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Hey everyone im pretty new to this and have been trying to do some research, im gonna go with a lock n load ap press, and im wondering what dies people suggest using? Ill be reloading 30-30 shots, and have gotten confused by all the different and yet similar dies, some are 2 in 1 and some are the single versions of the 2 in 1's and im just trying to get a grasp of the dies I actually will be able to fit onto the press.

Thanks and sorry for the stupid question, and yes I have looked lol.
 
I would suggest dies made for a progressive press. I have a Dillon myself. So I use Dillon carbide pistol and rifle dies.
But I'm not sure if there are progressive dies made in 30-30.
Your hornady will have 5 stations. So a 3 die setup is more likely preferred in my opinion. 1 De-capping/resizing 2 powder station/ 3 powder check. 4 bullet seating 5 crimp.


Although I'm definitely biased, look into a Dillon press. I really like mine. And I think there the same price range.
But for sure hornady is a good buy.

Cheers
 
30-30 is one of the few where I actually have 4 dies.

Full length resizing die
Case flare die
Bullet seating die
Collet sizing die.

You only really need a two die set although I suggest getting the case mouth flaring tool for those flat based bullets.

Quality of reload dictates number of dies.

Collet die helps extend case life.
 
I would suggest a couple of reloading manuals like the abc's of reloading and Lyman 49th edition. They will explain the dies and what they do.
 
Im with spawn on this one, you need to read more to understand reloading, incorrect reloads can be harmfull, but with your question, just for basic hunting loads, lee dies work well, just a full length sizing set will do for you, more advanced into reloading id go redding with bushings , lee makes quality stuff, i can cloverleaf shots with them, it all comes down to your gun and skill
 
yomomma said:
30-30 is one of the few where I actually have 4 dies.

Full length resizing die
Case flare die
Bullet seating die
Collet sizing die.

You only really need a two die set although I suggest getting the case mouth flaring tool for those flat based bullets.

Quality of reload dictates number of dies.

Collet die helps extend case life.
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Im going to google it but for the sake of continuing conversation, what is a collet die? and what stage does the primer get put in if powder is stage 2? I was looking and saw full length and neck sizing dies, do I need the neck sizer since the shells have a smaller neck? or does the full length sizer do that for me as well?

Spawn-Inc said:
I would suggest a couple of reloading manuals like the abc's of reloading and Lyman 49th edition. They will explain the dies and what they do.
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Ive got a book, i cant recall the name of it at the moment, ill be reading it soon when i get a bit more time.
 
There are two dies... one is full length. This cartridge will fit in any 30-30. The collet die (nect forming)will use brass fired from your rifle. It will just reform the shoulders and neck. This way brass is worked minimally and last for eons. It will be fire formed to the chamber it was shot in and will only fit that rifle.

You may have to full length resize about every five reloading.

Lots of info on the net just Google it.
 
yomomma said:
There are two dies... one is full length. This cartridge will fit in any 30-30. The collet die (nect forming)will use brass fired from your rifle. It will just reform the shoulders and neck. This way brass is worked minimally and last for eons. It will be fire formed to the chamber it was shot in and will only fit that rifle.

You may have to full length resize about every five reloading.

Lots of info on the net just Google it.
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Awesome info, so you only need to full length resize every now and then and just neck resize the majority of the time!
 
yomomma said:
If the brass is used for the same gun...
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Key part eh, hehe, i did get that but didnt reiterate it in the summary. Im looking forward to doing this, I was given a nightvision monocular for christmas that was DOA, so i think ill exchange that as part of my reloading supplies! :)
 
Do you have a shooting buddy close by that reloads that you can use as a "mentor". Post your location and someone close to you will probably offer to show you the ropes, then what you read will make more sense and be way more understandable.
 
While it is great and all, unless you are planning on loading large quantities of pistol ammo, the Hornady AP is maybe not the best tool for the job. A bit like nailing your baseboards on with a sledgehammer.
Read through your book, and another manual or two before getting your heart set on a particular press. It would be a shame to spend a lot of money on features you may never use. The difference in price between the AP and a single stage press would get you set up with all the other incidental tools and some components.
I'm not trying to warn you away from any press in particular, just trying to help you get the right tool for the job.
 
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