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Re: Starter kit
[Re: rblaker]
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12/01/16 02:24 PM
12/01/16 02:24 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 12,712 behind my Dillon
dave260rem!
Skinny’s Ex
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Skinny’s Ex
Joined: Jan 2003
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Rcbs is quality gear.Far as extra gear it depends.What calibers you looking into?
Skinny is my EX.Alcohol was involved.
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Re: Starter kit
[Re: rblaker]
#1936774
12/01/16 02:53 PM
12/01/16 02:53 PM
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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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Shell holders case trimmer and dies.You'll buy more than basics to help yourself out.
Skinny is my EX.Alcohol was involved.
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Re: Starter kit
[Re: rblaker]
#1936845
12/01/16 03:54 PM
12/01/16 03:54 PM
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Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 44,211 North Alabama
Wiley Coyote
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
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North Alabama
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Go to Shooters Warehouse just north of Cullman on Hwy 69 and check out the presses he has setup up for newbies to learn with. I had no idea anybody offered such a setup in a commercial setting. I was in there Wednesday evening to buy some powder and was impressed with what Roger is doing with his business. He has single stage presses and progressives set up for anybody to check out before diving in. He has plackards with costs for what each press is set up with. I think any newbie would greatly benefit from what he's got set up even if you buy a different brand than he has there.
I firmly believe that a double gallows should be constructed on the East Lawn of The White House. Politicians who willfully and shamelessly violate their oath to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America should be swiftly tried and, upon conviction, publicly hanged at sunup the day after conviction. If multiple convicts are to be hanged they can choose with whom to share the gallows or names shall be drawn from the hangman's hat to be hanged 2 at a time.
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Re: Starter kit
[Re: rblaker]
#1937146
12/01/16 07:08 PM
12/01/16 07:08 PM
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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 18,059 North AL
AU338MAG
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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RCBS kit is a great starter kit that will not limit you in the future should you become a handloading addict like many of us. You will need to buy some additional equipment to go with this kit like Dave260 listed, but I don't thick you can beat the RCBS kit for the price.
Last edited by AU338MAG; 12/01/16 07:08 PM.
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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Re: Starter kit
[Re: AU338MAG]
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12/02/16 04:56 AM
12/02/16 04:56 AM
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 9,166 B'ham
Goatkiller
14 point
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14 point
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B'ham
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For a single stage press it doesn't really get any better than the RCBS Rock Chucker. I use one all the time. I"ve said this before...The best thing about RCBS is their customer service.
No government employees were harmed in the making of this mess.
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Re: Starter kit
[Re: AU338MAG]
#1937591
12/02/16 06:22 AM
12/02/16 06:22 AM
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Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 11,782 Huntsville
JUGHEAD
Booner
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Booner
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Huntsville
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RCBS kit is a great starter kit that will not limit you in the future should you become a handloading addict like many of us. You will need to buy some additional equipment to go with this kit like Dave260 listed, but I don't thick you can beat the RCBS kit for the price. I concur. I am tickled to death with mine.
"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: Starter kit
[Re: rblaker]
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12/02/16 08:20 AM
12/02/16 08:20 AM
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Joined: May 2010
Posts: 5,913 Cullman
CKyleC
(Can't Keep It Up...)
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(Can't Keep It Up...)
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Cullman
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Wiley, I had no idea he was doing that. That's an awesome service
"In Alabama, we prefer to kill small bucks on big properties"-Turkey247
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Re: Starter kit
[Re: CKyleC]
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12/02/16 02:20 PM
12/02/16 02:20 PM
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Joined: Feb 2002
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Wiley Coyote
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
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Wiley, I had no idea he was doing that. That's an awesome service Ain't it though?I didn't know till I went in there and bought powder the other day.
I firmly believe that a double gallows should be constructed on the East Lawn of The White House. Politicians who willfully and shamelessly violate their oath to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America should be swiftly tried and, upon conviction, publicly hanged at sunup the day after conviction. If multiple convicts are to be hanged they can choose with whom to share the gallows or names shall be drawn from the hangman's hat to be hanged 2 at a time.
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Re: Starter kit
[Re: curt99rsv]
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12/05/16 09:48 AM
12/05/16 09:48 AM
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Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 14,592 Tuscaloosa Co.
N2TRKYS
Booner
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Booner
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Tuscaloosa Co.
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I don't mean to hijack this post but I'm looking at getting into it myself. I am wondering if the explorer plus kit for $369 might be a better route for me to start out with as it has the digital scales, powder trickler, caliper, and bullet puller? Looks like if I have to get any of this stuff extra I will be out a lot more money in the long run? Loading 270 and 308 to start with. It depends. If the options that they're offering are the ones you want, then that's great. If you don't care for their options, then you'd be better off buying what you want.
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Re: Starter kit
[Re: Rebelman]
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12/05/16 01:30 PM
12/05/16 01:30 PM
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Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 44,211 North Alabama
Wiley Coyote
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
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If I were to do it again I'd buy (single stage): a good press (probably a Lyman since it comes with a primer tool) ~$125 a RCBS Chargemaster ~$200 (on sale right now) a RCBS Deburring tool ~$20 (not needed if using new brass) a RCBS Case Trimmer ~$100 (not needed if using new brass) That is all a man needs to load. Actually you don't need the last 2 unless you have to trim brass. Some bottleneck brass don't need trimming till after the 4th or 5th load, if then, depending on the caliber and how hot it's being loaded
I firmly believe that a double gallows should be constructed on the East Lawn of The White House. Politicians who willfully and shamelessly violate their oath to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America should be swiftly tried and, upon conviction, publicly hanged at sunup the day after conviction. If multiple convicts are to be hanged they can choose with whom to share the gallows or names shall be drawn from the hangman's hat to be hanged 2 at a time.
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Re: Starter kit
[Re: rblaker]
#1943150
12/06/16 06:24 AM
12/06/16 06:24 AM
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Posts: 18,059 North AL
AU338MAG
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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I think you must have a trimmer. Safety issue. Those 35-06 cases are going to stretch enough after the first firing that they will be over max length.
I've only been to Shooters Warehouse once when passing near there. Nice people and the loading room with all of the different presses was a great set up. I believe when starting this hobby it is great to have a mentor or teacher to help. You will at some point have a situation you will need help to solve. If they are offering classes it would be a great service.
A lot of people got into reloading in the past few years due to the ammo shortages and I have seen some unsafe reloads. The internet has some good advice but also as much if not more bad or potentially dangerous advice.
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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Re: Starter kit
[Re: rblaker]
#1949756
12/11/16 06:12 AM
12/11/16 06:12 AM
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Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 3,297 Autaugaville
trailertrash
10 point
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10 point
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Autaugaville
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I have no experience with other presses but the Lee Precision turret and single stage presses have worked well for me. Their smaller progressive press can be a hassle but it has been years since I worked with one. The price was always nice also compared to the other brands. 2 cents worth applied.....
"We aren't here to justify your feelings and give you self worth" - Aldeer Welcome Center
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Re: Starter kit
[Re: trailertrash]
#1950812
12/12/16 05:54 AM
12/12/16 05:54 AM
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 9,166 B'ham
Goatkiller
14 point
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14 point
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B'ham
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The best setup is to have a Chargemaster and a Case Prep center. But for the guy that is only going to load a couple boxes of rifle ammo at a time the Lee powder dippers and some hand tools will get it done all day long. If you get to where you are reloading a lot you'll continually upgrade what you initially started out with and none of the kits really come with everything you need.
No government employees were harmed in the making of this mess.
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