Looking for reloading setup

I use a Lee “perfect” powder measure to drop into the pan for my Redding scale and then trickle (RCBS) up to the desired weight of powder. That gets funneled into the case and on to the next case. After a block of cases is charged with powder, take a flashlight and check all of the cases to make sure that all have powder, and they all look about the same. Prevents squib rounds or occasional double charges when using light loads in larger cases.
 
Most of the new stuff you've listed and be found in the EE within a month, probably even as a package to make the shipping make more sense. I'm sure a Lee case gauge w/shellholder and cutter with the lock stud or whatever it's called would be 1/2 what you've listed for the trimmer bits. You can probably find a press for less. Used scale would be 1/2.

Clint


Thanks, I’m still just waiting on getting accepted to the EE, so I’ll see how that goes.
 
Get a kinetic bullet puller.The collect type are great if you have a lot to do, if you only have a couple the hammer type will work just fine and will not deform the bullets. Get a digital caliper from CT for $14 on sale. You are just using it on the loading bench not doing work for NASA. I have both an electric trickler and an RCBS one, I don’t use either. I find it easier a d fast to just pinch a few granulars of powder with my fingers. The electric trickler was cool until I realized it added about 15 minutes for every 50 rounds I loaded.

That’s what I originally thought for a puller then people recommended against it, maybe I’ll switch back to save a few. As well it’s been constantly recommended to get a decent caliper since you get what you pay for?
 
That’s what I originally thought for a puller then people recommended against it, maybe I’ll switch back to save a few. As well it’s been constantly recommended to get a decent caliper since you get what you pay for?

I'd recommend the RCBS Bullet Puller. Of course, you'd need to buy the requisite collet as a separate accessory. If you are diligent and consistent with best practices then chances are you won't have much need for that puller. However, when you do need that then something such as RCBS would be a better option, IMHO.

On the caliper question - something such a Mitutoyo would be best. Having said that, personally, I use a set of Hornady dial + Hornady and FA digital calipers. I have owned the digital calipers for several years without issues. I do ensure that batteries are always fresh. IMHO, the caliper arms on the Hornady (both dial and digital) are comparatively somewhat more flatter/wider(?) and better suited for stabilizing a brass case for ease of accurate measure.
 
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I use a Lee “perfect” powder measure to drop into the pan for my Redding scale and then trickle (RCBS) up to the desired weight of powder. That gets funneled into the case and on to the next case. After a block of cases is charged with powder, take a flashlight and check all of the cases to make sure that all have powder, and they all look about the same. Prevents squib rounds or occasional double charges when using light loads in larger cases.

I follow similar practices .....

The Lee powder thrower is inexpensive and built cheap. But used with care and proper calibration, it does dispense the bulk charge to near-accurate weights. The process is efficient (for me) since reloading activity is strictly a small time affair in my case. I reload for four cartridges but in batch of 20-25 only at any given session.

My primary go to scale is an RCBS beam. However, I do also take the time to cross-check next with a small/inexpensive FA digital scale that actually tends to match the beam almost consistently.

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I'd recommend the RCBS Bullet Puller. Of course, you'd need to buy the requisite collet as a separate accessory. If you are diligent and consistent with best practices then chances are you won't have much need for that puller. However, when you do need that then something such as RCBS would be a better option, IMHO.

On the caliper question - something such a Mitutoyo would be best. Having said that, personally, I use a set of Hornady dial + Hornady and FA digital calipers. I have owned the digital calipers for several years without issues. I do ensure that batteries are always fresh. IMHO, the caliper arms on the Hornady (both dial and digital) are comparatively somewhat more flatter/wider(?) and better suited for stabilizing a brass case for ease of accurate measure.

I will agree that Mitutoyo makes great measuring tools I have lots of them, I still use the Mitutoyo measuring tools that I bought when I started in the trade. However being a tool maker for almost 40 years I will say that the cheap CT digital vernier will serve it's purpose on the loading bench. About the only time I even use my veriers on the loading bench is when I am checking trim to length on resized brass.
 
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