POLL ... How many different Calibers do you load for?

[OS OK]

Check the box that applies to you...

Maybe, as part of the Poll, I shoulda asked...which three do you enjoy loading the most?

Well...for pistols, right now...my 'favoriteiest' is the .45ACP and the close second to that is the .45Colt.
I like shooting them and the components for the reloads don't slip or jump out of my old broke up hands.

Rifle...right now is the 8mm with that goofy 243 grain 323378 for the M48.

This past couple of years I have been engrossed in the pistol HP's and water testing the alloys at the various speeds.
It's a real kick in the pants to be able to blend the proper components so they mushroom to the max without fragging.

It doesn't take too much to get this old farts attention focused in the shop...turn the stereo on to 50-60's...and all the sudden the whole day just whizzes by!

[runfiverun]

it needs to go higher.
I had 64 or 65 die sets the last time I sorta counted.
I'm sure some are duplicates since I have 3 357 sets, one is set for 38 one for 357 and one for 357 max I also have a 38 steel size die I use to neck size my 358 win cases.
so they don't really count as 4 or as 1 I guess.

[OS OK]

R5R...I was thinking of how many calibers does anyone personally load for...how many they shoot personally and reload. Not how many die sets you might have collected over the decades...I dunnoh really, if you have a die set I suppose that one is capable of loading for it.

As always, it's only after the poll posts that these little BRAIN FARTS surface . . . :bigsmyl2: . . . Good thing we ain't in an elevator!

[tunnug]

It'd be easier for me if there was a button that said "All of them"

[Jniedbalski]

Pistol. 32 acp 380 acp 7.62x38R Nagant ,9mm Luger, 38spec ,357,40s&W ,44 mag , 45 acp. rifle 223, 220 swift 6.5 sewed, 308 win, 303 Brit, 308 Norma mag,25/06 ,7.62x39 ,7.62x54R, and 12 gauge lee loader I thank that's it also 5 black powder calibers

[Kestrel4k]

In the immortal words of the young John Connor, "All of them, I think." ;)

[Hick]

38 Special, 357 Magnum, 223 Remington, 32 Winchester Special, 30-30, 30-06, Makarov 9 x 18, and thinking of adding more. While the poll is still very early (not many responses), its beginning to look like reloading is like eating peanuts-- you can't stop with one.

[PbHurler]

.223
.30
.338
.458
.38/.357
.44
410Ga
20Ga
12Ga

So: 9

Ooops, forgot .40 and .45 (Yeah, HOW could I forget .45), so make it 11

(I'll blame it on the time of my initial post, hadn't had coffee yet) :coffee:

[M-Tecs]

43 that I currently load and shoot plus a couple that I load for friends.

[forfun]

380
38
357
40
10mm
45
270
12ga

[dverna]

As I got "smarter", I realized that the KISS principle applied to me. I sold off a lot of stuff that I did not really need. I am down to ten and will likely cut another one to two out this year.

Redundancy for me is having multiple guns in the same caliber, not multiple calibers that have little performance difference to justify them. I shed my .30/06 and went with the .308 fit that reason. I could not decide between shedding the .243, .25/06, and .270 and wound up getting rid of all three. I do not miss them at all.

[OS OK]

As I got "smarter", I realized that the KISS principle applied to me. I sold off a lot of stuff that I did not really need. I am down to ten and will likely cut another one to two out this year.

Redundancy for me is having multiple guns in the same caliber, not multiple calibers that have little performance difference to justify them. I shed my .30/06 and went with the .308 fit that reason. I could not decide between shedding the .243, .25/06, and .270 and wound up getting rid of all three. I do not miss them at all.

I kinda share your outlook on this...only from a slight angle.
Each time I added another gun to the cabinet there were more considerations...did I have the dies? Did I have sufficient brass...back in my youth that meant at least 500 rounds, today more. It's always been a larger purchase than just adding another gun.
Then on top of all that I was responsible to keep them clean, maintained and sighted properly. I grew up on the GUlf Coast where you don't buy a chunk-O-steel and throw it in with the other safe Queens and expect to pull her out a couple times a year and have it in good shape.

Yeah, I'd have to add practical to the list. Sometimes you don't just do something because you can...

[Surfcat]

.220 Swift
.223
30-30
9x19
.45 Colt

Don't need to reload .223 and 9x19, but do for the fun of it and to make soft point/hollow point ammo. The 30-30 can be thrown into that camp too. I can't stand empty brass, I get anxious and have to load them... signs of mental illness, I suppose, hahahaha.

The Swift and .45 are my mandatory reloading calibers; the Swift for accuracy and the .45 so I don't go broke buying factory ammo.

Hats off to you folks that load so many different calibers.

[hc18flyer]

.223 9mm
8 x 57 .358 win
.280 .45 Colt
12 ga.
Mostly .45 and 8 x 57 last couple of years. I really should cut it in half?
hc18flyer

[Biggin]

38/357 and 44sp/44mag so far. I'm just getting back into this . FWIW I just primed 600 38 cases last night and I spend a lot of time thinking about leadLol!!!

[GhostHawk]

Pistol 7.62x25 C-52, 9mm, .40sw, .45acp.
Rifle .223, 7.62x39, 7.62x54r, .300BO, .30-30, 9mm, .357mag, .444.
Shotgun 12 ga, 20 ga, .410. Last two both using brass hulls and a homemade reloading kit.

Voted 12 but I forgot about the 20 and .410 so it should have been 15.

20 ga, .410 and 7.62x25 I have reloaded the least.

Most is probably the 7.62x39. I have bought 1k of brass for it twice.
It may be cheap to buy but the cheap stuff has wide differences in bullet weights and powder weights. So I prefer to make my own using 185 gr gas checked bullets and IMR 4895 in modest quantity's. They are not fast but they hit hard.

[Texas by God]

9mm, .38 Special, .357, .45acp. In rifle-.223,22-250,.30 carbine,.300 blackout,25-06,.250 Sav,.243Win,30-30, &.358 Win. Plus others for friends/relatives.

[Hamish]

I have kind of shied away from *actually* saying out loud how many,,,,,,,,,,

But,

.25, .32, .38, .357, 357 MAX, .40, .45, .233, .243, 30 Badger, 30 Bellm, .308 Bellm, 30 WCF, 300 BLK, 30-06, .303, 7.65x54R, 7.92x57IS, 35 Whelen, 45-70. I think that's all of them.

Got away from loading and owning anything in .277 or .284,,,,,,

Oh. 12, 16, 20, set up for 10 but haven't done it yet.

[Reddirt62]

5.7×28
380
9
45acp
45lc
454
223
223 wssm
300bo
308
I think that is all.

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[lightman]

I'm thinking 29. I counted 38/357 as 2 and 44spl/44mag as 2 because I have guns in both calibers although I use the same die set. I tend to sell die sets if I sell a gun in a caliber that I don't expect to replace, so every die set I have gets used.

[brass410]

223, 243, 30/06, 45/70, 410bore, 12ga, 45acp, 38/55 and 45lc that's nine till the next comes along

[DerekP Houston]

11 so far, more when I get more serious about my rifle shooting

[dragon813gt]

"I don't know" and "to many" come to mind. I do know it would be easier to count the dies then the guns. I don't know how many of them I own either.

[Kraschenbirn]

16...that I shoot (somewhat) regularly but I've also got three or four additional die sets, trimmers, etc. for calibers that (1) I no longer own a gun chambered for that round or (2) I keep in case that I acquire a gun in that caliber.

Bill

[NavyVet1959]

Easily 15+...

Mostly just the common calibers though...

.223
.300 AAC
.308
7.62x39
7.7x58
.45-70
12-gauge
.22TCM
9x19
.38 SuperCooper
.357
.38 special
.40SW
10mm
.44 special
.44 mag
.45ACP
.45SUPER +P+ / .460 Rowland
.45 Colt

[tsubaki]

223
7mm Rem mag
300AAC
30carbine
30-30
308
30-06
303
45-70
25acp
32 S&W short & long
38spl
357mag
44spl
44mag
45acp
45colt
12 gauge shot & slugs

[sharps4590]

40 plus a couple. Most of which haven't seen the light of day in 80 years or more. Very little common stuff.

[ole_270]

Between my son and I, from memory,
22 Hornet
223
22-250
243
25-20WCF
250 Sav
257Roberts
25-06
270
7-08
308
300 H&H
38-55
45 ACP
with die sets for a few more that went down the road or haven't been bought yet.
A few have multiple rifles per cartridge, some get used more than others.

[Larry Gibson]

I load the following calibers:

22
24
25
26
27
28
30
31
32
35
375
41
44
45
46
50

I load at least one cartridge of each caliber , several cartrdges of other calibers. Forty plus, give take......and 2 shotgun gauges.........

[Digital Dan]

Pretty much what Larry said. Add 4mm, .220, .221, .223, .51, the other two common gauges; delete .31, .32, .46.

I do not know how many dies sets, or moulds I have. I do know when the bullet supply is running low.

[Big Boomer]

Between handguns and rifles, at 12 I'm not in the big time ... Big Boomer

[bdicki]

Should have had a too many choice.

[Walks]

.22 Hornet
.223
.250-3000
.257Robts
.25-06
.270Win
7X57
.30-30
.308
.30-06
.303
.38-55
.45-70
7mmTCU
.357Max
.35Rem
.32S&W
.32ACP
.32S&W Long
.32H&R Mag
9mmPara
.38S&W
.38spl
.357Mag
.40S&W
.44WCF
.44Russian
.44spl
.44MAG
.45ACP
.45 Smith & Wesson
.45Colt
12gauge.

These are all Calibers that I have at least one gun Chambered for. That's 33, but my fingers said 34. So I probably missed at least 1 or 2. But I only have 10 fingers & 10 toes (I'm not wearing shoes right now). So anything past 20 is a mystery.

I thinned things down over the past dozen years, sold off guns/calibers I just didn't shoot anymore. About 15 of them.

[OS OK]

Maybe, as part of the Poll, I shoulda asked...which three do you enjoy loading the most?

[goryshaw]

3-4 rifle calibers I reload regularly; .223/5.56, 7.62x51/.308, .30-06 and .45-70. Then another 1/2 dozen or so that I reload a 100 or so every once in a while.

Handguns about the same, about 4-5 that I reload 1000+ every few years, then reload as I shoot them off; .38 Spc/.357 Mag, .44 SPC, .45 ACP, .45 Colt. Then another 1/2 dozen I buy 1k+ cases, usually Starline, and load 2-300 at a time.

All told it is somewhere in the 25-30 range that I keep components in stock, a few others that I have dies for but ammo is so cheap I don't bother reloading.

[waco]

I counted 15 or so. My favorite right now is the 30-30. Such a versatile cartridge with cast boolits from under 100gr to over 200gr.
A ton of powders fit the bill. Lots to choose from with a levergun and a bolt gun.

[Surfcat]

Maybe, as part of the Poll, I shoulda asked...which three do you enjoy loading the most?

I enjoy loading .220 Swift the most, followed by .45 Colt and 30-30.

[dpoe001]

Lol i i ran out of fingers and toes when i started to count what all i reload for.In 1987 i started to reload 38 special & 357mag over the years it has sort of grown a little!

[OS OK]

Well...for pistols, right now...my 'favoriteiest' is the .45ACP and the close second to that is the .45Colt.
I like shooting them and the components for the reloads don't slip or jump out of my old broke up hands.

Rifle...right now is the 8mm with that goofy 243 grain 323378 for the M48.

This past couple of years I have been engrossed in the pistol HP's and water testing the alloys at the various speeds.
It's a real kick in the pants to be able to blend the proper components so they mushroom to the max without fragging.

