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- Thread starter paladin
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I have a number of items for sale, see;
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51887
May have a Lee Classic cast press for sale as well, let me know if you are interested. Probably $95.00 + shipping.
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51887
May have a Lee Classic cast press for sale as well, let me know if you are interested. Probably $95.00 + shipping.
Just a Guide
Loading Manual Suggest Hodgen #26 for a start/Speer
Good weigh scale RCBS Mod 502/505 either will do. [A MUST]
Press. Partner or Rockchucker [Partner is good starter]
Dies RCBS Hornaday Lyman Lee my preference RCBS [ Carbide set for Pistols]
Case Lube Must for lubing rifle cases before resizing. Not required for most pistols if using carbide dies.
Loading block RCBS or ? used to hold cases.
Powder funnel
Primer Tray or [Flipper]
Trim to Length gauge Rifle-Pistol
Hammer type bullet puller [You will need] sooner or later
Build a solid bench.
Digital Calipers [check house of tools]
Electronic powder scale & dispenser RCBS $319 + Scales $300-or Lyman Auto Scale $360.
Case trimmer [I like Forster] $83.00-$90.00 For rifle mainly.
Primer pocket cleaning brushes $9.00 ea handle $11.00 again mainly rifles.
Powder measure RCBS Uniflow [I prefer] $110 Lyman same $ as RCBS
Case Cleaner Tumbler $120-$259.00
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Shop the Gun shows, Bargain Finder Etc Price 50%-70% depending on condition. You can use Wholesale Sports catalog as a guide to new prices.
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If going to load mainly for pistol look at Dillion Blue presses. 550-650
Reloading
Take time to phone the following and ask for their free catalogs.
.45 ACP
Powder 1400 rounds to 1 pound. ….…………………$0.02
Primers 5000 to carton………………………………….$0.026
Bullet 230 gr @ $110 thousand………………………..$0.11
.45 Cases (used) 1 thousand…………………………..$0.15
Total $0.30 per round.
Cost per round once you have the cases. Total $0.15
Or $7.50 box of 50 depending powder and bullets used.
Same type of savings on other calibers
Based on Powder @ $26.73 lb
Primers @ $119.00 for 5000
Bullets 230JHP @ $110.00 for 1000.
Re powder, bullets & primers if possible get together with friends and buy in bulk. ie powder 4 or 8 lb kegs.
Primers by case etc
Enjoy AOB
Reloading Starting Kit
Loading Manual Suggest Hodgen #26 for a start/Speer
Good weigh scale RCBS Mod 502/505 either will do. [A MUST]
Press. Partner or Rockchucker [Partner is good starter]
Dies RCBS Hornaday Lyman Lee my preference RCBS [ Carbide set for Pistols]
Case Lube Must for lubing rifle cases before resizing. Not required for most pistols if using carbide dies.
Loading block RCBS or ? used to hold cases.
Powder funnel
Primer Tray or [Flipper]
Trim to Length gauge Rifle-Pistol
Hammer type bullet puller [You will need] sooner or later
Build a solid bench.
Nice to Have
Electronic powder scale & dispenser RCBS $319 + Scales $300-or Lyman Auto Scale $360.
Case trimmer [I like Forster] $83.00-$90.00 For rifle mainly.
Primer pocket cleaning brushes $9.00 ea handle $11.00 again mainly rifles.
Powder measure RCBS Uniflow [I prefer] $110 Lyman same $ as RCBS
Case Cleaner Tumbler $120-$259.00
=============================================================
Shop the Gun shows, Bargain Finder Etc Price 50%-70% depending on condition. You can use Wholesale Sports catalog as a guide to new prices.
=============================================================
If going to load mainly for pistol look at Dillion Blue presses. 550-650
Reloading
Take time to phone the following and ask for their free catalogs.
- RCBS tell them you are going to be reloading soon and would like a catalog and anything else they have to guide you in getting started.
- Do same for Lyman at 1-800-22-Lyman ask for reloading and cast bullet Guide to assist you to start.
Reloading Costs Approximately
.45 ACP
Powder 1400 rounds to 1 pound. ….…………………$0.02
Primers 5000 to carton………………………………….$0.026
Bullet 230 gr @ $110 thousand………………………..$0.11
.45 Cases (used) 1 thousand…………………………..$0.15
Total $0.30 per round.
Cost per round once you have the cases. Total $0.15
Or $7.50 box of 50 depending powder and bullets used.
Same type of savings on other calibers
Based on Powder @ $26.73 lb
Primers @ $119.00 for 5000
Bullets 230JHP @ $110.00 for 1000.
Re powder, bullets & primers if possible get together with friends and buy in bulk. ie powder 4 or 8 lb kegs.
Primers by case etc
Enjoy AOB
I agree with 240Gord. Get the RCBS starter kit with the Rock Chucker press and live happily ever after. Even when you advance to a progressive, you will still use and love the RCBS set up. My Rock Chucker is 20+ years old and is still the best of the bunch.
Carry on!
Carry on!
