I learned how to reload from a friend of mine when I was in my mid 20's. I must have reloaded a million 9mm rounds and half that in .357 Magnum and .38 Special. It's a good feeling to be able to make reliable and safe ammunition, even if you're just using an old Lee Challenger setup.
Today my son came over with the sprouts, and the goodies to make up some .40 S&W rounds. We used IMR 700X, Winchester primers, and a big bag of recycled brass. I taught him how to work the scale, how to measure everything just right, and we quickly put together 25 rounds. 5 rounds of each powder load ranging from 4.3 to 4.7 grains.
Off to the shooting range at Atterbury and we quickly decided that with this particular bullet 4.4 grains would be perfect for some good target shooting. I showed him to look for cratering, and how to recapture most of his spent brass. We had a great time.
When we got home, me and the kids watched Fineas and Ferb and Spongebob while he cranked out 100 more rounds.
A great day indeed. Now my son knows how to make his own ammunition.
How's that for prepping? <grin>
Today my son came over with the sprouts, and the goodies to make up some .40 S&W rounds. We used IMR 700X, Winchester primers, and a big bag of recycled brass. I taught him how to work the scale, how to measure everything just right, and we quickly put together 25 rounds. 5 rounds of each powder load ranging from 4.3 to 4.7 grains.
Off to the shooting range at Atterbury and we quickly decided that with this particular bullet 4.4 grains would be perfect for some good target shooting. I showed him to look for cratering, and how to recapture most of his spent brass. We had a great time.
When we got home, me and the kids watched Fineas and Ferb and Spongebob while he cranked out 100 more rounds.
A great day indeed. Now my son knows how to make his own ammunition.
How's that for prepping? <grin>