Check My List

[alxshml]

I realize 100s of these threads get started but, I figured what the hell. Compiled a list of supplies to start reloading .223 and maybe eventually .38 spec or .32 ACP but I'm not going to buy dies for the pistols yet.

So here goes nothing:

RCBS RC Supreme Master Reloading Kit
-C Supreme Press
-5-0-5 Powder Scale
-Uniflow™ Powder Measure
-Speer No. 14 Reloading Manual
-Hand Priming Tool
-Hex Key Set
-Case Loading Block
-Case Lube Kit
-Powder Funnel and Deburring Tool

RCBS Die Sets- .223
Lee Universal Shell Holder Set
RCBS Stuck Case Remover
RCBS Decapping Pins- 5 pk.

RCBS Powder Measure Stand
RCBS UPM Micrometer Adjustment Screw- Large
RCBS Powder Baffle

Cabela's Case Tumbler Kit
-12" Vibratory Tumbler
-Media Sifter Pan
-6 lbs. Corncob Media
-8-oz. bottle of brass polish

Cabela's Precision Check Weights
RCBS Trim Pro Case Trimmer
Hornady Cam-Lock Bullet Puller
-Bullet Puller Collets
Cabela's Electronic Caliper
Lyman 49th Edition Reloading Handbook

I figure with RCBS's rebates I can get $90 from them. And if I wait, Cabela's will send me a flyer for $10 or $20 off coupon. No shipping, I can ship to store for free. Looked on a few sites and Cabela's seemed to be the cheapest.

Besides components, am I missing anything? Anything I can survive without for 6-12 months?

 

[Tim the student]

I don't see anything missing, but I saw some things that may not be needed.

RCBS will send replacements for the decapping pins for free. They may even come with a spare - I don't recall.

I'd probably skip the micrometer adjustment screw if I was only loading .223.

For my bench, I don't feel the need for the powder measure stand.

But, that is just me. I don't think you will go wrong with buying any of these, and I don't think you are missing anything.

 

[rfwobbly]

Mr alxshml -
You've certainly picked a great machine there that will last you a lifetime.

Here's the things I would change.....
• I do not prefer RCBS rifle dies. They are very well made, but lacking by design. Get some Lee or Hornady dies. Hornady dies come with spare parts. Lee dies come with the shell holder. Neither will break decapping pins like the RCBS.
• I don't see a 223 shell holder, and I don't trust a Lee universal shell holder. Just buy the RCBS 223 shell holder.
• The 505 scale is self-checking and self-correcting. You won't need to buy check weights unless you buy an electronic scale, which I urge you NOT to do.
• Insist on Imperial Sizing Wax
• Nix the brass polish. Go to WalMart and by the orange bottle of NuFinish auto wax instead.
• If you intend to shoot 223 military brass then you'll need a primer pocket swager of some sort. RCBS makes a fairly nice one.

All the best.