Hi, I want to start reloading. I dont have nothing but the brass - which is for a 7mm Tikka remington mag. I know all the basics on how to do it, I just want some opinions on what to buy and where. Can any one give me a heads up on the good, the bad, and the ugly for reloading kits or any other products? Thanks!
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RCBS is a good start. Solid products with excellant customer service....if you ever need it.
Look into an RCBS Beginner's Kit. About $500 for everything you need less dies and shell holder. Talk to your local gun shop. I'd suggest you buy a Lyman manual as well. The kit comes with a manual, but the Lyman book is far more versatile. It has more loads using more bullet weights and powders than any bullet maker's book.
Add up the price of the components in a starter kit from Lee or RCBS or the other major brand names and you'll see those kits are a bargain. They're all good, some will say one brand is better than another, but pick the price point that suits (the RCBS may be worth $500 to some, but if that seems too much for you, look at the Lee kits) and you will get something that is at least good enough. Jump in.
I started with a Rockchucker jr ("O" frame), a durable press and got it from ebay. Other parts you need no matter what brand as long as adaptable with same thread size will do such as lyman for my .308 win., Forster for my Swede 6.5 x 55 and Redding for 30.-06 Springfield. I have to penny pinch to save some $$$ as long as they work together. But of course, I have to read manuals/videos on how to reload, just to be on the safe side.