It doesn't take too much to get this old farts attention focused in the shop...turn the stereo on to 50-60's...and all the sudden the whole day just whizzes by!

[Mal Paso]

In a class by myself, LOL, I still load only 44 Mag.

[wddodge]

This is one of these deals that sneak up on ya. I started out with 2 or 3 but when I started counting the different recipes in my load book I soon ran out of fingers and toes.

Denny

[Kevins750]

.223-.243-7mm mag-.300 savage-30'06-7.62x39-7.62x54r-30 carbine.

[rintinglen]

I counted up 15 handgun cartridges, and didn't even start on the rifles.
My first love, was the 38 Special and I have loaded many , many more of them than any three others combined. What the total is, I have no idea. Well over 100k I suppose? I also have loaded a lot of 30-30's, 357's and 44 mags, in numbers running well into the 1000's. These days, I cast for everything I own.

[Texas by God]

Top three? 38 special, 22-250, and 30-30. I've loaded more of these in the past 45 years than anything else.

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[Shiloh]

Every thing I shoot other than rimfire.

Shiloh

[Geezer in NH]

Never counted or cared too.

[KenT7021]

.25 ACP
.32 ACP
.32-20
.30 Mauser
7.62 Tokarev
9 MM Luger
9 MM Largo
.38 Super
.38 Spl/.357 Mag
.44 Mag
.45 ACP
.45 AR
.45 Colt
.218 Mashburn Bee
5.56 Nato
.220 Swift
5.6x61 Vom Hofe SE
6x45
.243 Winchester
.257 Roberts Ackley Improved
.270 Winchester
7 MM Mauser
7x66 Vom Hofe
7x68 Askins
.280 Ross
.280 Remington
.280 Rem Ack Imp
.30 Carbine
.300 Savage
.308 Win
.30-06
7.65 Mauser
.300 Belted Newton
7.62x39
7.62x54R
.303 British
8x57
.35 Whelen
9.3x62
9.3x64
.338 Lapua
.375H&H
.416 Rigby
.416 Rem Mag
.45-70
.577-450
.577 Snider
Missed the .256 Newton and the 6.5-06

[OS OK]

Those dies alone would take a lot of shelf space...I can't imagine where you stock all that extra brass and loaded rounds. Then there are moulds to feed some of that...sizing dies etc....whew!

Just think of the multiple gun safes! Compared to 50.9% of this forum...I'm a 'minimalist! The first time I ever thought of that...

[lightman]

Those dies alone would take a lot of shelf space...I can't imagine where you stock all that extra brass and loaded rounds. Then there are moulds to feed some of that...sizing dies etc....whew!

Just think of the multiple gun safes! Compared to 50.9% of this forum...I'm a 'minimalist! The first time I ever thought of that...

You're going to have to quit that slacking, Charlie!:drinks:

[DerekP Houston]

Those dies alone would take a lot of shelf space...I can't imagine where you stock all that extra brass and loaded rounds. Then there are moulds to feed some of that...sizing dies etc....whew!

Just think of the multiple gun safes! Compared to 50.9% of this forum...I'm a 'minimalist! The first time I ever thought of that...

According to that, you need to make a trip to your local reloading shop! 38 special is still my favorite hands down....dunno why it just 'is'

[OS OK]

Derek...you shouldn't be screwing with me....I'm still trying to cope with the shock of being a minimalist!

[toallmy]

As stated by Shiloh everything I shoot except rimfire . I stopped buying store bought ammo about the time I stopped getting store bought hair cuts , for the same reason . I wasn't satisfied with the quality . For the poll probably 15 different calibers .

[Handloader109]

Uh, not enough...

Started with 9mm, added 243 for some reason, i could buy ammo cheaper than loading for it with the few time I shoot it. Added a 22tcm, more of a pain the the 9mm, but was unsure of ammo supply. Then .223 and last was .300 aac. Avoiding adding more!

[osteodoc08]

223, 22-250, 243, 25-06, 257 STW, 6.5 Creedmoor, 270, 7 STW, 308, 30-06, 300 BLK, 7.65 x 53, 32-20, 32 WS, 338WM, 35 Remington, 45-70, 45-90 and that's just the rifle calibers best I can remember right now.

[JakeBlanton]

My caliber list has been getting smaller lately because I've trimmed down the number of guns that I own. I don't have any relatives that are still alive that I like well enough to leave them my guns when I die, so I'm cutting things down to the minimal that I feel that I need to survive. I don't have any friends still alive either, so I won't be leaving anything to them. At some point, I'll probably be able to go back to an old single-stage press. :(

Just counting the days until I die, I guess.

[bisleyfan41]

Sorry to hear of your dismal condition. Prayers sent.

[dverna]

My caliber list has been getting smaller lately because I've trimmed down the number of guns that I own. I don't have any relatives that are still alive that I like well enough to leave them my guns when I die, so I'm cutting things down to the minimal that I feel that I need to survive. I don't have any friends still alive either, so I won't be leaving anything to them. At some point, I'll probably be able to go back to an old single-stage press. :(

Just counting the days until I die, I guess.


What a sad post. True enough but still sad. I know an 80 something guy who is in the Michigan Trap Hall of Fame. Lost his wife....no kids....no longer able to shoot. Gave away one of his K80's to someone who could use it and still goes to the club to help new shooters.

[frkelly74]

All the usual suspects. 6 different 30/31 bores, 3 different 6.5's . favorites as far as quantity are 9mm, 45 and 38 . (the usual suspects)

[farmerjim]

18 and looking to add more.

[MostlyLeverGuns]

308 WIn, 300 Savage, 303 Savage, 358 Win, 243 Win, 284 Win, 8mm-08, 30-30, 35 Rem,32 Win Special, 444, 45-70, 35-284x2", 375 Win, 218 Bee, 223, 22-250, 300 Win Mag, 7mm Rem Mag, 44 Mag, 348 Win, 325 Win, 357 Mag: Thats the Lever Guns with overlap 8x57, 30-06, 303 British, 44 Special, 38 Special, 9mm Luger, 40 S&W, 45 ACP I've got other dies, but only firearms for these. The 308's, 300 Savage's, 243's, 45 ACP's and 9mm's get the most use.

[quilbilly]

18 and growing.

[Spooksar]

I have 327 firearms so I load for 170 different calibers

[Harter66]

22,25,26,27,28,30,31,32,35,40,45,410ga ,20ga,16ga,12 ga . 10 I have tools for but I haven't yet . Calibers . Cartridges aaaaa no that's depressing even to me . I have 5 sizing dies to that fill gaps between calibers for paper patched and cal swapping bullets . Just 1 magnum rifle and a pistol . I forget about the 3" 12 ga being a mag so there's 4 mags .

[JBinMN]

I cast & reload 11

[Drm50]

I have reduced my rifles down to 38, so I still load 22hornet, 222, 223, 243, 25/20, 257, 6.5x55
270, 30/30, 300sav, 308, 30/06, 30/40Krag, 32/20, 32/40, 35Rem, 375W &45/70. In hand guns
32S&W, 32H&R, 9mm Luger, 38S&W, 38sp, 357, 38/40, 44sp, 44mg, 44/40, 45Colt, 45acp, 455E.
Left out .30Carbine, 7x57mm & 12guage, 410 shotgun. I have dies for about anything you can
think of. Have never owned dies for a cartridge I didn't have gun for. I learned a long time ago not
to sell dies because you will end up having to buy them again when you end up with another gun
for that cartridge. The cartridges that I hate to load are 9mm and 22Hornet. Just remembered I
load 45 auto rim too.

[Taterhead]

10mm
40
9mm
45
45 Colt
223
308
25-06
38 Spl

I'm pretty mainstream. Some of you load for and shoot a bunch of interesting cartridges!

[Jeffjmr]

7.5 Swiss Ordnance
7.62x38r Nagant
.380 ACP (but I don't like it, reloading it that is)
9mm
.38 special
.357 Mag
.45 Colt
.45 ACP
7x57
8x57
.308 Win
30'06
.43 Mauser
12 gauge

[MT Gianni]

I made a conscious effort to cut down a while back. Still holding at 27 after that.

[rmark]

Currently 6, down from 8 or 9 a few years ago.

[rking22]

I voted 15+, was looking to vote for "too many" l am looking to streamline as well, but WHERE TO START! I like old and different guns, load for them if your gonna be able to shoot them much. Cutting back on cartridges to load for is like dieting, probably get it done when I take my dirtnap.

[Tracy]

I kinda share your outlook on this...only from a slight angle.
Each time I added another gun to the cabinet there were more considerations...did I have the dies? Did I have sufficient brass...back in my youth that meant at least 500 rounds, today more. It's always been a larger purchase than just adding another gun.
Then on top of all that I was responsible to keep them clean, maintained and sighted properly. I grew up on the GUlf Coast where you don't buy a chunk-O-steel and throw it in with the other safe Queens and expect to pull her out a couple times a year and have it in good shape.

Yeah, I'd have to add practical to the list. Sometimes you don't just do something because you can...

Maybe. But sometimes you (I) get another gun because I'm tripping over free brass for it every time I go to the range. :Fire:

Favorite three? .38 Special, 8x57, 16 gauge. At the moment.

[Harter66]

But the question was how many CALIBERS , not how many cartridges .

[rking22]

In that case it's still 10 , not counting 6 shot shells.

[rking22]

Double post, oops

[Plainsman]

.223/5.56
.243
.25-06
.308
.338RCM
.444Marlin
.44Mag/Spcl/Russian
.38/.357
9mm
12ga
20ga

14 total

[KVO]

I think number of calibers reloaded would parallel the previous Age of Casters poll. It usually takes awhile to acquire all this stuff. I'm getting older just waiting on group buys.

[lightman]

I think thats a good assumption to make, although I did not think about it until you posted. Thirty die sets at $25-$30 each plus components is quite an investment.

[sqlbullet]

My current list:

223/5.56
6.5 Grendel
6.5 Carcano
260 Remington
308 Win
30-06 Springfield
300 Win Mag
358 Win
10mm
9mm
38 super
357 sig
9X25 Dillon
38 Special/357 mag
44 special/44 mag
45 ACP

I think that is it. I do have plans to add 7mm-08 and 338 federal to this list at some point, owing mostly to the huge stash of 308 brass I have. Figure I should have a rifle in all the straight forward resize children of the 308 :-)

[iwottopq]

I reload and use personally 6,35, 7,65 Br, 7,65 Para, 9 corto, 9x19, 9x21, .38 special, .44 magnum, .45 ACP, .222, .223, 6,5x47, 6,5 Carcano, 7,35 Carcano, .308, 7,62x39, 7,62x54, 7,5x55, .300WM, 45-70, 12 and .410 GA...and some other that I not remember...all with cast bullets...

[Bigslug]

The question of the OP reminds me of the exchange from Terminator 2:

John Connor: "The police (cartridges) are here"

Sarah Connor: "How many (do you load for)?

John Connor: "All of them, I think":mrgreen:

[sparkyv]

Maybe, as part of the Poll, I shoulda asked...which three do you enjoy loading the most?

Hey OS OK, I like this question so here are my 3 that I enjoy

40 S&W (straight wall easier for me than tapered)
223 Rem since I can load pretty fast
308 Win my favorite caliber

[quail4jake]

.22-250 Rem.
.243 Win.
6,5x55 Mauser
7mm Rem. Mag.
.30-06 Springfield
.30 WCF
.30 US carbine
7.62x54R
.32 WCF
.32 WS
.32 S&W
.38 S&W
.38 Special
.357 Magnum
.45 Colt
.45 S&W
.45-70 Gov't.
58/100 in. US expanding ball
Calibre .69 US ball, buck&ball
12 ga. 2 3/4 in.
20 ga. 2 3/4 in.
28 ga. 2 3/4 in.
1/2 pdr. solid shot, canister shot, blank
3 in. ordnance rifle blank
12 pdr. howitzer solid shot, blank

That's all for now but I am looking into a 24 pdr. Coehorn mortar....
206582 Not a complete display but I always wanted to make my own cartridge board of what I load at Trefoil Munitions.

