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February 02/01/12, 10:21:36 PM

Offline beeker

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got the reloader out
just picked up 5 bags of 7.5's plus 8#'s of powder and 3k primers. just need to stock up on some wads and I should be set for this years shooting season when it gets going. the lead was from a buddy who decided he wasn't going to shoot anymore.. 30$ a bag. not too bad a deal. 

any other shooters out there getting ready for the year?
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February 02/02/12, 09:46:57 PM Reply #1

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Re: got the reloader out
I cranked up the mec 9000 last week and turned out a few boxes, but I plan on buying 10 or 12 cases from Reeds this spring if they have the federal top guns for $49.99 a case again.

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February 02/03/12, 09:26:55 PM Reply #2

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Re: got the reloader out
watch wallmart.. i've seen the topguns there every once in a while they'll dip to 4.79. but it's only about a case or two at a time they put out.

I'll try to knock out a case this weekend, I didn't reload at all last year. I managed to run out of everything at the same time. no powder no primers no lead.. usually I end up with a stock pile of one or the other so it doesn't seem like your buying everything at once. I'll have to do some math and find out what my cost is this year.
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February 02/03/12, 11:10:38 PM Reply #3

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Re: got the reloader out
I saw them at Wally world last fall, but the ones at $4.79 were only 1 oz loads.
Doesnt really make a big differance though.

My loads are close to the factory AA Winchester,using 18.5gr of clays,red dot,or green dot with AA hull, claybuster AA copy wad,and either Federal or Winchester primer ,and 1-1/8 shot.

Should be about 1275 fps with presures up to 11,000psi depending on the combanation of hull,wad,powder and primer used.

Benny
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February 02/04/12, 10:12:26 AM Reply #4

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Re: got the reloader out
That is cheap for shot. I think it is about 40 bucks now. Don't know why its so expensive. Maybe they are trying to get everybody to shoot steel. I have never figured it out to see if it is cheaper to reload or not. I still reload.
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February 02/04/12, 04:28:11 PM Reply #5

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Re: got the reloader out
1oz.. 1 1/8th oz... I've missed with em all.

lead prices are strange. fortunatly I shoot with some real addicts that look out for me
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February 02/07/12, 08:02:46 PM Reply #6

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Re: got the reloader out
found a couple bags of reclaimed I bought a few years back... I mixed it 50/50 with some of the new stuff.. figure this is plenty good for league and practice.. don't think I would use it in a tournament. man that reclaimed was pretty dusty. I ended up filling the jug in the garage with a mask and then letting it all settle. don't want to risk sucking a bunch of lead dust into my lungs. ended up with about 900 reloads this weekend.
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February 02/09/12, 01:17:23 PM Reply #7

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Re: got the reloader out
Quote from: beeker on February 02/01/12, 10:21:36 PM
just picked up 5 bags of 7.5's plus 8#'s of powder and 3k primers. just need to stock up on some wads and I should be set for this years shooting season when it gets going. the lead was from a buddy who decided he wasn't going to shoot anymore.. 30$ a bag. not too bad a deal. 

any other shooters out there getting ready for the year?

So we're getting the band back together?????
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February 02/09/12, 09:33:23 PM Reply #8

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Re: got the reloader out
hey big red.. where have you been hiding? I was just starting to think about leagues... with the state shoot at wildmarsh this year ,it may not be a bad idea. what are your thoughts?
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February 02/10/12, 02:19:13 PM Reply #9

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Re: got the reloader out
The mad scientist returns!!!!!!  Sweet!

I'm going to shoot again this year so we should start getting the boys back on the wagon.  I don't know about the state shoot yet the league is a go for sure.
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February 02/11/12, 09:42:36 AM Reply #10

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Re: got the reloader out
how did you guys end up last year? did everyone finish or did you find some subs? I'm not sure how to contact any of those guys.
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February 02/13/12, 01:47:15 PM Reply #11

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We struggled to middle of the pack.  I think we were down to myself, Thunderpout, Ken 1, Ken 2, and Pat.  Finances took the rest of the guys out.  I have contact info for TP and Cody.  I think I still have your number as well.
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February 02/13/12, 07:49:51 PM Reply #12

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Re: got the reloader out
sounds good.. maybe we can plan a "warmup" round and go rattle the rust out and figure out if he have a team or not.
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February 02/13/12, 11:17:17 PM Reply #13

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Re: got the reloader out
Ahlmans is having a reloadinf seminar on March 1st at thier store, plus they have a great sale on supplies.
Powder for $15.99 lb,shot for $31.99 a bag,wads for cheap as $13 per 1000.

Benny
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February 02/14/12, 08:02:43 PM Reply #14

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Re: got the reloader out
wads for 13 per 1k? that's a good deal.. i'm little low on wads
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February 02/15/12, 08:06:08 PM Reply #15

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Re: got the reloader out
Quote from: beeker on February 02/13/12, 07:49:51 PM
sounds good.. maybe we can plan a "warmup" round and go rattle the rust out and figure out if he have a team or not.

Sounds like a plan.
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February 02/18/12, 08:20:19 PM Reply #16

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Re: got the reloader out
heard the shooters at metro gun club today when i was at fleet farm getting some tires and a few incidentals to satisfy an idea I have ( I'll post a pic if it turns out). anyways.... i'm thinking lets get it into the 40's and then talk about a time to hit wild marsh. maybe we can get a few others out.. and grill up some burgers again like that one time
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February 02/19/12, 07:48:09 PM Reply #17

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Re: got the reloader out
Sounds like a great idea.  Even get a few of the MNO folks out as well for fun.
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February 02/19/12, 08:21:20 PM Reply #18

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Re: got the reloader out
i'll donate my next paycheck from MNO towards door prizes
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February 02/20/12, 11:29:18 AM Reply #19

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Re: got the reloader out
Quote from: beeker on February 02/19/12, 08:21:20 PM
i'll donate my next paycheck from MNO towards door prizes


How is everyone else getting paid and I'm not?
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February 02/20/12, 06:57:50 PM Reply #20

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Re: got the reloader out
i measure my payment in the amount of knowledge I receive from my fellow MNO members.. it's kinda a "zen" thing
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February 02/24/12, 02:21:04 PM Reply #21

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A "zen" thing.....  you can't put "zen" in your gas tank now can you????
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February 02/25/12, 11:50:34 AM Reply #22

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I could put zen in my gas tank if I want too.. your not the boss of me
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February 02/28/12, 06:00:25 AM Reply #23

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Re: got the reloader out
Very true.  Get your shells ready and let's start some serious planning for the season.  PM me with ideas since I check email more than I do here for now.
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February 02/29/12, 11:46:10 AM Reply #24

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Re: got the reloader out
ok you got it.
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March 03/04/12, 07:22:08 PM Reply #25

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I just PM'd you back there Beeker.
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April 04/05/12, 10:36:08 PM Reply #26

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Re: got the reloader out
Boy have I beenoutta the loop for a bit on reloading. That is price wise. I don't shoot trap but am glad I had the money 20yrs ago when an opportunity came up. Only problem is I'm running outta the stuff I need like lead #2 an up. Biggest one is buckshot, now I see they sell it in #3 sacks/jars. It appears that they don't want it to be affordable for one to reload anymore, but at the the price they want for a box??? Guess I thought I got enough to last a lifetime but was wrong.
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April 04/06/12, 09:10:19 AM Reply #27

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the trick is to not run out of the stuff at the same time.
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