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  • toddnjoyce

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    Inventoried components. I’m down to 2k SPP, 1K SRP, 3.5lbs of various powders, and about 2.5K projectiles.

    This is the lowest I’ve been on components and new mfg ammo since 2012. Torn about buying some .22LR in the near future. I don’t shoot it much, but that’s probably what I’ll start shooting more often if I can find it at reasonable prices.
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    rp-

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    Cleaned and sized 500 38spl brass for my new unloader. Went through and cleaned some of my benches and found my missing 450 brass. Loaded 80 rounds on the single strange press mixed between cast and XTPs for them. Sorted and inventoried a few more things. Also ordered a shellplate for the pro1000 to load 38s. Looking for a crimp die now.


    Inventoried components. I’m down to 2k SPP, 1K SRP, 3.5lbs of various powders, and about 2.5K projectiles.

    This is the lowest I’ve been on components and new mfg ammo since 2012. Torn about buying some .22LR in the near future. I don’t shoot it much, but that’s probably what I’ll start shooting more often if I can find it at reasonable prices.
    Good luck finding it at a decent price. I stumbled into some at academy a few weeks ago for 12 cents a pop

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    Txmark

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    I found a case at normal prices and in-stock online, then got to shipping and found out they don’t ship here from Canada.

    Sad panda.

    Recently I picked up 800 22lr at the Walmart in Lockhart for $43. The one in Manor had 1000 rounds for $48. Just happened to wander past the ammo case and there they were. Friday the Manor store had 2 boxes of Winchester 243 100 grain for $18.88. It’s coming back slowly, real slowly.


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    Dawico

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    Inventoried components. I’m down to 2k SPP, 1K SRP, 3.5lbs of various powders, and about 2.5K projectiles.

    This is the lowest I’ve been on components and new mfg ammo since 2012. Torn about buying some .22LR in the near future. I don’t shoot it much, but that’s probably what I’ll start shooting more often if I can find it at reasonable prices.
    Keep refreshing the big online sellers (Midway, Powder Valley, Midsouth). A lot of stuff is trickling back in.

    If you find yourself in a bind we can probably help you out too.
     

    deemus

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    Recently I picked up 800 22lr at the Walmart in Lockhart for $43. The one in Manor had 1000 rounds for $48. Just happened to wander past the ammo case and there they were. Friday the Manor store had 2 boxes of Winchester 243 100 grain for $18.88. It’s coming back slowly, real slowly.


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    I try to stay away from Walmart, but when I go I check the ammo counter. More often than not they have something. Over the past year I filled up an ammo can with 22LR and 22 mag.
     

    BBL

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    Loaded up a box of .45. Started prepping for another box and noticed that my neighbor was throwing out an old desk.
    Convinced him to help me get it in my workshop. Now I have a 2nd reloading desk. :)
     

    robertc1024

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    6.5 CM. 147g ELD. I’m planning on stretching them out this weekend.
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    CodyK

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    6.5 CM. 147g ELD. I’m planning on stretching them out this weekend.
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    Haven’t had the opportunity to reload any 6.5 CM, but the Hornady factory ammo, using the 147 grain ELD round, is by far the most accurate round I’ve ever shot!


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    robertc1024

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    Haven’t had the opportunity to reload any 6.5 CM, but the Hornady factory ammo, using the 147 grain ELD round, is by far the most accurate round I’ve ever shot!


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    These are kinda long range plinking loads. I've got a stash of Berger 140g's and some Lapua brass so I can get serious. Also prepped some .223 & .44 mag brass. I seem to reload in waves. Haven't done much in a while. I need to set the progressive up to pound out some more .38 special. I seem to shoot a lot of that.
     

    xdmikey

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    What bullet do you load in your 38s? I was gifted about 300 125s and 158s so I need to load those so I can make a decision on which die to get(unless I find one for sale)so I can get to casting.
     

    Ozzman

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    What bullet do you load in your 38s? I was gifted about 300 125s and 158s so I need to load those so I can make a decision on which die to get(unless I find one for sale)so I can get to casting.

    Both bullets are good and have their niche.

    The standard bullet weight is 158 grains for both .38 Special and .357 magnum; however, I tend to prefer the 125's for snub nose revolvers.

    What do you mean which die to get?
    Were you referring to bullet molds instead? The second half of your question didn't make sense.

    Typically, a set of dies will work for both .357 and .38 special due to the straight-walled case. With a few minor length adjustments, you can easily do both in one sitting.

    As far as bullet molds go, Lee Precision has a pretty good lineup of styles. Personally, my go-to mold for the caliber is 90319 (https://leeprecision.com/mold-6-cav-tl358-158-2r.html). I like to use powder coat thus bullet-style works best for me.

    Whichever mold you buy, I also recommend that you also get a bullet sizer as well:
     

    robertc1024

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    What bullet do you load in your 38s? I was gifted about 300 125s and 158s so I need to load those so I can make a decision on which die to get(unless I find one for sale)so I can get to casting.

    Pretty much whatever I can find these days. I've loaded lots of both of those weights. For plinking loads I've used thousands of the 158g Hornady semi wad-cutter lead cowboy rounds. I use the same die set for my .357's, but have different bullets for those. For my low level .357's, I've used a lot of the Xtreme hollow points (they have a thicker plating so you can run them hotter.) For full-house .357's, I usually use 158g jacketed bullets.
     
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