Hello I'm new here, I've gleaned a TON of info off this site in the past but only finally am joining. So I do a lot of shooting, and have toyed with the idea of reloading for a while. Recently came into a few hundred dollars I wasn't expecting at all so thought I'd put it to use and get started reloading. I did some reading...and some guessing, I'm COMPLETELY new to reloading so the vernacular is all new to me, but I think I've got everything I need right now (probably way more than I need actally). I plan to start by reloading for my latest and most expensive to shoot weapon, my Remington 700 in .308 Win
So here's what I got:
RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Master Reloading Kit
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=728426&categoryId=0&parentCategoryId=0&subCategoryId=0&indexId=0&itemGUID=842c9c3eac1070590d137b7e9bea6c09&destination=/checkout/basket.jsp
RCBS Die Set in .308 Win
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=731753&categoryId=0&parentCategoryId=0&subCategoryId=0&indexId=0&itemGUID=842c9c4aac1070590d137b7e93b02355&destination=/checkout/basket.jsp
RCBS Universal Shell Holder
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=731706&categoryId=0&parentCategoryId=0&subCategoryId=0&indexId=0&itemGUID=842c9c5cac1070590d137b7e9293a694&destination=/checkout/basket.jsp
Cabela's Model 400 Case Tumbler Kit
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=731769&categoryId=0&parentCategoryId=0&subCategoryId=0&indexId=0&itemGUID=842c9bf6ac1070590d137b7eddd404ae&destination=/checkout/basket.jsp
Lee Case Trimmer in .308 Win
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=741082&categoryId=0&parentCategoryId=0&subCategoryId=0&indexId=0&itemGUID=842c9c2bac1070590d137b7ee02af163&destination=/checkout/basket.jsp
Hornady® .30-Caliber, .308" Diameter Rifle Bullets
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=731803&categoryId=0&parentCategoryId=0&subCategoryId=0&indexId=0&itemGUID=842c9c06ac1070590d137b7edaeb7f20&destination=/checkout/basket.jsp
IMR 8208 XBR Powder
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=731900&categoryId=0&parentCategoryId=0&subCategoryId=0&indexId=0&itemGUID=842c9c13ac1070590d137b7eca86e26e&destination=/checkout/basket.jsp
CCI-200 Primers
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=731748&categoryId=0&parentCategoryId=0&subCategoryId=0&indexId=0&itemGUID=842c9c1eac1070590d137b7e5d1bdda8&destination=/checkout/basket.jsp
Is anything out of place? Did I miss anything big? My grandfather was a machinist and gave me a nice digital caliper so I'm good there. I have some federal brass and some fiocchi brass that I want to reload (not much of either, but enough to get started and practice, the fiocchi brass is kinda nice so I want to "practice" more with the federal stuff to start I guess). Anyway....I know I could have gone for some simpler stuff to start but I decided a long time ago I WILL reload and I might as well dive in and get committed. Plus I plan to expand to reloading 5.56, 270 Win, 35 Remington (I REALLY need to reload that, have you seen the prices on 35 caliber!?), and a bunch of handgun calibers.
Just a few quick questions if anyone would indulge me...do you think that bullet/powder combo will turn out alright? Like I said these loads will be shot out of a Remington 700 SPS tactical with a "20 barrel mostly at a range for now. The only thing that scares me is getting the actual load correct and not blowing myself and the rifle up...actually screw that, wounds heal, I'm scared for my rifle! Anyway...I figured that reloading guide included with the package should set me straight on all of that though right?
And my other question is...well I live in a stupid apartment right now, so I need to figure out a bench that my wife won't flip **** over. I have a small storage area to my self but nothing I want to sit in and reload. I'm a decent enough carpenter, is it feasible to build home made folding bench that'll be sturdy enough, or does that sound like a stupid endeavor?
Sorry for the very long first post, I appreciate any and all responses!
So here's what I got:
RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Master Reloading Kit
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=728426&categoryId=0&parentCategoryId=0&subCategoryId=0&indexId=0&itemGUID=842c9c3eac1070590d137b7e9bea6c09&destination=/checkout/basket.jsp
RCBS Die Set in .308 Win
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=731753&categoryId=0&parentCategoryId=0&subCategoryId=0&indexId=0&itemGUID=842c9c4aac1070590d137b7e93b02355&destination=/checkout/basket.jsp
RCBS Universal Shell Holder
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=731706&categoryId=0&parentCategoryId=0&subCategoryId=0&indexId=0&itemGUID=842c9c5cac1070590d137b7e9293a694&destination=/checkout/basket.jsp
Cabela's Model 400 Case Tumbler Kit
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=731769&categoryId=0&parentCategoryId=0&subCategoryId=0&indexId=0&itemGUID=842c9bf6ac1070590d137b7eddd404ae&destination=/checkout/basket.jsp
Lee Case Trimmer in .308 Win
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=741082&categoryId=0&parentCategoryId=0&subCategoryId=0&indexId=0&itemGUID=842c9c2bac1070590d137b7ee02af163&destination=/checkout/basket.jsp
Hornady® .30-Caliber, .308" Diameter Rifle Bullets
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=731803&categoryId=0&parentCategoryId=0&subCategoryId=0&indexId=0&itemGUID=842c9c06ac1070590d137b7edaeb7f20&destination=/checkout/basket.jsp
IMR 8208 XBR Powder
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=731900&categoryId=0&parentCategoryId=0&subCategoryId=0&indexId=0&itemGUID=842c9c13ac1070590d137b7eca86e26e&destination=/checkout/basket.jsp
CCI-200 Primers
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=731748&categoryId=0&parentCategoryId=0&subCategoryId=0&indexId=0&itemGUID=842c9c1eac1070590d137b7e5d1bdda8&destination=/checkout/basket.jsp
Is anything out of place? Did I miss anything big? My grandfather was a machinist and gave me a nice digital caliper so I'm good there. I have some federal brass and some fiocchi brass that I want to reload (not much of either, but enough to get started and practice, the fiocchi brass is kinda nice so I want to "practice" more with the federal stuff to start I guess). Anyway....I know I could have gone for some simpler stuff to start but I decided a long time ago I WILL reload and I might as well dive in and get committed. Plus I plan to expand to reloading 5.56, 270 Win, 35 Remington (I REALLY need to reload that, have you seen the prices on 35 caliber!?), and a bunch of handgun calibers.
Just a few quick questions if anyone would indulge me...do you think that bullet/powder combo will turn out alright? Like I said these loads will be shot out of a Remington 700 SPS tactical with a "20 barrel mostly at a range for now. The only thing that scares me is getting the actual load correct and not blowing myself and the rifle up...actually screw that, wounds heal, I'm scared for my rifle! Anyway...I figured that reloading guide included with the package should set me straight on all of that though right?
And my other question is...well I live in a stupid apartment right now, so I need to figure out a bench that my wife won't flip **** over. I have a small storage area to my self but nothing I want to sit in and reload. I'm a decent enough carpenter, is it feasible to build home made folding bench that'll be sturdy enough, or does that sound like a stupid endeavor?
Sorry for the very long first post, I appreciate any and all responses!
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