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Going to Get Into Reloading
Posted on 11/15/15 at 7:21 pm
Posted on 11/15/15 at 7:21 pm
Where to start?
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Posted on 11/15/15 at 7:45 pm to LSUdude3756
Precision or bulk?
Posted on 11/15/15 at 7:46 pm to LSUdude3756
Prepare your anus....er...wallet.
Posted on 11/15/15 at 7:51 pm to LSUdude3756
You will need a decent size room, climate controlled preferred along with your wife's OK, you got all that?
+ some $ she doesn't know about.
+ some $ she doesn't know about.
Posted on 11/15/15 at 9:46 pm to LSUdude3756
Posted on 11/16/15 at 7:04 am to LSUdude3756
Posted on 11/16/15 at 7:42 am to LSUdude3756
quote:
Where to start?
I've got 600) 5.56 rounds, brass, hornady bullets, over 2 cans of powder left to reload, all the best quality and my old fingers are tired and hurt. Bought them after Sandy Hook, probly have more than .60 per round in each.
I'll make someone a HECK of a deal.
This post was edited on 11/16/15 at 9:40 am
Posted on 11/16/15 at 9:25 am to LSUdude3756
If you just want to try out one caliber to see the basic operation and maybe add in to your set up later, you can't beat the Classic Lee Loader
Posted on 11/16/15 at 9:33 am to Buck_Rogers
Mainly precision for rifle and bulk for pistol. My buddy sent me a link to a Lee reloading kit he uses and he lives it.
I have plenty of room for it in my man cave. Thabks for the replies so far gents
I have plenty of room for it in my man cave. Thabks for the replies so far gents
Posted on 11/16/15 at 1:24 pm to Buck_Rogers
Folks have loaded lots of rounds w/ the "Lee Loader", but it is slow and not particularly accurate unless one also buys a scale of some sort to use w/ it. Spend a little more money and get a kit that includes a die set, scales, press, etc. If you decide you make changes, you can sell the pieces of your equipment; you'll have a hard time selling a Lee Loader.
Posted on 11/16/15 at 5:39 pm to Ole Geauxt
I'm not interested in any loaded ammo, but depending on what you have, I might be interested in individual components (brass, powder and bullets).
Posted on 11/16/15 at 5:45 pm to TigerOnThe Hill
Assuming you got it.?.?
This post was edited on 11/16/15 at 6:00 pm
Posted on 11/16/15 at 6:17 pm to LSUdude3756
Probably the best part about reloading is seeing the results. 10 rounds at 100 yds:
155gr Sierra Palma Match over 44.5gr of IMR 4064 loaded to 3.340" COAL. This was only the second tested load with these bullets and I haven't even played with seating depths or sorting bullets/cases yet. Rifle is 30-06 Ruger American.
155gr Sierra Palma Match over 44.5gr of IMR 4064 loaded to 3.340" COAL. This was only the second tested load with these bullets and I haven't even played with seating depths or sorting bullets/cases yet. Rifle is 30-06 Ruger American.
This post was edited on 11/16/15 at 6:23 pm
Posted on 11/16/15 at 6:35 pm to TigerOnThe Hill
quote:
Folks have loaded lots of rounds w/ the "Lee Loader", but it is slow and not particularly accurate unless one also buys a scale of some sort to use w/ it. Spend a little more money and get a kit that includes a die set, scales, press, etc. If you decide you make changes, you can sell the pieces of your equipment; you'll have a hard time selling a Lee Loader.
I'm taking suggestions sir
Posted on 11/16/15 at 7:09 pm to LSUdude3756
Cheapest is Lee equipment and it will do the same thing as the other brands for less money. If you have the money then buy what you want to start so you wont have to buy better equipment down the road. I dont recommend the Lee scale because it only weighs to 100 gr. Everything else is good.
The Lee Ergo hand primer is the best for the price. Dies are dies. They all do the same thing. RCBS, Redding, Dillon have better cosmetics and if you spend the money on competition dies they are better made. If you want to save money nothing wrong with Lee dies. If you get a single stage press get a Lee Classic Cast. Its cheaper than a Rock Chucker and better made.
