Want to start reloads on .223 and 9mm
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If you want to get the basics to see if you are into it first, I would suggest setting yourself up with a kit from lee. Press, scale, dies etc, for cheap and if it works out that you enjoy it, you can always move up in equipment. Wholesale sports has a very good reloading section in the 2006 catalogue, check out what they have and see whats in your price range. I'm not stuck on lee, others make very good reloading equipment, but Lee is cheap($$$$$) and you can get set up with all you need for a lower cost. If it turns out you're not into it after all, at least you did'nt sink hundreds of $$$$ into getting started.
Good luck, and have fun.
Good luck, and have fun.
Get the Lee Anniversary reloading kit. It's cheap - and a good start.
Once I realized I enjoyed reloading, I picked up a bit (lots) more stuff and different presses, but I am doing nothing now that couldn't be done with the anniversary kit, albeit at a somewhat quicker speed.
Once I realized I enjoyed reloading, I picked up a bit (lots) more stuff and different presses, but I am doing nothing now that couldn't be done with the anniversary kit, albeit at a somewhat quicker speed.
hmm, the leee anniversary reloading kit will do pistol ammo and rifle ammo? I am a complete noob to reloading and want to get into it. I go a little overboard when i start something new and I know you get for what you pay for. I am only honestly looking for an entry level kit to load match ammo for pistol and large magnums. What "bits" did you find needed picking up? I know its hard to say but i will be reloading 300wsm 38/38 special/357 and some 9mm. So a fair varriety. I am guessing the lee is a perfect started kit, but I need some reviews haha.
Sheesh... I use an RCBS single stage for .300WSM, and three other rifle calibers.I hate to admit it but 9mm as well.
I use a hand primer for the 9mm, and then load up the shells then seat all the bullets. I try for small numbers frequently.. 150-200 a sitting, then it adds up to give you lots in a week or so. Its painstakingly slow, but allows me to inspect every case, every time. Its sort of like an assembly line thing i get going.
I use a hand primer for the 9mm, and then load up the shells then seat all the bullets. I try for small numbers frequently.. 150-200 a sitting, then it adds up to give you lots in a week or so. Its painstakingly slow, but allows me to inspect every case, every time. Its sort of like an assembly line thing i get going.
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Hey hoochie...no worries, I do the same thing!! Only loader is my Rock crusher, and I load .38 S&W, .357 Mag and .38 special, .44 mag, 9mm, 45 ACP, .40 in pistol and of course a few rifle calibers. Personally, I don't care what anyone thinks. I ENJOY reloading, even if it is slower single stage, I still save a ton of money, get to play with my loads, and it is just one of those things that takes you away from everyday life and the bull#### it throws your way. That said, I do wish I had a progressive for Handgun. Perhaps one day, but for now I am content!
I'd recommend a Dillon AT500. It gets you a good quality, single stage "turret"-type press that is upgradable to progressive when you are ready for that step. It's relatively resonably priced and has the Dillon warrantee.
The best feature I like is the removable tool heads. You can keep all your set ups for your .223 and in about two minutes be switched over and reloading 9mm.
If you are looking to get into loading .223 as a way to try reloading and see if you enjoy it, that's great. With the price of AE or Win white box FMJ out here there aren't a lot of savings unless you are getting your brass for free. Even then at that point you have to ask your self is it worth "paying yourself" to reload.
The best feature I like is the removable tool heads. You can keep all your set ups for your .223 and in about two minutes be switched over and reloading 9mm.
If you are looking to get into loading .223 as a way to try reloading and see if you enjoy it, that's great. With the price of AE or Win white box FMJ out here there aren't a lot of savings unless you are getting your brass for free. Even then at that point you have to ask your self is it worth "paying yourself" to reload.
Single stage for 9mm will suck ass. Trust me, I know from experience.
If you ever start loading on a Dillon 550b, you will ask yourself why you ever bothered loading .223 on a single stage as well.
If you do yourself a favour and get a 550 now, you will never know how much time you didn't waste.
For all the proponents of the single stage presses being 'good to start on' (remember, I was one of those) have a run at the 550. They really are #### simple and easy to use.
No matter how you decide to handload, single or progressive, basic 9mm and .223 factory ammunition is already not badly priced if you buy in bulk. It will take you a little while to make your handloading investment back with a progressive, and nearly forever with a single stage.
Good Luck.
If you ever start loading on a Dillon 550b, you will ask yourself why you ever bothered loading .223 on a single stage as well.
If you do yourself a favour and get a 550 now, you will never know how much time you didn't waste.
For all the proponents of the single stage presses being 'good to start on' (remember, I was one of those) have a run at the 550. They really are #### simple and easy to use.
No matter how you decide to handload, single or progressive, basic 9mm and .223 factory ammunition is already not badly priced if you buy in bulk. It will take you a little while to make your handloading investment back with a progressive, and nearly forever with a single stage.
Good Luck.
Spend your money wisely. Buy a Dillon 550B. You will be able to turn good quality reload be in 9 mm or .223 or most caliber you will like in the futur.
This is the best press money can buy for pistol and rifle. Cost about 600$ - Count an additional 400$ with all the goodies like digal scale ect. Buy good equipment that will last you a life time. Forget about single stage press and cheap equipment. Unfortunately this is the road many take and end up spending more $$$ and experience more frustation than enjoyment.
This is the best press money can buy for pistol and rifle. Cost about 600$ - Count an additional 400$ with all the goodies like digal scale ect. Buy good equipment that will last you a life time. Forget about single stage press and cheap equipment. Unfortunately this is the road many take and end up spending more $$$ and experience more frustation than enjoyment.
Single stage presses will only take one die because there is only one threaded hole. First you would use one die to size and decap the brass, and then switch dies on the press to seat the bullet.mouse said:
Progressive presses have multiple 'stations' that you can use for numerous dies, priming, powder loading.... basically you load the brass in one end and out it comes finished on the other end.
Obviously this explanation is way over simplified. Hopefully you still get the drift.
