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Posted: 2/8/2016 4:27:59 PM EDT
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I just ordered one of these kits. They include:
Lee Classic Turret Press Lee PaceSetter Dies (3 Die set) Lee Auto Drum Powder Measure Lee Saftety Prime System (Large AND Small) Lee Auto Disk Riser Powder-Thru Rifle Charging Die Case Lube I have also ordered spare turrets and die sets, a digital scale, tumbler, bullet puller and digital calipers. I am completely new to this and just want to make sure that this is everything needed to comfortably start reloading. (Aside from brass, bullets, primers and powder of course) I am excited to finally get into reloading this year. I had a kit ordered the day before sandy hook and everything went to shit so I cancelled it. Anyway, if anyone can confirm that I will be able to start with this setup I would appreciate it. Thanks. |
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If you're loading for a rifle you will want the appropriate trimmer and chamfer/debur tools. What calibers will you be loading for? Type of rifle.....semi auto, bolt/lever action etc. AR type 5.56, 9mm semi auto handgun, 44 levergun. Maybe 45acp and 300blk in the future. Any recommendations on budget trimmer and chamfer tools? |
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You will definitely want to be trimming the .223/5.56 brass.
I wouldn't worry about trimming the 9mm and .45 brass. I can't speak to trimming the .44 brass as I am not familiar with loading it. The cheapest option is the Lee trimmer lock stud/guide/cutter combo....but it is tedious and will quickly become your least favorite part of reloading. I personally use the CTS trimmers for .223 and .308. But they are about $42 each and are caliber specific. Worlds above the lee stuff though. (google cts trimmer) Depending on the volume of brass I need to trim I either use my hand drill or chuck the trimmer into my drill press. For chamfer and debur I use the Lyman Case Prep Multi Tool. It's like $18 on amazon. Again, depending on volume of brass I will most often chuck the tool head into my hand drill or drill press. I really quick light touch and it is ready. If you're not careful you can ruin the brass. When I process .223 it is usually 1,000 or more pieces at a time. I recently trimmed/chamfer/debured 3k pieces. It kind of sucked. Wear good gloves. There are many other options for trimming/deburr/chamfer so hopefully others will chime in with other options. |
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