Any Handloaders Out There?

[ptrthgr8]

Hey, folks.

 

I think I've finally realized that I'll be better off reloading for my Reising... with the amount of shooting I plan to do this spring/summer, I don't want to foot the bill for all that commercial ammo. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/smile.gif

 

I've done a bit of reloading for several rifle calibers (7.62x54R, .30-06, 6.5x55 Swede, 8mm Mauser, etc.) and I do have the .45 ACP dies... so it looks like all I need is a bunch of .45 ACP brass, primers, and a powder of some sort.

 

Does anyone have any suggestions for a starting point? I'm assuming the standard 230gr. FMJ works best -- I don't really want to get into lead casting, etc.

 

Any info will be greatly appreciated!

 

Thanks!

 

~ Greg ~

[coyle311]

I use 230 grain bullets, and any load I've used cycles in both of my reisings. In my experience, these guns eat anything. Good luck and have fun.

[21 smoker]

Greg,..an easy load to remember is 5grs. of Bullseye over 230gr. rn...I cast my own,so cost is way low and easy on the guns...this load works in everything I own..Thompsons,Reisings,Macs,and Stemple76/45...even 1911s...hth.. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/wink.gif

[Kevin]

I'll second 21 smoker- Bullseye also works with FMJ. You might also price plated bullets like Berry's.

Kevin