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    Brass for 9 major

    in 9mm/38 Caliber

    Posted

    Well all this is definitely some great news and saves me a bunch of money I can use on other components! 

     

    If a thorough inspection is used throughout the reloading process, why not range brass???

     

    Again I'm new to reloading so be gentle!! Haha

    Brass for 9 major

    in 9mm/38 Caliber

    Posted

    I'm new to reloading and new to 9 major. I have a quick question, how specific is 9mm brass needed in reloading for 9 major? 

     

    I think I've read somewhere that you can't reuse 9 major brass as often and some say because of the pressure the wouldn't reuse it at all. 

     

    I've also just stumbled across +P brass which I didn't even know was a thing. 

     

    Should I stick with only new brass, once fired brass, processed range brass or +P brass? 

    One Pistol for USPSA and Steel Challenge

    in Miscellaneous BEginners

    Posted · Edited by wTEXgunner
    Accidentally submitted before I was done.

    I was contemplating the idea of getting an open gun! Although I may not compete this year I was thinking I can get an open gun and start getting familiar with it! I would like to try and find one pistol to shoot open in USPSA and also shoot steel challenge with the same pistol. Is that not a thing? I don't know much about pistols and what makes them run smoother, flatter or more reliable! Open guns seem really technical! I found a gun on the forums that came with a 38 platform and 9 platform. Would it take a lot of adjusting to shoot major in open and then switch to shoot 9 that doesn't need major power factor for steel or should I just get a 9mm platform and shoot major for uspsa and then tweak the springs for lighter loads for steel challenge? I guess I'm not really asking "can I" since technically I could go to a match with a Hi-Point and say I want to shoot open! It's more could I run one pistol and it be as simple as just changing springs to shoot two different types of shooting sports or would the balance be off? I think the only thing I've noticed in open guns and steel challenge guns where shorter slides in steel guns. Maybe I'm over thinking this! Thanks for the help!!

    Interested in Reloading

    in Miscellaneous BEginners

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    8 minutes ago, MemphisMechanic said:

    You'll make a little bit of a mess - invariably spilling a little powder and maybe losing the odd used primer or dropping a bullet or two to the floor. I found when I had my press set up inside that a shop vac kept in the closet was my best friend.

    Minimum footprint for your press and the things you want nearby while reloading will be about 3 feet of lateral bench space for a scale, box of bullets, brass to feed it, somewhere to drop completed ammo. But that can all be stacked under or behind the presss when it isn't in use.

    Shop vac, check!! I'll make sure and pay attention to my housekeeping skills!

    Interested in Reloading

    in Miscellaneous BEginners

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    So I want to start reloading, concern of mine is I live in an apartment. I read somewhere that it's a good idea to be in a well ventilated/open area when you send your brass through the tumbler, figured I could do that outside or at my girlfriends house. I was wondering if it's ok to do the reloading process in my bedroom? I have plenty room for a workbench, actually just built and set up a 5 1/2 foot workbench that's two feet deep for workspace.   Should I be reload somewhere else other than the room I sleep in?

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