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Help Needed

WEASEL-88WEASEL-88 Member Posts: 998 ✭✭✭✭
edited November 2008 in Perry Shooter Competition Shooting and Reloading Forum
Son wants to start reloading rifle shells and wants some stuff for Christmas. What does he need to get started?
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  • WEASEL-88WEASEL-88 Member Posts: 998 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello guys...I have some reloads I was thinking of trying my FIL made.
    30-06 with a 168gr "ballistic tip" (black bullet with a silver tip) over 50gr of varget.

    I have a 20 inch barrel....was wondering what kind of velocities and trajectories can I expect?

    EDIT: Sorry guys that was a 22 inch barrel
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  • brier-49brier-49 Member Posts: 7,090 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Get the book The ABC's of Reloading first.
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  • flyingtorpedoflyingtorpedo Member Posts: 1,301 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'll second the ABC's of Reloading, and also add the Lyman Handbook. I started with those two books and I thought they went together very well. Where one was weak, the other filled in with details. Granted, they both have come out with a new version since then. Get you son the books so he can start reading now. I would suggest getting a starter kit of some sort. Many people will chime in about what brand to get. I'm happy with the Lee aniversary kit I got last year. It's cheaper than the others but will probably outlast me. The only thing I've upgraded is a digital scale as it's much faster. You can go to www.midwayusa.com and read reviews of different kits. Granted, it will most likely be cheaper elsewhere.
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  • skyfishskyfish Member Posts: 1,068 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    A kit is the best way to go IMO. Years ago my dad started wih an RCBS kit, it had the mid-size press, special 5 I think. I still use it today. It has about all you need to get started. Yes, I like RCBS, I also like Hornady as well, if your son has more than one caliber he is going to load he may like that one. I think the Lyman press is great as well. The RCBS has a Speer manual that's pretty good. I also have the Lyman and Hornady book as well, plus I print loads off from online. Besides the kit, you will need dies and shellholder. Once you get going, there are endless accessories. Case trimmer, primer pocket, digital powder scale, and more. Also, get to know someome in your area doesn't hurt either. I get a lot from Midwayusa as well, if you register, a couple times a year they send you special pricing.
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  • WEASEL-88WEASEL-88 Member Posts: 998 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for you help.
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  • cory136cory136 Member Posts: 39 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Very good info perfect book recomandations and I as well use the lee anniversary kit up graded to a digital scale and love it works great
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  • Rule.303Rule.303 Member Posts: 11 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I started, several years ago, with one of the Lee anniversary kits. It was a single stage press, scale, funnel, and priming tool. I read ABC's and the Lee manual and loaded for one rifle. Once your son gets started, you will be able to tell if he is hooked. If he gets the reloading bug, THATS the time to get the fancy equipment. Just keep it basic to start with. Enjoy!
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  • Rule.303Rule.303 Member Posts: 11 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Rule.303
    I started, several years ago, with one of the Lee anniversary kits. It was a single stage press, scale, funnel, and priming tool. I read ABC's and the Lee manual and loaded for one rifle. Once your son gets started, you will be able to tell if he is hooked. If he gets the reloading bug, THATS the time to get the fancy equipment. Just keep it basic to start with. Enjoy!
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  • dgacdgac Member Posts: 694 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Get him a single stage not a progressive. Its not about speed. Make him read a manual first. The whole thing and when he gets done make him read it again.


    dgac
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