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Hi all...
I recently have finished purchases of all equipment needed for reloading.
Next step is to get powder,bullets and primers.Due to high cost of reloading components I am looking for advice on the most common type of components for reloading following calibers:

1.7mm-08,140g,Tikka3 lite 22 inch barrel
2.30-06,165g,Ruger 22 in barrel
3.270wsm,140g,Winchester 70 24 in barrel
4.300wsm,180g,Winchester 70 24 in barrel

Looking to somewhat standardize purchase of components ( same type of powder for all 4 or 2 and 2,same type of primer etc).I do understand that all depend on what rifle likes,its individual fom rifle to rifle.Just trying and hope not to waste money.If you have any recipes or sugestions and willing to share I would greately appreciate.
Thank you all,
Evan
 
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Hi, I am also looking to get into reloading as well and just wondering if you would share what kind of equipment you got to start with and about how much it was.

I'm also interested in any general tips/advice for choosing components for reloading (I'd be starting with .308 Win for my Tikka), and possibly some good places to pick them up (I'm in Saskatoon).
 
Hi OneNation
I have purchased my equipment over two years and it is not from one brand.I wasn't in a hurry so picked a piece here and there.I was looking for price,something that I liked and had a good feel for it.A lot of questions and reading during that time.
Press is RCBS J2 and Redding Big Boss,trimer is Forster,Chrony Beta,small tools are mixed from RCBS,Lyman and Forster.Tumbler is Lyman,callipers RCBS,dies are all RCBS.Finally everything is set and ready to go.Looking for some help on powders, primers and some starting point with recipes.Just trying to cut cost by not buying wrong powders for calibers.I have read few books but belive more in real life experiance.I know that one of the most common powders is H4350 or IMR4350.But someones advice is very welcome.
 
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If I could only use 2 powders It would be H4831sc best in your 270wsm,H4064 will work good in your 30.06 & 7mm/08 might work in 300wsm as well.
another good powder is RL 15. but best in my 30.06 is Rl19 with 4064 second best
good luck
 
I suggest you find a buddy with similar calibers. Then you can communally buy powders and bullets. As you establish what each rifle likes, you can divvy up the proceeds...
 
Spring for a decent primer press...RCBS makes a nice one. Inserting primers is the most volatile part of the reloading process.
Also invest in a decent digital scale, one that weighs to 1/10 grain. You want your charges to be consistent.
Additionally you need a set of dies for each caliber. A press. A means of lubricating the cases, and a means of cleaning the brass. Looks like you got most of that stuff already.

I would also get the latest Lyman reloading manual and if you really want a excellent reference, Ken Waters' Pet Loads. Use those to cross reference powders...Ken Waters rates the loads he's tested according to accuracy.
 
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Edward Teach said:
Spring for a decent primer press...RCBS makes a nice one. Inserting primers is the most volatile part of the reloading process.
Also invest in a decent digital scale, one that weighs to 1/10 grain. You want your charges to be consistent.
Additionally you need a set of dies for each caliber. A press. A means of lubricating the cases, and a means of cleaning the brass. Looks like you got most of that stuff already.

I would also get the latest Lyman reloading manual and if you really want a excellent reference, Ken Waters' Pet Loads. Use those to cross reference powders...Ken Waters rates the loads he's tested according to accuracy.
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I use the primer arm on my single stage press with no problem, so I didn't need to buy a separate primer press. For lubrication, I've switched to Imperial Sizing Wax, it's dirt cheap, works well and even a small can looks like it will last forever.
Clean shiny brass would be nice, but it's not a necessity, so you can skip the tumbler and related accessories. This doesn't relieve you of the need to carefully examine your brass for faults, though. :D

I agree with the digital scale. I have an RCBS one that I use to ensure my loads are exactly the charge weight I want. I'll check out the Ken Waters book, thanks for the tip, Edward.
 
Borcagu said:
Hi OneNation
I have purchased my equipment over two years and it is not from one brand.I wasn't in a hurry so picked a piece here and there.I was looking for price,something that I liked and had a good feel for it.A lot of questions and reading during that time...
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I did the same thing, and my reloading bench is just coming together.
Keep an eye in the e.e. forum. I picked up dies, a scale and a few other goodies in there. ;)
 
Hi Guys,
Thanks for info and thanks to Edward Teach for info on Ken Waters book.
I ordered it online today.It came to about $45 for the book and $26 for air shipping.
Thanks,
Evan
 
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