Hi CGN, I've been in the shooting world a couple of years now and started competing last year. For now I have a sypply of 38spl, 40sw and of course 9mm. But I was thinking eventually in the future I'd like to reload. I was thinking to avoid spending a lot at once, I'd like to buy what I need to reload a little at a time. Can you guys suggest where to even start? I will only be reloading pistol ammo, mostly the calibers mentioned avove. I know it's probably a simple question that may be not so simple so thanks in advance.
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- Thread starter rayzorloo
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I agree with the Lee Turret press, they work great for money. You can find dies and all your other reloading components at gun shows at very reasonable prices. Ive never paid more than $20.00 for a set of dies and most have been brand new in the case.
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To me a decent progressive is a necessity with pistols shooting a fair number of rounds.. but once as it is said ..
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If only loading for HG, definitely consider a progressive. How much and what brand will depend on your budget and shooting volume.
If only a few hundred rds per week/month, Lee 1000 does the job and isn't that much money to get. I was able get refurbed and it was cheaper to just get a complete set up for each cartridge. Today, the parts to swap aren't that expensive and pretty easy to do. It is a fussy unit but can make a decent amount of ammo per hour once you learn how to keep it clean, lubed and happy.
Loading and shooting a thousand or more per month, Dillon is the standard. Spend much more, get much more. It is quite shocking the volume of ammo you can crank out with the right set up.
In between, Hrn seems to be the most popular .. I have not used this one personally, but customer feedback has been positive.
Dies, hand tools, tumblers don't cost much .. but if you go progressive, decide how serious you want to reload and budget accordingly.
Jerry
If only a few hundred rds per week/month, Lee 1000 does the job and isn't that much money to get. I was able get refurbed and it was cheaper to just get a complete set up for each cartridge. Today, the parts to swap aren't that expensive and pretty easy to do. It is a fussy unit but can make a decent amount of ammo per hour once you learn how to keep it clean, lubed and happy.
Loading and shooting a thousand or more per month, Dillon is the standard. Spend much more, get much more. It is quite shocking the volume of ammo you can crank out with the right set up.
In between, Hrn seems to be the most popular .. I have not used this one personally, but customer feedback has been positive.
Dies, hand tools, tumblers don't cost much .. but if you go progressive, decide how serious you want to reload and budget accordingly.
Jerry
Look at a dillon 550b and decide if thats too much to start. If so, lee turret is probably for you. Keep in mind the dillon will require conversion kits for each caliber. Add it all up on budgetshootersupply or x reload to see your startup cost
