How to Reload 9mm Ammo For Beginners Single Stage Press 

Thank you for a clear and straightforward video on single stage press reloading with no headbanger rock anthem intros and just pure, uncluttered facts. You also draw a pretty smart audience as well. See the long comment below. And reloading **is** money saving (especially these days) after the initial investment. It appeals to me because of the relaxing and satisfying process and the pride of producing instead of just purchasing a box of shells and pew-spewing them away. Just add this to your hesitancy re giving out your reloading formula: NEVER do that. Also, never reload any ammunition for anyone else. Wise advice to avoid liability. Keep up the good work! Looking forward to you .45 ACP video.

Finally, someone who can communicate, educate and not be arrogant. That was one of the best explanations I have ever seen. I have a pile of reloading equipment that was given to me by my uncle and some from a friend, both of them suffering dementia so they can’t really help me much. I’ve been timid about getting it all out and set up.. Now not so much. Thank you

Thanks for putting up the video. Been reloading for 24 months about 3,500 rounds. Some things for people wondering if reloading is for them. This hobby is for people who don't mind slow and steady, meticulous and neat. Material cost per round of 9mm can be from $0.15 per to $0.28 depending on what bullets, powder and primers you use. There's some cheaper good bullets out there that are not full metal jacket. However, equipment costs for the press, dies, scale, powder measure, calipers, other tooling, cleaning equipment can run $600 t0 $1200 depending on what you get. So while your material cost may be fifteen cents a round, your first cartridge is going to cost you a lot more. Hint, if you reload for one cartridge like 9mm, it will take a long time and a lot of cartridges to break even. If you can split that cost up over multiple calibers, the cost can be recouped faster. You don't need a dedicated "reloading bench" You can mount your press on a piece of hardwood, then clamp it to a table. The press gets a lot of torque, so you need a very solid block of wood, table and clamps. Powder and primers need to be stored in a cool dry place. Start to finish to set up, load 100 rounds, clean up and put away, it takes me about 1.5-2.5 hours of labor. That does not include the time spent cleaning cases while they are in the machine. Rifle rounds take even longer. Unless you are an FFL you can't legally sell your reloads. And when people find out, they will ask. If there is a safety problem they will say where they got the ammo. Keep records of your loads. Keep your loads identified by the powder, powder weight, bullet, length et cetera. This is in case you find problems. Don't just put all your different loads in one ammo can and say it is reloaded 9mm . Inspect at every step. Look for damaged brass, primers inserted all the way, uniform level of powder, uniform length. Powder weight, critical important, check often if using a volumetric powder measure. Don't expect volumetric measures to be on a tenth of a gram consistently. If you are reloading for precision you may want a powder trickler. (Equipment cost and reloading time. picky picky picky) Some people don't trim handgun cartridges. Variations in case length will affect how much crimp is applied. If you are using brass from multiple manufacturers and non metal jacket ammo this will be an influence. There's plain lead ammo, copper plated lead, powder coated lead, and these all crimp softer than FMJ or JHP. Most of us trim rifle brass to length. After trimming you need to de-burr. Some handgun and rifle brass have the primer "crimped" into the base. This makes it harder to extract and even harder to put a new primer in. You can swage or ream primer pockets. Swaging is faster, cleaner, but the tooling is more expensive. Reaming is messy, takes a bit more time, makes a mess with brass shavings and can cramp your fingers. Shiny brass doesn't make bullets go faster, but it does keeps the dies scratch free longer. Carbide dies are more than worth the money. Another excellent resource is the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) specifications for cartridge and chamber drawings. These include the tolerances on dimensions. If you understand technical drawings it is a great tool. Some of us deprime the case before cleaning. There are dies that just push the primer out. This can give you a cleaner primer pocket. The bullet seating and crimping die shown here is sometimes done with two dies, one to seat, one to crimp. Some have mentioned cleaning brass in soapy water with steel pins. Lots of us do that. I started with an empty peanut butter jar, a pound of pins, some dish soap, some citric acid powder and hot water with 100 or so 9mm brass. Shake, rest and repeat until the brass looked good enough. Strained into a colander with a bandana. Picked out the brass, rinsed the pins and put them back in the jar. Rinsed the brass and place on a towel on top of the clothes dryer for multiple loads, until warm and dry. It was cheap and available. I did 2,000 rounds that way. Keep your reloading press clean and lubricated. Keep your dies clean. If you don't have carbide dies; you will need to clean the sizing lubricant off your dies.

