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Read this post then cross stuff off the list one by one as you put it in your shopping cart http://www.ar15.com/content/page.html?id=486

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Get an 03 FFL (C&R) for additional discounts

MidwayUSA

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Well, the trimmer is off the list. Don't I still need the calipers even if I'm reloading handgun ammunition? I have several hundred cases that are still primed, not tumbled, and once fired plus I will have the ones I shoot up. I'll get rid of the case lube for now since I am not doing rifle, it's hard enough to do handgun ammo safely, never mind efficiently or to make quality rounds. I need the powder of course since the 296 ball powder that I have is not recommended for a 9mm or a .380 and those rounds are the most important to me, even more than the .357, which I am just starting with.

I would recommend something other than 296 to start loading .357 with. It's intended for full on magnum loads and, IIRC, doesn't tolerate charge weight variations very well. About 98% of my .357 loading is done with Alliant 2400, also a magnum powder, but numerous powders work well. Unless you're looking for max velocities(full power mag loads aren't all that pleasant to shoot, at least to me), Accurate #5 or #7 will work well. #5 also works pretty well in .38 Special, 45 ACP, and will work reasonably well for 9mm and .380. From the manual I'm reading right now, #7 is at the top of the list for .380 and 9mm.



I am in the process of getting a 01 FFL, what would an 03 do for me? I know with an 07 the ATF told me that I would be able to manufacture ammunition for resale, but can't I just get a separate license to manufacture ammunition if I so desire in the future? I don't think that's a good idea anyways though because it is too much of a liability; need some good insurance to sell reloaded ammunition or even ammunition with new components that you loaded yourself.

If you're already getting an 01 FFL, you'll get the same discounts as an 03 FFL would. A lot of the supply houses give discounts to people with an FFL.

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Well, the trimmer is off the list. Don't I still need the calipers even if I'm reloading handgun ammunition?

Yes you will need calipers for pistol or rifle reloading.

You will need them for adjusting your seating die to get the correct OAL of the loaded round.


I have several hundred cases that are still primed, not tumbled, and once fired plus I will have the ones I shoot up. I'll get rid of the case lube for now since I am not doing rifle, it's hard enough to do handgun ammo safely, never mind efficiently or to make quality rounds. I need the powder of course since the 296 ball powder that I have is not recommended for a 9mm or a .380 and those rounds are the most important to me, even more than the .357, which I am just starting with.



I am in the process of getting a 01 FFL, what would an 03 do for me? I know with an 07 the ATF told me that I would be able to manufacture ammunition for resale, but can't I just get a separate license to manufacture ammunition if I so desire in the future? I don't think that's a good idea anyways though because it is too much of a liability; need some good insurance to sell reloaded ammunition or even ammunition with new components that you loaded yourself.

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At a bare minimum, buy some of the Lee case trimmers for the straight wall cases. They do need occasional trimming/uniforming otherwise you end up with some cases that will get too much crimp, some just right, and others with not enough or none. They're cheap and don't require any adjustment. The Lyman trimmer you selected is what I use, and it works really well.

Be sure to buy carbide dies for the straight wall cases, otherwise you'll need case lube.

I would also suggest a much larger tumbler. The Lyman 2500 doesn't cost much more and has significantly more capacity(1k .38 cases versus 175 .38 cases with the 600). With a progressive, you're going to need to be able to process a lot of brass in a short time.

Order some Dillon Spray lube for the rifle stuff. Quick and easy to apply, wait 5 minutes, and start processing/loading brass.

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Well, the trimmer is off the list. Don't I still need the calipers even if I'm reloading handgun ammunition? I have several hundred cases that are still primed, not tumbled, and once fired plus I will have the ones I shoot up. I'll get rid of the case lube for now since I am not doing rifle, it's hard enough to do handgun ammo safely, never mind efficiently or to make quality rounds. I need the powder of course since the 296 ball powder that I have is not recommended for a 9mm or a .380 and those rounds are the most important to me, even more than the .357, which I am just starting with.









I am in the process of getting a 01 FFL, what would an 03 do for me? I know with an 07 the ATF told me that I would be able to manufacture ammunition for resale, but can't I just get a separate license to manufacture ammunition if I so desire in the future? I don't think that's a good idea anyways though because it is too much of a liability; need some good insurance to sell reloaded ammunition or even ammunition with new components that you loaded yourself.

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Well I ordered the powder, the scale, some .44 magnum brass, the lyman 2500 turbo tumbler,  10 lbs of corn cob media, the digital calibers, and the primer tray (the last two were backordered). I chose the option to have them ship everything when the calipers and the tray comes in but I think I'll cancel that, have them ship everything out, and buy those 2 somewhere else.

I think I'll buy the calipers and the flip tray from Midway US, are the Frankford Arsenal 6" electronic calipers any good? How about the Hornady primer turning tray? I have to buy some .50AE brass and dies from them anyways, I assume this Hornady 3-die .50 AE set is carbide, although it doesn't mention it.