Chriznak Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 How much powder is needed to handload 1000 .308 and 1000.45 acp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshidaex Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 What brand of powder? What bullet style and weight? How many grains to achieve the velocity you want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 7000 gr in a pound. Figure out the drop per and do the math... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaster113 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 decide on a powder that works for your applications and then stock up on it. if you shoot alot an 8lb jug of pistol powder doesnt last that long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Depends on the load but if you were to use Varget for the 308, you would need to but an 8# jug. 1000 rounds will use about 6 pounds. For 45ACP, something like Clays will be less than a pound for 1000 rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFAN Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 How much powder to order ? As much as you can afford to save money on Hazmat and shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic_jon Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 How much powder to order ? As much as you can afford to save money on Hazmat and shipping. Exactly this. Unless I am trying out a new powder, don't order in quantities less than 4lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueOvalBandit Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 (edited) X2 to as much as I can afford, with the caveat of no more than I can legally posses without a permit, which varies from state to state and county to county. For example Maryland code says "(d) Same - Possession of explosives for use in firearms. (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person need not obtain a license to possess or store up to 5 pounds of smokeless powder for the loading or reloading of small arms ammunition, and up to 5 pounds of black powder for the loading or reloading of small arms ammunition" Most other states have a MUCH larger cap, Sacremento city says 50lbs, with conditions. http://www.atf.gov/publications/download/p/atf-p-5300-5.pdf Edited May 11, 2012 by BlueOvalBandit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-the new guy Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 X2 to as much as I can afford, with the caveat of no more than I can legally posses without a permit, which varies from state to state and county to county. For example Maryland code says "(d) Same - Possession of explosives for use in firearms. (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person need not obtain a license to possess or store up to 5 pounds of smokeless powder for the loading or reloading of small arms ammunition, and up to 5 pounds of black powder for the loading or reloading of small arms ammunition" Most other states have a MUCH larger cap, Sacremento city says 50lbs, with conditions. http://www.atf.gov/publications/download/p/atf-p-5300-5.pdf WOW, there is probably 5 pounds in the carpet in my reloading area.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torogi Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 X2 to as much as I can afford, with the caveat of no more than I can legally posses without a permit, which varies from state to state and county to county. For example Maryland code says "(d) Same - Possession of explosives for use in firearms. (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person need not obtain a license to possess or store up to 5 pounds of smokeless powder for the loading or reloading of small arms ammunition, and up to 5 pounds of black powder for the loading or reloading of small arms ammunition" Most other states have a MUCH larger cap, Sacremento city says 50lbs, with conditions. http://www.atf.gov/publications/download/p/atf-p-5300-5.pdf WOW, there is probably 5 pounds in the carpet in my reloading area.... Lol. Now thats funny. I dont think I spilled that much powder yet. To OP, check your local code and buy the max you can. if its 20lbs, then 20. Remember each time you buy online you will be paying for hazmat fee on top of the regular S/H. Unless you are buying local. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technetium-99m Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Its soo sad to watch the powder level drop every handle pull when loading 308 on a progressive press. You load 75 or so and look at the measure to find it 1/2 empty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bshooter Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Then when loading 9mm you fill the powder measure and it seems like it lasts forever. Sometimes you can get so engrossed in loading you forget to look at the powder and it runs dry. I had a couple old Dillon powder measures that got a brownish color on the bottom and could hardly see the powder in them. Got rid of those and now have the new style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjolly Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Just don't make yourself a target for Homeland Security :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriznak Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 What brand of powder? What bullet style and weight? How many grains to achieve the velocity you want? 150 grain fmg for the .308 and I'd like to go 185 fmj for the .45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriznak Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 How much powder to order ? As much as you can afford to save money on Hazmat and shipping. Thank you for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriznak Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 How much powder to order ? As much as you can afford to save money on Hazmat and shipping. Exactly this. Unless I am trying out a new powder, don't order in quantities less than 4lbs. Thank you for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriznak Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 X2 to as much as I can afford, with the caveat of no more than I can legally posses without a permit, which varies from state to state and county to county. For example Maryland code says "(d) Same - Possession of explosives for use in firearms. (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person need not obtain a license to possess or store up to 5 pounds of smokeless powder for the loading or reloading of small arms ammunition, and up to 5 pounds of black powder for the loading or reloading of small arms ammunition" Most other states have a MUCH larger cap, Sacremento city says 50lbs, with conditions. http://www.atf.gov/publications/download/p/atf-p-5300-5.pdf I'm thankful I don't live in Maryland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshidaex Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 What brand of powder? What bullet style and weight? How many grains to achieve the velocity you want? 150 grain fmg for the .308 and I'd like to go 185 fmj for the .45 That's a start. Now are you trying to achieve a certain velocity or power factor for any of these rounds or do you just want to load plinking rounds? Plinking rounds will require less powder compared to rounds you are loading for a certain velocity/power factor. Though some will argue minor power factor loads can be used for plinking rounds also.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashdown Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 It'll take around 6 lb to get 1000 .308 rounds and 1 lb will net about 2000 .45 ACP. Give or take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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