Frustration and Reloading

Jack Owens · 08-12-2002, 06:00 AM

Dear Friends,

The problem of finding ammunition for the Broomhandle Mauser is getting to the point where I'm considering buying reloading equipment.

Are there any suggestions for a novice's getting into reloading, starting with 7.63mm cartridges but with the possibility of moving into other calibers in the future without having to discard anything I've originally bought for reloading 7.63mm?

Regards,
Jack Owens

Hugh · 08-12-2002, 12:26 PM

Jack,

check the Midway & Graf & Sons websites. Lee & RCBS, to name a couple, have "package" deals for beginners. Lee equipment is not as expensive as the other makers, but is good equipment as far as I know. I have used their reloading dies but have no experience with their presses. The most important piece of equipment is several reloading manuals. <img src="graemlins/bigok.gif" border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" />

Roadkill · 08-12-2002, 12:50 PM

I just reloaded my first 80 9mm rounds, don't get much newer than that. Here is a good place.

http://www.midwayusa.com/

RK

Lonnie Zimmerman · 08-12-2002, 10:58 PM

Jack; I got all my loading gear for the 30 Mauser. They have cases, bullets and everything you need. I use 6gr, of Herco for a load. It doesn"t meter to well, but I am sure others will help you out.
Lonnie

Lonnie Zimmerman · 08-12-2002, 11:00 PM

Jack, sorry, I meant to say I got my gear from Midway.
Lonnie

Aaron · 08-12-2002, 11:15 PM

Jack, I hope you will not undertake a bottlenecked cartridge for your initial reloading project, as these require some expertise. You would be wise to reload a couple of straight cased calibers to get some experience under your belt. 9mm is a very reloader friendly cartridge, and is a great one to start with, as are the .45 ACP , the .38 special and the .357 magnum. If you need any empty cases, let me know and I will send you a supply for the cost of shipping.

Aaron · 08-12-2002, 11:16 PM

Aaron · 08-12-2002, 11:19 PM

Steve Richards · 08-14-2002, 01:30 AM

I have posted the same message before so pardon my sounding like a broken record. I bought a new Lee turret head press and dies for my Mauser broomhandle and the only previous reloading that I had done was with the old Lee "hammer-pounder" kits and a Lyman 310 tool. A single step press is cheaper but then you must change dies between each step so ask questions and decide which is for you. If you pay close attention to details and follow instructions you can reload. Do not have distractions like kids and alchohol around. Reloading is not hard but is VERY serious business. <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />

08-12-2002, 06:00 AM	#1
Jack Owens User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Porterville, California Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Frustration and Reloading Dear Friends, The problem of finding ammunition for the Broomhandle Mauser is getting to the point where I'm considering buying reloading equipment. Are there any suggestions for a novice's getting into reloading, starting with 7.63mm cartridges but with the possibility of moving into other calibers in the future without having to discard anything I've originally bought for reloading 7.63mm? Regards, Jack Owens

08-12-2002, 12:26 PM	#2
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	Jack, check the Midway & Graf & Sons websites. Lee & RCBS, to name a couple, have "package" deals for beginners. Lee equipment is not as expensive as the other makers, but is good equipment as far as I know. I have used their reloading dies but have no experience with their presses. The most important piece of equipment is several reloading manuals. <img src="graemlins/bigok.gif" border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" /> __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

08-12-2002, 10:58 PM	#4
Lonnie Zimmerman User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 523 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Jack; I got all my loading gear for the 30 Mauser. They have cases, bullets and everything you need. I use 6gr, of Herco for a load. It doesn"t meter to well, but I am sure others will help you out. Lonnie __________________ Lonnie Zimmerman

08-12-2002, 11:00 PM	#5
Lonnie Zimmerman User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 523 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Jack, sorry, I meant to say I got my gear from Midway. Lonnie __________________ Lonnie Zimmerman

08-12-2002, 12:50 PM	#3
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	I just reloaded my first 80 9mm rounds, don't get much newer than that. Here is a good place. http://www.midwayusa.com/ RK

08-12-2002, 11:15 PM	#6
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Jack, I hope you will not undertake a bottlenecked cartridge for your initial reloading project, as these require some expertise. You would be wise to reload a couple of straight cased calibers to get some experience under your belt. 9mm is a very reloader friendly cartridge, and is a great one to start with, as are the .45 ACP , the .38 special and the .357 magnum. If you need any empty cases, let me know and I will send you a supply for the cost of shipping.

08-12-2002, 11:16 PM	#7
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts

08-12-2002, 11:19 PM	#8
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts

08-14-2002, 01:30 AM	#9
Steve Richards User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have posted the same message before so pardon my sounding like a broken record. I bought a new Lee turret head press and dies for my Mauser broomhandle and the only previous reloading that I had done was with the old Lee "hammer-pounder" kits and a Lyman 310 tool. A single step press is cheaper but then you must change dies between each step so ask questions and decide which is for you. If you pay close attention to details and follow instructions you can reload. Do not have distractions like kids and alchohol around. Reloading is not hard but is VERY serious business. <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />