Handloading: How Many ?

[PNWdude67]

Ever so often, we ask readers how many cartridges do you load for, and since we have several new members since the last time I saw it asked, how many do you load for and are you adding or decreasing numbers? Anything very unusual, very rare or of other interests?

Started reloading 3 years ago and shooting competitively. The evolution began with 308 win, 243 win and 6.5 Creedmoor, then 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC. Have settled into the 7mm Sherman Short magnum and the 6mm BRA also 22 Wylde trainer....running heavy for caliber high BC bullets. Our rifle systems are based off short action custom receivers which I frequently swap out barrels and bolt assembly to meet the needs of the hunt or match.

 

[crystalgayleguy]

a friend of mine loads just about everything from 17 fb to

 

[crystalgayleguy]

a friend of mine loads just about everything from 17 fb to

50 110

 

[feelinducky]

A man that knows how many guns he reloads for doesn't have enough guns.

 

[cetacea]

17 Rem
204R
223
220 Swift
224 Valkrie
6mm/284W-- Above used for prairie dog shooting
7mmSTW
25.06
308W
45 ACP
44 mag

 

[del2les]

A man that knows how many guns he reloads for doesn't have enough guns.

Some of us did have to give it much thought, but I do like with your philosophy.
Without going to the safes and a couple of other places in the house, I am not sure of the firearms count.

 

[Lompoc]

6.5 cm 556/223

 

[DNADave]

I just got back into reloading in the past four months after stopping in the '80s when I reloaded with my grandfather. It was a whole family affair back then as we each took a station and knocked out rounds for several calibers.

Since I'm only four months back in (on the same base equipment as when I was young), I'm on the same trajectory as many of you. I'm loading for 7 rifle calibers and looking to add two more plus a few pistol.

Anyone know where I can get some dies for a .38 Long Colt?

 

[JRandolph45]

I reload for the following calibers:
22 Hornet
22 K-Hornet
221 Fireball
222 Rem
223/5.56mm
223 Ackley
22-250 Rem
243 Win
243 Ackley
6mm Rem
25-06
6.5mm Ackley
264 Win Mag
6.8 SPC
270 Win
7mm-08 Rem
7X57mm
7mm Rem Mag
30-30 Win
300 Savage
308 Win/7.62X51mm
30-06
300 Win Mag
300 Weatherby Mag
45-70 (Marlin Guide Lever)
45-120
380 acp
9mm Luger
38 Special +P
357 Rem Mag
40 S&W
44 Rem Mag
45 acp
45 Colt
12 gauge
Planning to add more as time allows.

 

[jlteague]

Just a few compaired to most of you guys.

32 s&w
38s&w
32 h&r
38 special
357 mag
9mm
45 acp
223
243
7mm08
38-55 win
30-06
12 guage

 

[Jason lozier]

10 different cartridges all rifle

 

[lastcowboy39]

270 allan magnum
300 rum
300 win mag
300 H&H
303 savage
30/06
6.5 creedmoor
223
22-250
280 rem
17 fireball
Then just got my die sets for my winchesters , have not done a load yet but the calibers are
40-82 winchester
38-90 winchester
Pistol loads
45-70 BFR
454 casual
45 acp
10mm
40
9mm

 

[Blue Ridge Rifleman]

I hope my wife doesn't read this. I have one or more guns for each caliber I reload plus multiple 22 rimfires (LR and Short).

.218 Bee
.22 Hornet
.223 Rem / 5.56x45mm
.243 Winchester
6.5 x 55 Swede
6.5 x 50 Japanese
.270 Winchester
7mm Rem Mag
7.65 Luger
.30 M1 Carbine
.30 Mauser
.300 WSM
.300 Weatherby Mag
.300 Win Mag
30-06
30/30 Winchester
.308 Win / 7.62 x 56
7.5 x 55 Swiss
.303 British
7.62 x 54R Russian
.32 S&W Long
.32 Winchester Special
8x56R MS
8x57mm JS
.338 Federal
.338 Win Mag
.338 Lapua Mag
9mm Luger
9x18 Ultra
9.3x62
.380 ACP
.38 Super
.38 Special
.357 Magnum
.38 S&W
.375H&H
.405 Winchester
.44 Special
.44 Magnum
.45 GAP
.45 ACP
.45 Colt
.455 Webley
.45-70
.45-110
.50 AE
.50 BMG
.577/.450 Martini
20 gauge
16 gauge
12 gauge

What rifle do I use the most? My 30/06 Mannlicher-Schoenauer with Griffin & Howe detatchable mounts and a Zeiss 4-9. I've changed scopes a few times over the years to take advantage of improved optics (to help my aging eyes). This has been my go-to hunting rifle for nearly 60 years, and would be the last of my hunting rifles to go. All the rest are just primarily for range time fun and military collections. They all must shoot, no wall hangers!

w2ec:

Do you have a line on 405 Win brass or loaded cartridges?

Randy

 

[del2les]

w2ec:

Do you have a line on 405 Win brass or loaded cartridges?

Randy

https://www.buffaloarms.com/reloading-supplies-accessories/reloadable-brass-cases?cat=611&p=2

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