New to Reloading

Zeth

Zeth

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Oh boy.. I can hear the grumblings already..

Now I haven't got ANY reloading equipment yet. Can someone point me in the right direction as to what to get? I'm looking to reload .22s and possibly 30-06 in the future (maybe more, who knows but those 2 for sure). A simple: first get this and then that and that, will work fine for me as I get confused easily when it's all new.
 
I think your best bet is to buy one of the starter kits from RCBS or Lee. They will have everything you need to get started except for the dies / shell holders for the specific calibers you want to load for. The RCBS stuff is more money, but IMHO it's a little better quality. An RCBS kit is just under $400, and I'm not sure, but I think the Lee kit is around $150.

By 22s, what do you mean? If you're thinking 22 rimfire, you can't reload them.

The topic of your thread comes up weekly, if not almost every day. You'll find a lot of good info if you look back over the last few pages.
 
Now what about shotgun shells? Is that a whole new can of worms I don't even want to look at?

EDIT: Can someone post a link to which lee kit would be best bang for my buck? I really don't have that much money to go spend 500$ on a kit right now :p I saw that 50th anniversary one but where can I get it in Canada? thanks.
 
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I saw the lee kit at wholesale sports for $99 yeasterday. I have the kit that I bought a couple years ago. Its a good start and you can load anything with it, I upgraded to RCBS lately because I bought out a freind.

I think its important to get a couple loading manuals espically the Lee if thats the route you go. Read them a couple times before you start.

I really like the lee powder drop and prefer it over the RCBS.

There is some great info on this site if you go back in time.
 
"...what about shotgun shells..." Takes different press from that used for rifle and centrefire handgun ammo.
RCBS' site has a How-to, but buy a copy of The ABC's of Reloading. Your local gun shop or Amazon.
 
Nothing wrong with the Lee kits. I have the anniversary kit with the breech lock system which saves a lot of time and would recommend it for anyone on a budget like me.
Really your best bet is to find another reloader in your area to mentor under as I found books to be only marginally helpful. There are lots of subtle things left out that left me confused when I started.
Whereabouts are you located?
 
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