Looking at getting into Reloading

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Hello all I have been shooting for quite a few year now and have always wanted to take the plunge into reloading my main calibers a are .223 .308 .300 win mag. So my question is where to start what kit would be good I don't mind spending the money right now to make sure I get what I need and what literature is recommended. I guess I should add I shoot a lot of .223 so being able to load consistently fast would be awesome.
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Blaine
 
What are you feeding .223 ? If its a semi-auto there is good argument for what dillon sells, if not, I'd suggest a single stage by Redding, Hornady or RCBS. If you do go single stage I'd further suggest that the press you buy ought to be able to accept the Hornady L&L bushing system. Certain models of all 3 brands I've suggested will. A ss press will serve you best for those larger calibers and if you do go to a progressive press later, the SS press remains a keeper, capable of performing a series of operations a ss press is best suited for like stuck case removal, bullet pulling, or reforming brass. Re-sizing/de-priming in your SS press, prior to brass cleaning, keeps lube and other crud away from your progressive. Know that most experienced Reloaders do have more than 1 press and you probably will too. All brands of presses accept all brands of dies with the exception of one particular model by Dillon. RCBS is now made in China.
 
I will be doing lots of rounds for my semis but I also have a varmint rig set up as well that is my lil tac driver I'd like to work on a load so many option in your opinion what one would u recommend and do I buy a kit or individual pieces any recommendations on a book or any thing I could study up on

HKMark23 said:
What are you feeding .223 ? If its a semi-auto there is good argument for what dillon sells, if not, I'd suggest a single stage by Redding, Hornady or RCBS. If you do go single stage I'd further suggest that the press you buy ought to be able to accept the Hornady L&L bushing system. Certain models of all 3 brands I've suggested will. A ss press will serve you best for those larger calibers and if you do go to a progressive press later, the SS press remains a keeper, capable of performing a series of operations a ss press is best suited for like stuck case removal, bullet pulling, or reforming brass. Re-sizing/de-priming in your SS press, prior to brass cleaning, keeps lube and other crud away from your progressive. Know that most experienced Reloaders do have more than 1 press and you probably will too. All brands of presses accept all brands of dies with the exception of one particular model by Dillon. RCBS is now made in China.
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BPSPEED said:
What dealer you deal with mostly I'm in fort St. John bc
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BPSPEED said:
I will be doing lots of rounds for my semis but I also have a varmint rig set up as well that is my lil tac driver I'd like to work on a load so many option in your opinion what one would u recommend and do I buy a kit or individual pieces any recommendations on a book or any thing I could study up on
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"Oh boy" ;), you're about to get swamped with lots of brand advice and it will all be good. IMHO for tack driving a SS press IS a must. No progressive matches a SS for precision loading. "I" don't like kits. With the exception of what Redding offers, they all tend to contain at least 1 piece of value added throw away junk. Especially as you're into precision, its best to research each component you buy and get that component from whatever Brand supplies it. No one brand has the market cornered on the best there is for all operations. "Shopping" is part of the experience ;).

Book ? ABC's of Reloading.
 
I got the Redding Big Boss kit when I first started. Has everything you need and is top notch. It's been about 12 years and nothing has worn out yet.
 
Yep, Redding is the exception where "kits" are concerned. My Ultramag is pretty much bomb proof. Twelve years on the Big Boss doesn't even cover the break in period no ? :)
 
If you are willing to spend funds on a top-quality Single Stage press, may I recommend the Forster Co-Ax?

Fast die changes as needed, and the very best [and last] SS press you will ever buy.

Regards, Dave.
 
Armored Metal said:
Books: as mentionned, the ABCs of reloading for learning how it's done + a reloading manual from Hornady, Lyman or Lee.

As for presses, I only own a single stage Hornady 007. So listen to the advice of our CGN old timer reloaders.
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As do I, Armored Metal. That 007 has been loading 1000's of rounds of <dead straight ammo> for decades.

My favorite, and most dog-eared manual is Hodgdon, there are numerous powder brands and CUP/PSI pressure specs for most cals..

Were it me just starting out OP, I'd go with a single stage to learn the ropes, get yourself comfortable with the whole reloading process, then later ... go for speed with Dillon. You will always use a SS for many things that a progressive is not suitable for.

Very important are dies. For precision, The Lee Collet or Redding bushing neck die, Redding body die, and Forster or Redding BR seater. ... tough to beat that combo. Your ammo will be precise, consistent, and straight. You won't be needing to upgrade down the line.
 
I'm seeing a trend on redding set and single stage over progressive for starts I am also going to look into the books mentioned thanks for all the advice so for be very helpful
 
You didn't mention budget, but the LEE Anniversary Kit will get you started with a SS setup, just add a small digital scale and powder trickler, and your dies, for around the $250 mark all in, and the LEE kit should come with the LEE reloading manual-mine did. You can get very good, precise ammo from that- I do.

Now that I'm shooting semis and pistols, I'm looking at a Dillon for my .45 and .223 volume loading.

The ABCs of Reloading is also a must.
 
ABCs of reloading ordered once that comes in study up and the make the purchase I'm looking at the redding set on grouse river but when ever I try ordering off them they are usually out of stock hopefully I get lucky
http://www.grouseriver.com/Redding_Boss_Pro_Pak_p/hun-000718.htm
That's the link to the set I'm looking at any comments or added equip I would need or possibly want before starting?
Or would u recommend something better or go buy piece by piece.
I'm guessing once I read the manual it will answer lots of question
 
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