# Ammunition & Reloading **URL:** https://njgunforums.net/c/ammunition-reloading/23.md [Latest](https://njgunforums.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://njgunforums.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://njgunforums.net/tags.md) --- ## [Powder Burn Rate Charts Are Worthless](https://njgunforums.net/t/powder-burn-rate-charts-are-worthless/5013)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 10:26pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/powder-burn-rate-charts-are-worthless/5013 "2026-10-04T22:26:47Z")
And here is why… Smokeless powder burn rate is not an inherent, fixed property; it changes dynamically based on pressure, confinement, and volume. A fast-burning powder like 700-X behaves completely differently in a mas… --- ## [9mm Venom ammo](https://njgunforums.net/t/9mm-venom-ammo/5142)
**Author:** [@Brooklynracer](https://njgunforums.net/u/Brooklynracer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 11:24pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/9mm-venom-ammo/5142 "2026-10-01T23:24:47Z")
Anyone use this? Is it good? --- ## [Range 129 ammo orders](https://njgunforums.net/t/range-129-ammo-orders/5140)
**Author:** [@Grima](https://njgunforums.net/u/Grima)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/range-129-ammo-orders/5140 "2026-10-01T15:13:31Z")
Just FYI. I placed an ammo order with Range 129 on Friday. I had assumed that unless noted on the product page, the offered items were in stock nearby and could be picked up at the range within a couple of days. After wa… --- ## [Dumb question 97](https://njgunforums.net/t/dumb-question-97/4995)
**Author:** [@1LTCAP](https://njgunforums.net/u/1LTCAP)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 5:58pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/dumb-question-97/4995 "2026-09-05T17:58:25Z")
can critical duty 230grain +p be safely run through the tisas 1911? or the sig p227 or glock 21? thanks guys --- ## [I finally have the reloading bench I've always wanted!](https://njgunforums.net/t/i-finally-have-the-reloading-bench-ive-always-wanted/4951)
**Author:** [@10X](https://njgunforums.net/u/10X)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 12:44am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/i-finally-have-the-reloading-bench-ive-always-wanted/4951 "2026-09-01T00:44:08Z")
It took me two years after our move, in part because I had to finish putting together the shop and build that workbench first, but I finally finished building my reloading bench. It’s a treat; at our old house I had alm… --- ## [Which Chronograph Would You Choose for Load Development?](https://njgunforums.net/t/which-chronograph-would-you-choose-for-load-development/4825)
**Author:** [@sandeep1920](https://njgunforums.net/u/sandeep1920)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 1:16am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/which-chronograph-would-you-choose-for-load-development/4825 "2026-08-07T01:16:44Z")
Hi fellow shooters, I’m planning to purchase a chronograph for recording data and load development, but I’m currently trying to decide between Garmin and Athlon. I’d appreciate hearing your thoughts, experiences, and r… --- ## [Frankford Arsenal Intellidropper](https://njgunforums.net/t/frankford-arsenal-intellidropper/4565)
**Author:** [@sandeep1920](https://njgunforums.net/u/sandeep1920)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/frankford-arsenal-intellidropper/4565 "2026-06-24T16:09:02Z")
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077GFWXT7?ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_fed\_asin\_title&th=1&psc=1 i am planning to start reloading, is this Frankford Arsenal Intellidropper Electronic Powder Measure for Powder Measuring is good buy? o… --- ## [Hodgdon Powder Acquires RCBS Reloading](https://njgunforums.net/t/hodgdon-powder-acquires-rcbs-reloading/4525)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2026, 2:26am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/hodgdon-powder-acquires-rcbs-reloading/4525 "2026-06-14T02:26:49Z")
This happened last year but was news to me. Glad RCBS is out of Vista Outdoors. Hodgdon Powder Company purchased RCBS Reloading from Revelyst, a segment of Vista Outdoor, early this month. “This acquisition of RCBS, th… --- ## [Anyone buy from fastammo.com?](https://njgunforums.net/t/anyone-buy-from-fastammo-com/4467)
**Author:** [@Donobieus](https://njgunforums.net/u/Donobieus)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 6:14pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/anyone-buy-from-fastammo-com/4467 "2026-06-07T18:14:22Z")
I found this website on ammoseek. They are advertising like, 10 years ago pricing. Sub $200 for 1k 9mm. Sub 80 for 250 #8 12ga etc etc. Just wondering if anyone has bought from them before I toss in the “Too good to be… --- ## [Help me ID some old inherited reloading parts and supplies?](https://njgunforums.net/t/help-me-id-some-old-inherited-reloading-parts-and-supplies/4466)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/help-me-id-some-old-inherited-reloading-parts-and-supplies/4466 "2026-06-07T15:13:45Z")