[OS OK]

Dang quail4jake...You might keep an eye out for a Galena mine for sale if you have 12 & 24# projectiles...

[sledgehammer001]

22lr (real joke, that system)
222 rem
225 win
6.5 Swede
270 win
30/30 win
7.62 NATO
30/06
300 win mag
303 Brit
12 ga.
38 SPL
357 mag
41 SPL
41 mag
45 ACP
.58 muzzleloader
My faves: 222 rem, 30/30, 45 ACP.
And I cast for all except the 303 Brit., 270.

[Mackay Sagebrush]

I cannot hardly find the time to load for the rifles and pistols that I currently don't have time to shoot. That said, off the top of my head...

Currently the 550 Dillon set up for small primers is running .38 Specials and full wadcutters.

The other 550 Dillon set up for large primers is running .44 magnums and 240 grain SWCs with 10 grains Unique.

Others:

.38 Special
.44Mag
.45 ACP
45 Colt
40S&W
10MM
9mm
380 ACP
.308
.223
.300WM
.30-06
.270
243. win
6mm Rem
.260 Rem



95+% of the time I am shooting rifles in .223, 308, or ,300, or pistols in 9mm, 38, .44 or .45 and that is it.

That small group occupies the very vast majority of my time/loading/shooting.

[singleshot]

Whoops, I forgot to count shotguns...and if you count 32 H&R, 32 long and 32 short along with 327 fed, that brings my total from 11 to 16! I'm really trying to limit the number.

My favorites are 45 acp, 38 special and 327 fed.

[jeepguy242]

i voted 11 because i have the ability and equipment to load 11... lately i have only been loading 45, 9, 223, and 300BK... occasionally 44 mag...

my other calibers have been sitting in the safe for a while and i have a stash built up of at least 500-1000 for each of them

[quail4jake]

Dang quail4jake...You might keep an eye out for a Galena mine for sale if you have 12 & 24# projectiles...Thanks, let me know if you find one for sale! The 12 pdr. is an iron solid shot and we recover them when we fire, mostly it's blanks for artillery but the 1/2 pdr uses 12 oz of shot to kill a groundhog!

[Djones]

I have way too many die sets.

My current favorites are 38-55, 358 win and 45-70

Some of my past favorites are 35 rem and 45 colt!

[Crash_Corrigan]

For a variety of reasons I have been neglecting my shooting for the last 4 years. A lot of it pertains to health issues and an everpresent disease "Mafundsalow". I just recently got back into the swing of things after I had been burgled and lost a significant amount of gear including an almost pristine fully loaded Dillon XL 650 lost during my move to my new house.

Between health issues I also have been helping out my ex with her health issues and financial issues. But recently my insurance company laid some bucks on me and I have a new XL 650 and I have been busy putting her together and setting her up for 9 MM. I cast about 1500 rounds in the past few weeks and I have experimented with PC my boolits. So far it has gone well but I have had an issue with setting up my Lee Turret press for 327 Fed Mag ammo. I have a set of Dillon dies for the 327 but so far the boolit seating is a no go. The silly die is too short to allow me to seat the round out far enough. I have since ordered a new set of dies from Lyman to rectify the problem. I also had to order a sizing die in .314 for the caliber along with a Lee case expanding die in case I want to go with another brand of powder dispenser on the Lee. Also I ordered a Lee Factory Crimp Die in 327.

I have guns for some time which I have never even fired a round out of. But I gave a Charter Arms Patriot 2.5" barreled revolter to my ex as coyote medicine I have to produce some practice ammo for her to use and since I also have an unfired Ruger BH in 327 that also needs fodder.

Then there is the SKS which I am still working on. The previous owner welded a scope mount onto the receiver and I am looking for a replacement receiver cover for it with no success yet. I also want to spend some time with my Ruger BH in 30 Carbine, Marlin 336 38-55 Win, Ruger Super BH in 454 Casull, 30-30 Winchester 94, Winchester 1885 50-90 Sharps, 8 x 57 commercial mauser that needs help as it will not chamber a commercial factory round and a host of other calibers which have been neglected for too long. My signature will show all the calibers for which I load with the exception of the 380 ACP and .40 S&W for which I no longer have weapons for and 22-250 Rem which was a rifle I let go of which I deeply regret.

I carry either a .44 Spcl Charter Bulldog Pug, 9 MM Hi Power or a Taurus 1911 in .45 ACP at every moment I am afoot and when I finally get my holster from Andrews custom leather in Fla my S&W Model 57 4" in .41 Mag will then enter the rotation.

I started to cast and load at the same time back in the '90's to save money over obtaining ammo from the store but I have yet to see the savings. Since then my count of weapons has gone from 2 .38's/357 to over 30 guns of all stripes. I certainly have enjoyed the ride but as I age my energy levels have diminished and I have spent too much time watching TV and sitting in front a computer so I need to get off my duff and get casting, reloading and shooting as I am sure that the exercise will improve my health and mental well being.

I even let my CCW permit lapse. Now I have to take my ex and I to an approved training facility and go through CCW acquisition process all over again. Where does the time go? I am really amazed that I found time to work 40 hours a week in the years preceding 2008 when I finally fully retired.

I am addicted and there is no hope for me but I would hate to see all my equipment and firearms and ammo and lead stash discarded willy nilly so I need to get a will done and find a worthy person to pass on my legacy to. There is a local shooting club that I should investigate and possibly train up someone in the casting and reloading arts so as to pass on the torch to when I go to take the dirtnap.

[clum553946]

22 hornet
.223
22-250
243 win
25-20
25-35
270 win
6.8 spc
7mm rem mag
30-30
308
30-06
300 win mag
32-20
32 acp
33 win
9mm
357
38 spec
38-40
40 s&w
44-40
44 s&w russian
44 spec
44 mag
45 acp
45 auto rim
45 lc
454 casull
460 s&w
45-70

Way too many! Some I only load every 6 months or so, some every few weeks! I would say I’m an addict! Lol

[Shopdog]

Quit counting @20....ran out of fingers/toes.

[762X51]

7 currently but at times in the past probably as many as 15.

[fredj338]

I am at about 25 diff current calibers, but I am not shooting all those much. My fav is 45acp, just so easy to get good results with any bullet & most powders. Then my 404 Jeffery, just for the cost savings as much as the old world nostalgia.

[duckear]

LOL, I have components for calibers in rifles I don't own anymore!

[6bg6ga]

380,
9mm,
10mm,
40cal
38,
357,
44magnum,
45acp,
45LC
22-250,
5.56,
300 blackout
308

so far

Favorite Pistol 45acp, 45LC, and 44 magnum

Favorite rifle in order 308,300 blackout, 22-250, and 5.56

[NoZombies]

I load for a lot of calibers. Or at least, I have and/or can load for a lot of calibers starting at .14 and ending at 40mm.

[WILCO]

I reload for a few. Always room for more...........

[TXGunNut]

Stopped counting at 15 cartridges. Pretty sure the total is under two dozen, maybe even < twenty. Pretty much a slacker compared to some around here. :wink: Three favorites? I'd give a different answer tomorrow or even two hours from now so I won't even try. Best answer is every cartridge I still own a rifle or handgun for. :coffeecom The cartridges I fire most are also ones I don't load; 12 ga. and .22LR. :grin:

[10gaOkie]

.25acp
.32acp
.380
.38/.357mag
.357 max
.44mag
.45acp
.45colt
.454casual
7tcu
7/300savage
7/225Win
7BR
.243
.257weatherby
.308
30-06
.300 Win Mag
.270
.280
30-30
30-30 Ack Imp
32/40
.32spl
.348Win
38/55
.351SL Win
.35rem
.444m
45/75
12ga steel
10ga steel
At the moment, I am most active loading and casting for .351SL & .45acp./Chris

[GhostHawk]

Well I just went from 15 to 16. .45 colt handi rifle barrel.

As to enjoy, I enjoy loading all of them, but some tend to be either more fun to shoot or more trouble free to load.

Have to admit loading 200 .45colt rounds did not take me long either in the casting or the loading.
Just got another 100 new starline brass from Monmouth so we will be off casting and loading again this week.

Using a Lee 230 gr .432 TC 6 cavity mold with 50/50 COWW and Range lead with some pewter added for kicks. Makes nice shiny boolits! Fun stuff, now to shoot it.

[OS OK]

208061

I just cast and coated/sized these yesterday to try in a new barrel in the 1911.
Never hardly ever shoot over 215g.'s but thought these would be fun to experiment with...

[pmer]

I load for these calibers:
17
20
224
30
8mm
338
9mm
358
10mm
44
452
458
476
12 gauge

So it looks like 14 calibers for me. I got to admit I appreciate the members only loading for a few calibers. It takes me back to the simpler times of me only having a .243, 44 mag and 12 ga. It's fun trying something new but sometimes I think the more I learn the better those early choices were.

Like 12 gauge, 30-06, 480 Ruger and 223 Rem. Well okay and a CCW LOL

[hicard]

32 S&W Long
32 acp
32 H&R magnum
327 Fed. Magnum
32-20
380 acpt
9mm
38 spcl
357 mag
357 max
357 sig
38 super
40 s&w
10 mm
44 spcl
44mag
45 acp
45 ar
45 colt
45 wm
17 fireball
17 Remington
204 Ruger
22 spitfire
222 Rem
223 Win
22-250
220 Swift
6X45
243 Win
260 Rem
6.8 spc
270 Rem
270 wsm
7mm mag
7.62x39
7.65x53
8mm-06
30 carbine
300 Blackout
30 RAR
308 Arrow
30-30 Win
308 Win
30-06
300 wm
300 wsm
35 Rem
358 mgp
358 Win
35 Whelen
350 Rem mag
444
45-60
45-70
458 socom
410
20 ga
28 ga
12 ga
I may have left a few out.

[robg]

223/308/3030/357/45

[Two Barrels]

32 S&W L, 32 H&R, 327 Fed, 9 MM, 38 Super, 38 Spec, 357 Mag, 45 ACP, 204 Ruger, 223 Rem, 6 MM Rem, 7-08, 30-30, 30-06, 12 Ga, 16 Ga, 20 Ga, 28 Ga

[Grmps]

Maybe on this forum the question should be how many different calibers do you cast for:)

[lightman]

This poll has been interesting all though somewhat predictable. I seems like there may be some parallels to the bullet casters age poll? It would be interesting to see the age of those who responded.

[engineer401]

When I was younger I loaded 10 different cartridges. As I got older (53) I reduced it down to mostly 38 Special and 357 Magnum for simplicity.

[wendyj]

Been loading 4 years. Started with a 308. Now
7-08
7mm mag
223
38-357
9 mm
30-06
25-06
300 wsm
243
6.5 cm
260
300 win mag
44 mag
45 colt
45-70
Next 380 and 10 mm

Age 59

[GhostHawk]

Well since I added the .45 colt I have added a pair of .44 mag single shot H&R rifles.
And a Ruger Single Six in .32 H&R Mag. Mostly still shooting .32sw long out of it, but I do have mag brass now if I get inspired.

3 air gun calibers, .177, 5mm, .22
4 shotgun .410, 20, 16, 12 gauge.

