r/canadaguns • u/Rippin_Fat_Farts • Aug 15 '26

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But very fun

Henry explorer 30-30

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u/CanadianLanBoy Aug 15 '26

30-30 is one of the most economical rifle rounds to reload for, it is worth the investment if you want to shoot it a lot

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u/Rippin_Fat_Farts Aug 15 '26

When I get a place with some land and a shop I'll definitely get into. Small garage is already packed with all my other expensive hobbies.

I just put a big order into FOC, they had some federal on sale for $32/box.

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u/i-Hermit Aug 15 '26

I found I didn't need a ton of space to start reloading.. well, at least less than I expected. A small shelf and a table was enough. If you shoot a lot, or shoot a moderate amount of expensive match ammo, then it makes sense to start. Best bet is hunt the used market.

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u/looloopklopm Aug 15 '26

I just got a Lyman all American 8. What the hell do I mount this thing to? Build a workbench??

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u/CanadianLanBoy Aug 16 '26

Typically you need a workbench to mount bench top tools yes

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u/i-Hermit Aug 16 '26

I bought a small workshop type table from princess auto (harbour freight type store in Canada) for a little over $100. But you can find guys building reloading setups in closets, so it can be done.

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u/EnvironmentalFox7532 Aug 16 '26

I pick up cheap 30-30 whenever I get a chance. I don’t even have a 30-30 yet as my preference is 308, but I will be looking for one in the next year. That’ll make short work of the 300 rounds I have in my stash.

In the same boat as you, in city and lack space but reloading is on the list of things once I can in the next few years. I’ll be loading 308, 30-30, 270 (if my buddy buys the dies and supplies) 44mag and 45-70 when I do