7.62x54r Reloads

[ma96782]

I started reloading in the early 80s. Initially it was to save money. LOL. Now a days, I shoot more. So, it's costing me more money.

Anyway, you might like this.

Here is the link for a calculator, for loading cartridge ammo. You can include the cost for your cartridge cases or not. And, it will give you a cost per single round (50 or 100 rounds).

http://www.handloads.com/calc/loadingCosts.asp

This calculator does not take into account the amortization of your press and other tools........or your time. Not to mention that your material costs can vary greatly.

Aloha, Mark

[Maine 20th]

prefer hb for 7.62x53r Pro Patria et patria

[awalker1829]

For pistols, I reload for economy. For rifles, I reload because I shoot obsolete military cartridges-some of which are rather exotic and at least two of which are not commercially available except from boutique ammunition companies (7.62x45 and 7.92x57 I).

[nightowl]

Hi Folks, this is my first post here, so here goes. If you have the time, interest, and money....I also recommend bullet casting. It kind of goes well with the reloading. I have found it is much easier also if you have a friend, brother-in-law, nephew to partner up with. You can kick around ideas, and it is always nice to have someone to go shoot with. Lyman latest bullet casting manual reads real easy with articles by Venturino and Pierce. If you like the idea of making your own .312 projectiles here is the place to start.

[silverado1999]

How do you all feel about these Lee Kits ?

I've never used one but I hear they are a great buy. I plan to get a few, one at a time when I can find them so I can take them to the range. I belong to several forums and the general consensus is they do the trick and work very well, you just need a mallet or small hammer of some type.

[silverado1999]

Can't edit my previous post now so... I finally found a Lee Loader in 38 Special and used it. They are a little time consuming but the are fun and they make really good reloads.
I also agree with the above post on digital scales, I have and use the beam scale that came with my Lee kit, but I bought a Frankford Arsenal digital scale. I actually use the digital scale to check the beam scale's accuracy. So far it is still very accurate.

[Kristophr]

I would suggest getting a good single stage press, a good set of dies, powder scale, lube pad, shell holder, and a reloading manual to start.

The Lyman press has a built in priming tool, which you will also need

The Lee Loader set is cheap and works, but you will outgrow it very quickly.

[awalker1829]

Hi Folks, this is my first post here, so here goes. If you have the time, interest, and money....I also recommend bullet casting. It kind of goes well with the reloading. I have found it is much easier also if you have a friend, brother-in-law, nephew to partner up with. You can kick around ideas, and it is always nice to have someone to go shoot with. Lyman latest bullet casting manual reads real easy with articles by Venturino and Pierce. If you like the idea of making your own .312 projectiles here is the place to start.

Cast bullets work fine for subsonic loads or black powder loads. Supersonic loads (including 7.62x54r) generally require a jacketed bullet to prevent the lead from melting and leaving bits of itself in the bore.