6 Pistol calibers, 7.62x25, .32sw long, .32 H&R Mag, 9mm, .40sw, .45acp.

8 or 9 Rifle Calibers .223rem, .300BO, 7.62x39, 7.62x54r, .30-30, 9mm, 357mag, 44mag, .444marlin.

Takes me up over 20 no matter how you slice it.

[WheelgunConvert]

22TCM,380, 9mm, 38sp, 357M, 44M, 45acp, 223, 25-06, 410, 20G, 12G

+3 if you count MZ in 35, 45, and 50. I cast for these

[500Linebaughbuck]

:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry: its too many to count!!!!!!!!!!!

over 16

[pertnear]

Gawd, I hate that you made me count how many die sets that I use! 15 is not too many is it?

Do I have an addiction?:confused::roll::confused:

[Handloader109]

I've tried to limit myself....
I don't have nearly as many as most of you guys, but I keep adding....

Started with 9mm
Then added 7.62x39 for an AK, but got rid of AK and reloading stuff for that round.
But I added 22TCM, and then
243
And then
223
And then 300BO
And now 38 special
And 357.

Still avoiding 45acp and 45 Long colt... For a bit longer

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[El Bibliotecario]

When I counted, to my horror I found I am equipped for 25 different cartridges, using 18 sets of dies, although I only reload 16 on a regular basis. Even though this is below what many report, I judge myself to be in excess, and have told myself I must cut down--which is why in the last year I added the 38-40 WCF and 327, the latter for its performance in a small single action revolver and the former because I have always wanted to load it. Don't ask me to explain the logic of that last sentiment.

[Big Ben]

Favs are 250 Savage, 45-70 and 455 Webley...

[Crash_Corrigan]

I would dearly love to obtain a Savage 99 in decent shape in either 30-30 Winchester or 250-3000 Savage. I wish they would have chambered them in 6.5.x55 Sweede. That would have made a dandy hunting rifle for anything from Varmints to Moose and Elk. I believe that the Savage 99, the Model 1885 Winchester and the Ruger No.'s 1 & 3 are the classiest and neatest firearms ever. A strong 2nd place goes to the CS 527 FS in 6.5x55 Sweede as this is a sweet handling and shooting rifle that is just plain gorgeous to look at. I have a friend who has one and I have pestering him to buy it for 10 years. It would be a mite better at coyote hunting here in Nevada than mine in 223 Remington as the 6.5 has longer legs and better terminal ballistics.

[xfoxofshogo]

if you go by bulit size .224 .308 .321 .323 .356 .358 .360 .400 .430 .452 so cal would will be 22 . 30 .32 .8mm . 9mm. 38 . 40cal .44 .45 .

if you go by round's hell list is too long 223 . 308. 30-06 . 32 win spl . 8mm. 380. 9mm. 9mm win mag .38spl . 38 s&w .357 .40cal . 400 corbon . 44 spl . 44 mag . 45 acp . 45LC
shot gun is not a cal LOL but i load 12g 20g


just to point out it is How many Calibers do you load for? not rounds

[popper]

40/300BO/308W primarily. Just the fun ones.

[Te Hopo]

I only load for the .223 now although I still have all the gear for my old 7.62x39 even though I no longer have a rifle for it.

But I've always had a fascination with smaller rounds and ultimately I'd love to have the rifles/shotgun and be able to load for .22Hornet and a .410, maybe something like a .17Hornady Hornet.
And of course I need something like a .30-06 but for now the .223 just works for everything on the farm from rabbits to hogs to deer

[MtnGunner]

It's amazing how many here shoot and reload so many different calibers. I am definitely over 15 calibers, both handgun and rifle, glad to know I am not alone.

[Kylongrifle32]

14 walker hornet.
22 hornet
222 rem
223 rem
243 win
7/30 waters
7mm08
30/20
30 herrett
300 BO
308 win
7.62 x39
380 auto
9x19
38 spl
357 mag
38/55
375 H&H
44 spl
44 mag
Now I know why in 38 years of driving I have only owned one new vehicle with payments. I think I have a shooting problem!!!! Oh gosh please don't ask about how many molds go with each one. LOL

[dlbarr]

4570 & 45LC

I have no idea how guys can do so many different calibers. When do you get to shoot?

[15meter]

4570 & 45LC

I have no idea how guys can do so many different calibers. When do you get to shoot?

Being retired is a big plus, then take half a dozen plus rifles, shotguns and pistols when you go to the range helps.

Not unusual to take 45+ minutes to get the truck loaded/ unloaded on a range day.

[Jtarm]

Let’s see, smallest to largest:

.22 Hornet
.270 Winchester
.30-06
.38 special
.357 Magnum
.357 Maximum
.40 S&W
10mm
.44 Special
.45 ACP
12 gauge

[RichardB]

Have dies for 350+ calibers and have loaded the brass for a bit over half.

[Thundarstick]

Currently 5 calibers, but there are 8 cartridges.

221 Fireball
32 S&W Long
37 H&R Mag
327 Federal Mag
6.5 Grendel
260 Remington
375 H&H
500 S&W Mag

[Gary Wells]

Only 1, .45 auto, for 5 different guns. Re-load LSWC only.

[GrumpyBear]

Too many ! Ask my wife.

Range trips can take awhile to plan, and to load up the truck to go there, and then I can easily spend the whole day if I have time to do so.

[Dave T]

Right now only 4 but in years past up to 16 different calibers/cartridges.

Dave

[trixter]

I load .380, 9mm, .45ACP, 223/556, bolt and AR, 300 Savage(Remington bolt), 30-06 (A3-03) [lead and jacketed].

[dondiego]

.222 to .50 BMG. I don't load rimfire though.

[Crash_Corrigan]

Hey I still have a few weapons that have yet to be fired. Among these is a commercial 8 MM Mauser rifle and a Ruger Blackhawk in 327 Fed Magnum. I also have a Ruger BH in 30 Carbine that I would like to compare to the 327 Fed for giggles. I also have a pair of Enfields that deserve to have a decent loading made up for and fired as my first efforts keyholed badly with cast. I have some shooting to do.

[Bmp4510]

380
9mm
38spl
357
45acp
45Colt
454 Casull

223
6.5 Grendel
243
308
30.06
45/70
50Beowulf

I cast for all but the 380, the 6.5 and the 223



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[mart]

38 that I currently load for, if you count the six shotgun gauges.

[Walks]

Maybe you should create another poll comparing age to # of calibers loaded for.

[georgerkahn]

22-250
25 ACP
25 Rem
25-20
25-35
30 Rem
30 Carb
30-'06
30-30 WCF
30-40 Krag
32 Auto
32 Rem
32 Win Spcl
348 Win
35 Rem
357Mag
375 Win
38-40
38-55
38 S&W
38 S&W Spl
380 Auto
10mm Auto
44 Special
44 Mag
444 Marlin
44-40 WCF
45 ACP
45-70 Govt
geo

[mold maker]

I load for everything I own (except 22), and a few I no longer have or are for family. I have dies for some I intended to own, but never obtained.

[Reverend Al]

Lots ... and I just added a new one to the list. Bought a 9x57mm Mauser sporter on an online auction last week ... LOL ...

[415m3]

.38/357
9mm
.40s&w
.44mag
.45acp
.45lc
.223
7mm tcu
8x57mm

[15meter]

I load the following calibers:

20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 375, 40, 41, 416, 44, 452, 458, 470/80, 50

I have loaded the following cartridges:
.204 Ruger 22 Hornet 221 Fireball
.222 Remington 220 Swift 22-250
.223 .243 .257 Roberts
260 Remington 6.5x54 6.5x55
6.5 Carcano 6.5x53R 7x57 Mauser
275 Rigby 30 carbine 30-06
30 Remington 30-30 30-40 Krag 300 Savage
300 H&H 375 H&H
.308 Win .303 British 7.62x39
7.62x54r 32 win spec 8x60s
8x57 Mauser 8x50r 8x56r
318 Westley Richards .338 Win Mag 35 Rem
350 Rigby Magnum 38-55 .375 Flanged 2 1/2" Nitro Express
9.3x74R 400/350 Nitro Express 416 Rigby
450/400 NE 450 Nitro Express 45/70
450 Bushmaster 470 Nitro Express 50/70

Pistol:
45 acp 38 special .357 mag
380/200 44 special 44 mag
45 Colt .45 Schofield 7.62 Nagant
41 Magnum 480 Ruger. 40 S&W

Shotgun:
12, 16, 20, 28, 410

Only ones I don't anticipate reloading again are the 260 Remington, 7.62x54r(but looking for brass--makes great 8x50r), 45 Schofield, 40 S&W, and the 338 Win Mag.

I made the list up because at both clubs I belong to the brass is recycled and the cash goes back into range improvements. I handle it at one club, a buddy handles it at the second club. He asked for a list of what I load so he could sort out stuff that I could use.

He freaked when I handed him the list, I told him to just save me the BIG stuff and with a rim--if it made him look and ask if it could be used on a brontosaurus, I could probably use it.

The list I gave him actually has more stuff on it--conversion fodder for other things, for example, 300 Weatherby that makes very nice 300 H&H. When I do those I'm glad the press is bolted to two 1/2" thick steel plates that sandwich the bench top that is tied into the frame of the building. Gotta have my Wheaties before I do many of them.

Favorite 3? The Hornet, first centerfire I got serious about reloading, next the 470 Nitro, just because everything about it's almost cartoonish in scale in comparison to the Hornet. I've taken a loaded round to the club, sat it on the table with a 2lr next to it just for the reactions.

More than a few thought the 470 was a gag cartridge.

Third most favorite is pretty much all the rest, except the 416 Rigby, I think that has given me more grief that the rest combined with chambering/feeding issues. Still don't have it completely sorted out yet. There is a couple of jacketed bullets that are going to Accurate tomorrow to see if they can be duplicated in lead to fix the feeding problem. Nothing a custom boolit mold won't solve.

[44Blam]

Oh man, I answered this a while back... So, now it is more than then...
The most difficult round I load for is the 7.62 Tokarev... I've got a W296 load that sends that 90 grain pill about 1500 fps, and it has a ball of fire that extends about 3-5' from the pistol. Gonna work on an AA#7 load for that guy tomorrow. Hopefully, it's still 1500 fps and less BBQ.

[Sig556r]

20 & counting...
Pistol:
380acp,
9mm,
38super,
357sig,
40SW/10mm
45acp
Rifle:
223/556,
22-250,
6.5G,
6.5C,
277WLV,
300BLK,
30-30WCF,
308Win,
30-06,
7.62x39,
458Socom
Dies (yet to buy gun):
38Special,
357mag,
45Colt

[tward]

I load
22 hornet
221 fireball
222 rem
223 rem
256 Winchester mag
6.5 tcu
6.5x55
30-30
32 S&W long
32-20
9mm Luger
38 special
357 magnum
357 maximum
44 special
44 magnum
45 Colt
I’ve got it bad, starting to buy dies then firearms to fit! Tim

[mudygmc]

I just crossed the 50 mark. 51 calibers here.

Adam

[Reverend Al]

Not nearly enough ... yet!

[Green Frog]

The difference between the number I can load (or have loaded) for and the number I actually load for regularly pretty is significant. I'm guessing this is the case with many here. Right now, I load mostly for my 3 lengths of 32 revolver rounds (S&W L, H&R, and Fed Mag) and occasionally the 38 Spl, but have the ability to load for about 20+ calibers and even have dies for several calibers I've never gotten around (or needed) to reload for. :roll:

One oddity is that I have several different die sets to load 32-40 rifle rounds yet have fired as many or probably many more rounds of this caliber breech seated as conventionally loaded as self contained cartridges. Does this count as a caliber I "load for?" [smilie=l:

Froggie

[3leggedturtle]

April of 2016 i loaded for 19 different cartridges. As of April 2019 i am down to 9.