This is probably best easy to understand for newbie reloaders I've seen.

I HAVE BEEN RELOADING SINCE THE 80s.BUT I AM ALWAYS READY TO LEARN NEW TECHNIQUES. I ALWAYS LEARN EASIER WAYS FROM YOUR VIDEOS. THANKS FOR TEACHING THIS OLD DOGS NEW TRICKS!!!!!

I like the calm way of talking about frustration. First time I am gonna learn from somebody else's frustration

A good intro to reloading pistol ammo. Most people would probably prefer a progressive press, but understanding the manual process with a single stage press is very helpful, and powder measures, OAL, and priming steps were useful to demonstrate critical aspects of loading. One bit glossed over was seating/crimp in a single step, rather than a 2 step process, but that is more for progressive reloaders.

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Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Very helpful for getting into reloading. Great info for setting up the (3) RCBS dies.

That's why you purchase two hand priming tools. One set for large primers and the other set for small. Avoid all the screwing around changing the primer ram. I also like the wet tumbler method of cleaning the brass. It doesn't create dust, which can contain lead.

Thank you for the video, as someone who's brand new to reloading, videos like this will definitely help me build confidence and knowledge in moving into this new hobby.

I prefer to decap ( remove primer ) before initial tumbling so the primer pocket gets cleaned as well. Lee makes a great decapping die that works on most calibers. Doing it this ways allows the removal of the recapping pin in the sizing die as well. Over the past 45 years of reloading many calibers of rifle and pistol this has worked well for me. Be safe at all times!

I thought I was the only one having problems with the RCBS primer tool! Good to know i am not alone. Great content! Thank you

Awesome detail to the entire process this video is extremely formative and also straight to the point great job thanks for the help👍

Thanks for the tutorial videos like these. I’m just starting and these step by step videos are super helpful.

Thank you so so much for this video. I'm about to start reloading soon and I've watched plenty of videos about the process but none like this one. Super greatful🙏❤️🇿🇦

Fantastic Video. I just got my setup Rockchucker Supreme and starting on 9MM before moving onto 223/243/300WM. Thank you for explaining how to set up the dies and using the calipers.

Nice video, been reloading for about 2 years and always like to watch other people's methods and instructions. Always learn something from every video I watch. Sims like everyone explain the process in an unique way that sticks with me.

Excellent video I did not realize all the steps in reloading ammo thank you for sharing it with us

no one seems to talk about crimping why, like the video you can't talk about and shoe enough on reloading safety first Thank You.

Very clear explanation. I have reloaded for some years and would be very comfortable having a new reloaded view this for understanding what is wanted.

Explained well. It seems very similar to the rifle rounds I reload especially when the case neck requires flaring

Great video, many thanks for an informative and visual video. Cheers.

I use to use corn media it makes fine dust you might want to switch to crushed walnut shell way less dust

Great video, wish this video was out when I started reloading, I leaned alot.

This video was a lifesaver. Thanks so much!

Great video for beginners!

Great Tutorial, thanks for sharing! I never used the expanding die on my 357 mag loads and never had an issue. I just hold the bullett and case with my fingers until they enter the seating die. The Bullet seating die always pushed it in perfectly without trouble. I get why it is important on multi stage presses, but I feel like it's not necessary with a single stage press.

I am new to reloading enjoy your Step by step video’s

Very good information regarding reloading for beginners keep in mind another option for cleaning is with steel pins. Also instead of removing and using your barrel as a case gauge they actually make go no go gauges for finished ammo to make sure you’re in spec for shooting.

Everything was super informative. Only advice maybe I could give is you never want ant part of your hand above the open shell when seating a primer with any tool. I have seen primers go off on seating, and all of that will end up singeing your fingers. Great video!

Just what I was looking for. Subbed , cheers from wet and rainy Alaska.

Great video, thank you! I was always taught to not touch primers with your bare hands, as you don’t want your skin oil to get on it, so I just use tweezers and load them into the press. Thanks again for all your wisdom in this video!

Great video. Really well explained. Thank you much brother !

Very informative. I've reloaded some shotgun shells before but always wondered about handgun ammo. If i had a good place to set all of this up, id be tempted to make the plunge.

Another great video

Wow! Well done, and thank you Sir.

