Reloader for the Technically declined?

NOTPARS

I want to start reloading and that is the sum total of what I know about this hobby? I have not attempted this because it seems to complicated and I am technologically declined. So, I was wondering if you guys and gals can offer a suggestion of what reloader you would start out with that allowed one to add on (mostly 308, 30-06, 223 rifle calibers, 9mm, 40, 45 pistol and 38 and 357 revolver calibers), came as a "kit," and could be mastered by one who dreads being confronted by toy instructions for the kids at Christmas.

This looks like a cool kit...and within my "budget." Would I need a different one for loading rifle rounds?

heavyiron

Hi,

A simple but practical reloader like the Lee Turret Kit would be a great and inexpensive tool to begin learning how to reload like below.

http://www.leeprecision.com/cgi/catalog/browse.cgi?1168624851.18=/html/catalog/rlpress2.html#DeluxeTurretPressKit

IMHO you should first obtain a good reloading manual like the ABCs of Reloading. Read the book on reloading fundamentals before you ever begin or purchase equipment.

Regards,

Heavyiron

NOTPARS

HeavyIron: My first reaction is its a good thing I posted. I was going to get the reloader and then the manual. This is why I've been intimidated by even trying. I am going to explore the site/company you listed. I can't thank you enough for the help.

goldeneagle76

I ordered a Lee Turret for my first reloader (I'm only doing 45ACP & 9mm), I'm in the midst of putting everything together now. Don't know if I'd recommend it for the technically declined since Lee is known for having bad instructions with their products. But, I've heard nothing but good things about the Lee Classic Turret. That being said, for rifle and pistol for a beginner I would probably say the RCBS Rockchucker might be a better bet.

goldeneagle76

Here is a link to the RCBS Rockchucker Kit. I like Lee but their Turret Kit has not gotten the best reviews...if they made a kit with the "Classic" Turret I would say otherwise. I've also heard that the Lee Turret is not the best for rifle reloading.

http://www.rcbs.com/default.asp?menu=1&s1=4&s2=2&s3=6

Bill Jordan

A lot depends on how many rounds you expect to load. Believe me, reloading is fun and addictive. If you get into it, you will probably shoot more.
I began 45 years ago with a single stage C-H ,(remember them?) C press nounted on a wooden TV cabinet and weighing each charge on a scale because I had to save up to buy a powder measure!! All this for 1 cal., .45ACP.
Enough old times.

Today , I do most of my metallic load3 on a Dillon 550 that I've picked up about 1986/1987 to feed my full auto habit.
I load 12 or 13 pistol and rifle calibers , from .223 prarie dog loads to .45 wadcutters. I still have 2 RCBS "O" press for odd jobs, 3 MEC 650's for shotshell and a Star lubrisizer for cast bullets.

Try to pick up a reloading manual and you'll see it's kind of like a cook book, giving you the "ingredients" for your load. It also should have an introduction to loading to help you understand the concept. I'll wait to see how you do.
Bill Jordan calvin308@hotmail.com

"I'd rather hace a bottle in front of me than to have a frontal lobotomy"

Bill DeShivs

You might look at a plain old Lee Loader. It will show you how to reload without a lot of investment, and it's kind of fun, but slow.
Bill

NOTPARS

For goldeneagle76: Thanks, I really appreciate the advice as I have wanted to do this for so long and keep making excuses. Guess now that I posted, I had better put my money where my mouth is. My dad is quite good but he lives down in Texas. My other shooting friends are almost as clueless as I am about this stuff. Time to learn.

NOTPARS

For goldeneagle76: I just checked the website out. Thankyou. Any idea, and I'm afraid to ask, how much this kit costs? Or should I check out Midway for this deal? Again, I really appreciate this.

NOTPARS

Bill Jordan, thanks, I appreciate this as I have tossed and turned over this a long time. I am tired of going to gun shows/stores and yes we have that ammo, no we can't get it right now and so forth. I need to make my own. Now I've done it, I had better follow through or I'm in trouble here. Anyway, I plan to buy something at the end of February and start in March (I am taking the concealed carry class in Feb)

NOTPARS

For Billdeshivs: Slow is fine with me...kind of like me too. FUN is the part I like. I am getting excited about this thanks to you folks. Again, I really appreciate it.

v35

I suspect you're going to want to load a lot of ammunition given the semiautomatic calibers you have listed so a simple "C" press may be too slow. However, since you're mechanically challenged I'd suggest first reading a good reloading manual to see what you'd be getting into and the details involved before you buy equipment.
It's simple and repetitious but you can't afford to be distracted during some operations because serious errors can be made.