bullet man
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If it will help you out I have a rcbs uniflow powder measure and a rcbs hand priming tool that I don't use anymore. Nothing wrong with them I just upgraded and don't need them.
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Very simple stuck case remover. Many of you might recognize it as a modified dent puller.
I take the die/case, drill and tap the case with a 10-32 and then thread in the case remover.
I use the platform on my drill press as the hole to pull through.
It's removed from 223 to 338 Lapua brass no problem. I can only remember having to use it three times: 223/308 & 338 LM. Probably double that number of stuck cases, but a non-event because of this tool.
I take the die/case, drill and tap the case with a 10-32 and then thread in the case remover.
I use the platform on my drill press as the hole to pull through.
It's removed from 223 to 338 Lapua brass no problem. I can only remember having to use it three times: 223/308 & 338 LM. Probably double that number of stuck cases, but a non-event because of this tool.
Topfuzz
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I have these taking up space. Pay shipping and they're yours. Send me an email if you're interested
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way out of your league at this point to talk about electronic scales.
dippers work.
rcbs beam scale will do fine.
when you switch to electronic scales. go big or go home. most $200 and less scales are useless..less than a beam scale.
two options later in life
a charge master lite...excellent for all but the super serious.
a&d fz120i or better well over 500 bucks
dippers work.
rcbs beam scale will do fine.
when you switch to electronic scales. go big or go home. most $200 and less scales are useless..less than a beam scale.
two options later in life
a charge master lite...excellent for all but the super serious.
a&d fz120i or better well over 500 bucks
misterc01
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IMHO - Don't Listen to people that tell you "need to or should or must or don't" do -fill in the blank. That is THEIR opinion., and not any kind of gospel and frankly, you do not have the experience or knowledge YET to know the difference - I learned that early on. READ! Study! Youtube videos. For example - once fired brass is fine - yours or others. If yours, then it s fire formed for your rifle, IF not yours, full length resize size, fire and bingo - it IS fire formed for YOUR rifle. I Have a tumbler for before resizing, AND an ultrasonic to clean off the lube after. eBay and Harbor freight: works and cheap. Lee presses are fine. Kits are fine. YOUR budget drives the bus - not other's opinions. Precision reloading take a lot of "specialized" items to get real nit-picky precision. Hunting not so much. Truth be told, IMHO you are not ready to make a lot of long range (no pun intended) decisions yet. You need to learn the basics, get a some ammo loaded that shoots, Then starts the real learning, and experimenting. Take your time and DON'T be in a hurry. Be SAFE! and HAVE FUN!!'
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Hueyman
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I started with a rcbs starter kit cheap easy came with every thing including a Speer book to get started, that was in 73, as you learn and money permits you can add or replace with items that works better, read , ask questions take your time. If you find that reloading is not for you sell the kit and buy factory stuff, good luck. Oh just so you know my first rcbs rock chucked jr is still in service.
Skimbleshanks
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1) You dont NEED a tumbler. I washed my brass in hot soapy water to start and dried it on a towell with a fan over night starting out.
2) Chronographs are nice though not the most necessary item to start with.
3) If all your brass is the same load it up.
4) my Lee press loaded sub MOA ammo for all the rifles I used it for. I use a steel press for heavy case forming now though just because a co worker gave me an older RCBS press. Use a Lee press for pistol ammo and the other Lee press for de capping. Once people find out you reload deals will come your way lol.
5) Still use my Lee scale, though I sped it up with scoops and a powder tickler.
Buying a kit will get you started. Where you find yourself wanting more speed in the process or more precision in the ammo will dictate what to buy next.
READ THIS IF NOTHING ELSE:
Buy good dies and reloading manuals. Plural. Buy like 4 or 5 manuals and cross reference them. Read them too.
Oh. And I never saved money reloading, but I did have lots of fun, shot more, and have more ammo on hand than ever before.
2) Chronographs are nice though not the most necessary item to start with.
3) If all your brass is the same load it up.
4) my Lee press loaded sub MOA ammo for all the rifles I used it for. I use a steel press for heavy case forming now though just because a co worker gave me an older RCBS press. Use a Lee press for pistol ammo and the other Lee press for de capping. Once people find out you reload deals will come your way lol.
5) Still use my Lee scale, though I sped it up with scoops and a powder tickler.
Buying a kit will get you started. Where you find yourself wanting more speed in the process or more precision in the ammo will dictate what to buy next.
READ THIS IF NOTHING ELSE:
Buy good dies and reloading manuals. Plural. Buy like 4 or 5 manuals and cross reference them. Read them too.
Oh. And I never saved money reloading, but I did have lots of fun, shot more, and have more ammo on hand than ever before.
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Buck Fever
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I'm going to be a little contrarian. Lots of load data can be found on line. If you gather all you can find, it's going to give you bounds for what to expect in terms of velocity and charge weight and give you ideas for where to start a load work up so you don't get bit by powder lot variation or a chamber that builds more pressure.
Having 4-5 reloading books with data created between the publishing date and maybe 20-30 years old probably isn't going to give you any better insight for what you are going to be loading today.
The key is finding as much data as possible, interpreting it critically and loading conservatively.
Having 4-5 reloading books with data created between the publishing date and maybe 20-30 years old probably isn't going to give you any better insight for what you are going to be loading today.
The key is finding as much data as possible, interpreting it critically and loading conservatively.
Everything you need is in the Lee Kit and it is the most cost effective kit on the market, Yes there is better stuff but the Lee kit will get you started and produce just as good ammo as anything else, you can upgrade as you see fit or want to, as it has already been said a tumbler and chrono are luxuries, I loaded and shot decades without either
SamuelBerryhill308
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Are you looking to get rid of them? I sent you a pm
Calvin45
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amen. Nothing contrarian here (either that or I'm a fellow contrarian). Whether on paper or electronically, READ READ READ!!!!!
Skimbleshanks
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I think that manuals are valuable for new reloaders for the information contained before the load data. The safety and process chapters. Everyone says be safe. Manuals lay out how to do that in a nice format.
Ranger1994
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Let me add my humble opinion,, get at least 2 manuals, RCBS is what I started with a couple of years ago. It gives you the BASICS, thats what you need now. Get their kit, or Hornady, or whatever. They put these KITS together for a reason,,, so you can get started,,, dah,,,, you ask people with 20, 30 50 years of experience on how to get started, you get their expert opinion on whats needed now,,, vs,, the BASICS,,,
BUY A KIT,, READ THEIR MANUAL,,,, PAY ATTENTION TO WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS,,, buy a pound of powder, 100 primers, box of bullets you want to shoot, you've got brass, what are waiting for?
P.S. read the manual first before buying anything. You can be safe doing this if you read the manual. Online data is good for more experienced loaders, they don't give you the basics info that you need to get going. You can't interpret data that you don't understand.
BUY A KIT,, READ THEIR MANUAL,,,, PAY ATTENTION TO WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS,,, buy a pound of powder, 100 primers, box of bullets you want to shoot, you've got brass, what are waiting for?
P.S. read the manual first before buying anything. You can be safe doing this if you read the manual. Online data is good for more experienced loaders, they don't give you the basics info that you need to get going. You can't interpret data that you don't understand.
SamuelBerryhill308
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Any recommendations on manuals I bought a nosler one but looking for a 2nd and 3rd to buy
