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Re: Thinking about reloading
[Re: Hawk]
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09/13/16 05:32 AM
09/13/16 05:32 AM
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Posts: 7,899 Huntsville AL
Rocket62
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This plus dies for the .45 and .308 + powder, casings, primers, and bullets for each Lee Anniversary Kit That's what I started with. I've since replace several pieces with other brands but this stuff got me going
I don't want to pass quietly into the night. I want to slide in sideways kickin and screamin Life really is awesome ... Soak it up while you can ...
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Re: Thinking about reloading
[Re: Hawk]
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09/13/16 05:38 AM
09/13/16 05:38 AM
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Goatkiller
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Also need calipers and a I'd get a set of inexpensive Lee Powder scoops.
If you want to spend some money you can do all that or you can get a Lee Loader for .308 for around $30 and just load with that. Buy a 100 rounds of new brass and start loading. They make a case trimmer that works with this setup as well. With a little practice you can put together some really nice cartridges with one. They work. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
Last edited by Goatkiller; 09/13/16 05:40 AM.
No government employees were harmed in the making of this mess.
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Re: Thinking about reloading
[Re: Hawk]
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09/13/16 11:42 AM
09/13/16 11:42 AM
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Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 14,591 Tuscaloosa Co.
N2TRKYS
Booner
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Booner
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RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme kit with dies for both calibers and shell holder. Calipers and case trimmer. Reloading blocks(1 or 2). Shootersproshop.com has great deals on Nosler bullets and sometimes brass. Pick up brass wherever it's on sale. Deburring tool, funnel, neck brush, and primer pocket brush. I like my Frankford Arsenal rotary tumbler. Hand priming tool. Any measuring spoon is all you need to dip powder. Buy primers and powder at your local store to save shipping cost.
You don't need a reloading manual, most powder/bullet companies have their load data for free on the internet. Just get with someone that you know that reloads and ask questions when they come up.
Good luck and have fun.
83% of all statistics are made up.
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Re: Thinking about reloading
[Re: Hawk]
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09/13/16 11:52 AM
09/13/16 11:52 AM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 12,712 behind my Dillon
dave260rem!
Skinny’s Ex
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Skinny’s Ex
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behind my Dillon
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Dillon RL550B.Single stage presses are overrated even though i have 2.
Last edited by dave260rem!; 09/13/16 11:54 AM. Reason: whoops!
Skinny is my EX.Alcohol was involved.
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Re: Thinking about reloading
[Re: Hawk]
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09/14/16 05:34 AM
09/14/16 05:34 AM
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Boom
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It's a good hobby and a great skill to have in your preps/SHTF toolbox. Just like anything else, you get what you pay for. Don't buy any cheap junk. Dillon is the best and the resale value is the highest. Get a manual and work your loads up by the book. Outside of the cartridge components, you will need some case prep tools, tumbler, fine tools (caliper, concentricity, etc), and a chronograph. Best of luck.
Booom
HRCH Superchamp's Pocket Change MH, "PESO"
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Re: Thinking about reloading
[Re: BrentM]
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09/14/16 05:54 AM
09/14/16 05:54 AM
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Posts: 11,782 Huntsville
JUGHEAD
Booner
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Booner
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Find an RCBS chargemaster on sale and buy it. Measuring powder is for the birds. They are always on sale with that $75 rebate.
"The only reason I shoot a 3.5" shell for turkeys is because they don't make a 4" one." - t123winters
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Re: Thinking about reloading
[Re: BrentM]
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09/14/16 07:53 AM
09/14/16 07:53 AM
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Posts: 16,156 Alabaster
Bowhunter84
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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Find an RCBS chargemaster on sale and buy it. Measuring powder is for the birds. ^^what he said^^
"Just remember a gobbler has to win every time, you only have to win once" BC
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Re: Thinking about reloading
[Re: Hawk]
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09/14/16 11:13 AM
09/14/16 11:13 AM
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Bigbamaboy
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Something nobody mentioned but you'll want is a bullet puller.
Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?
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Re: Thinking about reloading
[Re: Hawk]
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09/14/16 12:04 PM
09/14/16 12:04 PM
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JUGHEAD
Booner
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Booner
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I really like my Rock Chucker kit so far. I bought it and a bench for it from a gent on here first. He also included a set of dial calipers which is a must. After adding the following things, I was ready to load/tailor me some shells for my various rifles in new brass:
Hornady OAL gauge Modified cases for each caliber RCBS dies for each caliber Though not required, I am using Redding Type S Bushing dies for neck sizing Hornady comparator set Satern aluminum/brass funnels for each caliber. Again, not required (could get away with a do it all funnel) but I despised static and/or spilled powder when reloading shotgun shells so I didn't skimp on that step. Impact bullet puller
I am also upgrading stuff a little bit at a time. Here are the things on my list I will be adding:
chronograph some type of tumbler that uses stainless steel pins/solution brass prep tools or system (trimming, primer pockets, case opening chamfering, etc.) RCBS Chargemaster
Last edited by JUGHEAD; 09/14/16 12:05 PM.
"The only reason I shoot a 3.5" shell for turkeys is because they don't make a 4" one." - t123winters
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Re: Thinking about reloading
[Re: Hawk]
#1845184
09/14/16 12:18 PM
09/14/16 12:18 PM
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Posts: 14,591 Tuscaloosa Co.
N2TRKYS
Booner
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Booner
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I prefer the Grip-N-Pull bullet puller over the impact puller hands down.
83% of all statistics are made up.
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Re: Thinking about reloading
[Re: N2TRKYS]
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09/14/16 01:39 PM
09/14/16 01:39 PM
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Posts: 11,782 Huntsville
JUGHEAD
Booner
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Booner
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Huntsville
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I prefer the Grip-N-Pull bullet puller over the impact puller hands down. It has to be better. No way it can be worse.
"The only reason I shoot a 3.5" shell for turkeys is because they don't make a 4" one." - t123winters
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Re: Thinking about reloading
[Re: Hawk]
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09/15/16 09:29 AM
09/15/16 09:29 AM
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Posts: 96 Madison County
willfish4food
spike
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spike
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I started with the Lee anniversary kit. It’s been fine for me but I’ll admit, if I had the money when I started I would have gone with the RCBS Rock Chucker. Aside from the stuff you’ll get in the kit, you’ll need/want these things to get started:
Have to haves: Reloading manual(s) – load data can be found online, the manual has other valuable information. Dies for each caliber
REALLY helpful: Reloading blocks Powder trickler Calipers
In my opinion, the rest other things are good to have but not really necessary when you’re just getting started. If you find you like reloading and it’s something you want to continue with, I’d look into getting the stuff you need to fine tune your loads and the pricy convenience items like the chargemaster.
For powder and primers, I like Midsouthshooterssupply.com; they’re located in Clarksville, TN and are super helpful people. I’ve got a buddy that goes to Shooters Warehouse in Cullman and has good things to say about them. For brass, if you don’t mind once fired, check out castboolits.gunloads.com. It’s a forum for bullet casters but it has a “Swappin & Sellin” section where people are always selling brass. There are some really good deals on there. You can also find some pretty good deals on cast bullets for your .45 on there. For jacketed bullets, I usually wait for sales at midway, Cabela’s, BPS, etc.
Last edited by willfish4food; 09/15/16 09:29 AM.
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