Getting Started I want to start reloading 270WSM

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So I just found out that $45 for 20 round was not really for me

I have 2 choices , get rid of the gun or start reloading

Where do I start and what do I need to know about reloading .270WSM ?

thanks guys
 
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The best advise I can offer you when starting to reload is get a mentor to teach you the ropes. Check at your local gun store, gun club, etc and find someone who knows how to load so they can teach you the proper techniques and how to do it safely. Once you have the basics down you need to pick yourself up a couple or three reloading manuals and read them cover to cover. I can't stress the safety aspect of reloading enough. Done properly it's as safe as anything else to do with a firearm, but it's not something to go screwing around with. Lots of good deals on used reloading kits, though if you want to get most of what you want (a nearly all in one) I would recommend the RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Kit. It's a great place to start and more then sufficient for what 99.9% of reloaders need. My favorite load at this point for my .270wsm is Barnes TSX 140g over 64.2gr RL 22, Remington brass, and Federal 215 primers.
 
:wave: Im in Montreal

MuleyMadness . thanks ! I feel like I'm on a good start. Books sound good since finding a mentor in Montreal might tricky.
Which book can you suggest me ?
As for the press kit can find a use one in trade section of this forum , Or I better get a new one ?
 
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Lyman has a good one at Lebaron's, H 4831sc will be your friend & 140gr Nosler Ballistic tips to work a load, I use mag primers and change to partitions they print almost Identical
 
Purchase a reloading book...Nosler and BArnes are what I have. Use your once shot brass or buy new brass, some bullets (I use 140gr Accubonds in my 270WSM's), magmum primers (Federal 215, Winchester, CCI) and some powder -Retumbo is what I use, but Mag Pro and 7828SSC and H1000 are a couple others.

Purchase a Reloading Kit from RCBC or other , get the dies, scale and other reloading tools. I keep a journal of my reloading, each time I sit down and then at the range too.

Read the reloading book for starters. And then away you go.
 
Case trimmer, vernear calipers, tumbler, powder, primers, bullets, and your good to go. Just read any and all instructions ......multiple times if needed, and its still best to have somewone show you the ropes!
 
You would probably be surprised at who you could find if you canvass your local gun club and favorite hunting store who would be willing to help you out. I would also recommend ABC, but be sure to read Barnes reloading #4, Nosler's book is pretty good, and I believe the RCBS kit comes with a Speer book (at least mine did, don't know about now). It's all you need to start reloading besides the components and holder/dies, though there must haves such as a trimmer and tumbler you will eventually want if you want to extend brass life.
 
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