Need some reloading advice

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I would like to start reloading 50 ae rounds, but I don't know where to start. What do I need to get started?
Which press? Where can I find bullets. Any help will be appreciated
 
We all start somewhere and it sounds as though you are very new to the idea of reloading.

My first advise would be to buy one of two different books... The Lyman reloading manual is the one that I have, The second one quite often given a good revue on here is the ABC's of Reloading. I think the most current edition of the Lyman book is #49...read the first few chapters 3 or 4 times over until you understand the total process from start to finish.

The second advise I would suggest is to find an mentor to watch and learn from in your area (ask & advertise your area on this forum or ask around at your local gun club). A good mentor will probably prevent you from spending a lot of money unnecessarily on something you don't need.
 
Agreed across the board with Mr Fingers.

One other thing I would suggest is WRT to stuff on-line. There's some good stuff out there, but there's a lot of really stupid cr*p, to the point of being really dangerous. The manuals put out by the major companies - Lyman, Speer, Sierra, Hornady, etc - can all be depended on. Don't load off the web until you get a feel for what's what.
 
You Tube has videos of the various steps, so you can see how we lube cases, size brass, install primers, etc.

Be aware that reloading straight walled pistol cases is a bit different than reloading bottle neck rifle cases.

A mentor is really a big help in getting set up and getting started.

Two pieces of advice. Keep it simple, buy a single stage press. Buy carbide sizing die set.
 
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ATOM said:
Don't load off the web until you get a feel for what's what.
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I'd just amend that to say don't load using data from some guys personal website or internet forum until you get a feel for what's what.
Hodgdon, Alliant, Barnes, Hornady, and many other manufacturers publish load data on their websites that is just as trustworthy and safe as any printed book. If it's officially from an ammunition or component manufacturer I'd trust it.
 
LUTNIT said:
I'd just amend that to say don't load using data from some guys personal website or internet forum until you get a feel for what's what.
Hodgdon, Alliant, Barnes, Hornady, and many other manufacturers publish load data on their websites that is just as trustworthy and safe as any printed book. If it's officially from an ammunition or component manufacturer I'd trust it.
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Yup. Agreed and thanks for clarifying.
 
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