Reloading List....What Next?

DanTorz

DanTorz

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Ok having just baught my tumbler, what do you think I should get next I want the press to be the last purchase, I would like to get all the little things first then the press, What do you think I should get next?

Also do they make electric scales for powder?

Thanks alot guys, Looking forward to making my first batch of 30/06...

Oh by the way I have 300rnds of once fired winshester brass for reloading..
 
I would get some primers, powders, caliper, reloading area ready, different load info, a few books. Maybe get a trickler, a chrony and the die set for the 30-06

Yes they have digital scales, I have a RCBS 700 or something which I got for around $150 new. It works way faster then the old types of scales.
 
Yeah, Got the reloading space completly reading over last weekend, I have a large butchers bench mad from solid wood with areas for tools its very sturdy, I am pretty sure I will but a kit, just have to get a few more paychecks in,

Thanks for the willingness to help a new guy!:)
 
My first purchase was a loading manual with a decent step by step section on loading procedure.

If you don't have it already, I'd get that.

I'd get a press sold as a 'kit' as well. Worth the money, and a beam scale is just fine to start on. I don't think I'll ever part with mine, even if I don't use it much anymore.
For starters, I'd pass on electronic measure and dispensers, and a trickler as well -it doesn't do anything for $20 that a teaspoon won't do.
I would be much more inclined to spend money on good die sets, and if you do go with a single stage press, invest in the Hornady quick changing 'lock and load' die conversions -well worth the extra cash, and you'll only need to set your die up once.
 
I just started reloading too this summer, and found simpler is better. I use a single stage rockchucker (actually 2 of them), a simple powder throw, and a simple RCBS beam scale. Use a reloading block!! It keeps your brass simplified and accesible. There is less chance for screw-ups if it's simplified, and there's no hurry. You should also pick up some brass prep tools like a primer pocket cleaner, and de-burrer for the mouths of your cases. This is all layed out in the books though, so read them, and read them again.
 
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