New to Reloading

[Ladynoisy]

Apparently this is an addiction.. Should I even begin?

[bluerob]

Short answer - yep, can be addictive. Especially if you're chasing tack driving ammo.

Long answer - I save heaps by reloading pistol ammo (plus you keep learning little tricks) and playing with all the gadgets you can get these days makes it interesting to learn about ballistics and associated topics. You never stop learning, which is the fun bit.

[1290]

Apparently this is an addiction.. Should I even begin?

crazy thinking here.....

.....maybe speak to hubby

[on_one_wheel]

I can stop anytime I like , it's just that I don't want to stop yet.

What are you loading up there Lady N ?

[Ladynoisy]

60 grain, 3f black powder, 500 grain postel type lead for my No3 pedasoli sharps 45-70
For long range target shooting from 200-600 yards..

[Oldbloke]

Mmm 200 to 600 yrd shots. Are you practising in case u and noisy split?

Just joking

[Ladynoisy]

Mmm 200 to 600 yrd shots. Are you practising in case u and noisy split?

Just joking

Yeah cause I can't throw a frying pan that far!

[on_one_wheel]

60 grain, 3f black powder, 500 grain postel type lead for my No3 pedasoli sharps 45-70
For long range target shooting from 200-600 yards..

Out to 600

So do those patches go in lubed or dry ?

[bunnybuster]

Yeh go for it,customise your rounds to whatever suits you,you can save on the setup by sussing out quality used gear others have passed on,

I also buy from www.titanreloading.com good prices,cheap postage,

45/70 gets it done !

Be Safe BB

[Noisydad]

The veggie fiber wads go on top of the powder to protect the base of the cast lead bullet from the heat and to inhibit lube contamination of the powder in hot weather. They're quite a tight fit in the cases. Yes,our club shoots to 600 yards on the gong shoot days and not a telescopic sight on the range - it's all done with vernier sights. The front post is changeable to suit light and target conditions and type.

[on_one_wheel]

There is a black powder day coming up at Monarto SA near me, I'm thinking about heading out for a look, only problem is that I'm working nights at the time and I think it starts at 10 am , I think I feel a sickey comming on.

[Oldbloke]

Mmm 200 to 600 yrd shots. Are you practising in case u and noisy split?

Just joking

Yeah cause I can't throw a frying pan that far!

My Mrs can.

[Arth]

I'm not familiar with loading for black power..... What are the little grey discs you have there?

[Ladynoisy]

The veggie fiber wads go on top of the powder to protect the base of the cast lead bullet from the heat and to inhibit lube contamination of the powder in hot weather. They're quite a tight fit in the cases.

[Wobble]

Does the veggie fibre burn up or get shot out?

[Lorgar]

Short answer - yep, can be addictive. Especially if you're chasing tack driving ammo.

Long answer - I save heaps by reloading pistol ammo (plus you keep learning little tricks) and playing with all the gadgets you can get these days makes it interesting to learn about ballistics and associated topics. You never stop learning, which is the fun bit.

Long answer I was going to say was 'yes, it can be to start. After you've done a few thousand rounds it's like pulling teeth'

[Homer]

G'Day Ladies and Gents,

Hell yeah Noisy Lady, its a great hobby!
My best advice, is to purchase a reloading manual or two, and read them from front to back!
If you have no Engineering knowledge and experience, the Nick Harvey or Nosler Manuals may be a better choice, as they appear to have been written by people that realise Engineers won't be reading them!
Also, always be wary of so much of the reloading advice (so often, just speculative BS), that you read on the "Interweb"!!!

Hope that helps

Doh!
Homer

[Bourt]

Also, always be wary of so much of the reloading advice (so often, just speculative BS), that you read on the "Interweb"!!!

Yep there are a lot of "experts" out there

[Noisydad]

She's doing well and trawling thruogh catalogues, buying bullets and Started casting her own 500 gn bullets, using the powder drop tube, making wax based bullet lubes - the whole 9 yards! Well she has learned!

[Homer]

G'Day Cobbers,

Good to see Noisy's!

Doh!
Homer

[Oldbloke]

Is lady noisy really a lady? Or are we being duped? Reloading is a blokes game.

[Lorgar]

Is lady noisy really a lady? Or are we being duped? Reloading is a blokes game.

I've met her, she is real

[Noisydad]

Does the veggie fibre burn up or get shot out?

The wads are blown out with the bullet. Cloth patches used on round ball in muzzle loaders are sometimes seen a few metres down range smoking and smoldering.

[Broom]

I've met her, she is real

Sounds like a paid testimonial to me

[Ladynoisy]

Burns out....

[RealNick]

The mythical lady returns