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Hey guys, I am new here, I have been reading quite a few of the topics on here already. A couple of questions that I have, but did not see answered anywhere I have read yet are these: 1. How can I figure out how many rounds I can get out of a pound of powder? Say for instance, 9mm 115gr, average loading, how many rounds could I get out of one pound of powder. 2. If I bought new brass, and did not shoot hot loads, about how many reloads could I expect to get out of this brass. Lets use the above 9mm 115gr load as the basis. 3. What are some of the absolute necessities that I will need to buy? I know, I know, there could be thousands of variables to the above questions, but I just want to know for price figuring, about how many rounds per pound of powder, and how many loads I could expect out of new brass. I am wanting to get into reloading for a couple reasons. Like everyone else, the price I am paying at the store is getting up there now with the metals market taking off. And, I would like to increase my rounds shot per year, and figured the only way to afford that is to start churning out my own stuff. I shoot 9mm, 40S&W, 45ACP, 45GAP, 38special, and 223(out of my AR-15). I am going to buy a Dillon 550, I think I am making the right choice with that machine. If you guys have any suggestions for an absolute beginner at this, then I would be glad to read them and be grateful. I am glad I found this site, it is great. Thanks. | ||
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I'm a newcomer also and I read in one of the old Speer manuals that there are 7000 grains to a pound. So if a load uses 50gr you should get about (7000/50) = 140 rounds to the pound. | |||
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When I decided it was time to go with a Dillon, I looked at the 550 and the 650. The 650 was a little bit more money and the station plates etc cost just a bit more, but it has a 5th hole. This was important to me because a powder check is a must have item for my pistol reloading. You will be really pleased with whichever model you decide on though. Especially for a pistol/revolver shooter, there is nothing better than a Dillon progressive press. For my rifles, I still use a pair of Rockerchuckers however. The smaller quantity of rifle bullets loaded and the degree that you can control the seating depth, powder measurement etc makes more sense to me to use the manual method. Just my 2 cents though........pg
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7000 gr per pound. the math is easy. how many times you can reload brass as you say depends on a multitude of variables. for your budgeting purposes i would figure on 6 to 8 for your handgun rounds(assuming they are not loaded hot) and $ to six for your rifle rounds(with the same considerations). i have to add that i have some 45acp that have been loaded 10+ times. i also have some 250/3000 that have been loaded 10+ times. on the other hand i am lucky to get 4 out of my 250AI because they are "HOT". it's hard to argue with Dillon. However, i have been loading with a Lee Pro-1000 for almost 20 years. all of my rifle stuff is done with a RCBS single stage press. to each his own! Good Luck and Good Shooting!!!!!!!!! IF YOU'RE GONNA GET OLD,YOU BETTER BE TOUGH!! GETTIN' OLD AIN'T FOR SISSIES!! | |||
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Straight wall cases last a long time. I have .44 brass still shooting tight groups after 40 reloads. These are heavy loads too. I never lost a .44 case to splitting. I split several .475 cases at the first firing so it will depend on your brass too. Don't get excited, just toss a bad case when you find it, not the whole lot. | |||
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Welcome to the addictive world of handloading. The Dillon machine is great, I have two, one for small & one for large. You can load just about anything on them. Your costs per round will vary alot depending on where & how much of you componets you buy. Buy in bulk for primers, powder & bullets & you'll save more. Pistol cases last along time, I usually loose them before I wear them out but I would say 10x is a reasonable number. Rifle cases less so, but I stiil get 10x for most rounds. Get a good book on handloading like ABCs of reloading & at least two manuals, I like Speer & Hornady. Read everything twice & then start slow, ask questions as you go. It's not rocket science but does require some common sense & concentration.  LIFE IS NOT A SPECTATOR'S SPORT! | |||
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couple notes for you - 1st to keep costs down use cast bullets in your pistols, or if the leading is a problem try plated ones. then think twice about the dillon 550. the 5th hole is for a taper crimp die, and i've found thatt using a taper crimp on my straight wall pistol cases aslmost eliminated stovepiping hangups. also the 650 is quite a bit faster and more convenient than the 550. (things like the auto indexing and feeders) I know its a couple hundred more, but i've had dillons from the 450 to the 550 to the 650 and find the 650 is the keeper. | |||
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