reloading equipment

rkr said:
got some basic equipment so I can start reloading: a RCBS partner kit and Lee pacesseter dies. 220CAD for everything, not too bad. Now the question is what reloading manual to buy? Do I really needed it? There is some info on the Lee die set but nothing about the bullet I intend to reload, 308 Hornady Interlock.
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Yes, get a manual! Its the first thing you should start learning to use as it has crucial info for doing things safely. An experienced reloader could type pages of their knowledge and still only offer a small portion of what a reloading manual will teach you. The Lee manual is cheap, offers a ton of knowledge in an easy to understand way and has lots of load data.
 
Some of my largest retail purchases have been from Bullseye. Assemble a order greater than $200, and since it will often be heavy, the shipping saving is significant.

Most equipment purchase now is curiosity, experiment, and upgrades. Have been reloading for close to three decades so my kit includes personal preference from most every brand. Most of my purchases now are expendable supplies, most of my EE transactions are also reloading components...bullets.
 
rkr said:
got some basic equipment so I can start reloading: a RCBS partner kit and Lee pacesseter dies. 220CAD for everything, not too bad. Now the question is what reloading manual to buy? Do I really needed it? There is some info on the Lee die set but nothing about the bullet I intend to reload, 308 Hornady Interlock.
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In my opinion a reloading manual is mandatory. It has a good foundation of information usually in the first chapters to explain the reloading process and common mis-steps that will ensure you get into it without many bad habits. Then of course the reloading data! I have 6 books myself as some of them that are brand specific only have certain bullets or powders. Since you want to use a hornady interlock, no harm starting off with the hornady book. But lee precision also makes a decent reloading manual that is more general and broader in nature. When money is available grab a few more manuals so if you ever run into a component shortage (I have been through 2 now) then you have options available to you. The book doesnt really expire so they are good investments, I have some old books that work well for some of my past reloads.
 
Tenda has the best price on Hornady presses now. I jumped in and bought a press. Now I just need to figure out which powder/bullets and primers.
I have dies for 8x57 and 9mm and will likely add some 308, 303 and 7.62 dies soon.

Much difference between sellier & bellot primers and other brands? Are the sizes slightly different or are large rifle primers a standard size and small pistol primers the same?
 
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I have a few shops locally, and Cabelas only has selection for the most common reloading supplies and devices. Shopping online and at gun shows has been my best sources.
 
philhut said:
Tenda has the best price on Hornady presses now. I jumped in and bought a press. Now I just need to figure out which powder/bullets and primers.
I have dies for 8x57 and 9mm and will likely add some 308, 303 and 7.62 dies soon.

Much difference between sellier & bellot primers and other brands? Are the sizes slightly different or are large rifle primers a standard size and small pistol primers the same?
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S&B are known for tight fitting primers. I prep every pocket and chamfer. Never an issue except the take just a little extra to seat.
 
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