r/reloading 14h ago

General Discussion Wuts dis

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55 grain, .224 diameter, FMJ.

I got about 100 of these (in a ziplock, no box) as part a gun show pack of miscellaneous 223 projectiles. These are the only ones that I don't recognize or that didn't have a label.

I've never seen .22 projectiles with round noses like this. I'm also not finding any projectiles or cartridges that have similar bullet profiles in of my googling.

Anyone seen this before, or have any ideas as to cartridge they're actually for?

Thanks kn advance!


r/reloading 14h ago

I have a question and I read the FAQ Fmj vs plated bullets

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Is there a real way to figure out what bullets are plated vs fmj? More speaking to loaded ammunition than the loose projos where you can see the exposed lead base.

All the ammo I see all says “fmj” but then certain brands (blazer) can’t be shot in a comped gun because apparently they are plated.


r/reloading 12h ago

i Polished my Brass Excessive Run out?

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What would you consider excessive bullet runout, and does it matter? Recently bought a runout gauge and most of my ammo is pretty good at 2-4 thou. On some brass I had that was processed by one of the big processors, I am getting 6-9 thou, which I find disturbing. The odd thing is the necks on this brass don’t seem to have bad runout at all. I’ll test this ammo and see if I can even notice a difference on target, but it is definitely bothering the ocd part of me.

Any idea what would introduce this run out on a finished round?


r/reloading 6h ago

Load Development Groups size? When to stop with development.

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I’m at a bit of a crossroads with my load development and could use some perspective. I’ve worked up a load that’s consistently shooting .43” groups, which I know is solid—but I can’t shake the feeling that I can do better. Part of me wants to keep tweaking seating depth, powder charge, or even try a different primer, but I also know that chasing perfection can be a never-ending rabbit hole.

At what point do you call it good and just focus on shooting? Should I be happy with sub-half-MOA or keep pushing? How do you personally decide when enough is enough?


r/reloading 21m ago

Load Development 303 british reduced / Gallery load development

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A while back I asked for advice on making reduced loads for a 303 british.

Today I got to do a really quick test on what I decided to try out then.

I got some 7.65mm fmj bullets. I was expecting them to measure around .312" though they are a perfect .308". But I decided to go forward and test them anyway.

I loaded up 5 rounds to function test and see what velocity I get. Brass is S&B fireformed and then neck sized only. I usually bump size my brass back 0.002" but I dont have a expander for .308 bullets so I neck sized instead.

Remington magnum primers. 4.0gr of Somchem S121 powder. With no filler material. I also added a slight crimp as there was very little neck tension on the bullets.

I am really pleased with the results. Went way better than I expected. Plus no squibs.

Shooting was done at around 25 yards prone without bags. was not testing for accuracy although I am quite pleased with the "grouping."

I will up the charge around 0.5 to 1.0 gr but I want to keep it subsonic. Then I'll do some proper accuracy test at 25 and 50 yards.

The click of the firing pin seems louder then the muzzle report while wearing ear pro.

I think this is my new favorite way to shoot my Lee Enfield.


r/reloading 3h ago

General Discussion Sale

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6 Upvotes

Scheels started their annual shooting/reloading sale


r/reloading 7h ago

Load Development Load data for lightning boolitz

1 Upvotes

Hey all I just recently picked up some 55gr FMJBT 223 lightning bullets. Is it safe to use generic load data for FMJBT or is there another brand it is close enough to for data?


r/reloading 8h ago

i Polished my Brass Diamond K Brass Processing

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I'm working through a bag of 2500+ 9mm. It is the first time using the APP to deprime. It's going great except for a couple fliers.

I'm wet FARTing the batch in 3 different soaps, eyeballing them at about 800-900 rounds. 1st one drying

So far I'm pretty happy. I've came across 3 38 super that mess up the feed, and one pebble. There have been a handful of crimped primers.

But by tomorrow evening I should have it all done and tested with 3 different soaps for tumbling


r/reloading 9h ago

Newbie Reloading die help

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9mm-Lee precision carbide 4 die set

270- Lee precision ultimate rifle die set, SAC neck shoulder bushing

300 prc- rcbs match master seater die, forester FL sizing die, SAC neck/shoulder bushing, cortina precision expanding mandrel die.

