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I'm looking to get a little more distance out of my AR-15. At first I thought I wanted the 6.8SPC, but after more research the 6.5 Grendel seems to be a better choice. I am looking at the 6.5 Grendel complete upper from Alexander Arms to complement my .223 SBR. http://www.alexanderarms.com/siteshopper.htm?cat=15&item=63 Has anyone purchased from AA? If so, what are your thoughts on the 6.5? After searching the threads on TGO, I see there was a project in the works by the guys at Hero Gear. What were results of this build?

The more I read about these attempts to intrude into our 2A right, the more it gets my blood boiling. I say pass your BS laws. I will not go silently. I always leaned toward being a quiet professional, but it seems like a perfect time to be an outspoken leader. You want my firearms? Come and get 'em!

Don't worry, this plan to stimulate the economy will provide the illegals with a renewed effort to invade our country. He is weak, the plan is piss-poor, and lacks any credibility. Can you say shot in the dark?

Congrats- go well armed and keep it concealed! Life is good.

Mugster- is this a different die set that is used to reload? On a separate note, I called the ATF NFA office today and got some great news. I was told my SBR stamp was approved on JAN 20th. A minute after I got off the phone, I got an email from Hero-Gear saying they have received my stamp. Well sh#t, I'm stuck working in Vermont (sub-freezing temps). I hope to pick up my stamp and AR lower on the 31st. So on one hand it was great news, with the sad reality that I can't enjoy it, let alone shoot it.

I think I have: 1000 .223 (steel) 2000 .223 (brass) 800 9mm 800 .40 I also have begun stocking up on .223 reloading supplies. I need more if I'm going to outlast the next 4 years.

I guess if/when they decide to grab, it will be a personal decision for anyone involved. My son and I will not surrender anything. This is a right granted within the constitution. Toss this ideal and the 2nd revolution will begin!

"Wolverines!"

"nevermind the man behind the curtain....." He is the great Oz!!!!

Sucks? Yes! Someday, I will get started. Until then, I will keep reading up on loads and techniques. But many of these ideas won't truly make sense until I sit down and get my hands dirty. I'm still trying to figure out the process of removing a primer crimp. This one seems to elude me. I have a good variety of brass that is crimped and uncrimped. I would like to know how to proceed. On another note, I should see my SBR approval in the coming days. Guess what, I won't be around to go pick up my lower. That really hurts! I usually take out my frustration by placing another order from MidSouth or Midwayusa.

EXCELLENT POINT! Ralph, I am celebrating by doing my part to stimulate the economy. His inaguration has inspired me to buy another 1000 FMJ bullets for my reloading efforts.

Thats a great question. It's one I cannot answer at this point. I am on assignment working up in Vermont until the end of March. I can't complain since I still have a job. (But the cold is brutal, -21F last week) I will guess and say early April I will be setup and ready to reload my first few rounds. Until then, I will continue to get the necessary and helpful items I need. I need to find a good deal on .223 bullets. I plan on celabrating tomorrow by buying a small stockpile. Just my way to help the economy!!

It's not too overwhelming now. Granted I say this without ever reloaded a round, but I have been doing alot of reading. Knowledge and taking small steps seems to be the keys to successful reloading. As for picking up brass, I ALWAYS ask when others are shooting around me. I shoot out at Gallatin Gun Club and there are times when I simply can't collect all the brass. I tend to be a vulture. My son and I swoop in and pickup everything that isn't rusted, steel, or crushed. I tend to do this before, during and after shooting. If others are shooting, I will ask. I would hate to piss off someone by stealing brass they plan to reload. Sometimes I get lucky and they pickup the brass for me. Mugster- Thats what I thought, but I wanted to ask someone with more knowledge.

I'm reading up on how to determine the performance of your reloads. I see that a chronograph is the key to measuring the velocity of the bullet. What is a good entry level chronograph?

Wow, will this madness ever cease? No wonder BHO wants to draw up a new Declaration of Independence. Towerclimer, you may be right. The time grows nearer until we see the new revolution.

This looks like a great way to put people to work and stimulate our economy.

One link, coming up... http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=18&t=367860

Hey honey, I got a great idea for our next vacation. There are plenty of great deals to be found!! Better pack your Berka and passport. It's truly amazing what people can do with their hands when they are motivated.

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Thanks Rightwinger! My bench is very strong. I plan to put a shelf on the portion of my bench for my tumbler and media separtor. I haven't thought about the idea of covering everything, but that will help in 2 ways: keep everything dust free and keep my boys from getting into something they don't need to. Honestly I probably won't have any time to reload until late March because of my work schedule. Until then, I will continue to slowly build my required bench/reloading items. I stumbled upon something that I need more info, bullet cannelure. The 223 REM bullets I purchased from the Reloaders Bench are 55gr FMJ and smooth (no cannelure). After Googling, I see there are tools available to create the cannelure. Is this something people are doing or using? What is the benefit? Does it seat the bullet better or more firmly?

Okey, I guess my eagerness got the better of me today. I went back to the Reloaders Bench and bought my dillion digital scale, some more bullets and that flash hole tool that Casey showed us. I also put another order to MidwayUSA for a primer pocket brush set, a powder trickler, and the Hornady reloading manual. I will now have a 3 books to reference and compare powder charge loads. The only items I am missing is the tumbler, media separator, and case trimmer. Too bad all these items will be delivered to my house in the coming week and I will be working in Vermont until the end of January.

Okey, good to meet you also! After I left I had a feeling that I didn't buy enough. I finally figured out how to post pictures on here so I will be posting several more once I get setup. Thanks enfield.

Once I get the 223 REM down to a science, I plan to reload .40 S&W and maybe 9mm. Either way, I collect every bit of brass I can when I am at the range. Lately there has been a ton available. The other day I ran out of room to put the loose brass. I did have a question on reloading FMJ verses JHP bullets. Can the same dies be used or is there a separate die need for hollow points?

I do look forward to this. I have been working to reload for along time, but never could get past the "thinking about it" stage". The one thing I do like is the overall cost savings. From the bullets, powder, and primers I bought, I will be reloading at the cost of buying Wolf brand steel cased 223 ammo. I suspect this cost will vary with different powders and bullets, but still cheaper in the long run.

Well I have been reading up on this for several months now and I am finally making the moves towards reloading my first of many rounds. After talking with Musicman and Rightwinger, I bought my press kit. I toyed with the idea of beginning with a progressive setup, but settled for the RCBS Rock Chucker. Everything I have read showed all presses have pros and cons, but I always heard one particular comment. "I got a Rock Chucker years ago, and I am still using it today." For a person just starting off, The Chucker seemed like an excellent choice. I ordered my press kit, 223 REM dies, and the other necessary items from MidwayUsa. Today I went out to the Reloaders Bench in Mount Juliet. Casey, one of their employees answered all my questions and made some good recommendations for starting out. I bought a pound of smokeless power (Accurate 2230), some primers (Winchester small rifle), and 500 55grain 223REM FMJ to start out. I wanted to have a dedicated area for my reloading, so I built a decent size work bench: 2x4ft. It's not much, but it will work for me. I plan to mount my press on the right front corner. I plan to purchase a digital scale, tumbler/media separater, and a few other items in the coming weeks. I will continue to post as I complete my setup and begin to press my first few rounds.