Hey mate, I have just started to get back into reloading after a couple of years off. I have done one night at the handloaders range (mainly so I could join up) they look to have some nice gear and...
Liked On: 15-06-2024, 05:50 PM
Greetings nonvegan, From your OP it is unlikely that you will save much, if any, by going the whole hog into handloading. There is a halfway house however. Most of the heavy kit is used for case...
Liked On: 15-06-2024, 05:50 PM
Your best bet is to ask around at you next Nzda meeting usually the range convener will know someone that can help you out, either by reloading some for you and showing you how it's done. Then...
Liked On: 15-06-2024, 05:49 PM
The values won't be right. Just look around for used gear.Lee gear is fine. But the scales leave a lot to be desired. RE-LOADING EQUIPMENT You don’t need heaps of stuff to start reloading. Some...
Liked On: 15-06-2024, 05:49 PM
100% Can be simple and cheap or complex and expensive. Can easily get started with Lee Classic, just add components. Add a scale and it gets better. Costs? Here is a calculator.
Liked On: 15-06-2024, 03:35 PM
Welcome aboard
Liked On: 15-06-2024, 03:22 PM
Welcome
Liked On: 15-06-2024, 03:22 PM
If your a bit tech and mechanically minded its not that hard once you get the hang of it. Joining a club is always a good idea and most manuals give a pretty good run down of the basics
Liked On: 15-06-2024, 03:21 PM
Basic start up will be the biggest expence. If your mainly wanting to develop hunting loads you can do it with some pretty basic gear. The gear will be personal choice. I use a lot of that shitty lee...
Liked On: 15-06-2024, 03:21 PM
Depends on the cartridge. Can’t speak for 6.5CM, but what I loads for (7WSM) is $5.60 per round of the cheapest factory ammo (when I can find it) so it’s definitely more economical. Brass cost is...
Liked On: 15-06-2024, 03:20 PM
If you want to chase accuracy/ plus match projectiles for a specific application, definitely reloading is the way to go... If your trying to save money,, your most probably better off sticking...
Liked On: 15-06-2024, 02:51 PM
nonvegan - you're already asking yourself the right questions. The answer to the reloading question is always completely down to what you want out of your shooting i.e. it depends... In your...
Liked On: 15-06-2024, 02:51 PM
I would also add that for those with a certain type of personality (wife says OCD but we all know it should be CDO to keep it alphabectical) then reloading can be a fine way to pass time in the shed...
Liked On: 15-06-2024, 02:51 PM
Greg Duley made the comment many moons ago most hunters in NZ might only shoot a box of ammo a year. Nothing beats your own rollies just like trout fishing. Also opens up a world of discussion with...
Liked On: 15-06-2024, 02:51 PM
imo it comes down to how much you shoot. if you want cheap, shoot 22lr out to 300. good value and learnings from that.
Liked On: 15-06-2024, 02:51 PM