Main reasons to start
reloading:
- reloaded ammunition is cheaper
- is more accurate
- it may be stronger or weaker, exactly as you want them to be
- reloading is fun
- you'll finally start to shoot more and talk less
The saving when reloading:
When reloading, you reach inconsiderable saving. Factory-made 9mm
Luger cost about 5Kč. Reloaded one costs 2-3Kč, depending on used
components. Naturally, the more expensive the ammo is, the greater
is the saving. When shooting some of the exotic calibers, it's the
only way to shoot them, if you're not owner of a diamond mine.
How to begin reloading:
We need a few essentials:
- Case tumbler
- Serves to clean the shells, which we want to reload. We
prefer dry cleaning using walnut or corn media.
- Reloading press
- It's the most important part of the reloading set. Depending
on reloading (rifle amunition, pistol amunition, combination
of different calibers, quick change of calibers...) and the
ammount of ammunition to be reload, we choose different
presses. Purchase of the press is an investiment for many
years. When picking a press, there's suggested to be more
generous and buy better one, than you apparently need.
The reloading press isn't just for one season and our quality
press won't give you a reason to replace the machine. Presses
which can be improved by purchasing and equipping accessories
are a good solution. I'm sure you'll make the same
experience as many before you. You'll simply enjoy it. You
will find that price of your ammunition lowered and you have
better shooting results, so you shoot more, than you
originally estimated. Aside this, you surely want to spend
more time shooting than reloading. This problem may be solved
by your child, that's shooting too :)
(but the ammo consumption will at least double, so it's a bit
contraproductive step)
- Gunpowder
- Basically, we distinguish between fast and slow. And between
those, which pollute the gun and those, which leave the gun
clean. Let us advise you, what powder to use.
- Primers
- Primers are made in different sizes and designs. We're
clasiccaly reloading Boxer type primers. Boxer type case is recognized
by having just one hole leading out of primer. Primers are
made in different sizes, but one caliber uses only one primer
size.
- Bullets
- Bullets you use can be easily made by casting lead using
tools we sell, or bought. By experience it is better to cast a
good bullet at home than buy it. Sadly, cheap sold bullets may
unfavorably affect the accuracy of shooting. If you want to
buy the bullets, it is better to consult with someone who has
sufficient experience. We will be pleased if you choose the
right bullets by contacting us.