some total noob questions

Eagleye said:
Take it from a long time reloader [since 1965], a single stage press is not as tedious as it sounds.
It will also produce the best ammo if you plan to go long range precision in time.

Not dissing the turret designs here, I use them too, but when I am loading for precision, I still use my two single stage units.

The advice to read, read, read is good!! Searching the net can get you some good info, but misinformation abounds as well.

If you are not sure...just ask. we can and will help you out. Regards, Dave.
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Can I ask what it is about the single stage that produces more accurate rounds? Is it just that everything is more sturdy and precise?
 
I know lots of people recomend the Lee kits but I live near a bass pro so I browsed theyre website and found the Hornady L-N-L deluxe classic. It sounds like it has everything and more, including manuals. Would this be excessive for a beginner? I just dont like the idea of having to pick up extra stuff afterwords. It also says its single stage so I will get the accuracy I am looking for.
 
I've done a ton I'd research on this now.

It appears the Hornady kits are priced a little high but come with most stuff you need.

What calibre are you shooting? I don't think the Hornady kit comes in a flavor for many rifle rounds.

I would be putting a list if exactly what you need to get together, then going and getting the lee classic cast or classic turret (both single stage) kit, it comes with a scale, lube pad, press, hand primer, and a few smaller things. It comes with some sort of powder measure but that is one thing I'd personally get a good one, there lee auto figs r measure isn't very accurate and you will end up trickling every cartridge from what I know (could be wrong just what I heard about it). You will want a trickler anyways but a powder thrower like the Lyman powder 55 or the rcbs thrower is great, and easy enough to find used for cheap. There are two in here right now for between 50 and 65 bucks
 
I started with a single stage press. It has the advantage of keeping it simple. A turret allows you to set and forget your 3 or 4 dies. usually when I load with a turret, I run all the brass through the sizer/decapper, then run it all throw the powder thrower and then run it all through the bullet seater. that is, I use it much like a single stage.

You tube will have lots of demonstrations. Start with your first caliber. So long as you lube the cases, and load the Start load, you can't go far wrong.

When you are ready to start loading, buy a case of beer and do a posting inviting a local CGNr to come over and help you get started. You will be shocked at how simple it is to turn out good ammo.
 
Dont SKIMP on equipment....

Get some Forster or Redding competition or Benchrest seating dies which help seat the bullet straight into the case.

Use Lee Collet die for sizing necks....traditional full length sizing dies can make case necks crooked(runout).

Use body dies to bump shoulder back.

Here is good article..one by Mysticprecision on here....as close to an expert as we have on here...


http://www.longrangehunting.com/articles/precision-reloading.php




One from 6mmbr

http://www.6mmbr.com/jgcaseprep.html


Its almost impossible for someone to spoon feed you all you need to know.

Be rady to invest ALOT of time and money.

Start reading....

Precision reloading can be a laborious pai n staking meticoulous process...
 
Eagleye said:
Take it from a long time reloader [since 1965], a single stage press is not as tedious as it sounds.
It will also produce the best ammo if you plan to go long range precision in time.

Not dissing the turret designs here, I use them too, but when I am loading for precision, I still use my two single stage units.

The advice to read, read, read is good!! Searching the net can get you some good info, but misinformation abounds as well.

If you are not sure...just ask. we can and will help you out. Regards, Dave.
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Best answer.

Period.

Also, +1 one ABCs. Less on recipes. More on how things work. Well worth the

dough.
 
Why is a regular single stage more precise than a turret? Aren't they basically the same, if the turret doesn't have play? Or is the idea that it WILL have some play, even if only a few thou?
 
krprice84 said:
I've done a ton I'd research on this now.

It appears the Hornady kits are priced a little high but come with most stuff you need.

What calibre are you shooting? I don't think the Hornady kit comes in a flavor for many rifle rounds.

I would be putting a list if exactly what you need to get together, then going and getting the lee classic cast or classic turret (both single stage) kit, it comes with a scale, lube pad, press, hand primer, and a few smaller things. It comes with some sort of powder measure but that is one thing I'd personally get a good one, there lee auto figs r measure isn't very accurate and you will end up trickling every cartridge from what I know (could be wrong just what I heard about it). You will want a trickler anyways but a powder thrower like the Lyman powder 55 or the rcbs thrower is great, and easy enough to find used for cheap. There are two in here right now for between 50 and 65 bucks
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Im looking to load right now, 8mm, 30-06, 30-30, 7.62x39 (if I can find the dies), and possibly 357 mag/38 spl. Im not sure on the pistol rounds.
 
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