What do i need along with the Lee Classic 4 hole turret kit?

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Midway USA sells a "go-no go" gauge. Made by Lyman, it's called a max cartridge gauge. Basically, you slip the reloaded cartridge in the hole and it checks diameter and over all length quick and easy. They are like 12.99 each. I used them quite a bit when I first started to make sure I was in spec. Now I use them periodically to make sure, but not nearly as often. Also a primer pocket cleaner, and a Lee chamfer and deburring tool. They both come in handy. :)

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/594222/lyman-max-cartridge-gage-45-acp
 
Oh and definatly use the pro disck powder measure. It makes it much faster. You might consider the Lee hand prime as well. I fell more comfotable priming by hand rather than the press doing it. Go on you tube...There is some good stuff on there to help you decide.
 
If you're exclusively reloading pistol, IMO you're good to go with your list. If you want rifle, a case trimmer, primer pocket cleaner, chamfer-deburr tool, and a lot of patience. And a stuck case remover. And then some good lube like imperial sizing wax. :) And a rifle charging die. and maybe a universal decapping die.

You DO want the pro auto disc. and get an auto disc riser if it's not included.
 
Buy a new turret ring for every set of dies you buy, once they're set up you just leave it that way. Makes switching calibers very quick and easy. I also have a turret ring with a universal depriming die in it and the die for the Auto Prime II, and another ring with a collet-type bullet puller in it. The rings are only about $10-12, and well worth having several of.

The dual-disc kit for the Pro Powder Measure is worth getting too. And a powder funnel's nice to have. You'll find more reloading goodies to want that you'll ever dream of. It's an addiction.
 
Some of the above suggestions are nice, not absolutely necessary.

The dbl -disc kit & riser are only if you reload rifle.

+2 on the "Pro" auto disc measure.
It's light years ahead of the standard auto disc measure

For manuals I recommend 3.
1. Lyman's 49th - I think it's the most complete.

2. Lee's manual is pretty good - but he gets hyperbolic about his reloading equipment and he never says what kind of bullets were used.
For instance in 38 spl, a 158gr round nose is different than a 158 gr semiwadcutter.

3. There's a series of books from Loadbooks USA, One Book/One Caliber.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/9mm-Luger-P...841?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a81a8fb1
Each book is a reprint of data from a bunch of different RELIABLE sources - all for one caliber.
I have one for each caliber I reload.
 
Shane your list looks pretty good. You do want to upgrade to the pro auto disk. I would also recommend the upgrade for both safety primes. You might need the large in the near future. The kempf kit is a great kit.
 
Maybe a few extra of the plastic square auto-indexing ratchets. It auto-indexes the turret, but seems to wear (or break) easily. They're cheap, so it seems a good idea to have a few spares on hand if you like the auto-index feature. I just got used to hand indexing, so I never got around to ordering some spares myself.
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Spares of those are good to have, but what actually kills them is hand indexing when the ram is all the way down. If you raise the ram about halfway up, you can hand index all you want without hurting the little buggers. It's when you hand index while the square doodad is located on the twisted part of the drive rod that the damage occurs. BTDT. You can definitely feel the difference in resistance when the ram is raised vs. when it's all the way down. Oil doesn't help them either, I use fine powdered graphite. The graphite sold for putting into padlocks is too coarse, get the stuff at hobby shops for lubing the wheels on those little cars that Cub Scouts race. Pinewood Derby cars, I think they're called? Good stuff and fine as talcum powder.
 
Knock on wood, but my first square ratchet has been good for a few thousand rounds now... I always am careful to raise the ram before manually indexing the turret, and I keep the indexing rod clean and lubed with a little CLP.

It'll probably break tonight now. :D

Shane, your kit will come with one spare square ratchet FYI
 
Shane, your kit will come with one spare square ratchet FYI
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Yep, and just so ya know, there won't be ANY mention of what it is or what it's for, so don't throw it away! Little black square plastic thingy about 3/8" with a square hole in the middle. Lee's instructions are their weak link in their product line.
 
rondog said:
Yep, and just so ya know, there won't be ANY mention of what it is or what it's for, so don't throw it away! Little black square plastic thingy about 3/8" with a square hole in the middle. Lee's instructions are their weak link in their product line.
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Yep... I had no idea what it was and had to ask here on the forums. :D
 
good to know, i just placed my order and i cant wait to get it all set up, i see alot of youtube in my future... a videos worth a few thousand words...

there isnt anything special i need for lead bullets is there?
 
there isnt anything special i need for lead bullets is there
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The only thing you need to be aware of is if the firearms you are using have a polygonal(sp??) barrel you need to using jacketed bullets. Glock is a great example of that type of barrel.:)
 
what exactly happens to the glock barrel? Im planning on getting a diff one any way but what does it do thats so bad?
 
1KPerDay said:
Yep... I had no idea what it was and had to ask here on the forums. :D
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I keep my spare on the indexing rod, slid all the up to just under the turret. It is out of the way, but will not be lost if I ever need to use it to replace the original.

Lost Sheep
 
shane.rawlings said:
https://kempfgunshop.com//index.php...facturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=41

This is the kit im about to get (9mm),

Im thinking of upgrading to the pro disk powder measurer. but what else would be good to have for some one who is just starting to reload?

i know ill need-

scale
caliper
manuals
bullet puller
cartridge guage
tumbler and media

and all the bullets, brass, primers, and powder

missing anything?

thanks
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Yes, definitely upgrade to the Pro Auto Disk, and get the double disk kit, since you'll eventually want to load rifle cartridges... and...

While you're at it get the rifle charging die, case lube (Imperial or Lee), Lee case trimmer with the ball, case mouth chamfer tool, a hand priming tool, the shell holder kit for the hand priming tool... hmm what else... a primer pocket cleaning tool (the cheap Lee tool is fine, I hardly use it but it's nice to have), and the Perfect Powder Measure (or a nicer one if you can afford it, but I have two and they work great). The Auto disc is nice for somethings, but for working up loads -- you want a powder measure and a powder dribbler.

The Classic Turret is a great choice.

+1 for Lyman's manual.
 
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