Reloading Tips (powder charge)

[thenorthwoodsFH]

I'll be damned, hickok isn't wearing a hat...

[Guitarmansg97]

Hickok, New to shooting and want to get into reloading so I can shoot more. Wondering, does handloading void a firearm manufacturers warranty?

[jamesogle99]

@Guitarmansg97 Most firearms will say in the manual that you shouldn't reload and it does void warranty. However how do they know what you have been shooting through your gun ;)

[shadowsteel5]

Hickok without a hat, my brain just melted.

[TheBlackStar999]

@shadowsteel5 I thought the Glock cap was part of his head :P

[iTzzEuphoriaaaaaa]

The presses are like 400 bucks ..

[ps3hunterman38]

im still deciding if i should reload or not, do you think i would save money if i reloaded 20 guage 8 shot? i know you dont reload shotgun shells very much but i need an experienced opinion

[renoretards]

@ps3hunterman38 When you reload you dont save much money at all. with the cost of the equiptment

[bentley4700]

@renoretards I got started for $40 dollars. I made my money back within the first week....

[renoretards]

@bentley4700 must have been made out of cardbourd...

[bentley4700]

@renoretards Haha. Right. RCBS single stage press, 6 sets of RCBS dies, scale, loading blocks, bullet puller, and bullets. Garage sale FTW. Even buying brand new Lee anniversary kit for $100 is all you need to get started.

[renoretards]

@bentley4700 what once in lifetime opportunity!

[lovinguns16]

where do you get gun powder!!! please tell me

[zhagray]

@lovinguns16 at the gun store or midway usa. there are different types of powders for different cartridges . make sure to use the right one.

[GpunktHartman]

Hi Hickok45, i like oure Vid.

I use the same Dillon Pwd.sys. but i make the powder balance weight up to ten times higher. as example: to get exact 5 grain, i put the scale to 50 grains an fill ten cases in the pan. If then only 48 grains ore 52 in, i adjust it ! That brings me more then to one Championchip ...

[Am4h8]

hickock, would it not be more precise to try to get the powder directly into the scale from the powder measure? if you transfer it to a casing then to the scale, theres a chance for some loss or some gets stuck in the casing or whathaveyou, is this ever an issue?

[hickok45]

@Am4h8, Not really a problem, plus you want to weigh several charges.

[loadmeister]

@Am4h8 On this press the powder measure is activated when a case presses up on the powder funnel which is caliber specific. It seems it would be tricky at best to activate the measure with the pan from the scale. You uestion is valid, but as hickok said...

[Robinson4643]

That scale is from the Stone Age

[cartman934life]

Hey Hickok, what is your set up for reloading 10mm auto (powder, powder weight, ect.)? I've seen your videos of you shooting your 10mm handloads and they look like they work really well.

[riegrieg]

can you handload shotgun shells?

[idsman75]

Is it just me or are Lyman loads just a little on the hot side? I was comparing some .45 Colt loads in Lyman versus Hornady's manual using the same bullet/powder combo. Lyman seemed a bit hotter.

[loadmeister]

@idsman75 Nope, not just you. I notice that the loads Speer publishes tend to be hotter than Hornady.

[mjmoto72]

wow i didnt know you did a series on this! great.. listen in one of my manuals " lee " it says not to use reloaded ammo in glocks.. is this true?? they say the chamber is not supported. due to the ramp feed.. all i have is a glock and i just bought a press.. i feel pretty dumb as i should have searched this first. "noob.. thanks like your vids.

[camdogs88]

@mjmoto72 I think basically every manufacturer in existence will void their factory warranty if you shoot reloads. However, as long as you are mindful with your powder charges it should be fine in my opinion. Unless your making really hot rounds, too much pressure. Anyone has any ideas feel free to contradict me. I don't have a glock so certainly don't stop with my answer. But a reloader is a great investment. I imagine you will own more than one gun worth reloading, so play with it.- Cams

[mjmoto72]

@camdogs88 hey thanks for the info. im checking other peoples experience so ill do as you suggest. thanks again.

[loadmeister]

@mjmoto72 I had a similar concern. I bought an aftermarket, drop-in, match grade barrel the stated handloads are okay.

[SirJabsAlot]

Thanks for the advice

[1stmdcap17]

What powder do you use for your ammunition?

