What Else Would A Reloader NEED?

[Muddyboots]

Oh great, repurpose powder trickler thread!
35MM plastic film canister!

 

[Pastor Gun.zales]

Listen, Wendy's spoons work fantastically well! However, I also have a few tricklers and dispensers that I use all the time.

 

[NW NM hunter]

Universal depriming die, tumbler, case lube. And a important but sometimes forgot tool called a small flashlight lol.

 

[Pastor Gun.zales]

Universal depriming die, tumbler, case lube. And a important but sometimes forgot tool called a small flashlight lol.

Is it wrong that I still do not have a universal depriming die? And as far as a tumbler goes, just shoot 'em dirty hahahaha

By the way, a small flashlight is an absolutely fantastic idea! Shooter's World sent me one in a swag bag with a bendy neck that I use almost everyday!

 

[Calvin45]

Is it wrong that I still do not have a universal depriming die? And as far as a tumbler goes, just shoot 'em dirty hahahaha

By the way, a small flashlight is an absolutely fantastic idea! Shooter's World sent me one in a swag bag with a bendy neck that I use almost everyday!

I don't have a universal decapping die either. Another one of those "nice but not essential" things.

 

[Pastor Gun.zales]

Oh great, repurpose powder trickler thread!
35MM plastic film canister!

@Muddyboots to be honest with you I had no idea what in the world you were talking about. However, in this old reloading estate I purchased there were a lot of old 35mm film canisters. Most had misc bullets in them, one had grease, and a few were empty with round holes in the lid.

After your post, I searched the sight and saw the post about graphite and #9 shot for case neck. Wow, what else are they used for?

 

[tima1]

primer pocket swager

 

[Muddyboots]

Old film canisters are perfect size for holding pulled bullets, small parts, virtually anything small on reloading bench. I use one now to hold graphite to dip bullet base for bullet seating. I shot 35MM film for years and wished I kept a few more for gizmo use on bench.

 

[Muddyboots]

Ok, not necessary but I like having compressed air can to blow inside case after trimming and vibratory cleaner to blow out any residual junk before loading and or priming. "Junk" can add unexpected pressure. Light is nice but compressed air will always be on my bench.

 

[Mark37082]

I think the progressive is a nice thing to have, but not really an essential. You have a great starting point for a new reloader. Obviously, a person can and probably will add and upgrade to their tools and components as they move deeper into the rabbit hole. The constant things I use that I started with are the RC press, calipers, shell holders, debur/chamfer tool, and trickler. Scales and trimmers have been upgraded, but are essential.

 

[tima1]

if you're going to use the rcbs lube pad then definitely some rubber gloves

 

[Pastor Gun.zales]

if you're going to use the rcbs lube pad then definitely some rubber gloves

I have never used one but I have 2 LOL. I mainly use Lanolin and Alcohol and unique

 

[hesse]

A tumbler (brass cleaner)