New to reloading --> advice??

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Hey guys,
So thinking about reloading... before I do, can I have some input from ppl out there as to what exactly is involved? For example, what kind of machine do I use? how much will it cost? Do I need different ones for different cartridges?
Also, I know it is MUCH cheaper, but how much time does it take to reload?? I'd almost rather pay more $$ then spend three hours a week reloading. If I were to reload 100 rnds of pistols carts. (9mm, 44mag) how long does it usually take you guys??
Thanks in advance for any info :cheers:
 
c_diddy said:
what kind of machine do I use? how much will it cost?
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Both of those depend on how much reloading you want to do. A single stage is an inexpensive machine, high volume progressives can cost quite a bit. I'm just getting into reloading and the amount of reloading I want to do is what determined the machine I chose. I went with a progressive because I want to load several hundreds of rounds each of seven different calibers. A hundred rounds of two calibers may be better suited to a single stage.
 
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pm MSG.DREW he`s got ads in the ammo ee forum seems like a pretty helpful chap and you should be able to order every thing you need in one shot.
I started with a rcbs rockchucker kit which is a single stage unit,i`ve loaded alot of ammo on this machine and can do about 200 pistol rounds in about 2hrs but thats with my cases tumbled and inspected the day before and with data all ready selected and my dies locked where i want them.To think you can spend only three hours a week to reload is not a realistic goal for a new
to reloader. I read the abc`s of reloading ,various reloading manuals and observed at a friends house before even buying equipment.As for cost shop around some of the package deals are pretty good,but you also need a caliper and case tumbler,you should be able to get started for around 400$
and if you are loading 44 mag will pay for the setup pretty fast with 44`s at 30+$ a box.
Good luck and do lots of research before buying ,buying things twice gets expensive
Merry x-mas Tornado
 
I really hope i dont get flamed for saying this, but its definatly how I feel.

You really need to like reloading to do it. If you think you want to spend more cash then to give up 3 hours a day for your new hobby, then maybe it might not be for you. If at all possible, find someone to sit down with you over their equipment and go through the motions, you may find out you'll have much more fun doing it then you thought!

The thing about reloading is that its expensive. It eventually pays for itself, but ultimatly, for me, its being able to do things 'firearm related' at home and away from the range.

Another thing about reloading is, you usually can't pay for the kind of accuracy you get from it. And I dont mean after years of practise, I mean after your very first reload!!!! :eek:

Good luck in your quest .. I personally think anyone who buys factory is crazy! :p
 
Reloading doesn't have to be expensive slushy, unless you want it to be, and alot of people seem to.

I'm a student, with more time than money, so I started with a lee loader kit (28 dollars) and a homemade wooden mallet, for my mosin nagant. It's slower than a progressive whizbang doodad press, but I'm in no hurry, and I can load in an afternoon, what I'll shoot in a day.

It neck sizes only so I'm still on the same brass (graf) I bought last year, and I shoot almost every single saturday during the summer.

I bought exactly one box of factory (prvi partisan) cartridges, and never again. A dollar apeice is no joke for a university student.
 
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