Man knows his stuff.

I sure appreciate your video. You’re a lifesaver. Thank you 🙏

Good video, also very good work, all your measurements spot on

Great vid! Learned alot

Great video!

Great info!!

Nice work !

Just earned a sub.about to give this a whirl.appreciate the video.

Great content

GREAT info. Thank you.

Dude. This video would've been perfect if you showed how to set the taper die. Thanks for everything else.

Great step by step process. Thanks to you I loaded my first 9mm rounds ever. Now my investment will be paid off in about a year.

Great vid thanks 🙏

Thank you sir. New subscriber.

great video.....

Thank you for your content! Could you please do a video on gift ideas for reload enthusiasts like yourself? My father is a marine and a volunteer firefighter I want to get him the best gift this year! I usually just buy him ammo but I want to greater invest in his passion this year!

Could you write a description showing all of the equipment you are using? It would be helpful for those beginners trying to make sure they have all the tools ready to go for their first kick at the can.

Buddy has a big snow stash in them jars lol

Smart he has a case kicker

That's alot of work.

I have used an RCBS primer tool for years. I liked the old primer system on the press but pieces got lost in a move. I’ve seen the frailties U mention. Saying that, It has never missed a beat, but then I don’t drink beer when reloading.

If you have any breathing problems, do not use the dry tumbling method. The dust gets into the air and will create more serious breathing problems.

Steel wool using a DeWalt drill. Its on the back of the package that lee case length trimmer comes in. Save me 100 bucks lol 👍🤷🏻‍♂️

Outstanding Video !!! Which model Lyman scale are you using sir

that corn stuff looks like my cats litter that is made of corn.

Cool! Where I live you need a license to reload, and I want to go for the course for the license. This actually is a great place to start, thanks

Brother, there has GOT to be a better way!?!? Thank you for the video but I'm gonna need a simpler system otherwise I'll get tired, frustrated and give up on it. Thanks again though.

Nice explanation of the 9mm reloading process for beginners like me. Did you not crimp the cartridge ?

Got the same RCBS hand priming tool. Been using it for 30 years. You NEVER let the handle shaft rod fully disengage from the end of the primer press and spring assembly. Hold it in position while removing the frame clip and inserting the feed/shell holder housing, and the primer supply tray. Also, don't rest the primer supply tray on the index finger knuckle of your hand while squeezing the grip press system, and the tray won't work itself loose, and fall on the floor; ask me how I know. Knowing what you're doing is generally the first solution to something that doesn't function properly.

I save close to 3.61 a round for 9mm reloading myself. And i can adjust different grain levels. I like to use 3.8 or 3.7 for 124 grain FMJ just standard ball ammo. 115 grain 4.4 pr 4.3, for a little hotter loads i go 4.8. I reload my own brass, 8 cents for primer, 0.15 cents for bullet and 0.02 cents for powder a scoop. 25 cents a round comapred to the 3 something for factory. Ill go reloading any day. I load on a lee loader classic 9mm. Everything starting out costed me 160, bullets, primer, powder, scale, and caliper.

The handle on your press looks a lot more comfortable than the one I have on my RCBS. Also what is the contraption that knocks the round out of the holder after the press comes down?

I like shooting, but damn this is much more work than I was thinking, do they have a more modern but might be a little more expensive way of reloading?

I have to ask what is the accessory that you have on your reloading press that injects the shell and slides down into a basket

Where did you get the accessories for primer catching, shell hopper, and the spring ejector?

This RCBS Primer Pocket Uniformer Machine is pretty cool 👌

Hey there. I’m looking into the the Dillon 550 press as my first reloading setup. Do I still have to do all the measurements. Do I still have to do the trim length, expanding die and pocket cleaning steps or with the 550 take care of that?

@ 17.31 You talk about making adjustments. However, you don't mention WHAT you adjust. The seat plug (which in your case appears to be fully down) or are you adjusting the die? Otherwise, excellent video.

What’s the attachment that sends the rounds into the little black bucket after you seat the bullet?

You forgot the step of pouring your own bullets. Dad used to pour lead and reload .357 & .44 Mag with lighter loads for target shooting only revolvers. So if you are buying slugs, powder and primers, what is your cost per cartridge?

you should put 10 charger on your scales to average it out

I remove primer , wash in a sonic wet cleaner, dry . then tumble ....the rest is standard prosedgers ..

