Reloading List

[Scrat6]

Going to start reloading when it warms up here. Got a list and wanted to share it with everyone to see if I forgot anything or have unessary stuff.
1.Calipers
2.RCBS case lube kit
3.Frankford ArsenalTumbler & Media Seperator (treated walnut media)
4.RCBS scale check set 16.Chamber length gauge
5.Forster case neck lubricator 17.Sinclair bullet comparator
6.Lee hand primer 18.Sinclair seating depth tool
7.Redding powder trickler#5 19.Wilson case length gauge
8.Redding The Big Boss 20.Stoney Point headspace
9.Redding 3BR powder measurer gauge tool
10.RCBS 10-10 scale 21.Chrony Master Beta
11.Hornady cam lock bullet puller 22.Redding "S" Match full length
12.Imperial sizing wax die set
13.Wilson case trimmer w/clamping mount
14.Wilson rifle case holder
15.Sinclair large rifle primer pocket uniformer w/handle

 

[DaveInFloweryBranchGA]

1.Calipers
Good - based on you other stuff, you probably want a Starrett.

2.RCBS case lube kit
I don't think you need this. I'd skip the kit, especially with the Imperial sizing wax you list below. Thought you may want to get just the lube pad and use it with Gardner Bender Wire Aid Wire pulling lubricant, Part #79-006 like I do. Use the Gardner Bender stuff wet, btw. Much less nasty than the RCBS lube, inexpensive and works good too.

3.Frankford ArsenalTumbler & Media Seperator (treated walnut media)
Good

4.RCBS scale check set
Good

5.Forster case neck lubricator
Good

6.Lee hand primer
Good I'm assuming you mean the Lee Auto Prime. Another more expensive and also good is the RCBS Hand priming tool with the plastic tray. I have the Lee.

7.Redding powder trickler#5
Good, I have one of these.

8.Redding The Big Boss
Before I bought this press, I'd take a look to see if it has a removeable bushing to handle larger dies like the RCBS Rock Chucker and lee Classic Cast press has so I could use a Hornady LnL bushing conversion kit with it. Much easier to change dies after they're set for the first time. If it didn't have one of those, I'd pass and go with a different single stage. Alternatively, I'd look real strong at a Bonanza Coax if you're going high end. It's about the best single stage out there.

9.Redding 3BR powder measurer
Good, I have one.

10.RCBS 10-10 scale
Probably the best beam scale out there. Made by Ohaus and it's the one I wish I had bought instead of my Redding powder scale.

11.Hornady cam lock bullet puller
Good

12.Imperial sizing wax
Good

13.Wilson case trimmer w/clamping mount
If you think you might trim any quantity of cases at all, I strongly suggest looking at a Giraud.

14.Wilson rifle case holder
See comment about a Giraud.

15.Sinclair large rifle primer pocket uniformer w/handle
Good

16.Chamber length gauge
Good

17.Sinclair bullet comparator
Good

18.Sinclair seating depth tool
Good

19.Wilson case length gauge
Good

20.Stoney Point headspace gauge tool
They've just been bought out by Hornady, so you might need to look for Hornady part numbers, but they're good tools. So are the RCBS ones.

21.Chrony Master Beta
I'm not sure I"d go with this one or not. I'd research a bit more before I picked my chrony. I'd go to Cabella's and Midway and read the reviews. I'd also check out this brand:
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=852429


22.Redding "S" Match full length die set
Good

Don't forget a record book of some type to record your load data. I use a ringbound collegiate notebook because it's easy to take to the range.. Others use computer programs. Pick what you like.

Hope this helps,

Dave

 

[Scrat6]

Thank you. BTW where would I go online to get the Bonanza Coax, Girand, and the Gardner Bender Wire Aid? Thanx again for the reply.

Thanx
Scrat

 

[strat81]

Safety glasses and a garbage pail.

 

[DaveInFloweryBranchGA]

Scrat6,

"where would I go online to get the Bonanza Coax, Girand, and the Gardner Bender Wire Aid?"

Here are some links to the various goodies.

Since Bonanza has been bought out by Forster, here is a link to the Forster Coax press:

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=265719

The Giraud power trimmer, an excellent trimmer, top quality all the way around:

http://www.giraudtool.com/prod02.htm

Gardner Bender Wire Aide is available through the local Ace Hardware:

http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1378720

And some information on how to use the Gardner Bender and other lube options, be sure to read both:

http://www.surplusrifle.com/shooting/brasstrimming/index.asp

http://www.surplusrifle.com/shooting/homestretch2/index.asp

Another suggestion, to lube your case necks, you can buy powdered mica at Midway for $9.60 for 4 oz.

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpa...hoo_shopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=9315

Or you can buy a bottle of this at your local Ace Hardware:

http://www.acehardware.com/product/...aphite&parentPage=search&searchId=20399633812

This last link shows multiple bottles, but if you write down the information, your local Ace will have single bottles in stock.

A little of either product goes a long way.

BTW, when it comes to finding stuff you want on the internet, Google, Yahoo and other search engines are your friends.

Regards,

Dave