Hello from Parker - 16 yr resident

[BrianV]

Been 30 years since I shot my rifles/shotgun, and just purchased first handgun (G19) this year. Also just purchased a Dillon 550B reloader because I can see where this is an expensive hobby...and I grew up with my uncles (all still in South Texas) doing their own reloading. Getting the rifles/shotgun reconditioned, and then I hope to pass along the same lessons I learned to my adult daughters (better late than never...and I did pass along a lot of OTHER lessons ) and young grandsons.

Most of my questions will probably be around reloading and why I'm consistently pulling to the lower-left center with the handgun. Still close to center, but always low-left of center. And what's up with my spending my youth shooting with my right eye, yet that little eye test telling me I'm cross-dominant?!?

[blacklabel]

Welcome!

[BrianV]

I see you are an amateur meat smoker - me, too. Owned a Big Green Egg for years...just smoked tri-tip this last weekend.

[Irving]

I see you are an amateur meat smoker - me, too. Owned a Big Green Egg for years...just smoked tri-tip this last weekend.

This will keep you busy...

https://www.ar-15.co/threads/136411-What-to-put-in-the-smoker-this-weekend?highlight=smoker+weekend

[BrianV]

Holy...um, smoke! 51 pages of replies. Take me longer to read than it does to smoke a pork shoulder (which takes about 18 hours).

[blacklabel]

Change your posts per page to 40 and then it's only 16 pages.

[Mazin]

Well let's see how your start is.....
G19 - check
Dillion - Check

You sound like your off to a great start there.

As far as reloading we have some great threads here;
https://www.ar-15.co/forums/103-Ammunition-Ballistics-and-Reloading

Now for the hitting the target on the lower left IMHO it could be
A grip issue, possibly canting your wrist?
Too much finger in the bang button?
Pushing forward a little when firing?
since you figured out your cross dominant maybe your still partially squinting?

Hangun threads are here:
https://www.ar-15.co/forums/91-Handguns

welcome to the addiction!


ETA: the search function is your friend [Beer]

[BrianV]

Definitely a glass half-full guy, Tim...although I definitely read a LOT as I was getting started with my first handgun and reloading press!

[BrianV]

Just started experimenting looking through the left eye - definitely awkward after using the right, so I may stick to the right. In regards to the pulling left, most folks say I'm anticipating...possibly a little tightening of the whole grip when tightening on the "very-long-compared-to-rifle" Glock trigger pull. Getting a lot of suggestions for dry-fire - ironic, since I grew up being told to NEVER dry fire.

And I'm sure I'll be checking out the reloading threads - read several before selecting the Dillon 550B over the 650XL or Hornady LNL. Went w/550 over 650 because I hope to use the same press to load 9mm, 6mm, and 6.55mm.

Trying to find a decent price on 115g FMJ 9mm bullets right now - preferably in box of 1000. Checking out Cabela's, Precision Delta, an Midway USA. Going to get some powder/primers local, but also on lookout for the 8# powder.

[Irving]

Don't bother looming at those stores. Start with Xtreme and Bayou Bullets. Google search those names. I don't remember the exact names and am posting mobile or I would have included the links for you.

[zteknik]

Hello and welcome!
Enjoy!![Beer]

[BrianV]

I did have Xtreme bookmarked, and when I looked at FMJ, they only had 223. Looking at just copper-plated, I do see where they have a box of 500-115g RN for about $39. That's a better price than the others I've seen. Thanks for reminding me to get back over there and be a more diligent in my search.

[brutal]

Welcome!

You missed a Cabela's 9mm Rem UMC sale .22/rd. Here's one for .23/rd @1K rounds shipped. https://www.slickguns.com/product/9mm-umc-ammo-115gr-metal-case-1000-rounds-32999-shipping-natchez-32999 Whoops, just noticed you were asking about boolits. Hells bells, I can hardly reload for .20/rd though.

I'm not setup to reload 9mm yet, but have .45ACP pretty well dialed in although I've been a laggard at any reloading lately.

[BrianV]

My goal, with the 9mm, is to get it down to about $0.12/round...that's assuming I'm reusing my own brass several times, of course. Going with the Xtreme pricing, that is about $0.08 for the bullet...think the primers are about $0.03, then the powder...gotta read up to see how much powder to determine the cost, but I've heard folks doing this for about $0.11 - $0.14/round. Beats the price I'm getting at Cabela's for about $0.26/round...although did have some Federal American Eagle for $0.24/round for a few weeks.

