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Hi there

I could use some advise since I have no experience regarding reloading. I thought of buying a rcbs supreme master kit to get started? Any Suggestions on:

-Reloading info/book

-Press

-dies

other tools?

I have t3 lite 300 win. 23 moa rail, 4-16 vortex viper.

thanks in advance
 
Books get the abc's of reloading and as far as specific books get the one for the brand of bullets you are using. You will need to buy something to clean your cases with ( ultrasonic or tumblers ). Also trimmers if your set doesn't come with one. Look at previous posts on people's recommended trimmers and cleaners. Plus you will need an understanding partner as you spend hours in your loading room instead of taking care of your chore list
 
A good accurate scale RCBS balance beam comes to mind, Dillon presses are great if you can afford them ...what are you reloading pistols rifles both ?

If rifle for accuracy then Forster around $330, lee dies are pretty good for the price..
 
I got a rcbs tumbler,works great. A rbcs power trimmer works great. I'm getting a rbcs prep center also. Rcbs dies are working fine for me . I use my calibers all the time. As I use hornady projectiles only , I bought the Hornady manual. A Speer manual comes with the kit. Don't forget the shell holders when you buy dies. Brownells is my go to place for equipment. I've only been at it for a few wks, so I'm sure you will get much better advice from more experienced loaders. And as chrmdome said, hours upon hours ,will be spent in the reloading room..:) Yesterday I tested 9 diff loads for my .223 , and found 2 that groups at 1 moa ,in my XCR-L.... I'm satisfied. Oh, I have the same kit as you mentioned,it has everything you need to get started except ,dies,shell holders, calibers. Mine had a Lyman accutrimmer ,but I'm not sure if it's included or if I paid extra for it.
 
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Don't get too caught up in buying everything right away. You will find out what you need as you go. You can do quite well with the basics. I didn't like priming with the press so bought a hand primer but for the first few months I just used the press. Just get what you need for your caliber and slowly get to hoarding a small factory worth of gear.
 
Chrmdome said:
Don't get too caught up in buying everything right away. You will find out what you need as you go. You can do quite well with the basics. I didn't like priming with the press so bought a hand primer but for the first few months I just used the press. Just get what you need for your caliber and slowly get to hoarding a small factory worth of gear.
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+++++++1 go slowly buy a good manual or 2 manuals and read them cover to cover 2 times. Then decide what components to purchase. You can blow wads of cash on things you think you need. You can reload great ammo with minimal equipment. Then decide on the luxury's
 
The RCBS Rockchucker Supreme Master kit looks like it has most of what you need to get started. You will also need a set of dies (full-length and seating, optional: neck sizing, crimp) for your caliber. I would also add a case gauge, something with which to trim your brass and a caliper. Other than components (powder, brass, primers and bullets), I think that you will be good to go.
 
Get the lyman manual.
Rock chuker is good press.
some of the rock chucker supreme kit is not to my satisfaction. It is all good and servicable for hunting quality ammo. I found the trimmer was imprecise and upgraded to a sinclair. I also found the scale too slow and upgraded to a gempro electronic. And then for speed a rcbs chargemaster.
dies are your choice. Most brands are fine. If you are getting into ultra precision consider the redding or foster dies with a micrometer. Not necessary but a nice luxury for the OCD style hobbiest. Hunting plinking ammo and if you are careful some okish target ammo is possible on regular dies from lyman rcbs lee etc...
get the rcbs steel calipers. Great value and be careful with cheap plastic CTC calipers. They usually are .00 accurate when you need .000 accuracy.
case cleaner is also a consideration. So many people are going ultrasonic or ss tumbling you could get a perfectly serviable corn cob walnut vibrator for very cheap. Until recently hey were the standard since reloading was a thing.

Just remember, reloading is like all hobbies. There is no end to how deep this rabbit hole goes. It helps to know what you want out of reloads and what is your budget. Some lucky few get into for cost saving and invest 300 for he gear that serves a lifetime of quality reloading. Others get bit by the bug and start upgrading and refining and investing in every new gadget out there. Not necessary, but soooooo much fun if you have the means.

Enjoy!
 
read manuals and you tube has lots, I went with a progressive off the bat, load 45acp and 30-06, would like a turret for the 30-06 just because I only load 25 a time where 45acp 500, calipers, a good scale, I also use a vibrator cleaner, cheap and works fine
 
Do a search and look a few pages back there's a post exactly like this every 6 hours or so. Lots with plenty of great info and advice. Biggest thing start with the books .
 
I started with the rockchucker master kit. I watched a few you tube vids then started loading .45 acp. After loading .45 .38sp and .222 I bought a Dillon sdb set up for 9mm. I think its best to start with a single stage press then move up when you have gained enough experience to be safe.
 
Buy a few reloading manuals. I have hornady, nosler, and speer that came with my rcbs kit. I found the abc's of reloading to be useless. I use it as a doorstop now.
I went with an ultrasonic cleaner but waited about a year after I got into reloading.
I also prefer the charge master kit to a balance beam.

Also rcbs warranty is amazing. If it breaks either by you doing it or due to manufacturing they replace it.
 
hometownhero said:
Buy a few reloading manuals. I have hornady, nosler, and speer that came with my rcbs kit. I found the abc's of reloading to be useless. I use it as a doorstop now.
I went with an ultrasonic cleaner but waited about a year after I got into reloading.
I also prefer the charge master kit to a balance beam.

Also rcbs warranty is amazing. If it breaks either by you doing it or due to manufacturing they replace it.
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+1 on the Chargemaster it has made a big difference in my loading times.. made a small mod to the spout and now it loads even Varget well.
 
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