Never Reloaded in my life. What do I need?

i got the above kit with 4 sets of the pacesetter dies, a manual and case length gauges for $280 shipped from factorysales.com, I started with a 30-06 lee loader it works great and is about 35 bucks at cabelas.

it shipped 7 days ago from wisconsin i think and the tracking says it should be here tommorow thats pretty good.
 
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Hey Patrick. I started out 3 years ago with an RCBS rock chucker press kit which comes with a Speer manual etc... What you should whatch for & keep in mind is that load data info found in any one manual can't be used for all bullet manufacturers of the same type & weight. Example: If you decide you want to try some Nosler bullets in your rifle, you'll need to get some reloading information for Nosler bullets (Nosler reloading manual). The key to a long & safe reloading relationship is to pay attention to "detail". You can't be precise or picky enough. Any minute differences in your practises will give you an itchy spot on your head that is hard to get rid of.
Bottom line, it's fun, time consumming & you'll be proud to show off your eventual results. Get reading material ASAP & learn before you start swinging that press arm.
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All kinds of good technical "what you need" advice to get you started.

The one thing no one has mentioned is the shrink/marriage counsellor, you won't need it right away but by the time you hit 5 or 6 calibers............
 
c-fbmi said:
all kinds of good technical "what you need" advice to get you started.

The one thing no one has mentioned is the shrink/marriage counsellor, you won't need it right away but by the time you hit 5 or 6 calibers............
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Good one!
 
c-fbmi said:
The one thing no one has mentioned is the shrink/marriage counsellor, you won't need it right away but by the time you hit 5 or 6 calibers............
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The idea is to keep pushing trough that pain until you get to 8 or 9 calibers ... at that point she should realize she has lost this battle - and either leave peacefully, or just accept it for what it is.

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c-fbmi said:
All kinds of good technical "what you need" advice to get you started.

The one thing no one has mentioned is the shrink/marriage counsellor, you won't need it right away but by the time you hit 5 or 6 calibers............
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That's a load of crap - I load over 40 calibers and it's far more therapeutic than any head-bender could ever be....:cool:
 
You all have made excellent suggestions. Except the most important one.

Get yourself a mentor. Someone who has been reloading for years. Use their equipment and see if reloading is for you. Learn what they have spent years learning and are ready to teach you.

Then you can buy a book.

Then you can buy equipment.
 
The following is my opinion, so it's worth/value is what you paid for: the ABC book isn't a publication that I would recommend. No actual data and somewhat vague. A good reloading manual (or two) is a way better investment that will provide far more info than ABC (i.e.: Lyman, RCBS, etc.). Also, a progessive press is not the way to go for large rifle (or even a first timer). Single stage press, dies, chamfer tool, micrometer, lee case length trimmer & cordless drill, powder scale & measure, lube & pad, hand primer and a bunch of other things that I have missed. It is worth your while - just read up first and buy supplies as time/money allows.
 
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