New to reloading

[Onagoth]

Looking to get into reloading for not a whole lot of money, does anyone have any recommendations where I can pickup used equipment in SW ontario?

Also, what kit is a good place to start, I don't think I will be reloading a lot, and I only have one caliber to reload right now, 22-250

Thanks

 

[Ducimus]

Looking to get into reloading for not a whole lot of money, does anyone have any recommendations where I can pickup used equipment in SW ontario?

Also, what kit is a good place to start, I don't think I will be reloading a lot, and I only have one caliber to reload right now, 22-250

Thanks

Ya me too.

I've been putting together a setup a few piece's at a time. Lee makes some inexpensive tools. Also, if you take your time you should be able to find pieces in the EE for 1/4 or 1/2 of new price.

 

[TheXCaddis]

I am in the same boat

I want to get the basics as well for minimal cost. Not planning on a lot of reloading...if I really get into it, perhaps I will pick better gear over time. I was looking at the Lee 50th anniversary kit, but not sure if it gives me everything I need.

 

[Mount Sweetness]

I just bought the Lee Breech Lock Challenger Kit, it is the same as the Anniversary Kit but for like $15 more you get a quality Lee hand primer included.
For the price and for my needs this is absolutely perfect. I'd highly recommend.

 

[updatelee]

lee has an excellent starter kit for a great price it includes everything but the dies to get started.

lee dies are quite popular but personally I never liked the lock nut at the top for holding the decaping pin in, mine always came loose and I was stuck with a decaping pin in a brass casing, not fun. rcbs dies will fit fine in the lee kit and they work quite well for me.

edit: wholesale sports has the lee 35th aniversary kit for $119 and it has everything you need but a reloading manual, they are another $30

 

[Barks]

The Lee anniversary kit should supply you with everything you need to get started. Like any part of this hobby, you will likely upgrade parts as time and money permit. It is time consuming, but satisfying on so many levels. You can shoot for approximately 1/3 the cost of factory ammo. If you get cheap components sometimes you can shoot for 1/4 the cost. 20 rounds of factory ammo turns into 60-80 rounds of great practice.

Get a few good loading manuals and READ THEM. (Lyman 48 is a great starting reference) Its not rocket science to reload your own ammo, but you need to stick to the suggested guidelines. Max loads, pressures, powder charges. etc...Once you get a feel for how your handloads are behaving you can start modifying them with seating depth, and neck tensions, concentricity, and velocity and open up a whole new world of the endless persuit of ultimate accuracy.

 

[proonur]

lee has an excellent starter kit for a great price it includes everything but the dies to get started.

lee dies are quite popular but personally I never liked the lock nut at the top for holding the decaping pin in, mine always came loose and I was stuck with a decaping pin in a brass casing, not fun. rcbs dies will fit fine in the lee kit and they work quite well for me.

+1 on the RCBS dies in the Lee kit. You have to buy the shell holder separately with the RCBS dies, but they are much nicer to work with IMO.

You'll also need to buy case length dies and a trimmer as the kits don't come with them and a couple of other little things like a lube pad, shell holder tray... unimportant things like that which make reloading easier.

I would suggest finding a mentor as well as a good book because you can only take in so much from a book I find. Getting someone to show you works way better.