Packman
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Well, the time has come for me to go ahead and start purchasing the requisite equipment for reloading. I've been reading like mad for about a month and I think I'm about ready to get started. So, I'm going to go ahead and share what I'm thinking as I go through the process. Input is welcomed.
I've decided to go with a simple turret press. My goals include both rifle and handgun cartridges, so this seems a logical and reasonable upgrade over the single stage. I intend to start with 30-30 and .45ACP initially, with the eventual goal of expanding out to include 9mm, 380ACP (maybe), .223, .38 Spl, and maybe a few others at some point. Anyway! Here's where I'm thinking I'll start:
Stuff I already have:
Hornady Loading Manual, 9th Edition
MCM Digital Powder Scale
Stuff I need:
The press: Lee Classic Turret Press Kit
https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Precision-Classic-Turret-Press/dp/B008M5TSCG
This has most of what I need at this point, including the miscellaneous hand tools for chamfering/deburring.
Hand Primer: Lee Autoprime XR
https://www.amazon.com/Lee-LP90230-...id=1478468777&sr=1-1&keywords=lee+hand+primer
Not actually a neccesity, since the press can handle priming, but it seems as though more people prefer priming off the press than on the press. For $20, I'll take it.
Dies:
https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Precisio...&qid=1478469075&sr=1-1&keywords=30-30+die+set
https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Precisio...TF8&qid=1478469166&sr=1-1&keywords=45+die+set
Both out of stock on Amazon at the moment, but I can pick them up locally for about the same price.
Calipers:
https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Di...9_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=29RD6QP4N36322ZPSENZ
Inexpensive, but they should do the trick.
Bullet Puller:
https://www.amazon.com/Frankford-83...0_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=MBVAKQZD2K4PDQYTGBE0
Case Tumbler:
https://www.amazon.com/Frankford-Ar..._17?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=MBVAKQZD2K4PDQYTGBE0
So that's about where I am right now. I already have a bench built in the garage which will be used as my reloading platform. I'm not married to any specific items on this list, just using it as a representative list of what I'm aware I need. Suggestions and additions are welcome!
I've decided to go with a simple turret press. My goals include both rifle and handgun cartridges, so this seems a logical and reasonable upgrade over the single stage. I intend to start with 30-30 and .45ACP initially, with the eventual goal of expanding out to include 9mm, 380ACP (maybe), .223, .38 Spl, and maybe a few others at some point. Anyway! Here's where I'm thinking I'll start:
Stuff I already have:
Hornady Loading Manual, 9th Edition
MCM Digital Powder Scale
Stuff I need:
The press: Lee Classic Turret Press Kit
https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Precision-Classic-Turret-Press/dp/B008M5TSCG
This has most of what I need at this point, including the miscellaneous hand tools for chamfering/deburring.
Hand Primer: Lee Autoprime XR
https://www.amazon.com/Lee-LP90230-...id=1478468777&sr=1-1&keywords=lee+hand+primer
Not actually a neccesity, since the press can handle priming, but it seems as though more people prefer priming off the press than on the press. For $20, I'll take it.
Dies:
https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Precisio...&qid=1478469075&sr=1-1&keywords=30-30+die+set
https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Precisio...TF8&qid=1478469166&sr=1-1&keywords=45+die+set
Both out of stock on Amazon at the moment, but I can pick them up locally for about the same price.
Calipers:
https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Di...9_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=29RD6QP4N36322ZPSENZ
Inexpensive, but they should do the trick.
Bullet Puller:
https://www.amazon.com/Frankford-83...0_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=MBVAKQZD2K4PDQYTGBE0
Case Tumbler:
https://www.amazon.com/Frankford-Ar..._17?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=MBVAKQZD2K4PDQYTGBE0
So that's about where I am right now. I already have a bench built in the garage which will be used as my reloading platform. I'm not married to any specific items on this list, just using it as a representative list of what I'm aware I need. Suggestions and additions are welcome!