Any rifle reloading people would would give me an hour?

[Tex1961]

Just as the title says.. I just got my (new to me) Lee turret press over the weekend. The guy I bought it from helped set it up and ran me through reloading some 9mm. I've spend the last month or so scouring websites, articles, etc. on reloading. So between the two I think I've got a pretty decent head start.

My biggest issue is that I never really wanted to reload,, but since I went down the Milsurp road, I found that I needed to learn if I ever wanted to shoot any of the older calibers. 6.6 and 7.7 Jap.. 8mm, Carcano and more. While I think I have a decent knowledge base I would still love to talk to someone for a little while just to be sure I'm being safe, etc. Every time I think I know enough, I run across another article and I'm back to zero.

Thanks

[Malawler]

Too far away to give you an hour but will pass along a few things I`ve learned.
1. Don't try to make some super duper magnum round out of what was never intended.
Good solid low to mid range rounds will give you years of fun.
2. Find the best components you can. Most of those milsurp rounds you mentioned are still being made somewhere! Even if you can only buy loaded rounds. If you have to use surplus, thourouly inspect and discard ANY questionable cases.
3. Hang out at a range and find someone else shooting a classic. Chances are they will have stuff to share/sell in a caliber you need. Buy'em a beer or lunch and make a friend!
4. Have fun!! I firmly believe old guns if in good shape should be fired and appreciated.

Best of luck!

[Tex1961]

Too far away to give you an hour but will pass along a few things I`ve learned.
1. Don't try to make some super duper magnum round out of what was never intended.
Good solid low to mid range rounds will give you years of fun.
2. Find the best components you can. Most of those milsurp rounds you mentioned are still being made somewhere! Even if you can only buy loaded rounds. If you have to use surplus, thourouly inspect and discard ANY questionable cases.
3. Hang out at a range and find someone else shooting a classic. Chances are they will have stuff to share/sell in a caliber you need. Buy'em a beer or lunch and make a friend!
4. Have fun!! I firmly believe old guns if in good shape should be fired and appreciated.

Best of luck!

I'm very conservative on anything related to reloading. I've always had a very healthy respect and minor fear anyway, so no worries on that end. Many years in the firearms industry have allowed me to gain plenty of knowledge of components, etc. I've joined a reloading forum and gaining plenty of advice and knowledge. Of course YouTube has been great.

Now that I've loaded a few basic pistol rounds and shot them at the range, I'm starting to understand the fun of reloading. Yeah, I can buy milsurp rounds and even on occasion newly made stuff. But they want an arm and a leg. I passed on a nice French MAS a while back because I couldn't find any ammo for it. But the components are still out there.

Thanks for the reply, I'd still like to just sit down or chat with someone for a little while.

[mrvmax]

You're too far away or I'd help you out.

[Beiruty]

Just as the title says.. I just got my (new to me) Lee turret press over the weekend. The guy I bought it from helped set it up and ran me through reloading some 9mm. I've spend the last month or so scouring websites, articles, etc. on reloading. So between the two I think I've got a pretty decent head start.

My biggest issue is that I never really wanted to reload,, but since I went down the Milsurp road, I found that I needed to learn if I ever wanted to shoot any of the older calibers. 6.6 and 7.7 Jap.. 8mm, Carcano and more. While I think I have a decent knowledge base I would still love to talk to someone for a little while just to be sure I'm being safe, etc. Every time I think I know enough, I run across another article and I'm back to zero.

Thanks

I am local and I will help you. I and a long time reloader and here is my YouTuble Channel as jump start for your quest. I reload for pistol, plinking ammo for rifle and for precision long range rifle too.
Just PM me.
https://www.youtube.com/@YERAFirearms

[Tex1961]

Just as the title says.. I just got my (new to me) Lee turret press over the weekend. The guy I bought it from helped set it up and ran me through reloading some 9mm. I've spend the last month or so scouring websites, articles, etc. on reloading. So between the two I think I've got a pretty decent head start.

My biggest issue is that I never really wanted to reload,, but since I went down the Milsurp road, I found that I needed to learn if I ever wanted to shoot any of the older calibers. 6.6 and 7.7 Jap.. 8mm, Carcano and more. While I think I have a decent knowledge base I would still love to talk to someone for a little while just to be sure I'm being safe, etc. Every time I think I know enough, I run across another article and I'm back to zero.

Thanks

I am local and I will help you. I and a long time reloader and here is my YouTuble Channel as jump start for your quest. I reload for pistol, plinking ammo for rifle and for precision long range rifle too.
Just PM me.
https://www.youtube.com/@YERAFirearms

You sir. Are the man. I’ll send over a PM soon. I think we’re only a few minutes away from each other. I’m McDermott and Coit Rd area. Looking at your videos I think it was meant to be since I also have a Lee progressive press. Be warned if you come over, I will force you to look at all of my Milsurp rifles.

[LSUTiger]

YouTube is your friend.

I too never intended on getting into reloading. However I decided I want to pursue long range precision rifle shooting so I am trying learn beyond the basics to see if this is a rabbit hole I really want to go down.

I have a specific goal in mind, using what I have before investing in a new rifle/caliber, is to handload/reload small batch precision rifle in .308 Winchester. I want to be able to hit 600 yards minimum and once I get to 600 yds consider other cartridges/new rifle to get to 1000 yards. I think I can likely get to 600 yards with Federal Gold Medal Match 168gr SMK off the shelf ammo. But all the long range shooters at my shooting club handload so it seems like a prerequisite that I need to immerse myself in.

Also I want to shoot NRA XTC (across the course) with 5.56 to 600 yards most use off the shelf AAC 5.56 77Gr OTM, and each match uses 80 rounds so I could get away with out handloading but since I am going down the precision long range path I want to see if I can improve by reloading.

Equipment and reloading processes vary widely. But I want to do it with the minimal equipment investment possible.

I don't see myself loading mass quantities of ammo. For most things factory ammo is just fine and off the shelf match ammo is going to work for me. But I can see myself making small batch quantities trying to wring the most precision out of a rifle possible. So I am doing it out of pursuit for personal achievement.

Just a few recommended YouTube Channels:
https://www.youtube.com/@ErikCortina
https://www.youtube.com/@Ultimatereloader
https://www.youtube.com/@sdkweber