hi their i was thinking of getting into reloading. i was thinking for rifles only. is their a starter paackage that i could buy with everytihng in it. and is it really expensive to reload .223's. is it hard? thanks
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I'd suggest picking up a reloading manual first and getting familiar with the process. It's actually very easy once you understand the basic steps.
And yes, I would pick up a starter package. If you can afford it, RCBS makes good stuff. If you're on a budget, Lee makes a lot of good, affordable reloading equipment.
And yes, I would pick up a starter package. If you can afford it, RCBS makes good stuff. If you're on a budget, Lee makes a lot of good, affordable reloading equipment.
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Lyman have 2 packages that include pretty much everything you need to get started except for dies and components. 1 based on their single stage press and the other comes with the T-Mag II turret press. It even comes with their manual.
Pat
Pat
Good luck it's not hard providing you can read instructions and FOLLOW THEM! Just remember to pay attention to what you're doing. Most manufacturers have starter kit and as stated RCBS makes good stuff. The only thing you may want to consider is the quantity of ammo you will be reloading. Your 223 is it for plinking or are you burning it through an ar15? If the latter then you might concider getting a progressive press. As far as is it expensive well ... in the end yes! You'll never save money at it 'cause you'll just shoot your ammo savings away.
Hey Guys...
I've also been thinking of this as well..
I've reloaded shot shells by the thousand before, and thats not very difficult.
You just have to pay attention and follow the directions..
Now as far as relaoding centerfire such as .223 or 300WM I have NO idea what so ever..
I was actually at Gander mountain tonight looking at reloaders,, dies and all that stuff,, but I'm Seriously lost, and not a clue where to start...
I have several rifles that I enjoy shooting,, one in particular 308 Norma Mag..Well at $60.00 a box I'm figuring I can press alot of shells for that kind of money,as well as they are easilly obtained.. A couple hundred rounds of brass should last me a year or so...
So where to start I guess...
I seen 223 ammo for $2.29USD per 20 rounds(loaded) tonight,,and that seems Super cheap to me..Geez thats like shooting a .22 almost....May not be worth reloading...
Going to look into this a little further I guess..I use to enjoy loading shotshells,,and seeing that I'm almost out,, and may be time to blow the dust off the reloader and press another pail...
ttyle
Eric...
I've also been thinking of this as well..
I've reloaded shot shells by the thousand before, and thats not very difficult.
You just have to pay attention and follow the directions..
Now as far as relaoding centerfire such as .223 or 300WM I have NO idea what so ever..
I was actually at Gander mountain tonight looking at reloaders,, dies and all that stuff,, but I'm Seriously lost, and not a clue where to start...
I have several rifles that I enjoy shooting,, one in particular 308 Norma Mag..Well at $60.00 a box I'm figuring I can press alot of shells for that kind of money,as well as they are easilly obtained.. A couple hundred rounds of brass should last me a year or so...
So where to start I guess...
I seen 223 ammo for $2.29USD per 20 rounds(loaded) tonight,,and that seems Super cheap to me..Geez thats like shooting a .22 almost....May not be worth reloading...
Going to look into this a little further I guess..I use to enjoy loading shotshells,,and seeing that I'm almost out,, and may be time to blow the dust off the reloader and press another pail...
ttyle
Eric...
Eric.. I just got into reloading, as well..
Do your research, I found that there is a log of good info out there..
1) By small batches of components first.. playing with different formulas until you find one that works good.
2)if you are loading for precision or bulk.. a single stage and good dies/equipment is good for precision, but a good 4 stage is required for doing bulk (We pistol ammo)
3) work out the cost saving.. (For me it was about 7000 .40 rounds the dillon and equipment wound pay for itself. )
4) once you are in a grove, reloading, it goes pretty quick, but distractions or not having enough supplies set up to do a batch can slow it down. (every time I "stop" I double check, everything to make sure I knew which round/stage I stopped on.
5) once you get familiar with the press and the feel of using it, stick with yout instincts, if if just "feels" wrong" then double check the round(s)
6) get a digital scale if you can afford it. it's quicker, less work to zero in, and more accurate. (if you are doing a lot of precision measuring it will help a lot)
Good luck..
Do your research, I found that there is a log of good info out there..
1) By small batches of components first.. playing with different formulas until you find one that works good.
2)if you are loading for precision or bulk.. a single stage and good dies/equipment is good for precision, but a good 4 stage is required for doing bulk (We pistol ammo)
3) work out the cost saving.. (For me it was about 7000 .40 rounds the dillon and equipment wound pay for itself. )
4) once you are in a grove, reloading, it goes pretty quick, but distractions or not having enough supplies set up to do a batch can slow it down. (every time I "stop" I double check, everything to make sure I knew which round/stage I stopped on.
5) once you get familiar with the press and the feel of using it, stick with yout instincts, if if just "feels" wrong" then double check the round(s)
6) get a digital scale if you can afford it. it's quicker, less work to zero in, and more accurate. (if you are doing a lot of precision measuring it will help a lot)
Good luck..
If cost is an issue, look at an Anniversary Kit by Lee from Higginson Powders, get a good reloading manual and follow the instructions. If cost is really an issue, your next move should be into casting your own bullets, then you can shoot your 223 for very little cost.
Good Luck -- Grouch
Good Luck -- Grouch
ckc123 said:
Digital scales - the reloading kind, not the scientific kind - are not more accurate or more precise that a good beam scale.
What they are is faster at showing what something weighs, as you don't have to move the poises around and let the thing settle several times.
They aren't particularly faster for showing if a given charge equals a certain weight (as in trickling up a charge), because digitals have settle times similar to beam scales.
