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ok. I have recently bought a kimber 1911, and after going to the range for the first time with it, i realized how expensive it would be to buy all my rounds, especially if i were to be interested in IPSC. what i would like to know is if there is anyone who could tell me step by step on what i need to get to reload my own ammo. i have the press and that is it. i don't think i care too much about making that "perfect" round, i shot 240gr. or something like that and was more than happy with what it was doing. Also i heard about how people have to "lathe" the shell or something like that, will i have to do that for my 45 acp ammo?

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-todd
 
i started reloading pistol on a single stage prees now im on a progressive all you need is a deccent reloading manual i like the lyman and a good powder seat your bullets to spec or so they funtion reliably it is actualy much easer than reloading rifle i use 4,5 gr of titegroup over a 230 gr round nose bullet (that is a standard weight)with a cci primer and both my 1911 run on it evin my norinco with a 18 pound spring
 
The first thing you need is a reloading manual. Read the instructional section word for word. After you`ve done that, you`ll have a really good idea of what you need for equipment, how to reload safely, and the numbers in the back of the book will all make sense.
The ABC`s of Reloading and Modern Reloading - Second Edition are both excellent step by step books for those who are just starting into reloading.
 
Its been recommended here many times,, "ABC's of Reloading" from Amazon.com.

You ought to buy from Amazon because Chapters has made a practice of censoring books and publications which cater to our sport in any positive way :(.

I posted a recommendation that you not reload just to try and save $$ but then noticed you already have a press. May as well go for it.



Kimber makes an excellent pistol, by the way. I have one too. It works like a clock.
 
Progressive press Dillon SDB,(if loading pistol only) faster than single stage. loading manual Lyman,Scale preferably electronic,tumbler,Case gages,Micrometer,Veneer calibers,bullets, powder,primers,brass.Pick a suitable load setup press pull the handle.Once you have set the press and are satisfied with the load it is easy and allot cheaper than store bought.
 
bjhill said:
Progressive press Dillon SDB,(if loading pistol only) faster than single stage. .
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This is correct but now you won't save $$. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but that's just the way it is.

The dollar spread between, buying your 45 ACP ammo from a professional ammo reloader, ie, Wolf, then selling back your used brass; and buying 45 ACP components and rolling your own, won't be sufficient to enable you to recoup the cost of a press and all the other #### you gotta buy in order to do this. You will appear to save a few pennies per round as you make up your ammo, if your math is sufficiently bad, and if you send enough lead down range in a year to drive the Taliban out of Pakistan you might actually do so. If you're feeding a dozen IPSC matches a year plus some practice, and buying your components, forget it.

I reload 45 ACP on a progressive and enjoy doing so. My JSWC bullets make a hole in an IPSC target that I can (usually :redface:) see and the N320 powder I use is super duper clean. You don't get this combo off a shelf. That's why I reload 45 ACP. I reload .338 LM as well. They cost about $6.00 apiece to buy and about $1.50 to make. This, is saving money!

By all means reload for your 45 ACP, just find a better reason for doing so ;) .
 
HKMark23 said:
This is correct but now you won't save $$. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but that's just the way it is.

The dollar spread between, buying your 45 ACP ammo from a professional ammo reloader, ie, Wolf, then selling back your used brass; and buying 45 ACP components and rolling your own, won't be sufficient to enable you to recoup the cost of a press and all the other s**t you gotta buy in order to do this. You will appear to save a few pennies per round as you make up your ammo, if your math is sufficiently bad, and if you send enough lead down range in a year to drive the Taliban out of Pakistan you might actually do so. If you're feeding a dozen IPSC matches a year plus some practice, and buying your components, forget it.

I reload 45 ACP on a progressive and enjoy doing so. My JSWC bullets make a hole in an IPSC target that I can (usually :redface:) see and the N320 powder I use is super duper clean. You don't get this combo off a shelf. That's why I reload 45 ACP. I reload .338 LM as well. They cost about $6.00 apiece to buy and about $1.50 to make. This, is saving money!

By all means reload for your 45 ACP, just find a better reason for doing so ;) .
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This has generally been my experience.
I find that reloading for my 45-70 has any appreciable savings.

Reloading for 9mm and 308 is marginal at best.
Unless I was to shell out serious cash for massive bulk.
 
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