Hey guys,

Yes.... I am a newbie...... but I did stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night....

I am trying to get back into reloading. I have been away for several years. I have a RCBS Rockchucker, powder measure, dies for several calibers I have, yada yada yada.....

How long are primers good for? I have some primers that were purchased new about 20 years ago. They have been stored in a dry shop. I hope I can still use them as I have quite alot of them.

Bullets that have tarnished.... and the pointed soft point.... kinda crappy looking..... can I put them through a tumbler or something? Would it be better to do that after they are loaded?

What are some good online sites to get supplies that are reputable and don't charge an arm and a leg for shipping?

Are there any good shareware programs or utilities out there for ballistics/trajectory .... etc. ?

I am fixing to load up bullets for 2 calibers I have...... one is a 308 (Rem 600 Mohawk) and the other is a 25-06 (custom rifle w/ 98 mouser action with a douglass heavy barrel). I have used.... and like 4350 powder for my 308. I have never loaded for my 25-06..... but I think I might need a slower powder.... like IMR 4831........ Does this seem logical?

Sorry for all the questions.... but I have to start somewhere.

Thanks in advance.