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Lets get started Reloading
Flyin6:
This should be fun!
I think it is time to start reloading again
So let's set up a respectable (Not over the top) reloading operation from scratch
I want to reload:
Pistol: 9mm, .45auto
Rifle: 5.56mm, 7.62mm. 6.5 PRC and possibly 45/70 should I be able to find one.
Shotgun: 12 gage
If I had to start with just a few, then: 9mm luger, 5.56mm and 7.62 X 51
I'll need:
A press
Tumbler
powder charge measuring something
primers
bullets (varied and mixed)
cases
powder
Who knows what else
So let's see what you all suggest I buy...
Atkinsmatt:
Dies, scale, micrometer, trays are handy.
TexasRedNeck:
--- Quote from: Flyin6 on October 08, 2021, 01:41:43 PM ---This should be fun!
I think it is time to start reloading again
So let's set up a respectable (Not over the top) reloading operation from scratch
I want to reload:
Pistol: 9mm, .45auto
Rifle: 5.56mm, 7.62mm. 6.5 PRC and possibly 45/70 should I be able to find one.
Shotgun: 12 gage
If I had to start with just a few, then: 9mm luger, 5.56mm and 7.62 X 51
I'll need:
A press
Tumbler
powder charge measuring something
primers
bullets (varied and mixed)
cases
powder
Who knows what else
So let's see what you all suggest I buy...
--- End quote ---
Manuals or this. https://www.neconos.com
Start with a single stage press. https://www.rcbs.com/presses/single-stage/summit-single-stage-reloading-press/16-9290.html
This is a good one.
Then you’ll need a really good scale. This is a good option because it will repeatedly dispense the exact amount you program to speed up the process
https://www.rcbs.com/priming-and-powder-charging/chargemaster-link-electronic-powder-dispenser/16-98944.html
Reloading trays
https://www.midwayusa.com/reloading-trays/br?cid=8938
Powder funnels
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1012952421?pid=842036
Case length gauge
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1012875376?pid=559802
Bullet puller - we all make mistakes
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1012879140?pid=667064
Log book - A pilut should know why
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1014310772?pid=858623
Vibratory cleaner - get the big one, buy once cry once
https://www.dillonprecision.com/cv-2001-vibratory-case-cleaner_8_8_23658.html
And the separator
https://www.dillonprecision.com/cm-2000-case-media-separator_8_8_23662.html
Case lube
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/101274264?pid=438512
Dial caliper - get a good one
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1007344259?pid=411115
That should get you going when you add dies of your choice. I suggest always getting carbide dies
That’s a pretty basic set up and will serve you well, especially for the precision rifle where you aren’t loading high volume.
Once you master this, then you can move to the progressive press like the Dillon 750. But even then, you will still use the single stage for certain things.
I always load my hunting ammo, precision rifle ammo and really hot magnum ammo on the single stage. Much more precise and less chance of making a mistake and blowing yourself up.
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Sammconn:
^^this sums it up well.
I’ll echo manuals and log book.
And a good scale.
The rest you can add later.
TexasRedNeck:
And when you get a little more sophisticated at developing your own loads or for long range, knowing the exact muzzle velocity out of your weapon is key.
A good chronograph is a must and I always run my loads over the chrono. Reloading manuals and software both tend to be a tad conservative so its always best to use velocity as one indicator of when you are approaching a hot load and also the standard deviation of 5 or 10 shots will give you an indication of consistency which is key for long distance accuracy.
This is what I have and I really like the printer function. I can tape the printed output to the logbook page.
https://oehler-research.com/product/35p-complete-kit/
This is what I will likely get next
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1016447132?pid=523157
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