[cobolt13]

What if that gun powder blows up in your face? is it is dangerous?

[AirsoftVeteran96]

@cobolt13 only if your a "weenie"

[camdogs88]

@cobolt13 why would the gun powder blow up? If you light the powder on fire in an open environment it just burns really hot really fast and is gone. When it is enclosed in a casing, that is where the pressure causes the projectile to move. I have canisters of powder in my room and I never work about them. Just store primers away from them. haha

[bubbacrabb]

You know for some reason you seam like the nicest guy on the planet. Very knowledgable also. Im trying to get into reloading, I hope I can pass on my passion like you do. Great job friend. Wish you the best.

[windofthegods]

thanks hikock

[galinstan]

Thank you, you're a natural teacher.

[backwoods3214]

if powder scale landed up in his mail box  from user i bet he would use it in reloading videos

[cwestsupporter]

Now this man seems responsible and careful with weaponry, anti gun advocates are not worried about people like this man, we are worried about the anti everything man that is buying 12 guns a month, dear lord make them all talk to this man

[benjamind1234]

I see your a cigar smoker, AVO No.5 's are some of my fav. I see you have a box on your table . Nice setup by the way

[firpo021]

Excelent

[shanehey]

im learning on the internet.... WOW!

[xxdeathxx666xx]

i know all i see is porn

[OilTheGun]

*****

[SuperFrikinAwsome]

Its great that your taking the time to teach about all the different aspects of shooting. I'm going to keep watching untill you stop making the videos! I wish yuo were my neighbor so i could pick your brain! Great job!

[thomsge91]

how long do you need to produce 100 rounds with this machine?

[hickok45]

@thomsge91 ,

About 10 minutes.

[hickok45]

@ModelOrange,

YOu don't measure?

[ModelOrange]

@hickok45 No, I was just being funny. I don't even reload, good video though.

[SmokeRises]

@hickok45 lol this could be his last comment. Kaboom's happen and this is why ;o). i highly doubt ModelOrange is serious.

[ChocolateChipPizza]

**Hickok for President 2012**

[IamaRifle]

@ChocolateChipPizza I wouldn't subject him to that type of torture.

[kbsavage77]

I see you replaced your usual Glock hat with some new Glock insignia on the wall :)

[rbenterprises100]

GREAT RELOADING VIDS!!!!

[machinegunmana]

great instruction

[biguy525]

That scale is old enough to qualify for historical, don't matter they never go bad. I do the same thing, set the charge and run. I know they say you should check every 100 rounds or so.I guess I loaded over a1000 rounds before I rechecked the charge and it was dead on. So I guess if you don't change powder or mess with the adjustments you should be O K.

[krazy45cat]

Safety #1 in reloading . 5*

[HuxxNL]

hickock, who tapes ure videos btw?

[bigjohn88TN]

@HuxxNL Me

[HuxxNL]

ure his wife right?:P

[bigjohn88TN]

@HuxxNL No I'm his son

[hickok45]

@HuxxNL ,

A waitress I met at Hooters. What's it worth to you for me to put her in a video? :-)

No, it's my son, actually.

[machinegunmana]

LOL

[theKGB65]

So, it really is true, Hickok, you never miss an opportunity to embarrass your poor son.

I pity you Bigjohn!

[sethmcdonald]

Weird to see you without a hat!

[remiandkramer]

Hickok45, can you share with us what powders you've chosen for your loads and why?  Thanks!

[gangsta8450]

is this ur gun room cool

[whylie74]

Great video Hickok

[CrAzYcArNiE08]

kinda random, but I think it would be cool to load your own blanks!

[Dietzeeeee]

the reloading manuel is like the reloaders bible.. If you follow the commandments you will be in heaven when your shooting your guns break the commandments and you could reck your gun and hurt yourself Great video ! ! !

[Crossfire44]

5/5

[xXBallistic82Xx]

You have an awsome setup. I love your target range, and your reload area. Not to mention your arsenal. I hope someday I can achieve something similar.

[RyanInSD]

very cool

[rangerdanger222]

I like these reloading videos.

[MrCntrybyWlkr]

I can't wait either. You make it seem so easy.

[ijsaenz]

cant wait for the next video in the series

[AsteroidStrike]

Keep these up bro, these videos are extremely helpful.

