# Ammunition & Reloading **URL:** https://njgunforums.net/c/ammunition-reloading/23.md?page=1 [Latest](https://njgunforums.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://njgunforums.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://njgunforums.net/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Swage Against the Machine](https://njgunforums.net/t/swage-against-the-machine/1837)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2025, 2:21am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/swage-against-the-machine/1837 "2025-10-11T02:21:44Z")
I promise, there is a legit topic and a couple serious questions about swaging here, but first. I love a good play on words, especially for a topic title. Rock of Swages What’s my Swage Again Third Swage Swagecoach, … --- ## [Internal Ballistics, Seating Depth and Ogive (Berger Writeup)](https://njgunforums.net/t/internal-ballistics-seating-depth-and-ogive-berger-writeup/2603)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2025, 2:01am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/internal-ballistics-seating-depth-and-ogive-berger-writeup/2603 "2025-10-11T02:01:11Z")
Excellent PDF from Berger on internal ballistics, addressing seating depth, COAL, and ogive positioning. Effects of Cartridge Over All Length (COAL) and Cartridge Base to Ogive (CBTO) By: Bryan Litz Many shooters are… --- ## [Anyone ever try MagTech primers?](https://njgunforums.net/t/anyone-ever-try-magtech-primers/2759)
**Author:** [@Sudsy](https://njgunforums.net/u/Sudsy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2025, 8:13pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/anyone-ever-try-magtech-primers/2759 "2025-09-06T20:13:12Z")
Magtech Primers Magtech primers are manufactured by the Companhia Brasileira de Cartuchos (CBC), a Brazilian company that is part of the CBC Global Ammunition group. CBC is one of the world’s largest ammunition manufac… --- ## [Reloading .223 vs 5.56 Myths & Facts](https://njgunforums.net/t/reloading-223-vs-5-56-myths-facts/1592)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 3:49pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/reloading-223-vs-5-56-myths-facts/1592 "2025-07-17T15:49:56Z")
.223 Rem vs 5.56 NATO is probably one of the most discussed and contentious reloading topics ever. The differences between the two cartridges are minuscule, but important, and the actual answer as to whether or not it … --- ## [AA Hulls](https://njgunforums.net/t/aa-hulls/2512)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 6:51pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/aa-hulls/2512 "2025-07-15T18:51:41Z")
A while ago I promised once fired 12ga AA hulls to someone at a shoot, and can’t recall who it was. So, who needs AA hulls? I have about 500 or so. --- ## [Lee Auto Bench Prime](https://njgunforums.net/t/lee-auto-bench-prime/2488)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 11:11am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/lee-auto-bench-prime/2488 "2025-07-11T11:11:35Z")
I’ve seated hundreds of small rifle primers in 223/5.56 brass with no problems. Today I primed 100 308/7.62 and the large primers did not want to feed reliably. I had to keep messing with the tray to get them to feed,… --- ## [How much do you spend on ammunition yearly?](https://njgunforums.net/t/how-much-do-you-spend-on-ammunition-yearly/2447)
**Author:** [@Rudybaby](https://njgunforums.net/u/Rudybaby)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 9:24pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/how-much-do-you-spend-on-ammunition-yearly/2447 "2025-07-03T21:24:01Z")
poll --- ## [Alt Powder for 700x](https://njgunforums.net/t/alt-powder-for-700x/488)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 12:26pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/alt-powder-for-700x/488 "2025-05-15T12:26:40Z")
Anyone here reload with Perfect Pattern or High Gun? I’m about to run out of 700x and it’s very difficult to find. Been reloading with it for about 8 years and I’m used to it, but it’s rare as hens teeth, and when avai… --- ## [Major ammunition manufacturer announces Oklahoma plant](https://njgunforums.net/t/major-ammunition-manufacturer-announces-oklahoma-plant/2221)
**Author:** [@Sniper](https://njgunforums.net/u/Sniper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 10:37pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/major-ammunition-manufacturer-announces-oklahoma-plant/2221 "2025-05-14T22:37:19Z")
PRYOR, Okla. (KFOR) — One of the largest ammunition manufacturers in the world is planning to build a new facility in northeastern Oklahoma. CBC Global Ammunition intends to build a new facility at MidAmerica Industrial… --- ## [Thoughts From the Reloading Bench, 308/7.62 Case Trim Length](https://njgunforums.net/t/thoughts-from-the-reloading-bench-308-7-62-case-trim-length/2048)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2025, 11:03pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/thoughts-from-the-reloading-bench-308-7-62-case-trim-length/2048 "2025-04-13T23:03:18Z")
So I’m getting set up to reload some 308 for the first time, using 147gr M80 ball, 150gr Hornady SST and 168gr Sierra TMK. I have read that trim length anywhere between 2.000 and 2.015 is acceptable. Some manuals instr… --- ## [Small Base Resizing Die](https://njgunforums.net/t/small-base-resizing-die/1986)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2025, 7:36pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/small-base-resizing-die/1986 "2025-04-07T19:36:52Z")
