How many DIFFERENT calibers in your gun safe??

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I was talking to a guy I work with about reloading and he asked how many different calibers I have?? HMMMM - let me think…so I made a list when I got home and it was longer than I expected: 28 total (includes all types of guns) Still have some holes to fill in but I'm working on it! FYI - I have many different guns chambered in the same caliber. 😉
I've heard the saying "Beware the man with one gun as he probably knows how to use it!" - maybe so..but he's also probably very boring. 😆

SO - How many DIFFERENT calibers do you own?

Here's my list:

.17HMR
.22LR
22 Creedmoor
.223
.223 Wylde
5.56
.243
6.5 Creedmoor
6.5 PRC
7mm Express
7mm Rem Mag
7SAUM
.30-30
.300 Win Mag
300 PRC
.32 cal
.350 Legend
9mm
.380 cal
.40 cal
.45 ACP
.410 ga
.44 mag
.450 Bushmaster
.45cal MZL
.50cal MZL
20ga
12ga
 
17 WSM
22 LR
22 WMR
5.7 X 28
9 MM
10 MM
45 Cal
40 Cal
32 spc
38 spc
36 cal BP
44 cal BP
50 cal BP
22-250
243
222 Rem
223 Rem
223 Wylde
222 Rem Mag
5.56 Nato
7.62 x 39
270 Win
25-06
30-06
6,5 CM
7 RM
8 MM
300 Win Mag
30-30
35 Rem
300 Savage
375 Win
30 Cal
410 gauge x 5
16 gauge
20 gauge
12 gauge
Working on a 280 AI build
 
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17 WSM
22 LR
22 WMR
5.7 X 28
9 MM
10 MM
45 Cal
40 Cal
32 spc
38 spc
36 cal BP
44 cal BP
50 cal BP
22-250
243
222 Rem
223 Rem
223 Wylde
222 Rem Mag
5.56 Nato
7.62 x 39
25-06
30-06
6,5 CM
7 RM
8 MM
300 Win Mag
30-30
35 Rem
375 Win
30 Cal
410 gauge x 5
16 gauge
20 gauge
12 gauge
Working on a 280 AI build
Do you load for 5.7x28? If yes, any advice?
I see you have 7.62x39 but not it's little brother 5.45x39?
 
Do you load for 5.7x28? If yes, any advice?
I see you have 7.62x39 but not it's little brother 5.45x39?
No I haven't tried loading the 5.7 x 28. I actually need to get the dies. I have a good bit of ammo though. And never played with the 5.45x39. At least not yet. I have dies for calibers I don't own. I am always looking for firearms to fill in for the dies I have on hand. Such as the 303 Savage, 270 STW, 357 Mag, 44 Mag, 7 x 57, 257 Roberts, 308 Win, 250-3000 Savage, 22 Hornet, 220 Swift & a host of others. I bought a bunch of reloading dies from a friend. They were his fathers. So a lot of old calibers. I would like to acquire, eventually. Most may only get shot once or not at all. I just like the old craftsmanship on many of the older firearms. It may become a poor investment, the way things are going politically. But I don't care. It's what pleases me for the time being. lol
 
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No I haven't tried loading the 5.7 x 28. I actually need to get the dies. I have a good bit of ammo though. And never played with the 5.45x39. At least not yet. I have dies for calibers I don't own. I am always looking for firearms to fill in for the dies I have on hand. Such as the 303 Savage, 270 STW, 357 Mag, 44 Mag, 7 x 57, 257 Roberts, 308 Win, 250-3000 Savage, 22 Hornet, 220 Swift & a host of others. I bought a bunch of reloading does from a friend. They were his fathers. So a lot of old calibers. I would like to acquire, eventually. Most may only get shot once or not at all. I just like the old craftsmanship on many of the older firearms. It may become a poor investment, the way things are going politically. But I don't care. It's what pleases me for the time being. lol
Bought couple of sleeves of FN back when they were $0.25/round.
Read a few posts NOT recommending loading for the pistol, but I also built AR57 rifles way back then. Posts said it was safe to load for the rifles.
Have the dies, never loaded yet.
 
Bought couple of sleeves of FN back when they were $0.25/round.
Read a few posts NOT recommending loading for the pistol, but I also built AR57 rifles way back then. Posts said it was safe to load for the rifles.
Have the dies, never loaded yet.
I also read they were a little tricky to load for. I read the cases wanted to deform sometimes. But it was believed to be due, to not enough lube or to much. I didn't hear about the pistol not being re loadable. I can't see where it should matter what type of firearm if loaded correctly. Maybe they need a slight crimp ? I will have to research a little more. I would be interested to see how you make out if you do decide to load. Do ou have different brands of brass ? FN & American Eagle seem to be the popular. But I have seen a few more makers. But not sure if they are just sticking their name on same product ? Or if it is actually different components ?
 
I also read they were a little tricky to load for. I read the cases wanted to deform sometimes. But it was believed to be due, to not enough lube or to much. I didn't hear about the pistol not being re loadable. I can't see where it should matter what type of firearm if loaded correctly. Maybe they need a slight crimp ? I will have to research a little more. I would be interested to see how you make out if you do decide to load. Do ou have different brands of brass ? FN & American Eagle seem to be the popular. But I have seen a few more makers. But not sure if they are just sticking their name on same product ? Or if it is actually different components ?
I have only bougth FN ammo, when I was buying, it did not make sense to buy the Amercain Eagle. My LGS had the FN at reasonable prices. I think I misquoted the price earlier. It was $23/box, which would have made it $0.46/round.
 
I have only bougth FN ammo, when I was buying, it did not make sense to buy the Amercain Eagle. My LGS had the FN at reasonable prices. I think I misquoted the price earlier. It was $23/box, which would have made it $0.46/round.
Yes that was a good deal for FN. I can't justify the prices these days.
 
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