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Hi, I'm new here and tried searching the info before but I want to make sure.
Here it comes, I'm looking forward to reload and need advice and infos.

1st their seems to have a metric #### ton of configurations from every budget. What should be my budget regarding hardware.

2nd When I look online shops, their are tons of accessories and hardware.. What do I need?

Basically I'd like to have a ''shopping list'' of what I need to get in order to start reloading with the brands.

I'd like to stay in a small to medium budget; I want lasting stuff but I don't care about the brand if their is cheaper$ as solid.

Additionnal info: I'm looking to reload .223/5.56 to feed my AR, also plan on 9mm for my future pistol. Might go for 308 someday if I get one, but mainly .223 and 9mm as of now.

So:

What to buy, brands, shops you like etc.

So, yeah I'm asking to be spoonfed, you guys have the experience that I don't so I'll don'T have to make your mistakes.

Thanks
 
The first thing that you need is a reloading manual. Read the manual and you will know what you need and can go from there.

As far as brands of reloading gear go, you get what you pay for, all the brands are good. I like the lee anniversary kit that I bought on the cheap.
 
308, 223, and 9mm for your use is best loaded on a dillon 650, large volume fast. For rifle winchester 748 powder will be your friend as it meters well and will work good in both 308 and 223.
A basic case prep kit like the lyman will have all your brushes and pocket cleaners
but first you need a loading manual..............
 
Pinard said:
Anyone Tried the Leepro 1000 and can give me your 2cents on it?
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I have the Pro 1000, a classic cast and a Loadmaster.

The pro 1000 has helped me with 5000+ rounds of 9mm and 40s&W since last summer. You have to fiddle a bit and keep it clean but it has been a really good press for me. Make sure you read the instructions and take it slow to start. It has now relegated itself to .223 powder, seat and crimp duties.
 
Don't overlook used presses. There are some great older well build presses out there (from an era where things were build to last)
for about a third of the new price that still could serve you many many years.

I just started "collecting" reloading gear and are on a pretty tight budget but and so far found a very nice Rock Chucker single stage
and a Hornady progressive both build like a tank with hardly any wear.

When you buy a decent used press at a good price you can always upgrade to a nicer/better press when you have figured out if you like reloading that much.
You will then see that you can sell the "old" press for almost the same $$ as you paid for.

Saving on a press means money left for the endless list of other reloading gear.
Scale, calipers, tumbler, case trim/prep tools, hand primer, books, gauges etc etc.
 
hornady AP is a good press, and down the road you could add the brass and bullet feeder if you decide you want that, or use it as is and do as many manual steps on it as you have to.

I prep all my brass in batches and then mass load it starting with the primer seating, powder, bullet then crimp, I just run pistol brass through every stage on the progressive all I do is tumble the brass before loading it.
 
I watched a lot of ''how to's'' on youtube with single presses and progressive presses. So far I like the progressive presses as I like the multitasking part.

Didn't think of the used market, since I don't know what is good yet.

I'm the kind of guy that likes to buy all at once so I'm equipped to start as opposed to buy a few pieces when I see a good deal hence why I like the ''almost'' complete kit with the lee pro 1000
 
redruns said:
I have the Pro 1000, a classic cast and a Loadmaster.

The pro 1000 has helped me with 5000+ rounds of 9mm and 40s&W since last summer. You have to fiddle a bit and keep it clean but it has been a really good press for me. Make sure you read the instructions and take it slow to start. It has now relegated itself to .223 powder, seat and crimp duties.
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what do you mean by fiddle a bit ? I sure guess it's less quality than the doubled price Hornady LnL AP but still.
 
Pinard said:
what do you mean by fiddle a bit ? I sure guess it's less quality than the doubled price Hornady LnL AP but still.
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You have to keep a watchful eye on the primers, keep a full tray to avoid issues. Pay attention to the carriage advance and make sure it is adjusted correctly, ensure no spilled powder gets in the primer feed. Simple stuff.

You said you had bad reviews of Dillon equipment? I find that surprising. High quality and precision built. My folks use Dillon square deal B for 40S&W and 9mm and have never once complained.

A feature I like about the LNL is the half carraige advance on each stroke, the priming system and the spring for case retention around the shellplate.

Get a good book or two. Youtube is not always your friend.
 
Hey thanks, I'll check out more thoroughly for some reviews.
I'll sure get to read a couple of books so I don't have to annoy you again folks ;)
 
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