Trying to select bullets to get started. I've got a LNL AP on the way and using Hornady dies. I'll be loading 9mm, 380, 38sp, 357. I'm looking to make fairly cheap reloads, but also want to be nice to my handguns. I do a lot of range time and my guns get pretty good use. I'd like to join Pelham F&G soon and their indoor range does not allow FMJ. Was an issue previously, now with doing my own reloads I can make what I need.
There are tons of different types of cast bullets (including moly coated) and copper plated. Was hoping someone could shed some light on which bullets to stay away from or maybe some recommendations on which would might be best for my purposes (lots of range shooting, non FMJ) and keep from messing up my guns.
Cast bullets seem cheapest and available in plenty of weights and shapes. Are there concerns with leading? Which would be best to prevent, lubed/coated? Good for both semis and revolvers (38sp/357)?
Copper Plated seem cheap enough, but I didn't see as much variety and none seemed to have a cannelure for the roll crimp, are these still ok to crimp for .357 revolver loads?
Are the Hornady New Dimension die sets ok to crimp for semi auto? Read they do more of a roll crimp and semi auto needs a taper crimp.
Trying to do as much research as I can before making purchases and could use some help in filling in the blanks. If anyone has some good sources for bulk reloading supplies and willing to share, I'd appreciate a PM Thanks for helping me get started.
There are tons of different types of cast bullets (including moly coated) and copper plated. Was hoping someone could shed some light on which bullets to stay away from or maybe some recommendations on which would might be best for my purposes (lots of range shooting, non FMJ) and keep from messing up my guns.
Cast bullets seem cheapest and available in plenty of weights and shapes. Are there concerns with leading? Which would be best to prevent, lubed/coated? Good for both semis and revolvers (38sp/357)?
Copper Plated seem cheap enough, but I didn't see as much variety and none seemed to have a cannelure for the roll crimp, are these still ok to crimp for .357 revolver loads?
Are the Hornady New Dimension die sets ok to crimp for semi auto? Read they do more of a roll crimp and semi auto needs a taper crimp.
Trying to do as much research as I can before making purchases and could use some help in filling in the blanks. If anyone has some good sources for bulk reloading supplies and willing to share, I'd appreciate a PM Thanks for helping me get started.