[15meter]

I load the following calibers:

20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 375, 40, 41, 416, 44, 452, 458, 470/80, 50

I have loaded the following cartridges:
.204 Ruger 22 Hornet 221 Fireball
.222 Remington 220 Swift 22-250
.223 .243 .257 Roberts
260 Remington 6.5x54 6.5x55
6.5 Carcano 6.5x53R 7x57 Mauser
275 Rigby 30 carbine 30-06
30-30 30-40 Krag 300 Savage
300 H&H 375 H&H
.308 Win .303 British 7.62x39
7.62x54r 32 win spec 8x60s
8x57 Mauser 8x50r 8x56r
318 Westley Richards .338 Win Mag 35 Rem
350 Rigby Magnum 38-55 .375 Flanged 2 1/2" Nitro Express
9.3x74R 400/350 Nitro Express 416 Rigby
450/400 NE 450 Nitro Express 45/70
450 Bushmaster 470 Nitro Express 50/70

Pistol:
45 acp 38 special .357 mag
380/200 44 special 44 mag
45 Colt .45 Schofield 7.62 Nagant
41 Magnum 480 Ruger. 40 S&W

Shotgun:
12, 16, 20, 28, 410

Only ones I don't anticipate reloading again are the 260 Remington, 7.62x54r(but looking for brass--makes great 8x50r), 45 Schofield 40 S&W, and the 338 Win Mag.

I made the list up because at both clubs I belong to the brass is recycled and the cash goes back into range improvements. I handle it at one club, a buddy handles it at the second club. He asked for a list of what I load so he could sort out stuff that I could use.

He freaked when I handed him the list, I told him to just save me the BIG stuff and with a rim--if it made him look and ask if it could be used on a brontosaurus, I could probably use it.

The list I gave him actually has more stuff on it--conversion fodder for other things, for example, 300 Weatherby that makes very nice 300 H&H. When I do those I'm glad the press is bolted to two 1/2" thick steel plates that sandwich the bench top that is tied into the frame of the building. Gotta have my Wheaties before I do many of them.

Favorite 3? The Hornet, first centerfire I got serious about reloading, next the 470 Nitro, just because everything about it's almost cartoonish in scale in comparison to the Hornet. I've taken a loaded round to the club, sat it on the table with a 2lr next to it just for the reactions.

More than a few thought the 470 was a gag cartridge.

Third most favorite is pretty much all the rest, except the 416 Rigby, I think that has given me more grief that the rest combined with chambering/feeding issues. Still don't have it completely sorted out yet. There is a couple of jacketed bullets that are going to Accurate tomorrow to see if they can be duplicated in lead to fix the feeding problem. Nothing a custom boolit mold won't solve.

And added 30 Remington to the list today. Just did 3, want to verify that they will chamber before I do up a bunch of them.

[Highway41]

I was loading 5 calibers since getting back into reloading several years ago but after selling my 308Win and all the 9mm I had I am down to 3. 41Magnum for 2 revolvers and my Henry BBS, 45acp, and 10mm.

Back when I was a LEO, Long time gone now, I reloaded for every officer within a 50 mile radius as non of the area departments supplied arms or ammo. Ended up loading for duty, off duty, hunting in almost every caliber but never loaded shotgun. Wish I still had all that equipment even though the fanciest thing I had was a 3 hole Lee turret press.

[Drew P]

Sadly one of my fav to load now is 9mm. I say sadly because last I checked they were only 8$/box so what the heck am I doing?! I like 45 too, but 9mm is fun because they run smooth in my machines, and I can get them down under 4$/box. Haha. Saving 4$ per box. I think I know now that I don’t reload to save money lol. They also rain out of my 8 cav mold like a **** thunderstorm

I actually like loading rifle more, but I dislike the brass prep stages that pistol has no need for.

[cat-mechanic]

Let's see,

I have 1 Dillon 450 and it does 300 Win Mag only.

I have a Dillon 550 with tool heads for 40 S&W, 10MM and 357 Magnum. All loaded with their own dies and powder measure.

I have a Dillon 1050 on a Mark VII pro. Set up to do the processing for 223 and 308.

Lastly another Dillon 1050 with tool heads set up for 9MM, 45 ACP, 223 and 308.

So only 8 different calibers.

[kevin c]

Only four pistol calibers. But I shoot a lot of 9mm for ipsc, and for just the one caliber I have about ten molds in five or six different boolit styles and weights. I likely will buy more.

If I start tinkering with loads in the other calibers I load for, the same mold population explosion is likely.

I sure hope I don't start liking various rifles: what with the guns themselves and setting up to cast and load for them (I don't even have a proper press for rifle calibers), I'll be broke in short order.

[Namerifrats]

9mm Luger
10mm
38 Special
357 Magnum
44 Magnum
45 LC
45 ACP
500 S&W

223
30-30
22-250
45-70 Gov

[15meter]

I load the following calibers:

20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 375, 40, 41, 416, 44, 452, 458, 470/80, 50

I have loaded the following cartridges:
.204 Ruger 22 Hornet 221 Fireball
.222 Remington 220 Swift 22-250
.223 .243 .257 Roberts
260 Remington 6.5x54 6.5x55
6.5 Carcano 6.5x53R 7x57 Mauser
275 Rigby 30 carbine 30-06
30 Remington 30-30 30-40 Krag 300 Savage
300 H&H 375 H&H
.308 Win .303 British 7.62x39
7.62x54r 32 win spec 8x60s
8x57 Mauser 8x50r 8x56r
318 Westley Richards .338 Win Mag 35 Rem
350 Rigby Magnum 38-55 .375 Flanged 2 1/2" Nitro Express
9.3x74R 400/350 Nitro Express 416 Rigby
450/400 NE 450 Nitro Express 45/70
450 Bushmaster 470 Nitro Express 50/70

Pistol:
45 acp 38 special .357 mag
380/200 44 special 44 mag
45 Colt .45 Schofield 7.62 Nagant
41 Magnum 480 Ruger. 40 S&W

Shotgun:
12, 16, 20, 28, 410

Only ones I don't anticipate reloading again are the 260 Remington, 7.62x54r(but looking for brass--makes great 8x50r), 45 Schofield, 40 S&W, and the 338 Win Mag.

I made the list up because at both clubs I belong to the brass is recycled and the cash goes back into range improvements. I handle it at one club, a buddy handles it at the second club. He asked for a list of what I load so he could sort out stuff that I could use.

He freaked when I handed him the list, I told him to just save me the BIG stuff and with a rim--if it made him look and ask if it could be used on a brontosaurus, I could probably use it.

The list I gave him actually has more stuff on it--conversion fodder for other things, for example, 300 Weatherby that makes very nice 300 H&H. When I do those I'm glad the press is bolted to two 1/2" thick steel plates that sandwich the bench top that is tied into the frame of the building. Gotta have my Wheaties before I do many of them.

Favorite 3? The Hornet, first centerfire I got serious about reloading, next the 470 Nitro, just because everything about it's almost cartoonish in scale in comparison to the Hornet. I've taken a loaded round to the club, sat it on the table with a 2lr next to it just for the reactions.

More than a few thought the 470 was a gag cartridge.

Third most favorite is pretty much all the rest, except the 416 Rigby, I think that has given me more grief that the rest combined with chambering/feeding issues. Still don't have it completely sorted out yet. There is a couple of jacketed bullets that are going to Accurate tomorrow to see if they can be duplicated in lead to fix the feeding problem. Nothing a custom boolit mold won't solve.

Getting closer on the 416 Rigby, went from not feeding to feeding nicely but hitting the target sideways. Quite a WHACK! when it hit. More/different powder seems to have helped immensely.

Added the 7x61 Sharpe & Hart recently, still sorting that one out.

Next on the list maybe the 32 Remington if I can find a cheap set of dies for it.

[drac0nic]

I am at 6 currently and put 7 because I have everything for 30-06 but brass and an inclination to shoot it:

-38 spl
-357
-9mm
-45 ACP
-5.56
-243 win
-30-06

Out of them my favorite is certainly .357/.38. By far the easiest on the list to get "right" Order wise it goes as:

-.357/.38
-.45 ACP
-9mm
-243
-223
-30-06 TBD

All the rifle cases get demoted due to resizing requiring lube but 223 takes another hit for primer pocket crimps. I also cast for all the handgun calibers as well. I have over the years tried to avoid acumulating calibers and instead focused on specific ones for the most part. The next one I'm likely to get is 450 Bushmaster because the ammo's 1-2 bucks a round. Other plausible additions would be a .32 of some kind (ACP, S&W) and .38 super if I stumble into a Polymer EAA Witness that is in the caliber. I am kicking myself for not getting that one on gobroker.

[15meter]

I am at 6 currently and put 7 because I have everything for 30-06 but brass and an inclination to shoot it:

-38 spl
-357
-9mm
-45 ACP
-5.56
-243 win
-30-06

Out of them my favorite is certainly .357/.38. By far the easiest on the list to get "right" Order wise it goes as:

-.357/.38
-.45 ACP
-9mm
-243
-223
-30-06 TBD

All the rifle cases get demoted due to resizing requiring lube but 223 takes another hit for primer pocket crimps. I also cast for all the handgun calibers as well. I have over the years tried to avoid acumulating calibers and instead focused on specific ones for the most part. The next one I'm likely to get is 450 Bushmaster because the ammo's 1-2 bucks a round. Other plausible additions would be a .32 of some kind (ACP, S&W) and .38 super if I stumble into a Polymer EAA Witness that is in the caliber. I am kicking myself for not getting that one on gobroker.

I like the gobroker--kind of defines shooting/reloading:drinks:

[Drm50]

In rifles I'm loading 27 different cartridges for 36 rifles, from .224 to .458 calibers. I have no magnum rifles left.
Handgun, loading 12 cartridges from .32 to .45 caliber for 40 some pistols & revolvers. I don't load shotgun shells unless a special load in 12-20-410. Don't have 16g or 10g loader. I'm going to start getting rid of dies that I have no interest in getting another rifle for. At times I loaded for over 50 rifle cartridges. I did have a policy of not getting rid of dies because you would just end up getting another rifle and have to buy dies again. Getting long in tooth and a lot of cartridges I'm not interested in anymore.

[drac0nic]

I like the gobroker--kind of defines shooting/reloading:drinks:

Truth in advertising.

[LawrenceA]

Not sure if I include muzzle-loaders?????
Add 4 if I include em.

[McFred]

I currently reload 5 different calibers. I shoot more cartridges than 5 but the barrels' grooves are only 5 different diameters.

.204
.224
.284
~.357
.510

[9mmskng]

Down to 3 steady calibers, 45acp, 9mm, 38spl

[smilin jack]

Load lots of calibers, both rifle and pistol. No shotguns.
Only have a dozen or so molds for center fire and several for black powder.
Still looking for sabots for the 338 win mag to shoot cast 30 cal. Found one listed on the web but said "unavailable"... so guess they quit making them. Maybe a 3D printer if the plastic will hold up to the heat.

[Nrut]

All the rifle cals. from .22 up to .410, less the .348..
Then skip up to .458..

Knowing what I know today I would own just a few..

.223 (fast twist) for fun and practice..
22 Creed (fast twist)
6mm Creed (fast twist)
6.5X55
.308
And my 9.3X74 for cast both subsonic and super sonic..

