@two77 @Dave951 @JimP42 @Combat Diver
Thanks for the replies. From my research I decided (should I take the plunge into reloading) to go with the following load:
150 gr FMJBT bullet with cannelure
Military brass (HXP, LC, etc.)
47.0 to 47.5 grains of IMR4895
Either CCI34, CCI200, or WLR primers
My questions are:
1) Do you add an extra step of crimping the case neck into the bullet cannelure (like say, with a Lee Factory Crimp Die)? Some say you should do this for all semi-autos, others say it isn't necessary.
2) I read somewhere that you're supposed to adjust (lower) the charge if using the CCI34 primers because they are considered a magnum primer - is there anything to this?
3) Can RCBS and Lee dies be used on a Hornady Lock N Load press?
4) Where do you get your primers and powder? It's cheaper to buy in store to avoid Hazmat fees, but there's not anything local to me to get them. Are Bass Pro Shop (Concord, NC) and Cabela's (Fort Mill, SC) my best bet?
Thanks in advance for any help.