Any '94 30-30 Reloading Ninjas?
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:14 am
Hello all...
My goal is to load light, subsonic critter ammo for my 1976 '94 30-30 that I've had for over a decade. I'm familiar with Sam Fadala, Paco Kelly... but rusty.
For years (10ish?) I've only ever read on the forums, so here we go, lol.
Today I thought, screw it! I'm getting some reloading stuff, because if nothing changes then nothing changes, right? Now I'm the proud owner of some new Lee stuff: Hand Press Kit, Pacesetter 3-Die Set, Case Length Gauge & Shell Holder, Cutter & Lock Stud (Case Trimmer), Primer Pocket Cleaner and Chamfer Tool.
Figured it was a good start, as I am now broke, but happy
Ya, still need a reloading book, and a caliper gauge. I'll have those in about a week. Figured I could use the scale I have for my archery gear. I currently have mixed used brass I've shot: Win, Rem and Fed, both 150 and 170's. Maybe 130's as well as sabot 55gr brass. Different capacities?
So really, I think all that's left is bullets, powder and primers. As I'm on the cheap, cast bullets are for me - or just lead balls (have been saving lead and soon will be getting a melting pot and molds), thinking Trail Boss since it's supposed to be pretty much idiot proof, primers-not sure for my application.
Haha, I'm excited! Finally doin it!! Problem now is, never done it before... nor do I know anyone who does. Ya sure, I've done a lot of reading, but that only goes so far. Hopefully that's where you guys come in.
Anyhow, I hope to get some '94 30-30 reloading ninjas on board to help sort things out.
Thanks for your time.
My goal is to load light, subsonic critter ammo for my 1976 '94 30-30 that I've had for over a decade. I'm familiar with Sam Fadala, Paco Kelly... but rusty.
For years (10ish?) I've only ever read on the forums, so here we go, lol.
Today I thought, screw it! I'm getting some reloading stuff, because if nothing changes then nothing changes, right? Now I'm the proud owner of some new Lee stuff: Hand Press Kit, Pacesetter 3-Die Set, Case Length Gauge & Shell Holder, Cutter & Lock Stud (Case Trimmer), Primer Pocket Cleaner and Chamfer Tool.
Figured it was a good start, as I am now broke, but happy
Ya, still need a reloading book, and a caliper gauge. I'll have those in about a week. Figured I could use the scale I have for my archery gear. I currently have mixed used brass I've shot: Win, Rem and Fed, both 150 and 170's. Maybe 130's as well as sabot 55gr brass. Different capacities?
So really, I think all that's left is bullets, powder and primers. As I'm on the cheap, cast bullets are for me - or just lead balls (have been saving lead and soon will be getting a melting pot and molds), thinking Trail Boss since it's supposed to be pretty much idiot proof, primers-not sure for my application.
Haha, I'm excited! Finally doin it!! Problem now is, never done it before... nor do I know anyone who does. Ya sure, I've done a lot of reading, but that only goes so far. Hopefully that's where you guys come in.
Anyhow, I hope to get some '94 30-30 reloading ninjas on board to help sort things out.
Thanks for your time.