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Hi, I was just wondering what I need to get into handloading , as in what equipment I would need, and any extras that make it easier and more enjoyable. I want to handload for a .308 win. Any help is appreciated.:)
 
The Lee loader kits have started thousands of guys on the right path over the years.... It's how I learned to load, and cheap way to start out and see if loading is for you. As a bonus the thrill of waiting for a primer to pop when you are seating it with a hammer is priceless ;)

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HeadDamage said:
The Lee loader kits have started thousands of guys on the right path over the years.... It's how I learned to load, and cheap way to start out and see if loading is for you. As a bonus the thrill of waiting for a primer to pop when you are seating it with a hammer is priceless ;)

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Ok awesome thanks exactly what I was looking for :), now could you give me a crash course in the process, and anything stupid I shouldn't do, also any extras that you found useful.
 
you should do a search on this, there is at least one thread every day or two asking this exact same thing.
I am sure its been suggested before but we should make a sticky with the basic info about the starter kits and what people need to get going

its a good time to get into it, the starter kits are reasonable and there is lots of helpful books and info out there
 
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Check out Wholesalesports.com/onlinestore/control/category/~category_id=10510055011063/~pcategory=1051005501

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Kewl thanks lol I had looked at Wholesale sports but somehow missed that :D
You guys have been a great help, when I get started I 'll start bugging you all about the finer points of handloading!:)
 
Lee reloaders are ok,but..

If you are going to load any quantity of centre fire ammo,and extend out from .308 to 30 06,270,7mm...all the other ###y calibres...244,243,223,300 win mag....Buy the RCBS starting kit that has everything plus the manual,then get an experienced reloader to tutor you.That crash course would be a couple of hours if you are a good student.

Best of luck.
 
HeadDamage said:
The Lee loader kits have started thousands of guys on the right path over the years.... It's how I learned to load, and cheap way to start out and see if loading is for you. As a bonus the thrill of waiting for a primer to pop when you are seating it with a hammer is priceless ;)

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They are ONLY NECK SIZED and NOT full length sized using this loader.
 
Yea I pretty much am going to stick with the .308 cal so it's good enough to start out with...knowing me though I'm pretty sure I will want to upgrade when I get deeper into it ..... probably around my anniversery time. :)

What are the materials for making the cartridge though? Case,powder,bullet,and primer? Is that it? Also what kind of primers are the best or are there specific ones I should be using? :) Thanks again.
 
I started out with the Lee Loader kit, but it didn't take long before I upgraded to a regular single stage press. The Lee Loader kits work, but they are very slow and I found them to be a little frustrating to use. If you want to enjoy reloading as a hobby, I would recommend starting with a press.... you'll end up with one if you continue to reload anyway.

You've got all the components down (case, powder, bullet, primer). In all honesty there really isn't a lot of difference between primers. CCI, Winchester, Remington... they all will work. 308 will take large rifle or large rifle magnum primers, depending on the load you use. Your bullet choice would depend on what you plan on using the rifle for, hunting, target, or both.

A good idea is to pick up a reloading manual... you'll want to have a couple anyway. They all provide good information and show the reloading process step by step. A manual will show you what to expect.
 
Scott_N said:
I started out with the Lee Loader kit, but it didn't take long before I upgraded to a regular single stage press. The Lee Loader kits work, but they are very slow and I found them to be a little frustrating to use. If you want to enjoy reloading as a hobby, I would recommend starting with a press.... you'll end up with one if you continue to reload anyway.

You've got all the components down (case, powder, bullet, primer). In all honesty there really isn't a lot of difference between primers. CCI, Winchester, Remington... they all will work. 308 will take large rifle or large rifle magnum primers, depending on the load you use. Your bullet choice would depend on what you plan on using the rifle for, hunting, target, or both.

A good idea is to pick up a reloading manual... you'll want to have a couple anyway. They all provide good information and show the reloading process step by step. A manual will show you what to expect.
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Good advice, thank you.
 
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