[GARD72977]

I voted 13 I currently load for. I have 39 sets of dies

[GhostHawk]

Recently added .32acp to the list with the purchase of a Beretta Model 81 Cheetah.

Added a .32 factory crimp die which solved the problem of some of my .32sw longs not wanting to chamber.
Ran the .32 auto's through it as well and have had zero problems.
I'm really liking the little beretta.

RSO noted that the factory ammo was printing low and 2 inches to the right. Where my own cast/loaded ammo was hitting the bull dead on.

He looked at me, asked if I had any clue why? I said yeah, I made these, lubed em, loaded em, inspected them. They go where I want them to go. Call it the "Force" if you like. But other than that I can't explain it. They know what I want and they give it to me. He was looking at me kinda strange as I left.

[trapper9260]

Recently added .32acp to the list with the purchase of a Beretta Model 81 Cheetah.

Added a .32 factory crimp die which solved the problem of some of my .32sw longs not wanting to chamber.
Ran the .32 auto's through it as well and have had zero problems.
I'm really liking the little beretta.

RSO noted that the factory ammo was printing low and 2 inches to the right. Where my own cast/loaded ammo was hitting the bull dead on.

He looked at me, asked if I had any clue why? I said yeah, I made these, lubed em, loaded em, inspected them. They go where I want them to go. Call it the "Force" if you like. But other than that I can't explain it. They know what I want and they give it to me. He was looking at me kinda strange as I left.

That is the thing with reloading you get the boolit to where you want it better then with the factory rounds. To me factory rounds just give you a base at times to go with.

[ThomR]

I load for three calibers. 9, 40, and 300bo.

[davek8s]

9 mm
38 / 357
45 acp
45 LC
223
308
12 gauge
20 gauge


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[dakota]

Well you said calibers. But, I was wondering if you meant cartridges.

If you mean calibers; 177,224,6mm,257,6.5mm,277,7mm,308,313,8mm,327,338, 358,375,416,429,451,458,50,54 - maybe one or two more??

[alamogunr]

Voted 15+ but did not include a couple that I have dies for and no gun. I did not include duplicate die sets. Several of my die sets for revolvers are duplicates acquired for the steel sizer. Some custom revolvers have tight chambers and I hope the steel size dies don't overwork the brass.

[RickF]

.380
9mm
.38/.357
.40
.45 ACP
.223
6.5 CM
30-30
.308
.270 WIN
12 GA

[osteodoc08]

In pistols alone:
9x19, 38sp, 357m, 357Sig, 40SW, 10mm, 41m, 44sp, 44m, 45lc, 45acp, 480R

[mdi]

Since this thread started 3 years ago I've added 4 calibers to my reloading (and 4 guns [smilie=1:). I'm up to 14 calibers, 7 of which are cast boolits loaded exclusively...

[lolbell]

When I counted I forgot shot shells. I originally said 14 but with the scatter guns it should have been 15+.

[JM7.7x58]

I’m at seven.

32 acp (I’m just starting out with this one.)
38 special
357 mag
45 acp
40 s&w
30-06
7.7x58mm Japanese

JM

Also .454 cap and ball

[unclemikeinct]

33 by my count. Too many to really keep up with.

[dale2242]

I had no idea how many sets of dies I had until my wife came out in the loading room the other day and counted my dies.
There were right at 50 sets.
I don`t have guns for all of them but I do for most.
I can`t seem to get rid of dies just because I don`t have a gun for them...dale

[Casper29]

7.62X54R
223
44 Mag and special
357 mag and 38 special
40 s&w
45 acp
45 long colt
9mm.
I am finding that it takes longer to clean them when all are taken out at once then to load for them on my progressive press.

[plowboysghost]

.38 Special
.357 Magnum
.44 Special
.44 Magnum
.45 Colt
.454 Casull
.480 Ruger
.45/70

...and I cast for all of them.

[Winnie1886-4065TC]

45acp
380
9mm
38/357
44 spec/mag
44-40
40-65
30-30
30-40
30-06
270
308
223/556
300AAC
303 british

[RichardB]

Currently....386 different cartridges. Calibers are not as many of course

[FarNorth45]

22-250's
25-06
30-30winchester
8x57
338 win mag
45-70
9mm
45acp
45colt ,which covers pistols and rifles because i love 45 cailbers..... they are awesome!! Haha
I love casting for big bores , i enjoy the sound of a big lead slug smacking the crap out of a piece of steel!!!:-)

[Knightflyer]

I keep hoping to add a 45 lc carbine & Blackhawk. Then, to save money, I'd have to reload for them.

Sadly, my wife has figured out that my reloading hobby never actually saves money but only lets me go to the range more. 😂

[Traffer]

22 Rim Fire. That's it. Nothing else SO FAR. Been developing the tools and process to reload 22lr for over 3 years. One more tweak and I will be able to manufacture match grade cartridges.

[FarNorth45]

I keep hoping to add a 45 lc carbine & Blackhawk. Then, to save money, I'd have to reload for them.

Sadly, my wife has figured out that my reloading hobby never actually saves money but only lets me go to the range more. ��

I bought my wife a Henry 45colt for her birthday , installed a Ranger Point Peep sight on it
She had pretty much already took over my Bird's Head 45colt New Vaquero lol ........ trying to keep enough 45's loaded is now the problem, so much so that she has started thinking i need a progressive loader ........ i was getting close to it until this whole virus thing and she has been out of work rrrrhh!!!

[Boolseye]

I’m still stuck on that guy who said 386 cartridges.

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[JShipwash]

.454 Casull
9 mm
41 Magnum
357 Magnum
38 Special
223/5.56
30-06
270
.338 Lapua
12 ga
20 ga
And a little blue water pistol [emoji379] with the kids


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[15meter]

I load the following calibers:

20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 375, 40, 41, 416, 44, 452, 458, 470/80, 50

I have loaded the following cartridges:
.204 Ruger 22 Hornet 221 Fireball
.222 Remington 220 Swift 22-250
.223 .243 .257 Roberts
260 Remington 6.5x54 6.5x55
6.5 Carcano 6.5x53R 7x57 Mauser
275 Rigby 30 carbine 30-06
30 Remington 30-30 30-40 Krag 300 Savage
300 H&H 375 H&H
.308 Win .303 British 7.62x39
7.62x54r 32 win spec 8x60s
8x57 Mauser 8x50r 8x56r
318 Westley Richards .338 Win Mag 35 Rem
350 Rigby Magnum 38-55 .375 Flanged 2 1/2" Nitro Express
9.3x74R 400/350 Nitro Express 416 Rigby
450/400 NE 450 Nitro Express 45/70
450 Bushmaster 470 Nitro Express 50/70

Pistol:
45 acp 38 special .357 mag
380/200 44 special 44 mag
45 Colt .45 Schofield 7.62 Nagant
41 Magnum 480 Ruger. 40 S&W

Shotgun:
12, 16, 20, 28, 410

Only ones I don't anticipate reloading again are the 260 Remington, 7.62x54r(but looking for brass--makes great 8x50r), 45 Schofield, 40 S&W, and the 338 Win Mag.

I made the list up because at both clubs I belong to the brass is recycled and the cash goes back into range improvements. I handle it at one club, a buddy handles it at the second club. He asked for a list of what I load so he could sort out stuff that I could use.

He freaked when I handed him the list, I told him to just save me the BIG stuff and with a rim--if it made him look and ask if it could be used on a brontosaurus, I could probably use it.

The list I gave him actually has more stuff on it--conversion fodder for other things, for example, 300 Weatherby that makes very nice 300 H&H. When I do those I'm glad the press is bolted to two 1/2" thick steel plates that sandwich the bench top that is tied into the frame of the building. Gotta have my Wheaties before I do many of them.

Favorite 3? The Hornet, first centerfire I got serious about reloading, next the 470 Nitro, just because everything about it's almost cartoonish in scale in comparison to the Hornet. I've taken a loaded round to the club, sat it on the table with a 2lr next to it just for the reactions.

More than a few thought the 470 was a gag cartridge.

Third most favorite is pretty much all the rest, except the 416 Rigby, I think that has given me more grief that the rest combined with chambering/feeding issues. Still don't have it completely sorted out yet. There is a couple of jacketed bullets that are going to Accurate tomorrow to see if they can be duplicated in lead to fix the feeding problem. Nothing a custom boolit mold won't solve.

Above was my list from last fall, since I've added 9mm.

Waiting on a boolit mold, soon to add the 9 Makarov.

[Hanzy4200]

I believe I am at 17 currently. I'm trying not to add more, but its a futile endeavor. Would like to get into 10mm, and maybe .50 AE.

[Hanzy4200]

Why not list them. .25 acp, .32 acp, .380, 9MM, 9MM MAK, .38 spl, .38 S&W, .44 Mag, 8MM Nambu, 7.62 Tok, .40 s&w, .45 acp.

.223, 30-06, .308, 30 Carbine, 8MM Mauser, 7.7 Jap, .270. Im sure I'm missing one or two.

[brass410]

have to update, things changed a little since starting to cast, made some new friends at the range, and they have rehomed some of their excess to my locker, list updates since 2017.
300 RUM 375H&H 300 Win 338 Win 270 Win 30-30 44Mag

[Slingin'Lead]

9mm
40 S&W
45 ACP

Hopefully, if we run this poll in a year my response will look a little more impressive...

[midland man]

here's what i load for starting with 30-30,45 colt, 45-70, 9mm, 243win these are my favorites to shoot! :)

[15meter]

9mm
40 S&W
45 ACP

Hopefully, if we run this poll in a year my response will look a little more impressive...

This is an open ended poll, a year from now if you go on an archeological dig you'll find it and can add to what you have here now, I've updated mine occasionally as I've taken on a new project.

[Evoken]

Rifle:
.223
.270
7mm-08
.308
30-06
45-70
Hope to soon add dies
.303 British
30-40 krag
Pistol:
9mm
.38 spl
.357 mag
.40 s&w
10mm
.44 mag
.45 acp
. 45 colt
Now that I list it, I think I voted wrong.

[Gunslinger1911]

Load and cast for : (haven't bought J words in decades)
22 TCM
380
9mm
38 Super
38/357
10mm
41 mag
44 mag
45 Colt
45acp
454 Casull
50 AE
500S&W
350 Legend
45/70
Prob a couple I can't remember. Haha

[15meter]

I load the following calibers:

20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 375, 40, 41, 416, 44, 452, 458, 470/80, 50

I have loaded the following cartridges:
.204 Ruger 22 Hornet 221 Fireball
.222 Remington 220 Swift 22-250
.223 .243 .257 Roberts
260 Remington 6.5x54 6.5x55
6.5 Carcano 6.5x53R 7x57 Mauser
275 Rigby 30 carbine 30-06
30 Remington 30-30 30-40 Krag 300 Savage
300 H&H 375 H&H
.308 Win .303 British 7.62x39
7.62x54r 32 win spec 8x60s
8x57 Mauser 8x50r 8x56r
318 Westley Richards .338 Win Mag 35 Rem
350 Rigby Magnum 38-55 .375 Flanged 2 1/2" Nitro Express
9.3x74R 400/350 Nitro Express 416 Rigby
450/400 NE 450 Nitro Express 45/70
450 Bushmaster 470 Nitro Express 50/70

Pistol:
45 acp 38 special .357 mag
380/200 44 special 44 mag
45 Colt .45 Schofield 7.62 Nagant
41 Magnum 480 Ruger. 40 S&W

Shotgun:
12, 16, 20, 28, 410

Only ones I don't anticipate reloading again are the 260 Remington, 7.62x54r(but looking for brass--makes great 8x50r), 45 Schofield, 40 S&W, and the 338 Win Mag.

