Getting Started In Ammo Reloading At Home
Reloading ammunition for your firearms can be a great way to save some money and ensure that you always have the ammo you want on hand. You will need some things, but getting gun reloading equipment in a kit to get started is one option that you may want to explore.
Buying Equipment
When considering ammo reloading, you need to decide if you will reload several different calibers or a single type of ammo. Most basic starting gun reloading equipment is designed to accept one die, so you can only reload one caliber at a time with the press.
In most cases, you can buy more dies that fit the press and change it when you are loading different ammo, but there are some differences in presses, so you need a dedicated system for some ammo. Shotgun reloading requires a specific press that only works for shotgun shells, so if you are loading rifle and shotgun ammo, you will need at least two presses in your reloading room.
The dealer that is selling the gun reloading equipment you need will be able to help you determine what you need and if a complete kit is best or if you should buy specific components to set up your reloading room. Sometimes starting with a basic kit and then adding additional components later makes more sense, especially if you are just getting started and only want to reload a single type of ammo.
Successful ammo reloading requires patience and precision, so before you go out and buy a lot of gun reloading equipment, make sure you are ready to put in the time to learn the proper techniques to create ammunition at home for your firearms. Improperly loaded ammo is dangerous, so each load must be precise and is not something to take for granted.
Reloading Supplies
Along with the reloading equipment you need, some gun reloading supplies are required before you start reloading your ammunition. The dealer that sells the reloading equipment will also carry various gun reloading supplies that you can buy and use in your loads.
Most dealers sell once shot brass cartridges that are cleaned and inspected and ready to reload, primers, gun powder, wadding, and even the bullets you need in many different weights and types. Common bullets like a full metal jacket or hollow point rounds are the most common, but ask the dealer if there is something special you are after, and they may be able to order it for you.
If you get to a point where you want to start molding your bullets, talk to your gun reloading supplies dealer about the available molds. Molding bullets is time-consuming and must be done perfectly, but once you are experienced enough, it can allow you to tailor your ammo to the conditions that you need it to perform in.