Heads up on good price

[sgoeing]

This is first time I have posted on THR. Been a member from the start and used to post on TFL fairly frequently but law school has drastically cut into my free time.
Anyway the purpose of my post was to let everyone know that Cabelas has the RCBS RC supreme master reloading kit on sale for $219. This is a heck of a price as they usually sell it for 259 and local shops can't get it for much less than $300.

I just decided to start reloading and had been researching for a month or so. When I saw this I had to jump all over it. Hope I enjoy this new aspect of the sport as much as I think I will.
Feels good to be back in the circle!

rcbs rc master supreme kit

 

[sgoeing]

Oh yeah one more thing.

I ordered dies and shell holders along with the kit. Are these the only extras I need to get started, other than components?

Thanks
sgoeing

 

[MrMunster]

What calibers are you planning to reload? (That dictates what other things you need.)

The first missing item is a set of calipers -- almost any 6" stainless calipers will work. No need to go digital unless you want to spend the money you just saved.

The second missing item is another reference manual -- try Modern Reloading 2nd ed. by Richard Lee.

The third missing item is a notebook -- a 1" 3-ring binder should fit the bill. Keep careful notes for each and every load; the information will be invaluable.

 

[sgoeing]

I ordered 270 win and 9mm dies for now. In the future I plan to get dies for my other calibers, but I am going to see how it goes with these first. I already had a Speer #13 manual and have been reading it. I have a few older manuals coming I purchased from ebay. I also am going to pick up either the Lyman 48th or Sierra 5th. Haven't decided which.
I have a set of digital calibers already so I should have that covered.
I have definetly been reading about the values of keeping good notes.

THanks
sgoeing

 

[MrMunster]

How old are those manuals?

I would be highly suspect of any reloading data offered in those older manuals. Double check the data they offer against the mfg'ers web site.

For the .270, you will probably want to pick up a trimmer of some sort. For small quantities the Lee trimmer will probably work well.

For the 9mm, I'd suggest getting the Dillon case gauge and a Lee Factory Crimp Die. The Dillon gauges are stainless steel and will not rust like other ones I've seen. Of course, the Lee FCD will almost alleviate the need for the case gauge since it does such a good job of resizing loaded rounds.

BTW, loading 9mm on a single stage press is considered by some to be a masochistic activity.

 

[dakotasin]

speer #13 is an excellent manual. it is a little dated, meaning there is no wsm, rsaum, or rum data in it, but the loads are not outdated or dangerous. it is my 'go to' manual when starting load development for most of my rifles (notable exception of course being my 300 whizzum).