I inherited a bunch of reloading press parts/reloading supplies recently and would appreciate some help ID’ing and roughly valuing them. Doing reloading stuff only in this thread, will post a separate thread in the for … --- ## [New! Federal American Eagle 5.56x45mm NATO 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail](https://njgunforums.net/t/new-federal-american-eagle-5-56x45mm-nato-55-grain-full-metal-jacket-boat-tail/4407)
**Author:** [@sandeep1920](https://njgunforums.net/u/sandeep1920)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 11:12pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/new-federal-american-eagle-5-56x45mm-nato-55-grain-full-metal-jacket-boat-tail/4407 "2026-06-02T23:12:45Z")
Hey everyone, just a heads-up that OpticsPlanet has Federal American Eagle 5.56 55gr available for backorder right now. The price works out to about $0.37/round, though the estimated ship date isn’t until November 2026. … --- ## [Best way to pull a 5.56 bullet without a bullet puller?](https://njgunforums.net/t/best-way-to-pull-a-5-56-bullet-without-a-bullet-puller/4435)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/best-way-to-pull-a-5-56-bullet-without-a-bullet-puller/4435 "2026-05-29T14:13:14Z")
Got a friend retiring today - he was heavily involved in military ammo contracting. As a jokey celebration of his last day at work I want to pull the bullet on a 5.56 round, dump the powder on the ground and take a pict… --- ## [Price of Primers Coming Down](https://njgunforums.net/t/price-of-primers-coming-down/2459)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 1:13pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/price-of-primers-coming-down/2459 "2026-05-17T13:13:10Z")
Just perusing Powder Valley and they have a lot of primers on sale, $49 to $59 per thou. Midsouth is coming down too, Nachez, not so much but does have a couple good deals on Magtech rifle primers. Have not looked at p… --- ## [I'm No Expert, Buuut](https://njgunforums.net/t/im-no-expert-buuut/4318)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 12:31pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/im-no-expert-buuut/4318 "2026-05-15T12:31:01Z")
I find all kinds of interesting things when I collect range berries. Last week I picked up these three FTFs, but FTF seems to be the least of the problem. In fact, it may have saved them. As best I can tell, th… --- ## [Ammunition Price Increase 2026](https://njgunforums.net/t/ammunition-price-increase-2026/3788)
**Author:** [@Fullstop](https://njgunforums.net/u/Fullstop)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 11:32am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/ammunition-price-increase-2026/3788 "2026-05-02T11:32:40Z")
:neutral\_face: --- ## [Salt Bath Annealing](https://njgunforums.net/t/salt-bath-annealing/4217)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 1:21pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/salt-bath-annealing/4217 "2026-04-20T13:21:43Z")
Annealing is another time suck for reloaders and can be expensive. It can be cheap too, but the cheap methods like using a candle or torch are not consistently uniform. I want to try this, or something similar. The v… --- ## [Will Soaring War Risk Send Civilian Ammunition Prices Higher?](https://njgunforums.net/t/will-soaring-war-risk-send-civilian-ammunition-prices-higher/3987)
**Author:** [@Sniper](https://njgunforums.net/u/Sniper)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/will-soaring-war-risk-send-civilian-ammunition-prices-higher/3987 "2026-04-06T17:27:58Z")
President Trump signaled on Sunday that Operation Epic Fury could extend for four weeks, shifting our focus beyond the likely decline of certain air-delivered munition stockpiles to the question of whether a prolonged co… --- ## [Necking down, The Hard Way](https://njgunforums.net/t/necking-down-the-hard-way/4160)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 12:32pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/necking-down-the-hard-way/4160 "2026-04-06T12:32:40Z")
Full disclosure, this post is not about necking down for the purpose of seating smaller bullets. It is a DIY mod (hack) for a powder funnel. DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS FOR RELOADING AMMUNITION! This is a long story about solv… --- ## [Load Development Woes](https://njgunforums.net/t/load-development-woes/4132)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 10:45pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/load-development-woes/4132 "2026-04-02T22:45:50Z")