[Mazin]

Keep both eyes open!

[BrianV]

Haven't gotten there yet - never could do it as a kid, either. I always close the left eye.

Part of this reloading effort, is so I will not feel as "pinched" doing twice as much rounds as I planned, so I do intend to try with left eye...and with both eyes open. I do favor that Weaver stance, though. Bet the isosceles would be easier for using the left eye.

[pickenup]

Howdy

[Irving]

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[Cman]

Welcome to the forum!

[sellersm]

Welcome!


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[KS63]

My goal, with the 9mm, is to get it down to about $0.12/round...that's assuming I'm reusing my own brass several times, of course. Going with the Xtreme pricing, that is about $0.08 for the bullet...think the primers are about $0.03, then the powder...gotta read up to see how much powder to determine the cost, but I've heard folks doing this for about $0.11 - $0.14/round. Beats the price I'm getting at Cabela's for about $0.26/round...although did have some Federal American Eagle for $0.24/round for a few weeks.

Welcome to the site from another 550B owner just up the road from you. I know people get into reloading to save money, but to be honest, I've never really added anything up per round cost. I buy stuff that shoots good and is safe. I enjoy my time reloading.

[BrianV]

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Nice - FYI, I did order from Xtreme. However, they didn't have FMJ, and I ended up ordering the plated...saw a lot of reviews that mentioned people had put several 1,000s downrange with no issues. However, one of my reloading buddies said I needed to pay special care to the crimping stage with the plated ones. Greeeat...wanted it as simple as I could get it with the first batch or so!

[BrianV]

Welcome to the site from another 550B owner just up the road from you. I know people get into reloading to save money, but to be honest, I've never really added anything up per round cost. I buy stuff that shoots good and is safe. I enjoy my time reloading.

Glad to meet you (and everyone who was so gracious to extend a welcome). That is one point I heard - people can reload a lot more "quality" in comparison to just going with the "cheap stuff" factory ammo. I do not expect to have any net savings because I intend to shoot twice as much as my current limit (due to price). Basically, I have too many hobbies, so I have to keep an eye on the budget. And yes, I suspect I will enjoy it. Hard to compare, but I also string my own tennis racquets. Spend $40 to have someone else string, or string with decent stuff...and trust the tensions...for about $8! Plus there is definite pride of ownership when you "do it yourself".

[Irving]

Your buddy is over exaggerating the difficulty of the crimp stage.
Here was my learning experience: https://www.ar-15.co/threads/129251-40-S-amp-W-reloading-thread

[crays]

Welcome aboard.
If you're looking at TiteGroup as a powder choice, shoot me a PM. Sounds like you're well on your way to getting set up.

sent from somewhere

[BrianV]

Your buddy is over exaggerating the difficulty of the crimp stage.
Here was my learning experience: https://www.ar-15.co/threads/129251-40-S-amp-W-reloading-thread

Wow - that is a heck of a primer! Thanks.

[BrianV]

Welcome aboard.
If you're looking at TiteGroup as a powder choice, shoot me a PM. Sounds like you're well on your way to getting set up.

sent from somewhere

I am definitely looking at TiteGroup, based upon what I've read, but my first batch may be 2# of Alliant BE-86 from a friend.

[rondog]

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Moooooom, Irving's showing off again!

Oh, and welcome from another Parkerite!

[Brian]

Welcome! Always glad to have another member over here on this side of town. We've got a decent concentration going...

[BrianV]

Thanks - FYI, a little update:

- I've got the Dillon 550B all set up and running. I've taken 105 rounds to the range (started w/5...did a little praying before I pulled the trigger...then took the next 100). So far, I'm 104/105 with good rounds. I knew that one round was suspect because of a slight notch in the primer, but I wanted to see if it was an issue. I'm running about 5.4 grains - and about 1.15" long on the 9mm.
- I also bought the Cabela's Tumbler (model 400, I think)...the brass, coupled with the plated bullets, comes out looking better than a lot of the factory stuff I've purchased.
- I've gone "all-in" on embracing the cross dominance. Unbelievable - I wonder if that has always been the case. I'm definitely shooting much tighter patterns closer to the center of the target.

[TheGrey]

Hi, and welcome!