I made the list up because at both clubs I belong to the brass is recycled and the cash goes back into range improvements. I handle it at one club, a buddy handles it at the second club. He asked for a list of what I load so he could sort out stuff that I could use.

He freaked when I handed him the list, I told him to just save me the BIG stuff and with a rim--if it made him look and ask if it could be used on a brontosaurus, I could probably use it.

The list I gave him actually has more stuff on it--conversion fodder for other things, for example, 300 Weatherby that makes very nice 300 H&H. When I do those I'm glad the press is bolted to two 1/2" thick steel plates that sandwich the bench top that is tied into the frame of the building. Gotta have my Wheaties before I do many of them.

Favorite 3? The Hornet, first centerfire I got serious about reloading, next the 470 Nitro, just because everything about it's almost cartoonish in scale in comparison to the Hornet. I've taken a loaded round to the club, sat it on the table with a 2lr next to it just for the reactions.

More than a few thought the 470 was a gag cartridge.

Third most favorite is pretty much all the rest, except the 416 Rigby, I think that has given me more grief that the rest combined with chambering/feeding issues. Still don't have it completely sorted out yet. There is a couple of jacketed bullets that are going to Accurate tomorrow to see if they can be duplicated in lead to fix the feeding problem. Nothing a custom boolit mold won't solve.

Above was my list from last fall, since I've added 9mm.

Waiting on a boolit mold, soon to add the 9 Makarov.

9 Makarov mold arrived yesterday, mold cleaned, smoked and used. 10 rounds loaded for the Makarov for testing today.

Not used to little stubby boolits. Probably should have been loading this years ago when the fingers had a little more dexterity in them.

Next coming off the "never reloaded one of those" list is going to be the 400/360. .366 dia and 290+ grains, I'll be able to hang on to those[smilie=w:

[charlie b]

How many now or how many have I ever loaded for? Today I can load for 7, 4 pistol and 3 rifle. Sold off all the other stuff years ago. At one time I think it was over 20.

[nwfdub]

.380, 9mm, 38/357, 40 S&W

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[jblee10]

223 Rem
243 Win
6.5x55
6.8mm SPC
270 Win
7mm TCU
7-30 Waters
308 Win
30-06
8x57 Mauser
38 Special
357 Magnum
357 Maximum
357 Herrett
35 Whelen
401 Win
44 Rem Mag
45 Long Colt
454 Casull

If I had to pick only 3 favorites for cast bullet it would be the 357 Magnum, 357 Herrett and the 45 Long Colt . Close runner ups would be the 357 Maximum, 401 Winchester, and the 308. For reloading with J-words it would be the 6.8 SPC, 270 Win and the 7mm TCU. If I had some good molds in .277 and .284 those might make the cast bullet list. The first cartridge I ever reloaded for was the 357 Herrett and I still have great fun with the wildcats.

[444ttd]

20 vartarg
222 rem *
223 rem *
22-250ai *
243 win *
25-06 rem *
6.5 creedmoor *
270 win
7-08 rem
7x57
30 carbine
30-30 win *
30-40 krag
308 win *
30-06 *
7.65x53 argentine
8x57
35/30-30 win
38 special
9.3x57
44 special
44 rem mag
444 marlin
45-70
500 linebaugh

and a few other i forget.
* - used to load for them, but i sold it

[Hanzy4200]

I forget if I commented here. I'm at 17, not counting any combo calibers .38/.357 ect. My top 3? Probably 9MM (shoot the most), .32 ACP, and .308. Also 7.62X25 as a honorable mention. That is one fun little zippy caliber. Wish there were more firearm options.

[muta4warrior]

Just a couple..

380ACP
9mm
38 Super
357 Mag
38S&W
40 Short and Weak
10mm
45ACP
45 Win Mag
32-20
221Fireball
222Rem
223Rem
6x45mm
7mm TCU
300BO Subsonic
30 Carbine
7.62x40mm
243Win
308Win
30-30Win
30-06
300WM

[15meter]

I load the following calibers:

20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 375, 40, 41, 416, 44, 452, 458, 470/80, 50

I have loaded the following cartridges:
.204 Ruger 22 Hornet 221 Fireball
.222 Remington 220 Swift 22-250
.223 .243 .257 Roberts
260 Remington 6.5x54 6.5x55
6.5 Carcano 6.5x53R 7x57 Mauser
275 Rigby 30 carbine 30-06
30 Remington 30-30 30-40 Krag 300 Savage
300 H&H 375 H&H
.308 Win .303 British 7.62x39
7.62x54r 32 win spec 8x60s
8x57 Mauser 8x50r 8x56r
318 Westley Richards .338 Win Mag 35 Rem
350 Rigby Magnum 38-55 .375 Flanged 2 1/2" Nitro Express
9.3x74R 400/350 Nitro Express 400/360 Purdey 416 Rigby
450/400 NE 450 Nitro Express 45/70
450 Bushmaster 470 Nitro Express 50/70

Pistol:
45 acp 38 special .357 mag
380/200 9 Luger 9mm Makarov
40 S&W 44 special 44 mag
45 Colt .45 Schofield 7.62 Nagant
41 Magnum 480 Ruger

Shotgun:
12, 16, 20, 28, 410

Only ones I don't anticipate reloading again are the 260 Remington, 7.62x54r(but looking for brass--makes great 8x50r), 45 Schofield, 40 S&W, and the 338 Win Mag.

Favorite 3? The Hornet, first centerfire I got serious about reloading, next the 470 Nitro, just because everything about it's almost cartoonish in scale in comparison to the Hornet. I've taken a loaded round to the club, sat it on the table with a 2lr next to it just for the reactions.

More than a few thought the 470 was a gag cartridge.

Third most favorite is pretty much all the rest, except the 416 Rigby, I think that has given me more grief that the rest combined with chambering/feeding issues. Still don't have it completely sorted out yet. There is a couple of jacketed bullets that are going to Accurate tomorrow to see if they can be duplicated in lead to fix the feeding problem. Nothing a custom boolit mold won't solve.

Above was my list from last fall, since I've added 9mm.

Added the 9 Makarov a couple of weeks ago.

And the 400/360 Purdey also. Much more fun that the Makarov, my fingers can hang on to the big boolits, not as easy with the Makarov itty bitty boolits.

[bakerjw]

I assumed that 00 and #4 buckshot were technically calibers.

#4 buck
00 Buck
.452 230 grain.

[super6]

I forgot shot gun Add three more!

[ebb]

I just took a quick look and there are 27 boxes for die sets. 2 are for primer pocket tools and 4 or 5 I have never loaded with them. So it looks like 20. What really surprised me was how many 50 round ammo boxes I have most with loaded ammo or prepped brass sorted by headstamp. Last time i checked the was over 80.

[monkey wrangler]

At this time I only load for 3 calibers.

45ACP
9MM
.223

But I am starting to load for the calibers below.

30-30
30-06
6.5CM
300AAC
38special

[SoonerEd]

Near zombie thread but since I'm new to the board i figured I'd answer. Last count was 30+ if you count variants like 38 special / 357 Mag and 44 special / 44 Mag seperately. Also load for 12 and 16 Gauge shotgun.

[Hanzy4200]

This is fun!

.25 acp
.32 acp
.380
9mm
9mm MAK
8MM Nambu
7.62x25 TOK
.38 S&W
.38 spl.
.357 mag
.40 s&w
.45 acp
.44 mag
.500 Linebaugh

Rifle
.223
.30 carbine
30-30 Win
.308 win
30-06
.270
.300 win mag
8MM Mauser
7.7 JAP
.300 BLK

12 ga shotgun

[Daekar]

223
357
7.62x54r
8mm Mauser
7.5x55 Swiss

Although I really only shoot the 357s these days, they do everything I can realistically want with iron sights.

[AndyC]

9mm
.38 Sp
.357 Mag
.44 AutoMag
.45 ACP
.308
.300 Blk
.410 shotgun

Favorite to load - .45 ACP

[PonchoHobbes]

9mm
10mm
45ACP
45 Colt <-- current favorite
223/5.56
6.5 Grendel
8mm Mauser
50 Beowulf
12 Ga

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[Goofy]

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[15meter]

I load the following calibers:

20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 375, 40, 41, 416, 44, 452, 458, 470/80, 50

I have loaded the following cartridges:
.204 Ruger 22 Hornet 221 Fireball
.222 Remington 220 Swift 22-250
.223 .243 .257 Roberts
260 Remington 6.5x54 6.5x55
6.5 Carcano 6.5x53R 7x57 Mauser
275 Rigby 30 carbine 30-06
30 Remington 30-30 30-40 Krag 300 Savage
300 H&H 375 H&H
.308 Win .303 British 7.62x39
7.62x54r 32 win spec 8x60s
8x57 Mauser 8x50r 8x56r
318 Westley Richards .338 Win Mag 35 Rem
350 Rigby Magnum 38-55 .375 Flanged 2 1/2" Nitro Express
9.3x74R 400/350 Nitro Express 400/360 Purdey 416 Rigby
450/400 NE 450 Nitro Express 45/70
450 Bushmaster 470 Nitro Express 50/70

Pistol:
45 acp 38 special .357 mag
380/200 9 Luger 9mm Makarov
40 S&W 44 special 44 mag
45 Colt .45 Schofield 7.62 Nagant
41 Magnum 480 Ruger

Shotgun:
12, 16, 20, 28, 410

Only ones I don't anticipate reloading again are the 260 Remington, 7.62x54r(but looking for brass--makes great 8x50r), 45 Schofield, 40 S&W, and the 338 Win Mag.

Favorite 3? The Hornet, first centerfire I got serious about reloading, next the 470 Nitro, just because everything about it's almost cartoonish in scale in comparison to the Hornet. I've taken a loaded round to the club, sat it on the table with a 2lr next to it just for the reactions.

More than a few thought the 470 was a gag cartridge.

Third most favorite is pretty much all the rest, except the 416 Rigby, I think that has given me more grief that the rest combined with chambering/feeding issues. Still don't have it completely sorted out yet. There is a couple of jacketed bullets that are going to Accurate tomorrow to see if they can be duplicated in lead to fix the feeding problem. Nothing a custom boolit mold won't solve.

Above was my list from last fall, since then I've added the 280 Ross.

Tough one to do, no donor case that exactly fits the bill. Easiest has been the 7mm Mag, after F/L sizing it is almost long enough (~.020" short, close enough) the 375 Ruger that is supposed to be the best option, ain't. Still a work in process.

[rfd]

I used to load for 9 different cartridges and then I simplified down to a pair that cover all my needs and at far less expense of time and money - .45-70 and 9mm.

[brass410]

I've added some more to the list 300 rum 375H&H 44mag 270 win 7mm mag my goodness I believe I'll have to get another vault if this keeps up!!!

[GregLaROCHE]

Can you count muzzle loaders?

[oldblinddog]

At one time or another, I have loaded for the following cartridges: .45-70, .348 Winchester, .338 Win Mag, .338-06, .338-06 AI, .33 Mauser(.338x57), 8mm Mauser, .32-20, 7.65x53, .30-06, .308 Win., .30-30, 7mm Remington Mag, .280 Remington, 7mm-08 Rem, 6.5x55, .25-20, .243 Win, .223 Rem, .22 Hornet, .45 Colt, .45 ACP, .38-40, .357 Mag/.38 Special. I think the only one I didn’t load a cast bullet in was the .243 Winchester.

Also, round ball loads for .520(54), .490(50), and .395(40) muzzleloaders.

My very first reloading experience was for the 6.5x54 MS, but it wasn’t my rifle or loading setup. I think I was 14 then.

