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Offline scottm2012

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New reloader.
« on: December 09, 2012, 09:02:56 PM »
Reloading has always been something I wanted to get into.  Well, I finally pulled the trigger (sorry for the pun) and purchased the Lee Breech Lock Challenger kit as a starter.  I purchased dies for all the rifles I own and took baby steps on reloading for my .222. 

The normal factory loads I purchase for her are the Hornady 40 gr V-max, which fire quite well.  I must say my reloads just at the starting charge (Alliance Varmint) with the same 40 gr V-max bullet are quite robust and group nicely at 100 yds.  I'm definitely looking forward to experimenting.
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Re: New reloader.
« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2012, 11:06:57 PM »
I enjoy doing it after starting a couple years ago.
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Offline bigben

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Re: New reloader.
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2012, 06:01:38 PM »
My groups shrunk with the .223 when i went to remington benchrest primers. They cost the same as regular primers so its a no brainer.
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Re: New reloader.
« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2012, 07:59:34 PM »
I use the regular Remington rifle primers.  What is the difference between the benchrest primers and the regular?
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Re: New reloader.
« Reply #4 on: December 11, 2012, 08:07:53 PM »
Idk but they shrunk my groups by half





Both are 5 shot groups 100 yds
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Offline Leglifter

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Re: New reloader.
« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2012, 08:47:37 PM »
I see you're still sporting that flyer
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Offline scottm2012

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Re: New reloader.
« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2012, 08:49:02 PM »
Pretty impressive.  I guess I will try them and see what they do. 

What shot was the wayward one?
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Re: New reloader.
« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2012, 05:59:07 AM »
Just a flyer. Even with the flyers they still measured .5" or smaller. Ghogs dont know the difference
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Re: New reloader.
« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2013, 10:44:40 PM »
Nice shooting Ben. Does that rack up any frequent flyer miles for you?;)

Ryan.
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Re: New reloader.
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2013, 09:04:34 PM »
Reloading is a science. Any little change can make a big difference. Especially when working at near maximum pressures don't switch primers... things can get bad really quick. CAUTION!
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Offline scottm2012

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Re: New reloader.
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2013, 10:09:29 PM »
Quote from: Tikka on January 17, 2013, 09:04:34 PM
Reloading is a science. Any little change can make a big difference. Especially when working at near maximum pressures don't switch primers... things can get bad really quick. CAUTION!

I believe this statement was based on actual experience.   :o
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Re: New reloader.
« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2013, 09:45:42 PM »
I like the Remington Benchrest primers when I load my .17 Fireball rounds.
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Offline archery22-250

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Re: New reloader.
« Reply #12 on: February 01, 2013, 05:42:35 AM »
is there anybody from the lancaster county area that reloads any 22-250 shells?
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Offline foxfx

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Re: New reloader.
« Reply #13 on: February 01, 2013, 04:33:25 PM »
I'm a Lancaster County dude that reloads 22-250.     I'm not looking to reload for other people, but if you have questions, I'd be glad to give advice.  There are also some other very knowledgeable people on this forum that can help you if you have questions.  A hand loader can reload 22-250 brass at about 45 cents per round (bare cost of the components.    The reloading equipment does cost you a bit, but if you do a lot of shooting, it's rewarding.   It's addictive.  I recommend getting a reloader starter kit from RCBS or Redding and add more slick accessories as you go.

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Offline Jake

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Re: New reloader.
« Reply #14 on: February 12, 2013, 06:53:17 PM »
Foxfx is right, I never reload for anyone else,  but my wifes 45 ,  alot of bad can come out of that.... :o
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