Reloading:Getting Started

Reloading your own ammunition is a great way to save money and improve the accuracy of your firearms. Whether you just want to dip your toes into the hobby or take a deep dive into load development, reloading is a worthwhile endeavor.

 As you gain more knowledge about reloading, you’ll be able to begin to really fine tune your custom loads for optimal performance.

The quality of reloading gear is a very important factor. Your best bet is to stick with a respected brand name such as Hornady, Lyman, Lee Precision, RCBS and Dillon.

In the world of reloading, you can buy convenient kits that are perfect for beginners. It is important to keep in mind that although reloading kits for beginners come with the vast majority of gear needed to start reloading, some additional purchases will still need to be made. These additional purchases include things such as dies and calipers that are for specific calibers as well as case holder’s trimmers. There are few things more annoying than being excited to start a new hobby only to realize that the starter kit didn’t include everything needed. Keep this in mind to avoid that annoyance and to make sure everything will still fit in your budget.

The process of reloading itself isn’t necessarily dangerous. However, firing cartridges you load yourself can be. If done improperly, there is a chance of catastrophic results. That is why it is vitally important to follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer and the information in a quality reloading manual.

Here at Old Buzzard Armory, we have over 70 years of combined reloading experience and would be happy to get you started. Let us help develop your load.