[Liberty1776]

Once you start this hobby "to save money" it will cost you thousands.

I just bought a set of .44-40 dies...and I don't even shoot that caliber! (But I might some day, or reform .460 S&W Mag brass into .45 Colt shotshells. Who knows?!

[15meter]

Once you start this hobby "to save money" it will cost you thousands.

I just bought a set of .44-40 dies...and I don't even shoot that caliber! (But I might some day, or reform .460 S&W Mag brass into .45 Colt shotshells. Who knows?!

Once bought a stripper clip for a SMLE, wouldn't you know it, a SMLE that fit the clip followed me home a couple of years later.

Even more surprising is the fact I could still find the clip when I got the rifle.

[dondiego]

Once bought a stripper clip for a SMLE, wouldn't you know it, a SMLE that fit the clip followed me home a couple of years later.

Even more surprising is the fact I could still find the clip when I got the rifle.

HA! I am left handed and once bought a left handed holster because they had one on the rack. They are hard to find on the rack. Well, I didn't own a pistol to fit that nice holster............but I do now! That was in the early 70's. Still have both!

[Tar Heel]

I think a new poll is in order but with the options of:

1-5
6-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
50-100

[15meter]

HA! I am left handed and once bought a left handed holster because they had one on the rack. They are hard to find on the rack. Well, I didn't own a pistol to fit that nice holster............but I do now! That was in the early 70's. Still have both!

Sounds like somebody who would hang around a gun club in a town that was named Maybee, like they couldn't come up with a real name.....

[dondiego]

Sounds like somebody who would hang around a gun club in a town that was named Maybee, like they couldn't come up with a real name.....

Sounds like something I would do. I need to get out there more.

[kenny71]

15 +

[15meter]

I load the following calibers:

20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 375, 40, 41, 416, 44, 452, 458, 470/80, 50

I have loaded the following cartridges:
.204 Ruger 22 Hornet 221 Fireball
.222 Remington 220 Swift 22-250
.223 .243 .257 Roberts
260 Remington 6.5x54 6.5x55
6.5 Carcano 6.5x53R 7x57 Mauser
275 Rigby 280 Ross 30 carbine 30-06
30 Remington 30-30 30-40 Krag 300 Savage
300 H&H 375 H&H
.308 Win .303 British 7.62x39
7.62x54r 32 win spec 8x60s
8x57 Mauser 8x50r 8x56r
318 Westley Richards .338 Win Mag 35 Rem
350 Rigby Magnum 38-55 .375 Flanged 2 1/2" Nitro Express
9.3x74R 400/350 Nitro Express 400/360 Purdey 416 Rigby
450/400 NE 450 Nitro Express 45/70
450 Bushmaster 470 Nitro Express 50/70

Pistol:
45 acp 38 special .357 mag
380/200 9 Luger 9mm Makarov
40 S&W 44 special 44 mag
45 Colt .45 Schofield 7.62 Nagant
41 Magnum 480 Ruger

Shotgun:
12, 16, 20, 28, 410

Only ones I don't anticipate reloading again are the 260 Remington, 7.62x54r(but looking for brass--makes great 8x50r or short 8x56R), 45 Schofield, 40 S&W, and the 338 Win Mag.

Favorite 3? The Hornet, first centerfire I got serious about reloading, next the 470 Nitro, just because everything about it's almost cartoonish in scale in comparison to the Hornet. I've taken a loaded round to the club, sat it on the table with a 2lr next to it just for the reactions.

More than a few thought the 470 was a gag cartridge.

Third most favorite is pretty much all the rest, except the 416 Rigby, I think that has given me more grief that the rest combined with chambering/feeding issues. Still don't have it completely sorted out yet. There is a couple of jacketed bullets that are going to Accurate tomorrow to see if they can be duplicated in lead to fix the feeding problem. Nothing a custom boolit mold won't solve.

Above was my list from June of this year, since then I've added the 458 Win Mag. Simple to do, even with the brass drought. Through help on here, I've got the forming 458 from "other" stuff pretty well down. Kind of impressive to take 7mm Mag to 458 in one fire forming shot.

[Rooster]

Is it wrong that I like 'rasslin with those stubborn ones??? So much fun when they come together.

[15meter]

Is it wrong that I like 'rasslin with those stubborn ones??? So much fun when they come together.

It's too much fun not to, fondled a Danish rolling block this afternoon. 8x58R, never loaded that one.

If it's still at the LGS on Thursday, it may have to follow me home.

Need to do a little more research before I commit.

[Ithaca Gunner]

I'm gonna say, between 30-35...

[hawkeye1]

I cast for 45 colt, 38 spl, 9mm, 40 s&w in that order. I shoot a lot of 45 colt from SAA and lever guns mostly shooting steel. If I didn't reload and cast my own, could never afford to shoot like I do.
Also, a quick thanks to all for a great forum. Great wisdom and experience here. I have even been going back and reading old posts.

[762 shooter]

Last count 32.

762

[jsam]

Currently 13 .
38 short colt
38 special
357 mag
44 special
44 mag
45 acp
45 long colt
7mm ultimate silloutte
308
300 savage
375 win.
45/70

[Cosmic_Charlie]

Too many. And adding another is costly

[dverna]

It has been four years since my first response on this thread.

In the last three years, I have only loaded .38, 9mm, .223, .270 and .308. And I do not see that changing much. I loaded the .270’s this year to help a buddy...I sold my .270 years ago.

I expect with the prices and shortages, running this poll again would be interesting. Not what you can reload...but what calibers you have reloaded in the last year.

[gunnie]

Last count was 40 different cartridges as well as multiples of about 8 due to multiple rifles in those particular cartridges.

[Rapier]

Lost count a long time ago. Been reloading since 62 and shot in the first cast international championship IHMSA match in 1982. Quite a few cartridges over 40+ years of long distance competition plus pins, plates and IPSC.

[TennesseeBullet]

Seeing how many members reload for more than 10+ calibers makes me think I need to find some new friends (and guns ;))!

[PhatForrest]

308, 30-06, 38spl, 357 mag, 40S&W, 9mm, 45acp, 243, 223, and about to start 44 mag.

[35 Rem]

23 for me.

17 Remington, 22 Hornet, 218 Bee, 221 Fireball, 22-250, 220 Swift, 22 CHeetah Mk 1, 6mm Rem, 25-06, 257 Weatherby, 270 Win, 30-30, 7.62x39, 32-20, 8x57, 35 Remington, 460 Weatherby, 9mm, 38 Special, 44 Magnum, 45 ACP, 45 Colt, 12 Gauge shotshell.

These are such a diverse bunch of cartridges that it's hard to even try to chose a favorite. Obviously the 460 Weatherby is one I shoot probably the least because of the recoil. I love the varmint rifles because they are so easy to shoot and expecially the 22 CHeetah is like shooting a laser beam with velocities right up to 4,000 ft/sec with 55 gr BTips. The 32-20 is something I can shoot all day with the Lyman 115 grain 311008 and 5.2 grains of Unique. The Super Blackhawk 44 Magnum with 10 grains of Unique under a RCBS 44-245-SWC is a lot of fun too. The same powder charge under the Lee 310 gas check bullet really makes a gong swing and gives just the right amount of recoil. Several light loads with Red Dot or Win231 and the 255 grain Lee bullet make my 45 Colt single actions pure pleasure to shoot. I admit that I haven't tried cast in either the 22 Hornet or 218 Bee but have a couple molds already with those cartridges in mind.

I've cast for a long time but once I started reading this forum I discovered a lot of new ideas. You guys have really messed me up and complicated my life. Before coming here my casting was very simple. For well over 30 years every bullet I cast was made of Clip on Wheel Weights and air cooled. I could pile up a mound of ingots and never worry about labeling them. I never had to mark the boxes of bullets I cast either. They were all the same. I always worked with the commonly available molds too. Lee was my 1st choice since I started as a broke college student. If Lee didn't offer something that would work, I'd look to RCBS or Lyman. Now I have a bunch of NOE and Accurate molds. I have nearly 30 lbs of Tin from Rotometals. I have to get better organized on labeling my ingot piles or I'm going to lose control there too. Ah the misery. :) So many variables so many experiments to do.

[kavemankel]

been pairing down to just essentials. just lucky 7 different calibers for me.

[Gundogx2]

Can’t remember if I answer this or not but pistol and rifles I would say 25


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[tstowater]

I don't think that I have played yet. Calibers: 17,20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 33 in rifles. At least 5 or 6 handgun calibers plus a couple shotgun. Total cartridges: not counting but guessing 20-25. Picked up a new one last weekend so can add another to the list. Not very many that I shoot that I don't load.

favorites: 12 gauge, 20vt, 32 H&R Mag.

[15meter]

I load the following calibers:

20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 375, 40, 41, 416, 44, 452, 458, 470/80, 50

I have loaded the following cartridges:
.204 Ruger 22 Hornet 221 Fireball
.222 Remington 220 Swift 22-250
.223 .243 .257 Roberts
260 Remington 6.5x54 6.5x55
6.5 Carcano 6.5x53R 7x57 Mauser
275 Rigby 280 Ross 30 carbine 30-06
30 Remington 30-30 30-40 Krag 300 Savage
300 H&H 375 H&H
.308 Win .303 British 7.62x39
7.62x54r 32 win spec 8x60s
8x57 Mauser 8x50r 8x56r
318 Westley Richards .338 Win Mag 35 Rem
350 Rigby Magnum 38-55 .375 Flanged 2 1/2" Nitro Express
9.3x74R 400/350 Nitro Express 400/360 Purdey 416 Rigby
450/400 NE 450 Nitro Express 45/70 458 Win Mag
450 Bushmaster 470 Nitro Express 50/70

Pistol:
45 acp 38 special .357 mag
380/200 9 Luger 9mm Makarov
40 S&W 44 special 44 mag
45 Colt .45 Schofield 7.62 Nagant
41 Magnum 480 Ruger

Shotgun:
12, 16, 20, 28, 410

Only ones I don't anticipate reloading again are the 260 Remington, 7.62x54r(but looking for brass--makes great 8x50r or short 8x56R), 45 Schofield, 40 S&W, and the 338 Win Mag.

Favorite 3? The Hornet, first centerfire I got serious about reloading, next the 470 Nitro, just because everything about it's almost cartoonish in scale in comparison to the Hornet. I've taken a loaded round to the club, sat it on the table with a 2lr next to it just for the reactions.

More than a few thought the 470 was a gag cartridge.

Third most favorite is pretty much all the rest, except the 416 Rigby, I think that has given me more grief that the rest combined with chambering/feeding issues. Still don't have it completely sorted out yet. There is a couple of jacketed bullets that are going to Accurate tomorrow to see if they can be duplicated in lead to fix the feeding problem. Nothing a custom boolit mold won't solve.



Above is my list from last October, since then the 500-450 #1 Express has been added to the flock. Still a work in progress, I've got an accurate load, just hard on the brass. Too many splits at the shoulder on first firing, even with virgin Norma brass.

[Mal Paso]

I voted 1 caliber much earlier in this thread. The creep began last year and it's up to 4 calibers now, 3 of which I cast for. I bought the 223 fully expecting the 350L brass on 6 mo backorder would show up the next day but it didn't work. Fortunately I have the 223 to keep my mind off the 350L.

[dogmower]

65 and counting.

[Beaverhunter2]

65 and counting.

Wow! I feel like a poser with only 14 rifle and 7 pistol calibers! ;)

[BJung]

Currently, I load for 4. Three handguns and one rifle caliber. This way I can shoot one rifle testload shooting cycle and then run up to the pistol range and shoot testloads there.