Newbie Reloading Question

billyc

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Hi
Thinking of getting into reloading. Wondering if a hand press kit would be a ok start to reload. I'm for a small set up to reload for a couple of guns. Any advice on where to start would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
 
A lee Anniversary kit sounds like a good idea. Chances are that you will like reloading so start of with something that will serve you well..

You will need a good reloading manual which I think comes with it.

Good luck.
 
do aSEARCH this topic comes up about every 2 days now - if you've got any ROOM at all, get a mountable press- the hand press is just 1 step above the old hammer and die job lee sells- as for it being included in the kit, if you look a little closer, it's included in the kit AT ADDITIONAL COST
 
I started with a Lee Loader hand kit, but found it frustrating to use and then picked up a Rockchucker Kit. That was over 25 years ago and I haven't had any reason to complain with RCBS and their Rockchucker press. Like others have suggested, if you're on a budget, go with the Lee kit.
 
I don't have a room dedicated for it so I use a Lee handloader. I only load for .223 so it does the job. I will upgrade some day though.
 
I use a Lee hand press myself for .308, and I haven't got any issue. It should be fine for .300 magnum calibers too.
 
If you have got room to store a Workmate, go with a mounted press. You can install the press on the Workmate when you want to load.
If you can't find good used equipment, a Lee kit is a cost effective start. Want to spend more money? The RCBS kit is very nice, and the ammunition will be just as good as that loaded with the Lee.
 
"...a Workmate..." That can be found in pawn shops and at garge sales fairly regularly. You don't need a whole room. A corner that'll take a 4' x 2'(smaller will do) bench will do nicely. A lot depends on whether or not you have other people living with you.
 
just to give you an idea of what can be done- my reloading bench is made from an old microwave cart, on wheels and the top measures 16x25-inches
while i have very little room for components, there's 2 lee 1000s and a old turret press on one side, and a lee 1000 in 223 and a DILLON 550 on the other- i could mount 1 more if i didn't have the bin for the dillon there- that's a total of 5 presses, including a big one
 
billyc. I, like you had so many questions, as reloading seemed to involve so many different bits and pieces. I bought one book, and it has been my bible. The LEE MODERN RELOADING book. its published by the same company I use for my reloader. There's so many different kits and manufactures, go for whatever your budget is. Personally, I can't really invest a whole lot of money into reloading, so I went for best value, Lee Classic Turret Press. With LEE reloading dies. As you get more into it, you will find your collection of 'necessary' tools will grow: scales, tumblers, this and that... !
 
A hand press can accomplish an awful lot...I have one and I've reloaded 9mm/357/44/45 and .308 Winchester while sitting in a chair. That includes the Auto Disk Powder measure :)

I also have the Lee Anniversary bolted to a 2x6 and clamped to a cheapo CT Workmate clone...but I find myself gravitating back to the handpress more often than I thought I would :)
 
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