Should I reload?

Thanks alot guys! Sounds like it's unanimous!
Looks like I'll go with the Rockchucker Kit. I've managed to save quite a bit of clean brass and I've got the perfect spot picked out in my den for a table.
This is going to be a great winter hobby!
I'll order up RCBS Catalogue and go form there.

Thanks again!
 
Looks like I'll go with the Rockchucker Kit
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You won't regret your choice.My rockchucker is 25 years old and has has loaded thousands of rounds with no problems of any kind.If you do have any problems with an RCBS product ,they are usually more than willing to help you with your problem, at their cost.
 
Yep Rockchucker is the best choice. I've been loading over 30 yrs & my old RCBS still is good as new. You should also have a case trimmer & a Princess Auto "digital" caliper (Princess Auto being the cheapest), case length is very important for consistant pressures & accuracy. Also a tumbler for cleaning brass. Clean is important as dirty brass can screw up your dies pretty quick. As for dies I like the Lee "deluxe die set" has seating & full length resizer & a "collet die" that is great as theres no messy lube to clean up, also is easier on your cases. If you want some dies cheap I have a set of 30-30 & a set of 7MM Rem mag Hornady "new dimmension" custom grade dies like new because I changed to the Lee Collet set. PM or e-mail me if you are interested.
 
RCBS good choice! You will find reloading to be almost as addictive as shooting. Your tooling will grow as you progress, don't cheap out and buy junk, the quality equipment pays dividends in the long run (you won't have to re-buy what you should have bought in the first place).
 
The Rockchuker kit is a great deal to get started. Do you have any funds left over?

There are some great time savers that to me are indespensible, if you have a bit of extra cash lying around... and are not in your kit.

First is a tumbler. Nothing like throwing some resized brass full of lube into the tumbler and coming back to nice shinny cases to reload. (Dont forget to clean out the flash holes)

Second is a case trimmer... lots of options here. I have the Forster classic model and its worked fantastic. However, I have started using trim dies and they are fantastic.

Third, a RCBS Uniflow powder measure and stand, if you load ALOT. The time you save here will be more than worth the investment. Be sure to get the baffle as well as the micrometer adjustment.

Fourth, a hand priming tool. I have the RCBS model and it's fantastic. It serves my needs very well.

Also, a can spray lube. Much better than the pad. Don't forget about a powder trickler for those last few grains in the pan.
 
This is great! I can't wait for the catallogue to arrive. It's looking like I'll have plenty of $$ for extras as I've talked my wife into getting me a bunch of it for Christmas.

I've always wanted a Marlin in .35 but was worried about ammo availabilty. Now I will have no excuse.
Thanks guys!
 
No question in my mind.

Asside form the saving $$$ factor I shot all of my animals this year with the bullets that I made and it was god damn cool to see the performance.

Jump in knee deep

Check out e-bay for a cheap start up.
 
you may also want to get Lee factory crimp dies for some calibers, the 30-30 for sure needs to be crimped because of the tube magazine. I just started using Lee factory crimp dies (after 30 or so years not crimping) for my 30-06 & 7MM Rem Mag I think it makes the loads a little more consistant.

Jeez its's fun spending someone elses money!!! LOL Bill
 
Thanks again guys. Here's deal I might just take. What do you guys think?

"The press is an rcbs jr press,rcbs powder measure,priming tool. Lyman scale,powder trickler and I believe a rcbs case deburrer. He is asking $250.00 for everthing thing. Pretty good deal at that.The press is mint good and tight as everything else. "

It seems like a pretty good deal, from a good guy, but I do like to buy new. I have asked for pics, but I probably won't see any until next week.
 
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Soooo? What do you guys think?
I'm leaning towards buying new, but if this deal is one of those "too good to pass up" deals, I'll take it.

Thanks
 
Im not familiar with the Jr press. Cant comment on the lyman scale either. I found another add from Ontario selling the same stuff but all rcbs with books,bunch of dies,primers,pads,powder, with case trimmer which you will need for $300.
The rockchucker supreme kit is what i would buy but they cheaped out and didnt include a case trimmer which they used too.
What you will need to start.
-Press
-dies
-case holder
-scale
-case trimmer
-case deburer
-loading block
-powder trickler
-powder charger
-loading book
-primer press
-possibly primer tray depending on the primer press
-calipers
-lube pad or spray depending on if you use full length dies or neck dies
The rockchucker kit includes everything you need excluding case trimmer.
 
Reading material and this forum are items that are essential in reloading. Take the time to read up on your press and general tips, ask questions on this board.

Just be very meticulous in your approach, keep your work area clean and unclutered.

Tackle one problem at the time, if you can mark or make notes on your setting then do so.

If unsure about something ask around someone will help.

Start with a mild load and work up, while ever so tweaking, document your shots and another piece of equipement which is not essential but will surely help is a chrony.

But do start with a basic kit and enjoy.
 
joe-nwt said:
I would like to see what kind of numbers you are using for you calculations. Excluding your time, I can't see how it could be more expensive to reload.

Or do you get really, really good deals on ammo somewhere?:confused:
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I was using the loading calculator posted in this thread, but had made some wrong assumptions about material costs; quickly scavanged from the Internet. :redface:

Comparing apples and apples, its is cheaper to reload; if you don't factor in your time and the price of your loading room etc.
 
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