Good introduction to reloading book?

[Armedsask]

I have a few friends that reload and will be giving them a call.

Problem is, they are lame and only load hunting rounds. I'm reloading for volume.

I'll pick up the books suggested. Thanks guys.

 

[jdman]

What press are you getting/do you have?
Id suggest if loading for volume, get a dillon.

 

[Armedsask]

I'm looking at the Dillon XL650 with the case feeder. Plan to get a bullet feed at a later date as well. I will like the ability to have multiple calibers set up on their own tooling heads. Will be doing mostly 9mm and .223, maybe other calibers at a later date.

 

[jdman]

nice! Yeah thats what i like about dillon, all the tool heads are ready to go.

 

[M12shooter]

Ken Waters Pet Loads....is THE loaders bible.

 

[phishroy]

if wanting to start with the fundamentals i would suggest to look at the ABC's of reloading handbook.
after you feel comfortable with some concepts get a few manuals to compare data and your off to the races.
happy shoote'n

 

[Biggunners]

Ken Waters Pet Loads....is THE loaders bible.

He's not that old to read Loader's Bible .

Too good but , It's a bit expensive for new reloader - Biggs

 

[GeoTrekr]

I found it was better to have your stuff you want to load with, all set up, then have a friend show you what the hell you are doing. Nothing beats actual in your face demos. I know for me i would probably still thinking about it if i didnt have it shown to me. Try to find someone who knows how to do it already, who is close by to give you pointers.

Read the suggested books, youtube it then do as jdman suggested, get a mentor. Books n video will give you knowledge but a mentor will give you knowledge and most of all...confidence to get everything set up and running. Enjoy

I agree, mentors are great to have, but if I waited for a mentor, I wouldn't even have guns. Sometimes you just have to jump in with both feet, and the internet is great for that. Single-stage is the best way to start, but since you already know you're going to be going for volume, a single-stage just isn't going to cut it. Search the internet, watch youtube, and pick up a reloading manual or two (or several), and you'll be well on your way if you're willing to learn.

Reloading really isn't the rocket science some would make it out to be. Open book, read instructions, become knowledgeable, use information for load data (staying within the boundaries), follow the steps step-by-step, and it'll be safer than eating your dinner with a fork. There are some things that come with practice (eg. how much lube to use, err on the side of too much, and if you see dented necks, use less until it works). As long as the cases are sizing, the primers are priming, the right measure of powder is flowing and the bullets are seating (all of which you will need to watch with a progressive, especially the powder), you'll have no issues.

 

[Armedsask]

Reloading really isn't the rocket science some would make it out to be. Open book, read instructions, become knowledgeable, use information for load data (staying within the boundaries), follow the steps step-by-step, and it'll be safer than eating your dinner with a fork.

That's my take on things, I mostly need to learn the finer details.

Hardest part is going to be forking out all the money to get everything I need. I plan to do things right the first time, so I'm not going to #### around buying cheap used stuff and work my way up. Go big or go home, I always say.

First step is to finally clean out the spare room in my basement and build a nice workshop. I figure a full length bench and a beer fridge are a good start.