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Reloading yes or no?
FISHERRIDGESPORTING
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I am thinking about getting into reloading, not sure if I should or not?
I would be reloading: .380, 9mm, 38spc, 45acp, .223, .270, .308, .338 lapua, maybe 7.62 x 39 if possible.
Budget is about $1000.00 to start with,I know it will take more if i get a high end system and all dies needed.
What brand, single stage or turret, regular scale or digital...
I would be reloading: .380, 9mm, 38spc, 45acp, .223, .270, .308, .338 lapua, maybe 7.62 x 39 if possible.
Budget is about $1000.00 to start with,I know it will take more if i get a high end system and all dies needed.
What brand, single stage or turret, regular scale or digital...
Comments
Get a single stage press to start- either an RCBS Rockchucker or a Lee classic cast.
I like Lee dies- great value, do the job the others do, far cheaper.
Get a good digital scale. I like the PACT unit- they make RCBS's scales but it's cheaper getting it direct from them.
I think that for those calibers, you could get the press, scale, and dies for about $500. Then there are trimmers, powder dispensers, chamfer tools, etc. etc. Still, easily doable for under a grand.
A good single stage would be a nice start. Lee Dies are ok, Carbide for the pistols. It is hard to beat their pistol dies for the price. I don't care for Lee seater dies for rifles, but I do have them and they get the job done. I also have Forester, RCBS seaters. You will need some way to trim the rifle brass.
My personal bench consist of a Bonanza (forester) press and a Lee press. Redding scale, couple different powder measures. I had trim everything, every trimming method except a Giraud are slow. I have varies dies from RCBS, LEE, Forester, ect.
I would recommend you start with the pistol brass. It is easier to load pistols, less steps. It will also allow you to get the hang of press. If you use the right powder, with 380 and 9mm it is hard to screw something up, aka double charge.
My advice is to go with a common round now that is NOT a military round, i.e. .243(s), .260(s), .257 Rbts(?), .25-06(s), .270 Win(s), 7mm-08(s) Rem, 7x57 Maus (s), .280 Rem(s), 30-06(s), 8x57mm Mauser, .338 Fed.
.264 Mag, 7mm Rem mag, and .300 Win Mag all have potential too. .300 is officially a military cartridge now though so good luck.
And, best of all, it's fun and educational.
Go for it.
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It is LESS expensive per round, BUT I find I shoot more. Also, I believe I keep more ammo on hand. I do all my pistol ammo in batches of 1000, have moved up my 223 as well. My 204 usually 200-400 at a time. The high volume stuff, it helps to buy bullets and primer ammo in bulk. 1k and 8lb kegs. My hunting rifles, 100 rounds can last a long time.
A good kit will get you started, but I think you know the story. That electric case trimmer would be nice, would like a tumbler, etc.
I have always used RCBS and Hornady products, a few Redding dies as well. I think the Hornady dies are the best deal going now for the price and free bullets.
Also, any good single stage kit would work great. The Horbady has quick change bushings, the RCBS doesn't. The Lyman press is great too.
I still get a high from getting a rifle sighted in with MY ammo and making a clean kill at range. For me that's 300-400 yards. Not a lot by some standards, but know your own limits.
Hope this helps, have fun. Follow manuals and ask any questions, I know I still do.
http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/10553
Lyman T mag... great press. I had one but sold it (stupidly).
Another option- if you buy a Hornady press, you get free bullets... I THINK they are still offering this deal. Double check on their website.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=197795203
and, as mentioned, it is fun and theraputic.
GH1[:)]
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