Was thinking of reloading 9MM and 556 not because the money savings just in case can't get them. I reload all my shotgun shells where is the best place to buy the presses ?

Very nice demo. I don't think you did the crimping part,, or did I miss that? I'd like to know how to add that.

What is the little device that kicks the brass off the holder

I just reloaded 9mm and scaled up a few box rounds and came up with numbers from 11.64 to 11.69 grams my reloads scale up from 11.58 to 12.00 put cases on micrometer they seam to measure up good to powder weight is off what the heck?

Hello K, how are you doing? I pray all is well, haven't heard back from you.

Man I’m intimidated to buy and try all this…which bothers me, but it’s clouding my mind 🙆🏾‍♂️ I’ve been tinkering and reassembling my guns for years, so I do not understand this feeling.

Straight wall brass does not stretch from resize. If anything it shrinks. The only reason to trim handgun brass would be the heavy hitters so you can have a uniform roll crimp. Do yourself a favor....quit using the treated corn cob media. That treated lyman polish leaves a residue on the brass. Add used bounce dryer sheets Buy Blasting media from Grainger 14/20 grit and get some Dillon Case Polish. When filling a vibratory polisher....fill it half full of brass. Then add your media till over 3/4's full. Do not over use media it is cheap that treated stuff attracts so much crud. Storing primers in an unmarked container is not a good idea. Especially not identified. I see Berry's bullets on the bench...they are not FMJ. but copper plated. Plated bullets use cast bullet load data. One must be careful and not over crimp. Over crimping plated or coated bullets can strip the plating/coating off and lead to leading of the barrel. One should always caution when reloading to know that what type of barrel you are reloading for conventional rifling or polygonal (Gen 1-4 Glocks and HK's come to mind). Lead and coated lead bullets generally are not recommended for polygonal bbls.

What's a good guide for someone that has nothing. And has no experience. I'm not sure what to buy or what I need. What's good what's bad how do you use it all

I accidentally bought 500 Winchester 335 9mm bullets without the casings from palmetto. Any advice on where i look to sell them to someone who can use them?

I know bullets are expensive, that's why I ended up looking into reloading. But with all the up front costs in tools, and all the consumable supplies, and all the time involved, is this really any cheaper in the long run? Now, if your argument is 'but what if you can't even buy bullets', well then I guess it's good to be able to reload. But for anyone looking to save money, this looks like you would have to reload thousands of bullets, and even then, what is your time worth?

how much does all of the hardware cost to do this? After paying for all of the hardware and replacement pieces, is it really cheaper to reload? Especially when going to a range that takes your brass?

This is really complicated for a 25 cent bullets at a store :)

? Do you like grooved or un grooved and why

who uses vihtavuori n350 slow handgun powder ? 9mm reloading . 115 gn 5.7 gn load AOL 1.140

will this setup work with 350 Legend?

Is it actually cheaper to reload 9mm than buy factory ammo?

What about the crimp?

you can load it without expanding the case mouth

I don't mean to offend some people, but reloading 9mm Luger is a waste of time. Primers are running around $0.12 cents each and Berry's copper plated bullets are running around $0.10 each. Powder for a 9mm is gonna cost you what, $0.03 per round. This is about $0.23 cpr assuming brass is range pick up(a good assumption). These prices don't reflect shipping, HAZMAT, or tumbler/media costs. You can buy CCI Aluminum for ~$0.27cpr (price does not reflect shipping). I guarantee that all the reloaders are going to scream, "I make WAYYYYY better ammo", no you don't. I reload too and factory ammo is generally better stuff. Where reloading shines is when you reload expensive ammo. I reload .44 Mag, .45LC, 10mm Auto, and .357 Mag. 44 and 45 are running darn near $1 per round and 10mm and .357 are going for about $0.58cpr. I can make any of those 4 calibers for about $0.20cpr and factory ammo is far more expensive. FYI, I shoot generally lead cast bullets as these are revolver cartridges (yes I have a 10mm revolver). I can see reloading 9mm if you want to make a special subsonic round for a suppressor, but that is the only time I can see reloading 9mm. I will probably get roasted, but oh well.

With scales I find as a rule of thumb the scale should have 1 more digit than what you want to be able measure. It looks like your scale is not great for your application.

I have never use more then two tools when i relod 😅 Never!

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