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;) Looking to get started in reloading. Might as well start here and see what I can find. Would like to find/start with an RCBS press and go from there. Anything out there ??
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reloading

Best thing to do is buy the RCBS reloding starter kit,$319.95 from wholesale sports,buy new and have it for a life time.(my rcbs press is 35 yrs old)
Gord.
 
I like the look of Lymans T Mag combo kit, P&D has them for $425, this kit is nice because it comes with a case trimmer, which the RCBS ones dont do for what ever reason.
 
Just a Guide

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
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.

  • 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.
1-800-533-5000 .

  • Do same for Lyman at 1-800-22-Lyman ask for reloading and cast bullet Guide to assist you to start.
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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:D





 
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!
 
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