After much research into what a small base die is used for, I am still left wondering what the point of them is. --- ## [Pretty Neat 209 Primer Pocket Tool](https://njgunforums.net/t/pretty-neat-209-primer-pocket-tool/1907)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/pretty-neat-209-primer-pocket-tool/1907 "2025-03-29T17:44:13Z")
Why have not heard of this before? US and Euro hulls are not the same exactly, there are two main differences. Euro hulls are most often straight walled with oversized primer pockets that can cause issues if reloading… --- ## [Well here's a new one on me - 7.62 NATO Tear Gas Rounds](https://njgunforums.net/t/well-heres-a-new-one-on-me-7-62-nato-tear-gas-rounds/1819)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2025, 2:08pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/well-heres-a-new-one-on-me-7-62-nato-tear-gas-rounds/1819 "2025-03-23T14:08:40Z")
$55 \* \* PER ROUND \* \* They do ship to NJ with copy of FID. --- ## [Match Ammo - Ballistic Tip or OTM?](https://njgunforums.net/t/match-ammo-ballistic-tip-or-otm/1699)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2025, 3:03pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/match-ammo-ballistic-tip-or-otm/1699 "2025-03-15T15:03:02Z")
For those who are into precision shooting, whether you hand load or buy off the shelf, what is your preference between ballistic tip and OTM? Is there really any difference in performance? --- ## [30-30 Handloads Pointed Bullets](https://njgunforums.net/t/30-30-handloads-pointed-bullets/1706)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 4:22pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/30-30-handloads-pointed-bullets/1706 "2025-03-14T16:22:10Z")
Tube fed lever action ammo requires a flat nose to prevent primer detonation of ammo in the tube. Makes sense. But what’s to stop a handloader from crafting 30-30, 35 Rem, 45-70, single load pointed bullets, or one in … --- ## [Powder Measures, Types of Powder and Environmental Factors](https://njgunforums.net/t/powder-measures-types-of-powder-and-environmental-factors/1590)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2025, 2:53am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/powder-measures-types-of-powder-and-environmental-factors/1590 "2025-03-08T02:53:39Z")
I used an AI to generate this. There is more too it, I’m sure, but it’s a starting point. When it comes to measuring powders for reloading, the type of powder and the powder measure can be crucial for accuracy and cons… --- ## [Reloaders Sound Off](https://njgunforums.net/t/reloaders-sound-off/155)
**Author:** [@Mauser88](https://njgunforums.net/u/Mauser88)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2025, 12:01am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/reloaders-sound-off/155 "2025-03-06T00:01:21Z")
Sound off here. I’ve been reloading my own ammo since 1986. It’s fun and relaxing if you’ve never tried it. Always willing to teach anyone whose interested. --- ## [Reloading 357 Magnum Brass to Lower Recoil 38sp Spec](https://njgunforums.net/t/reloading-357-magnum-brass-to-lower-recoil-38sp-spec/1155)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 5:41pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/reloading-357-magnum-brass-to-lower-recoil-38sp-spec/1155 "2025-02-06T17:41:32Z")
Have any of yous guys reloaded 357 mag brass to a 38sp or 38 +p spec. I have some Herco (Alliant) Blue Dot I’d like to experiment with. --- ## [Olin - Winchester is buying AMMO, Inc](https://njgunforums.net/t/olin-winchester-is-buying-ammo-inc/1086)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 6:00pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/olin-winchester-is-buying-ammo-inc/1086 "2025-01-22T18:00:16Z")
https://www.pressviewer.com/ViewEmail.asp?b=1548&id=334889&p=2357987 CLAYTON, Mo., Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN) (‘Olin’) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with AMMO… --- ## [Are certain calibers seasonal?](https://njgunforums.net/t/are-certain-calibers-seasonal/1066)
**Author:** [@Redeye65](https://njgunforums.net/u/Redeye65)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 12:12am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/are-certain-calibers-seasonal/1066 "2025-01-20T00:12:28Z")
I read that .22 mag is only produced maybe once a year, right now it seems .44 mag is slim pickings, even .45 auto seems to be hit or miss. Are calibers only produced a couple times a year? You would think staples have … --- ## [Baking Soda Additive to Walnut Media](https://njgunforums.net/t/baking-soda-additive-to-walnut-media/506)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 11:39pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/baking-soda-additive-to-walnut-media/506 "2024-11-30T23:39:28Z")
Has anyone added baking soda to walnut media as a polishing agent? I have some really funky 5.56 NATO brass that is due for cleaning, and while it will eventually clean up with just walnut, I’m wondering if a touch of b… --- ## [Powder Burn Rate Chart](https://njgunforums.net/t/powder-burn-rate-chart/539)
**Author:** [@ARGUS](https://njgunforums.net/u/ARGUS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 4:14pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/powder-burn-rate-chart/539 "2024-11-18T16:14:52Z")
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