Ok, wanting to start.

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Hey, guys. This is my first post in the reloading section. :eek::runaway::D


Anyways, I'm wanting to start reloading. I'll be reloading a 7mm Rem. Mag. for starters, fired out of a Remington Model 700. I want to be deadly accurate at close range +-50yards, as well as extreme long range, 400+ yards. Now, I need advice.

First off, I need to compile my shopping list. Let's go off the assumption that I want the best stuff. I don't mind coughing up money for this, I want to do it right the first time. I've heard RCBS is excellent, so I think I'll go with their products.

I'm pretty sure I'll be picking up this kit:
http://cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templ...ucts&QueryText=RCBS&Ntx=matchall&N=4887&Nty=1

Now, what else do I need? I know I need dies, but what other smaller fine tune detail things will i have to get?


Next, what type of loads should I be looking at for my purposes? Powder, bullet, primer etc?

Finally, is there a website that has step by step instructions on reloading? I have a fairly decent idea how it works from other reading, but I don't know the full process start to finish.

Any tips, pointers, and advice would be great. Thanks.
 
You'll be off on the right foot for sure with that RCBS kit! The electronic scale is not a necessity - the old balance scales work fine for low to moderate volume reloading. But, if you don't mind spending the money, the electronic is pretty sweet.

I'll second the advice on needing a set of calipers (dial or digital - either are fine) and a bullet puller. Get a stuck case removal tool too - it's inevitable so you might as well be ready. LOL.

A flash hole deburring tool and primer pocket uniforming tool also make up part of my kit for accurate reloading, but they are not required.

For dies, you can choose from full-length resizing dies or neck sizing only. I use only neck sizing dies, and have had great results. A FL die is handy though to return brass to factory specs. if you buy once fired brass from someone else, or will use your brass in more than one rifle.

I've never reloaded 7mm mag... or any other 7mm for that matter, so I can't help with and load recipes. Try searching the 'net though and I'm sure you will find lots.

Rolling your own is very rewarding. Enjoy!
 
Consider also Redding and check this site, ask them to send you catalogue

http://www.sinclairintl.com/

I spend lots of money with Sinclair, good guys to talk, lots of knowledge and they ship pretty well everything to Canada, except bullets
 
Lee makes a great starter kit that costs about 1/4 of that, the anniversary kit. I you aren't sure you are going to reload alot, strt with the LEE kit.
 
thanks for the info guys. once i start reloading, i'll probably be doing almost all my ammo other than rimfire and shotgun. so i plan to do a lot. and i'll be reloading my own fired factory brass to start. how many times can brass be reused?
 
7mm reloading

l use some of my brass 8-10 times if it isnt loaded to hot,and l have 6 of these 7mms mags ,but you'll need a case trimmer of some sorts as 7mm mag brass does stretch,if you have lots of new brass you can neck resize after firing it with the full lenght resizer die by backing it off a bit and it will work fine,l have lots of pet loads for this caliber,and when you get ready to load some give me a shout.
 
Congrats on getting into one of the more rewarding features of firearms. Coming up with a 'pet load' that surpasses factory ammo for accuracy is very fulfilling. Or maybe you want to load for some family heirloom that you can no longer go into Wal-mart or Canadian Tire and buy ammo for. The study of the history can be fascinating. And we haven't even delved into the 'wildcats' yet. All in all, welcome aboard, and enjoy, but ALWAYS be safe.
An addition to your shopping list will inevitably be a case tumbler.
 
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