Hi folks,
A couple of newbie questions on equipment and reloading.
I have been given some reloading equipment from an friend and need a little clarification on the difference between a powder measure and powder scale.
My equippment is as follows:
RCBS JR-3 press, which I have read is a good basic press.
Lyman #55 powder measure which also appears to be a good solid piece of equipment.
Redding Model 13 case trimmer
Redding Powder and bullet scale.
Pacific -B15 bullet puller
RCBS die set for 3-357 mag. (which I don't have one, gun that is)
All of this equipment appears in very good shape and from the mid 1960's to maybe mid 70's if I had to guess.
My question is this, do I use the powder scale to check powder loads from the powder measure, i.e. every 10th round to ensure powder loads are consistent?
I have not used any of the equipment yet and still need to get dies and a manual or two. Any recommendations on manuals for beginners?
Possible rounds I would be reloading are: 45 ACP, 7mm Mag, 30-06, and 7mm-08. With the exclusion of the 45 ACP would it be reasonable to use the same powder for the rifle calibers? Since I am just beginning this hobby I would be looking at recreating factory loads, at least to start with. We'll see what comes down the road later.
Any comments or insight is appreciated.
Thanks
A couple of newbie questions on equipment and reloading.
I have been given some reloading equipment from an friend and need a little clarification on the difference between a powder measure and powder scale.
My equippment is as follows:
RCBS JR-3 press, which I have read is a good basic press.
Lyman #55 powder measure which also appears to be a good solid piece of equipment.
Redding Model 13 case trimmer
Redding Powder and bullet scale.
Pacific -B15 bullet puller
RCBS die set for 3-357 mag. (which I don't have one, gun that is)
All of this equipment appears in very good shape and from the mid 1960's to maybe mid 70's if I had to guess.
My question is this, do I use the powder scale to check powder loads from the powder measure, i.e. every 10th round to ensure powder loads are consistent?
I have not used any of the equipment yet and still need to get dies and a manual or two. Any recommendations on manuals for beginners?
Possible rounds I would be reloading are: 45 ACP, 7mm Mag, 30-06, and 7mm-08. With the exclusion of the 45 ACP would it be reasonable to use the same powder for the rifle calibers? Since I am just beginning this hobby I would be looking at recreating factory loads, at least to start with. We'll see what comes down the road later.
Any comments or insight is appreciated.
Thanks