Posted: 11/5/2008 9:01:32 PM EDT
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Hello guys
It looks like I will need to learn how to reload and I dont know where to begin. Any idea on where to start and where to buy the gear from? Also what would I need. I wold prefer a progressive reloader but if singles are the way to go then so be it. Thanks |
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http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=837228
"I wold prefer a progressive reloader but if singles are the way to go then so be it." It depends on what you're loading for. Ideally it's best/easier to have both. It's also better, easier and cheaper to learn on a single stage press. Of course the book I linked to is out of stock. Buy a reloading manual. Buy two or three. Then read them all a time or to. It's not enough to just know WHAT to do, you need to know why you're doing it as well. Reloading is extremely simple to get started with and to do. Yet you can do it for the rest of your life and never learn all there is to know. |
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My suggestion:
Start out with this kit http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=133068&t=11082005 Learn the basics and the fundamentals of reloading, read some manuals, and practice. After you learn on that, then buy the progressive. It is much easier to find loads that your guns like on a single stage press, easier to experiment. Where are you located? Most reloading shops will have the basic RCBS starter kit. |
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If you let us know what you are loading for we could probably steer you a bit better.
for instance if you're loading only pistol and 3 gun ammo vs. loading 20 precison rifle rounds a week. I'm another that recomends learnin on the single stage and then going progressive for certain things like high volumes of pistol rounds. I also avoid any max loads on a progressive if you aren't weighing every charge. You can learn a lot if you work with an experienced reloader but I got my start by just buying a rcbs starter kit and reading the manual, magazines, and recently the internet expanding on the fundamentals I already know.. |
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Do you really mean black powder or do you mean modern smokeless powder?
black powder is for muzzle loaders and maybe some guys into cowboy action shooting or old fashioned creedmore type guns. smokeless is for what most of use in 9mm, .38, .223, .308 etc. Black powder is technically and legally a more highly regulated powder than smokeless and some stores will carry smokeless but not black powder. Wideners relading, a new site sponser here, is a first rate outfit. I've been using them for years. Also look at powder valley for some of the best powder prices. |
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Who sells the best reloading supplies? Black Powder and primers Ect. What area of the State are you in? Most of us know the best places to buy supplies, additionally there might be someone in your area who would help you get started. To start with I would recommend a single stage press. IMHO "Brand name" really doesn't matter, the quality of current production equipment is high. |
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I have a Lee turret that I got at an Estate sale, It works great, I may buy a dillon, but right now I put the money into bullets, powder and primers. The worst part is that you will becme addicted to buying reloading supplies.. The first press I bought was a Lee Pro-1000, used for $25.00 A call to Lee for ~$5.00 worth of parts and ~$30. in supplies and I was cranking out some spank'n .44 Magnum reloads! I still have that press and FIVE other presses, not to mention dozens of sets of dies, boxes of bulletts, brass from calibers I don't even shoot,..... 
Unless you're wealthy or don't shoot more than a couple boxes a year, you "wiii become adicted". 
#1 Mistake: Making a bunch of reloads without trying ~3 FIRST! This is especially true of rifle rounds....at least carefully hand-cycle a resized case to make sure it was properly sized. 
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I like Lee, they work and are cheap. it is basicly a metal cylinder. I have some RCBS also, I love estate sales, my stuff is goingot be passed on to HurricaineAllie and her future spouse. She is never leaving us, said she will move her family in, no hurrysheis only 7.
I just ordered 2k 7.62x39 bullets, 7.62x 51 bulets, 500, 100 brass for 45-70 and 250 405 gr bullets, ANd a Lee die for it for $21. My nobama present. |