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Posted: 6/23/2012 3:58:44 PM EDT
| Starting reloading.With some restrictions.I have no room for a bench top set up and am going to load for 41 Mag only.I want a Lee handloader,the manual one you squeeze.Can anyone tell me what Ill need to begin to reload wit this setup.Thanks |
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I just covered this in another OP a few below this one.
Here's the list of needs. You will need for pistol. Hand press Dies Load data and reference manuals Powder scale Powder measure Hand primer Load block Calipers There's options like tumblers and media sifters. Those are wants, you asked for need. |
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Buy a good used single stage press, you'll thank yourself later.
My loads for .41 Magnum are Remington brass (Winchester would have been my first pick) Winchester primers Missouri Bullets 215 grain SWC 15.5 grains to 16.0 grains of IMR-4227. DO NOT REDUCE BELOW 15.5 grains. 950 fps +/-. or 6.7 grains to 7.3 grains of WW-231. 960 fps +/-. New brass must be resized to achieve the proper neck tension. Lot to lot variations exists and that's why I have listed a range to load from. I firm crimp is needed because of the heavy weight bullets/recoil. I have tested a lot of loads in my three .41 Magnums and these have been the most accurate in my firearms. You can shoot these all day long without bucking or flinching. They are pleasant to shoot and still have plenty of power for self defense. These loads generate decent power without recoil. They are 100 to 125 fps faster than .45 ACP hardball 230 grain loads. |
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Quoted: Starting reloading.With some restrictions. I have no room for a bench top set up and am going to load for 41 Mag only. I want a Lee handloader,the manual one you squeeze. Can anyone tell me what Ill need to begin to reload wit this setup. Thanks Lee makes a hand press (no bench required), it's the primer seater they make that is squeezed. The what you need list is hidden up in "Reloading Tools and Accessories".
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Lee make a nice "beginners" set like this:
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/423081/lee-challenger-breech-lock-single-stage-press-anniversary-kit You just have to add your dies. Lee dies are nice and run about $30. They have a little more complete set if your going to reload a few different calibers for about $15 more. You can mount it to a board and clamp it to a counter or table. Unless you are reloading large rifle cartridges it won't require a whole lot of backing. I still use my single stage press for other tasks even though I have a progressive now. One tip, if you are reloading in a small space, get a tarp or throw rug to place under where you reload, you will spill powder and primers. It just makes clean up easier. |
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