The Lee Ergo hand primer is the best for the price. Dies are dies. They all do the same thing. RCBS, Redding, Dillon have better cosmetics and if you spend the money on competition dies they are better made. If you want to save money nothing wrong with Lee dies. If you get a single stage press get a Lee Classic Cast. Its cheaper than a Rock Chucker and better made.
Posted on 11/17/15 at 6:46 am to saintsfan1977
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If you get a single stage press get a Lee Classic Cast. Its cheaper than a Rock Chucker and better made.
I'm a big fan of the RCBS Partner Press. It has been rock solid for me and is so compact it wasn't hard to make space for.
EDIT: Forgot to mention that it's cheaper than the Rock Chucker. I think I got my Partner Press on Midway for $75.
This post was edited on 11/17/15 at 6:47 am
Posted on 11/17/15 at 7:54 am to bapple
That's the press I have too.
Compact and lighter than the RCS and other full size presses that use cast iron or steel in their construction but plenty of strength and ram leverage to load anything unless you are wild-catting. It offers more "feel" than larger presses too. Another option is the RCBS Summit press if you have space concerns. Whichever you chose just make sure you use good hardware to mount it securely as possible, larger washers are your friend.
Compact and lighter than the RCS and other full size presses that use cast iron or steel in their construction but plenty of strength and ram leverage to load anything unless you are wild-catting. It offers more "feel" than larger presses too. Another option is the RCBS Summit press if you have space concerns. Whichever you chose just make sure you use good hardware to mount it securely as possible, larger washers are your friend.
Posted on 11/19/15 at 8:29 pm to LSUdude3756
LSUdude,
As far as my basic equipment goes, here's the short version (see the link I mentioned earlier for details). Press: 35 year old Lee Classic Turret; beam scale: RCBS 5-0-5; dies: I have, and use, ALL brands except Lyman (nothing against Lyman, just never bought any). The other poster is right in that Lee dies are usually the least expensive and less refined, but work just fine; I use high end Redding micrometer dies on a small number of varmint guns: lathe case trimmer: Redding, but I use the caliber specific Lee case length gauge trimmer MUCH more; powder charger: I used the Lee Double Disc for many years before buying a very nice (much more $$$$) Harrell's; primer seater: I use my 35 year old Lee Auto Prime and am happy w/ it.
I like the turret press because I can load ammo faster w/ it than w/ a single stage, although it's not nearly as fast as a progressive. Personally, I wouldn't recommend a progressive press for a newbie.
BTW, buy a couple good handloading manuals. Through the years, I've bought nearly every brand out there except for Lee and Barnes. They are GREAT references and can teach the handloader a lot.
If you have any other questions, just let me know.
As far as my basic equipment goes, here's the short version (see the link I mentioned earlier for details). Press: 35 year old Lee Classic Turret; beam scale: RCBS 5-0-5; dies: I have, and use, ALL brands except Lyman (nothing against Lyman, just never bought any). The other poster is right in that Lee dies are usually the least expensive and less refined, but work just fine; I use high end Redding micrometer dies on a small number of varmint guns: lathe case trimmer: Redding, but I use the caliber specific Lee case length gauge trimmer MUCH more; powder charger: I used the Lee Double Disc for many years before buying a very nice (much more $$$$) Harrell's; primer seater: I use my 35 year old Lee Auto Prime and am happy w/ it.
I like the turret press because I can load ammo faster w/ it than w/ a single stage, although it's not nearly as fast as a progressive. Personally, I wouldn't recommend a progressive press for a newbie.
BTW, buy a couple good handloading manuals. Through the years, I've bought nearly every brand out there except for Lee and Barnes. They are GREAT references and can teach the handloader a lot.
If you have any other questions, just let me know.
Posted on 11/19/15 at 8:30 pm to Ole Geauxt
quote:
Assuming you got it.?.?
What was I supposed to get?
Posted on 11/20/15 at 3:47 am to TigerOnThe Hill
(All new) ,,600 brass and primers, 600 hornadys, over 2 cans of powder.
This post was edited on 11/20/15 at 1:01 pm
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