Just finished a short 40 round run to try out a new (to me) bullet in Lake City brass. I made these specifically for the spare parts gun. Trying to squeeze 1 MOA out of it. DSC\_21781920×1280 157 KB Hornady 62gr FMJ… --- ## ["Drone Killer" Rifle Cartridges](https://njgunforums.net/t/drone-killer-rifle-cartridges/4018)
**Author:** [@Fullstop](https://njgunforums.net/u/Fullstop)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 8:00pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/drone-killer-rifle-cartridges/4018 "2026-03-10T20:00:54Z")
--- ## [Federal ammo](https://njgunforums.net/t/federal-ammo/3965)
**Author:** [@DaddyNick](https://njgunforums.net/u/DaddyNick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/federal-ammo/3965 "2026-02-28T19:10:16Z")
Some are being discontinued. Snatch em up if you some. some are a good deal. --- ## [Scheels](https://njgunforums.net/t/scheels/3701)
**Author:** [@Fullstop](https://njgunforums.net/u/Fullstop)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 2:48am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/scheels/3701 "2026-02-09T02:48:52Z")
Wondering if anyone has ordered ammunition from them before. Will they send to NJ and did you have any other issues. \*Update- Scheels does not send ammunition to NJ. :neutral\_face: --- ## [WTS .45 cal bullets and CCI large pistol primers](https://njgunforums.net/t/wts-45-cal-bullets-and-cci-large-pistol-primers/3799)
**Author:** [@plumbshotsam](https://njgunforums.net/u/plumbshotsam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 7:02pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/wts-45-cal-bullets-and-cci-large-pistol-primers/3799 "2026-01-31T19:02:05Z")
New sealed box of 500 XTREME .45 cal 230 grain plated bullets $75.00 New sealed box of 1000 CCI #300 large pistol primers $45.00 Both items for $100.00 Pick up cash only in Linde… --- ## [Looking to buy bulk 9mm](https://njgunforums.net/t/looking-to-buy-bulk-9mm/3625)
**Author:** [@arocho27](https://njgunforums.net/u/arocho27)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 11:54am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/looking-to-buy-bulk-9mm/3625 "2026-01-13T11:54:04Z")
Looking to buy bulk 9mm 115/124 gr --- ## [Ultrasonic Brass Cleaning and Primer Pockets](https://njgunforums.net/t/ultrasonic-brass-cleaning-and-primer-pockets/2466)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/ultrasonic-brass-cleaning-and-primer-pockets/2466 "2026-01-05T15:44:18Z")
I tumbled three different types of brass in walnut media (PPU 308 Match, PPU 7.62 NATO and MEN 7.62 NATO) till it was nice 'n shiny, then decapped/resized. Then threw 20 of each in the ultrasonic bath (20% Simple Green … --- ## [Getting Into Reloading?](https://njgunforums.net/t/getting-into-reloading/244)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2025, 4:06pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/getting-into-reloading/244 "2025-12-24T16:06:41Z")
This was written by me in 2013 just a few months after I got back into shooting. Reloading/Hand loading Payoff When faced with the prospect of easily spending over $1,000.00 for reloading equipment and components, one … --- ## [Selling reloading gear](https://njgunforums.net/t/selling-reloading-gear/3385)
**Author:** [@plumbshotsam](https://njgunforums.net/u/plumbshotsam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 10:26pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/selling-reloading-gear/3385 "2025-11-26T22:26:45Z")
Hi all, what category should I list some reloading gear and supplies in to try to sell them? --- ## [Cheap DIY Case Media Separator](https://njgunforums.net/t/cheap-diy-case-media-separator/756)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 10:11pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/cheap-diy-case-media-separator/756 "2025-11-26T22:11:23Z")
Case Media Separator basically made from junk. I got tired of knocking the walnut media out of each case by hand so I made a media separator out of junk. Bonus, my Lyman tumbler fits in the bucket perfectly for storage… --- ## [Primer Pockets (Case Prep)](https://njgunforums.net/t/primer-pockets-case-prep/2532)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 2:00am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/primer-pockets-case-prep/2532 "2025-11-07T02:00:32Z")
How much attention do you put into primer pocket prep? In every aspect of reloading, it is easy to get lost in the weeds with the minutiae. What is the minimum acceptable level of pocket prep, do they need to be squeak… --- ## [Case Neck Tension](https://njgunforums.net/t/case-neck-tension/3230)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 1:12pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/case-neck-tension/3230 "2025-11-06T13:12:53Z")
In my most recent reloading session of 223 I was trying out a new bullet, Hornady 60gr V-Max. For whatever reason had some trouble dialing in the seating, but I got it done. However, I was left with 7 fully processed cas… [Next page](https://njgunforums.net/c/ammunition-reloading/23.md?page=1)