Reloading the set up cost ?

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Hi all,

Relativly new to the sport so my knowledge is not great.

When we move I will be able to get sorted and get a reloading room going. But what do I actualy need and how much should I budget for
Primarly would like to reload 9mm, 7.62x39 and 12G. But I could see 45/70 in the future.

I only need rough number if someone has a sec.

Thanks
Matt
 
MASHBY said:
Hi all,

Relativly new to the sport so my knowledge is not great.

When we move I will be able to get sorted and get a reloading room going. But what do I actualy need and how much should I budget for
Primarly would like to reload 9mm, 7.62x39 and 12G. But I could see 45/70 in the future.

I only need rough number if someone has a sec.

Thanks
Matt
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You would need a different press for the shot gun shells at least I have never seen a rifle/hand gun one that can do both.
 
For shotgun shells, other than a very a specific purpose load, or slugs, everything else is cheaper to buy than reload. (or maybe 16 or 28 gauge)

There should be lots of used, basic 12 gauge presses around, pretty cheap. For lower volume, any of the lower end MEC presses will do just fine, and parts are readily available. Note that some of the older presses are not readily/easily adjustable going from 2-3/4" to 3"

Likewise, for 7.62x39, surplus ammo is MUCH cheaper than what it costs to reload it, and that's not even including brass. The surplus brass is steel case, and berdan primed, not worth reloading. Berdan primers are a PITA to remove, either a special tool, or water hydraulic impact, and berdan primers are 3x the price of standard boxer primers and difficult to find.

Reloading 7.62x39 would be if you want an accurate load for a bolt action, or a hunting load. An SKS or CZ-858 isn't going to know the difference between surplus and handloads. To get brass for reloading 7.62x39, most people buy S&B factory ammo, and save the brass. It's not much more expensive than buying new brass.

If you want new 7.62x39 brass, the least expensive is Privi, carried by Tradex (see top of page sponsor T.E.C) at $48/100. There is also Lapua brass at around $53 to 60/100 (I use Lapua)
 
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I started reloading about a year ago. I always want/need something else. Now I want a chronograph and can't live without one!! But it's a hobby, don't get into it unless you want to shoot a lot are really going to enjoy it. I would say buy what you need to get started and as you learn more and more about reloading you will figure out what else you want. I figure it a cheap hobby compared to golf, skiing or snowmobiles.
 
Dillon 550b with case trimer dies and conversion for 9mm. 300wm. 223 everything to get going 1400, this machine won't disappointed lifetime warranty will be worth it to spend a little extra in the beggining
 
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