobody to ask.
Best thing to do: Order a copy of the ABC's of reloading and read it front to back. then read it again. Then come here with any unanswered questions you have.
You'll find it's actually pretty simple, you're making it sound way more complicated than it needs to be above.
First off, nice rifle. We set up my friend Enfield in a very similar way, his will shoot 3 Hornady 150 grain soft points into a clover leaf at 100 yards.
You want to start handloading? Buy yourself a Leeloader. I learned the basics using one of those, and when you see what's in the package, it becomes less intimidating.
Once you become comfortable with the idea of handloading, you will probably move up to a press. You don't have to spend huge money to get started, Lee also builds good kits for under $200. You never want to get too comfortable, and a little fear is a good thing, but it's actually fun and easy but your not going to save alot of money unless you start casting bullets. I thought about it but I'm just too damned lazy.
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And with reloading, you need to stay focused........very focused.
No yak-yak, texting or any of the sort.
This task takes 100 % of your attention.
Too easy to get side tracked if you're not paying attention.
I find it easier to do the reloading steps one at a time.
Others do it in a one, two, three fashion.
You will learn what works best for you.
I am almost certain one of the reloading Nutzzs in your area
would come over to help you get set up once you have your
pieces in order.
Better yet, ask and I'm sure you would be invited over when
they are doing a batch.
Hey, if I can do it............................
No yak-yak, texting or any of the sort.
This task takes 100 % of your attention.
Too easy to get side tracked if you're not paying attention.
I find it easier to do the reloading steps one at a time.
Others do it in a one, two, three fashion.
You will learn what works best for you.
I am almost certain one of the reloading Nutzzs in your area
would come over to help you get set up once you have your
pieces in order.
Better yet, ask and I'm sure you would be invited over when
they are doing a batch.
Hey, if I can do it............................
- Location
- Edmonton, Alberta
Only thing this stock should have is a recoil pad, i'm looking at finding one that will screw on or slip on. Its solid hard plastic on the end and a 303 kicks pretty hard shooting all day.
As far as reloading goes I still need to do alot more research I have far too many questions before I get started.
How much do you think it would cost to get set up reloading? for a beginner?
- Location
- Dah Soo,ON
That LeeLoader Pharoah showed you is like...30$ just buy one and try it for a couple months and see if you're comfortable getting into full blown reloading
I started reloading over 40 years ago, when I was still a teenager. My first reloading was with a Lee loader for the 303 british. Now I use a press and reload for several different calibers, but for the 303B I still use a lee loader. One reason is, it is best to just necksize for this caliber because of headspacing. I know this sounds intimidating, but it really isn't. Shoot your brass the first time with a rubber o-ring or elastic up against the rim to hold the shell against the boltface. Then just resize the neck after that which is what the lee loader will do. You should have a good scale to weigh the powder, and you will need a case trimmer to trim the brass to length. Lee makes these trimmers which are pretty basic and cheap. Forget the press and all that goes with it for now, just get a lee loader and get started. Stick with the recipes from Hodgdon or from the recent reloading books. You don't always need to load to maximum (though I usually get close to it myself Brass will last a long time if you follow this.
Brass will last a long time if you follow this.
