How about a reloading thread.

Discussion in 'Trap Talk - Americantrapshooter.com' started by HKMLOG32, Jan 24, 2015.

  1. HKMLOG32

    HKMLOG32 Active Member Founding Member

    How about a reloading thread, some of us like fresh info about reloading.
    Thanks,
    Howard Miller
     
    HKMLOG32, Jan 24, 2015
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  2. MODERATOR 1

    MODERATOR 1 Administrator Staff Member

    Hi Howard,
    This is also the reloading area. We keep as much of it as possible on one page. You got reloading issues or a question....start it. You may notice that our program is modified so we can get more threads on a screen. It is intended to be congested. We want the members to see what is new in the sport without moving around the site.

    M1
     
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    MODERATOR 1, Jan 24, 2015
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  3. MR JJ

    MR JJ Guest

    When shot gets down to $30.00 a bag and powder under $10.00 a pound I will start reloading again. Until then it will be Top Guns or some other equally inexpensive shell.

    And when the prices do get down, that low I'm going to invite one of you fellow shooters over that says "I really enjoy reloading". I will bring you soda pops and treats so you can enjoy the experience.

    JJ
     
    MR JJ, Jan 24, 2015
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  4. Twoboxer

    Twoboxer Member

    What's that old saying? We know what you are, we're just haggling over the price. :)

    Seriously . . . sales aside, arguably there can be a 25% savings reloading 12ga now vs $6.79/box. Shotshell reloading isn't as lucrative nor as important as eg rifle, and for many ~25% is not enough to spend the time and keep reloading. But for others, it makes an important difference. For still others, it extends the time immersed in their hobby. It takes all kinds I guess.
     
    Twoboxer, Jan 24, 2015
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  5. Laserwizard

    Laserwizard Active Member Founding Member

    The time spent reloading is likely dependent on which loader you are using.

    I load on a Spolar and load 30 boxes an hour.

    It is very much worth my time.
     
    Laserwizard, Jan 24, 2015
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  6. Leonidas

    Leonidas Mega Poster Founding Member

    3 flats an hour?

    Best I can do with a hyd powered 800+ is 10 boxes (one flat) in 40 min and that includes loading the machine with powder, shot and primers at the start. The machine needs to be reloaded after 1 flat of shells (250).

    But it usually takes me a little over an hour a flat because I'll watch tv (if it's a good show) and only reload during commercials.
     
    Leonidas, Jan 24, 2015
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  7. Laserwizard

    Laserwizard Active Member Founding Member

    Yes sir. 3 flats an hour.
    Thats just loading, not boxing. My wife normally boxes for me. Shes pretty awesome.
     
    Laserwizard, Jan 24, 2015
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  8. Twoboxer

    Twoboxer Member

    Mishell couldn't even do that :)
     
    Twoboxer, Jan 25, 2015
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  9. HKMLOG32

    HKMLOG32 Active Member Founding Member

    Who has powder here in Northeastern Ohio, or some cheap shells? I'm looking for some Green Dot or Clays.
    thanks,
    Howard
     
    HKMLOG32, Jan 25, 2015
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  10. Laserwizard

    Laserwizard Active Member Founding Member

    Give Sportsmens Den a call. They had a huge Alliant delivery not long ago.
    They are in Shelby, Ohio.
     
    Laserwizard, Jan 25, 2015
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  11. jmunsell

    jmunsell Well-Known Member Founding Member

    Powder is plentiful here in Oregon now but the price is still a little high. I bet that will come down in a couple months.

    Like to find clays again.
     
    jmunsell, Jan 25, 2015
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  12. PatMiles

    PatMiles Member Founding Member

    BINGO!
     
    PatMiles, Jan 26, 2015
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  13. HKMLOG32

    HKMLOG32 Active Member Founding Member

    Just for information I load with a Mec 9000 Hyd. my kids use to box my shells before they left the nest. Since I retired I have plenty of time to load compared to when I worked.

    I had quit shooting for 12 yrs but I'm back, always did enjoy shooting. I started playing golf, enjoyed it a lot but love shooting more. I'm a lot better at shooting.
    Thanks, Howard
     
    HKMLOG32, Jan 26, 2015
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  14. Wishbone

    Wishbone Mega Poster

    I gave my last loader away about 15 years ago.

    I think about replacing it sometimes.
     
    Wishbone, Jan 26, 2015
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