Extra Loud Reloads

I was given some reloading equipment a few weeks ago so I thought I would give reloading a shot. I decided to load up some .223 ammo. It seems that my reloads are much louder and kick more than the Winchester ammo I normally shoot. I followed the directions I was given so it should be working.

First I made all the shells smaller and took the old primers out with the first die. I put primers into the shells. That was much harder than it seemed. Next I filled the cases up with gun powder. I used some gun powder that was labeled “2400” that I was given. I was told to use the little yellow scoops and fill the shell up to the top. This was the hardest part for me. I don’t see how anybody does this. I had to take a little a bit of gun powder out of each shell to get the bullet to start into the shell. Once I took about an eighth of an inch out, everything worked well. I then just used the press and put the bullet in.

Things were sort of strange when I shot the shells. The rifle was really loud and kicked more than normal. Do reloads kick more that factory ammunition? Or maybe I am just imagining things. I think I am doing everything right. Just making sure that the extra noise is normal.

i hope this another april fools joke.

you need to be very careful reloading. powder needs to be measured exactly. loads data needs to be followed exactly for the powder bullet weight combo. it;s not as simple as topping off the case with powder and going shooting. you could build some dangerous pressures and cause serious harm to your rifle and even yourself. i would go out and get a book on reloading or sit down with someone that does it on a regular basis for some tips. i would not even think of firing another one of those shells.

Its really true. Colorado is educated. The first post figured out what day it is....

I posted the same on a few other boards. Whoa. 3 pages into it and they hadn't figured it out...

:P

-Dana

Link us to the other discussions? It sounds like it'd be good for a chuckle.