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martnuk

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I just received my step fathers .308 Norma mag. It's a great rifle but I need to learn to reload or go broke. I'm looking for someone in the Vancouver area that might be willing to teach me? I have powder, dies, brass and primers. If someone has a press and some patience I'm in business.

PM me if you are willing to pass on some knowledge.

Thanks,
Martyn
 
It is unfortunate that you do not want to ask questions on the forum. The greatest thing about CGN and similar forums is the exchange of a broad range of ideas and information that helps not only the original poster, but everyone who reads the thread. Few of us have so much experience that we can learn nothing new.

Handloading does not really work out as a money saving operation, although that is what attracts many to handload. What happens is that you shoot more and/or choose components that tend to eat up any savings. The real benefit of handloading is that you build ammunition specifically for your rifle and that is something no factory ammo can duplicate.
 
"...I have..." That'll save you some annoyance. Especially for a somewhat unusual cartridge. Got the shell holder too? They're not expensive if you don't.
Reloading isn't rocket science. Start by looking into an RCBS Beginner's Kit. Read the manual. Go to the RCBS site and look at their 'Reloading Guide'. It's a How-to with pictures.
Feel free to ask any questions you have here too.
"...Handloading does not really work out as a money saving operation..." Nope, but it will be cheaper than factory for a .308 Norma Mag. It runs $57.99US per 20 at Midway. You won't have to hunt for ammo either.
 
Boomer said:
It is unfortunate that you do not want to ask questions on the forum. The greatest thing about CGN and similar forums is the exchange of a broad range of ideas and information that helps not only the original poster, but everyone who reads the thread. Few of us have so much experience that we can learn nothing new.

Handloading does not really work out as a money saving operation, although that is what attracts many to handload. What happens is that you shoot more and/or choose components that tend to eat up any savings. The real benefit of handloading is that you build ammunition specifically for your rifle and that is something no factory ammo can duplicate.
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I can vouch for what Boomer said. I started reloading recently and I haven't saved any money only because I shoot more. However, I now get accuracy out of my rifles that I was never able to attain with factory loads.

From one reloading newbie to another, buy a bunch of reloading books, read, and ask questions about anything you're not sure about here on CGN.
 
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There are some $ savings, but that usually comes after you pay off the initial cost of equipment. With some of the somewhat less popular cartridges, the benefits are usually three fold. First, availability of ammo you require. Second, cartridges that are on the rare side are usually not only harder to obtain but also come with an inflated price tag, an increase of the $ savings. Third, taylor making ammo for your particular firearm.
The .308 Norma Magnum is one I have, use, reload for and it is my favorite 30 cal magnum. If there are any questions I can help you with, send me a PM. As you're fairly new to reloading, the suggestions you've been given to purchase and read info in reloading manuals is a very good one.
In the meantime, I'll send you a PM as well.
 
Nice think about handloading your rifle is that you can download for shooting pleasure. Don't need Mach 3 ammo to shoot holes in paper.

here are a couple of newbie mistakes to avoid:

Not enough case lube. Shell get stuck in die...

Wrong powder or powder charge. can be messy...

Overlooked adding powder to a case or a row of cases. Visually inspect the cases in the loading block before adding the bullets.

FWIW, if you use a water soluable case lube it is easier to clen off with paper towls than oil type lube. I like the Lee product.
 
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