Reloading newbie
- Thread starter ajwilson1978
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Starting out, go single, at least for the rifle cartridges. Progressives are nice for pistol ammo, but can be a little frustrating for new reloaders.
Other advice.... get some good manuals. Don't just rely on one. If possible, find someone in your area that reloads, and see if they might spend a little tim ewith you going through a breif reloading session. Reading how to do it is nice, but actually watching is a better way of learning the ropes.
You don't need to buy all the expensive equipment to reload either. Get a medium priced or higher press and a good scale. The other smaller tools like funnels, deburring tools, and primers]ing tolls, etc., are generally the same in performance.
More advise... Many folks, including myself, recomend reloading in a clean environment that is free of distractions. many don't do it while watching TV or cranking tunes.
Double check everything at first. Better safe then sorry.
Have fun, and remember that even though it might seem like reloading will save money, you might end up creating more rounds, ultimately saving little. You can create very accurate and consistant loads though, and shooting your own ammo is a real pleasure.
Other advice.... get some good manuals. Don't just rely on one. If possible, find someone in your area that reloads, and see if they might spend a little tim ewith you going through a breif reloading session. Reading how to do it is nice, but actually watching is a better way of learning the ropes.
You don't need to buy all the expensive equipment to reload either. Get a medium priced or higher press and a good scale. The other smaller tools like funnels, deburring tools, and primers]ing tolls, etc., are generally the same in performance.
More advise... Many folks, including myself, recomend reloading in a clean environment that is free of distractions. many don't do it while watching TV or cranking tunes.
Double check everything at first. Better safe then sorry.
Have fun, and remember that even though it might seem like reloading will save money, you might end up creating more rounds, ultimately saving little. You can create very accurate and consistant loads though, and shooting your own ammo is a real pleasure.
I'm going to guess you don't shoot enough 30.06 to make it worth while reloading...so buy a press that is useful enough for your .40
It would be helpful to know how many rounds per year you would shoot in .40...but unless it's a very low number...a single stage press will get real old....real fast.
It would be helpful to know how many rounds per year you would shoot in .40...but unless it's a very low number...a single stage press will get real old....real fast.
I started with a Lee Anniversary kit, but broke the press handle in only a few months. I bought a used RCBS press since then and find it much better.
I recommend looking for used equipment. Som eguys simply upgrade to newer, cooler, stuff and sell perfectly good old units.
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- Niagara Region, Ontario. For now
Lee Turret for pistol is the best buy around. I was in your position a year ago and have had nothing but good times with the Lee setup.
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Depends how you define "worth it". Being able to make more accurate ammo than I could buy in the store makes it "worth it" for me, even though I do not get the chance to shoot as much as I would like.
i reload 9mm on a dillion square deal B. i loaded somewhere around 15,000 in the last year and a half. great for pistol becouse you shoot lots, i'm getting a single stage press from my buddie to reload 30-30 i think its a rcbs rock chucker.
but thats what i got, to each his own, but look around ask other shooters.... well i guess thats why your here
but thats what i got, to each his own, but look around ask other shooters.... well i guess thats why your here
unless you are either really passionate about re-loading or if money is of absolute no concern, id say start with lee. signifigantly lower startup cost and the equipment isnt bad. i have the lee anniversary kit and would recomend the breech lock kit with the hand primer. i was able to reload my first 200 rounds with all necessary equipment and components for under $300, with any other company you will pay at least double that for your first batch with equipment. i had saved brass already but nevertheless...
if in a year you want to speed things up you can always get a turret press for the 45 and have the single stage for your rifle rounds, and you will already have everything else you need to load.
as for where to buy it, i dont know where you are but you could order it online for a $30 shipping fee from Wholesale Sports, or Cabelas.ca
if in a year you want to speed things up you can always get a turret press for the 45 and have the single stage for your rifle rounds, and you will already have everything else you need to load.
as for where to buy it, i dont know where you are but you could order it online for a $30 shipping fee from Wholesale Sports, or Cabelas.ca