[dreamz20091]

that would take plenty of time making ur own rounds

[DeathFirst5]

Great info Hickok. Thanks for taking the time to explain this stuff. I am definitely getting more interested in reloading with each video you do.

[ArachnoForum]

You rock hickok!

[ffrhtlover]

Great video. Hope you will do one on brass preparation and seating the bullet itself, that would be very informative.

[noquie1]

I enjoy your vid very much, keep loading or reloading...

[KurNorock]

Wow, you just made me feel incredibly stupid. Of all the times I have adjusted my powder charge, (with the dillon 550b) I never once thought to just pull that stupid button out of the way. I have been rotating my case out of the machine for all this time!

Thanks Hickok, you have truly taught me something useful!

By the way, what powder and how much do you use for your 10mm loads? My current load almost fills the case up. I think my bullet may be compacting the powder a little bit.

[KurNorock]

I am still .2 grains under the maximum charge listed and I show no signs of over-pressure, but it is not as if there is a definitive way for me to be sure.

I was thinking of switching powders just for cost effectiveness. 14.4g of powder per round does not stretch a pound of powder very far.

[kstangent]

@KurNorock Buy a chronograph, that will tell you where you are at with the load. Decent ones can be had for under $100 USD.

[KurNorock]

@kstangent

I already have a chronograph. I know where my loads are as far as power and whatnot, I was just curious what powder he uses in his 10mm loads because I would like to be able to load them with less powder (but keep similar power) to get more cost effectiveness.

[melbourne0]

Thanks for making the reloading videos, always enjoy to see what others are doing.

[AllfatherGuideUs]

If only you had a daily show, and got paid. I'd watch!

[AllfatherGuideUs]

If I cram in 10x the normal powder load will the bullet shoot to China?

[1kcender4691]

Balance scales are "in my opinion" the most reliable/accurate for the money. All digital scales I have seen measure in grams and convert to grains. Even if it measures to .01 grams that still converts to .154 grains. Read as digital scales will read in .2 grain increments.

Not a big deal in larger rifle powder volumes (unless you'r loading for benchrest accurracy) but a huge deal in smaller pistol calibers where min. and max loads only differ by tenths of a grain.

Just 2 cents.

[Albee4ty5]

Thanks Hickok. Answered my questions. Good job.

[TangoDownProduction]

Great video Mr. Hickok. I was using a Lee balance scale until I was having problems with it holding it's "zero", so moved on to an electronic scale. I went with something small & economical, but I ALWAYS weigh out the first 5 charges, just to make sure I'm right where I need to be. I need to get off my ass and make a video on my reloading set up too. 5 *

[siguser17]

Thank you Sir very informative !!!

[Acornsniper]

geez u sure do have a LOT of ammo.

[tabre]

As someone new to shooting (I started 1 1/2 years ago) and reloading (I have a press I have never used) I thank you for putting this out there. This is just the type of information I need.

[M3RVITIS]

sweet HD, and helpful video, as always.

Good job Hickok45

[Robbaz]

Is any quality lost doing this?

[hickok45]

@Robbaz,

You can watch my shooting videos and decide for yourself. Virtually every round I fire in 9mm, .357 Magnum, 10mm, .45 ACP, .45 Colt, .44 Special, .44 Magnum, and .45-70 is one I put together myself.

[KillaGorilla13]

@Robbaz

actually many shooters do this to GAIN accuracy.

[mememe123xyz]

@ Robbaz

You can make more accurate ammunition yourself than they pump out at the factory. :)

[Tardisius]

The Lyman is a must. It's also good to have secondary references;Sierra,Lee,Hornady etc. even though every new die set comes with a one page manual. I like the electronic scale.Thanks.

[jfnuyen]

I really enjoy watching your re-loading videos. They are very informative and I have learned a whole lot since I am only buying commercial ammunition. Thanks for putting the time into informing those of us who have never reloaded our own ammo.

[stealthcupcake]

Haha! Make sure you're sober when you're doing it.

[ls1dragracer]

Great vid. On the hodgdon online data. Have you seen the 45super data? I load 45 acp. If you use 6.0gr Hp-38 powder & 230gr ball cup pressure 19900. Isn't that safe for any 45? AA data has all there max loads at 20000 cup.

[punker6506]

where is the hat?

[RamoneTalarico]

very useful video!

[MegaMonkeyChunk]

@RamoneTalarico

Agreed.