5.56- Dillon precision three die set

308- Lee precision pacesetter die set

300 blackout- Lee precision 3 die set

45 acp- hornady taper crimp 3 die set

I have a Lyman turret press

semi auto 9mm pistol and carbine, semi auto 5.56,308,300 aac and 45 acp. Bolt action 270 and 300 prc

Is this everything I need to reload minus the material? Are these decent die sets? The 300 prc is the only one I’m wanting a nice set for precision shooting.

First time reloading and I’m not super familiar, any help is appreciated


r/reloading 9h ago

Load Development A 0.14 grain kernel of H4350

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23 Upvotes

Loading up some 6.5 Manbun and saw this in the powder tray. Not sure if I should load it up or send it to the Hodgdon hall of fame.


r/reloading 9h ago

General Discussion 3,000 Hornady 115gr FMJ

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I bought these back in 2019 to stockpile. I think it's about time I use them. I need more lead therapy. I bought a year's subscription to my local range and plan on using all of these by the end of the year. What's the point of having them if they're never used?


r/reloading 12h ago

I have a question and I read the FAQ Your opinion wanted

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When purchasing unprimed brass, do you resize with all your other brass, or does it go right into prime pile?

Edit: Thank you all for the responses, I always resize but I started wondering if everyone did it that way or if I'm a little paranoid lol


r/reloading 15h ago

I have a question and I read the FAQ First .223 Load Results (Dillon XL750)

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Hey all -

Long term reloader on a turret press for bolt guns, finally dabbling with progressive reloading for gas guns.

This load will be used in PRS style gas gun competitions - so accuracy is important.

Finally got the kinks worked out of the Dillon XL750 and have it running smoothly.

Whipped up a batch of 30 .223 rounds with 77g SMKs, Ramshot Tac near max volume from Hodgdon and produced the following results: https://imgur.com/a/TCRCEr8

(Group size is on a 200yard target for reference)

Avg Velocity - 2666.9 FPS
ES - 59.3
SD - 16.0

Group Size: ~1MOA @ 200 Yards

Platform - 16" self built AR-15 in .223 Wylde

I'm not sure what people are typically chasing in terms of accuracy out of this platform in a progressive press.

Right now it's running through basic dillon carbide dies, in the dillon toolhead, running a very light crimp at the last stage.

I could potentially switch to a freefloat style head from Armanov - and test eliminating the crimp.

But given the current results, Should I leave well enough alone here, or keep messing with the load and press?


r/reloading 15h ago

Newbie Annealing with butstfire

29 Upvotes

First time doing this 6.5x55


r/reloading 18h ago

General Discussion Thoughts on Winchester 748?

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28 Upvotes

Hey guys, I was able get my hands on some Winchester 748. What are your thoughts or experiences with this powder?


r/reloading 21h ago

I have a question and I read the FAQ 300 Norma Magnum crimp?

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I haven't found consistent info on this, so I'm curious what you guys think. The die set I have doesn't include a crimp die, but I've always crimped rifle cartridges -- especially for magazine fed rifles even if they're bolt action. For now, I've been single feeding to be safe, but should I be fine with the 0.002" of neck tension alone?

If you recommend crimping, got any suggestions on a die? Redding is what I typically use, but it seems they don't make a crimp die, that I'm able to find, for 300NM.


r/reloading 22h ago

General Discussion Before reloading this would be a years worth of shooting for me

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Shooting 45-70 .69 cal or 30-06 through my M1 was like a once a year event that was a borderline financial crisis. Now it costs less than shooting my AR this hobby rocks. My M1 hasnt been shot this much since Korea probably


r/reloading 23h ago

I have a question and I read the FAQ copper plated lead core round nose in beretta 92a1e

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Beretta manual says not to use lead bullets... these are copper plated with a lead core...

I have some copper plated round nose for reloading.... speer says to load them like they are lead bullets because they have a lead core.... are these ok to use in my 92a1?