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Any interest in asking the web masters to set a separate discussion tab for Reloading? No question that the Firearms and Ammo forum works but I think there is merit to having a discussion for just reloading. I think it is becoming more popular and would be a good means to share ideas and get new people into this great hobby!
One vote "FOR" :thumbup:
Aye....
Sign me up.
Good idea!
Sounds good, and not advocating people switch sites, but Nutz has a huge section on "feeding the pigs".
Another vote for Yes:thumbup:
sounds like a plan they have it on canadian gun nuts so why not here...... oilman
1000x more members across canada.Quote:
Originally Posted by oilman
I'm in
There are quite a few reloading forums out there already .
Yup Sounds good.
A dedicated reloading forum would be good.
Another vote here!
I would not even think about posting a recipe in a general forum. Advise or help with problems yes.. reloading recipes NO.
I was thinking that I am often in the Firearms and Ammo and there are ongoing strings related to reloading. Personally I don't have issue with sharing a recipe since I understand (like more reloaders) that it is normal safe practice to start with a reduced load and work up to your desired load.
I expect that most of the discussion will be focused on techniques, tools and other related items.
With that, since I am on the topic. I was just reading the planned changes to the Explosives Act. For reloaders there are some significant changes (all of them good) that will affect reloaders.
The have finally changed the wording to make it more clear and you can now store up to 75 kg of powder for personal use. This is a big change.
Here is the link:
http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/explosives/ac...tions/9843#p14
75KG...hell we used blow houses walls with 4lbs of black powder shaped charges in the Assault pioneers in the infantry. That course was demolition course (improvised)
From that link...does this make practical sense
Q. What are the limits on the number of small arms cartridges anyone can purchase and store?
There is no change. The limit is based on the amount of 225 kilograms of explosives in the cartridges. Therefore, the number of cartridges would depend on the calibre, e.g., 2.8 million .22-calibre cartridges or 100 000 12-gauge shot shells. Amounts beyond this would require a magazine licence
Yup, see my other post.
I wonder how many people know that reloading is not covered by the Firearms Act and is in fact covered in the Explosives Act? I have downloaded my own copy of the Explosives Act. It is worthwhile to understand the regs.
That is the funny part. The Explosives Act is opening up to make it easier meanwhile the Firearms Act adds new restricted and prohibited firearms routinely.
You can have 75 kg of powder on hand but you are more dangerous if you have a handgun????
Tell me how that makes sense?
All for it. I, for one, would be all over it.
I don't have any problem sharing my "below maximum" loads with others, but would never do it on an open forum. My max, and beyond, recipes are between me and the Almighty. But I've been reloading for over 50 years and over that time learned quite well what to look for in terms of pressure signs. I've heard the published loads referred to as "lawyer loads", meaning they are limited due to liability concerns. But know what you're doing before even going close to a max load. On the powder storage topic, I think a greater concern beyond the 75 kg max storage from this act, is what does your insurance policy say. My guess is that little or no storage is allowed. Need to look at my policy since I probably have stored powder in the 25 kg range.
Wow I thought I was bad with 8lbs....lol but will be moving up to 8lbs jugs soon, so I might catch up.
Hawtree
thanks for the response.
Fortunately I have a shop that is 70 ft from the house so I have a place to store powder in a relatively benign area. I don't discuss reloading with my insurance company ;).
Anything that I have shared for loads is just the same data anyone can get at the Hodgdon site. I am not suggesting that it become a free-for-all. I made the suggestion because I believe there is a need based on what I see as regular posts. For me it is a related but separate hobby from shooting and hunting.
I think it's a great idea. With CGN's more western demographic, I think it would be good to see an Ontario-centric reloading forum~if only to share resources, info. on dealers with stock, etc. So, I vote "yes".
^ Agreed. I don't deviate from Hodgdon's maximum loads for a given powder/bullet weight, so, I have no issue sharing load data. I'm not a competitive shooter, so if I can shave some trial and error time away from someone else's efforts~why not? Granted, I tend to only chime in if the person asking has a rifle of the same caliber, FROM the same manufacturer with the same rate of twist.Quote:
Originally Posted by DGearyFTE
I like the idea of sharing tips. I have been reloading for about 2 years.
I suspect Hawtree who has been doing it for 50 would have some good tips for us. I am not so much interested in the load data as how people are finding performance of different powders at different temperatures.
I did a load using Superformance last year and shot them from my 30-06 at -5 C. I was underwhelmed. Not a good powder for a deer load in November. On the other hand I really like H4350. And CFE 223 is like a steroid for 22-250