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How many caliber's do you reload?

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How many calibers?

4K views 44 replies 33 participants last post by  Tubby45 
#1 ·
I started reloading less than 2 months ago. I began with 9mm and today added .40S&W. Easy transition since they are both very close in size and both use small pistol primers. How many calibers do you reload?
 
#6 ·
As this is a general question--I voted for my three current rifle calibers. If/when I find a Lee original loader in 45acp, I might start in on the handgun calibers.
 
#7 ·
Three for me. .45acp, .40s&w, and .44mag. I used to consider 9mm to cheap to bother reloading but the dramatic price increases the last couple of years have made me change my mind and will soon be investing in some 9mm dies.
 
#8 ·
9mm, 38 special, 357 mag, .40 and .45
I guess that means I load for 5.

I use the Dillion 550B with the quick change setups. I have everything I need for that 6th one, except the gun. Once I have the gun, I will get the dies I need.

Maybe (hopefully) a Rifle Cal? .308??? Was on my Christmas list but I guess I was on the naughty list this year.
 
#9 ·
I write out my list sometimes - oughta keep a copy! Potentially way too many but the most common is probably five or so - ''usual'' handgun calls for most part.

Total, judging by my collection of dies ....... probably 15 approx. :gah:
 
#16 ·
9mm
9x23 (.38Super)
.40S&W
10mm
.45acp

.45-70
.338 Lapua
.30-06
7.62 Nato (.308)
5.56mm
 
#20 ·
Hmmm let's see. In handgun calibers:

9mm
9 x 18
.40 S&W
.45 ACP
.45 Colt
.38 Super
.357 Mag / .38 spec
7.62 x 25
7.62 x 38R (Nagant)

Rifles:
.222
.223
.22-250
6mm
6.5 x 55
6.5 Rem Mag
7 x 57
7-08
.280 Rem
7 Rem Mag
.308
.30-06
.300 Savage
.300 Win Mag
.303 British
7.62 x 39
7.62 x 54R
7.5 x 55 Swiss
7.5 x 54 French
8 x 56R

Shotguns:
.410 28 ga 20 ga 12 ga


I guess I reload a lot of stuff, or I'm a sucker for shiny die sets!
 
#23 ·
I've got dies for 16 different calibers but at 51 years old I find myself purchasing more of my ammo then reloading it no. Some I have to load to either get the performance I want and others I cannot purchase ammo for like my 30 Belted Newton on an 03A3 action. It's a great shooter and I wouldn't swap it for any 300 Winchester Mag. Still it would be nice to purchase some good loads for it.
 
#25 ·
Just started reloading 2 months ago. Right now, I reload .38 sp, .45acp, 30-30 and .308. As soon as I find 9mm dies for a decent price, I'll be reloading that too. The only other calibers I shoot are 7.62x39 and 7.62x54r. I have noticed dies and components for the 7.62 at gun shows so I may look into reloading them as well.
 
#29 ·
Carefull of the 7.62x54R brass. Some of that is Berdan primed and needs a special decapping tool (RCBS makes one).

Welcom to the club. Looks like you are off to a great start.:danceban:
 
#26 ·
9mm, .45acp, 5.56, .30 carbine, 7.62 nato, 300 win. and looking for stuff for 7.62x54R
 
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