Some Newbie Questions

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Dweano

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Hey guys. I got some Christmas money so I figure now is the time to get into reloading. Like so many others I think I will go for the Lee Anniversary Kit

1. All I need is dies and a shell holder this I know... I would like to remain lube free (One less thing to think about/buy) so could I use Lee Collet Neck Sizing dies? I am reloading 308 and I only have one bolt action so I only have to worry about the ammo fitting in one gun.

2. What would be the best ammo to buy and then use the brass from? I would like to get about 200 rounds of something (American Eagle? Federal XM80CL?) to shoot and then use the brass to reload. I have been reading and Federal seems to have soft brass tho...any other suggestions? There isn't much that can be bought for a decent price.

3. How do people know what powders to use for what calibers?? I know I will need to do some research and reading...but as a general rule how do people know what powder works for what calibers???

Thanks
 
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Lube free generally is only for straight walled cartridges. Even if you neck size eventually you will have to do a full

Buy a good manual like Lyman 49th edition it will answer 90% of your questions
 
Alright thanks. So basically if you are reloading rifle you will have to lube eventually? And just running reloads through a bolt with neck size only a full size will eventually be needed? Might as well just buy a full set of dies then eh?
 
I use an rcbs spray on a lube pad and works fine. I also have imperial sizing wax I have used for neck sizing. Lubing your cases is such a minimal expense I can't think of why you wouldn't do it.
 
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