Interested in reloading. What to get?

there's nothing wrong with an electric scale as compared to a beam. some argue that a beam is more accurate but an electric one is easier and faster to use
If you want to load more them one caliber you might want to check out a lee turret press. you can buy some spare turrets and have one for each caliber you plan to load for
this way once your dies are set you don't have to mess with them again
 
What you need first is getting educated, so get yourself a few reloading manuals, Lee, nosler, Speer, barns, Hornady etc! The try to find a reloader oldtimer that has done it for years, look at his set up and see if it would work for you, find out what he would do differently and what he’s suggesting you to do! Ask questions, be thankful!!
 
CL2000 said:
Newfoundland, way out of the way from any UPS locations, they dont even come out this way and apparently that would be an issue if I was to order powder or ammo from the mainland.
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Ah yeah, that's a bit of a tough break with shipping. I will second what DGY said about getting manuals. Both hard copies and any online ones you can get.
 
CL2000 said:
the 6.5 would probably be the cheaper one to load for, smaller bullets, less powder, etc. does that sound about right to you?

And yes, I been saving brass of almost every gun that I can reload for. I think i even still have brass from one I dont own anymore.
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The 6.5 bullets are physically smaller, but, unfortuantely, the amount of material in a bullet isn't necessarily reflected in the price.
You will use less powder, however. That's one area you will see a difference in the cost per round.
 
CL2000 said:
That is a good point, if i was to start gathering the stuff and saw a powder or bullet or primer I liked in stock I could just pick it up. tbh i am not in much a rush, I didnt get a moose license this year.

I have to ask, any particular reason why a beam scale and not a electric?

What would you suggest to clean the brass than if not a machine?
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For starting out a beam scale is simple, plenty accurate, and more affordable. An entry level electronic powder scale is several hundred $ more than a good beam scale.

I used 0000 steel wool to clean brass when I started. If you have the budget then by all means get something better.
 
Cleaning brass on the cheap:

Get a small ball peen or tinker's hammer, Lee universal decapping pin ($5 at most places), and a shell holder for the case in question.
Place the shell holder on a steel plate, anvil, or similar, and gently tap out the primers. Many little taps - smacking hard will only destroy the pin.

Select a cotter (split) pin that the sharp end just fits in the primer pocket. Wrap hockey, electrical tape or similar around the head to form a handle.
Scrape the crusties out of the primer pocket with the cotter pin. Just the worst of it. Usually, just a quick spin will do.

Dump the cases into a medium/largish pickle (or whatever) jar to about 3/4 full. Add a tablespoon of Lemishine (citric acid) and a dollop of Dawn detergent.
Add cold water to about 7/8 full (brass submerged but a good air pocket). Tighten on the lid and give it a good swirl to mix it up. Leave it for a day or two.

Drain and rinse the brass several times in cold to luke cool water (heat will retarnish the brass). Blast with shop air or spread out to dry.
Beware of heat. If you mess up, you could soften the case head which will risk a catastrophic rupture. No heat guns, toaster ovens, woodstove tops, etc.
If you have an old dessicator (for fruits, mushrooms, berries etc), that would be perfect. Just get your wife's permission first.
 
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