What I need to get started?

[Thedragonslayer]

I start this but I can not finish it.

I wondered if those of you who reload, would not mind doing a small chore?

If you had a friend, and he wanted you to help him to start reloading, what would be your list of the various parts he would need to get started with. Im talking simple easy reloading. Please dont get very detailed. But a whole list of everthing needed and the estimated cost.

Please do not argue about others' choices. Just give me what you think would be a nice Chevy or Ford.... basics only with price as the primary object.

Thanks in advance


TDS

[Sheepdog]

I would go to:
http://www.dillonprecision.com/

This is the center of the reloading universe. They have their Dillon Brand and every other brand. They have an interactive program to help you pick out what you think you need. Be sure to sign up for their catalogue you will thank me later. I personally prefer the Dillon re-loaders. If you are going to reload pistol ammo I would get a multi stage reloader and not a single stage. Single stage re-loaders are good better rifle re-loaders. Multi stage re-loaders perform several operations which produces one round every time you pull the handle. A single stage re-loader you have to pull the handle several times to produce one round. If nothing else you will love this site.

[DrHenley]

For reloading pistol, you don't need nearly as much paraphernalia as you do for rifle. For high volume loading, you will eventually want to get a progressive, but I have loaded hundreds of rounds at a time with just a regular single stage press.

I have loaded thousands of rounds of 45 ACP with just the following: (with current Midway Prices - I paid less when I bought them)

Lee Deluxe Carbide 4-Die Set - $39.99
Lee Reloader Single Stage Press - $28.99
Lee Auto Prime - $18.49
Lee Improved Powder Measure Kit (dippers) - $9.79
Lee Universal Depriming and Decapping Die - $10.99

Total equipment cost: $108.25

Eventually you will want a powder measure, scales, better press, funnel, tumbler, etc.

[CalWhit33]

I pieced together an rcbs rock chucker kit for probably $200 more than the kit costs. Looking back shoulda got the kit. But dinked around with a lee scale and powder thrower ended up taking both back. The single stage is plenty for me since I don't need to make 1K rds at a time. And works for my 45 and my 243. My reason for rcbs is that's what Walmart carries and its the closest place that keeps stuff in stock. Price I don't remember. I will add if you want to prime on the press the rock chucked you have to hand load the primer one at a time it doesn't have a tube.

Some say a lee single stage from even less but my only experience is with the scale and powder thrower. Lyman orange crusher or they're turret press might be worth a look it was almsot got one but like I said Walmart doesn't carry them. Like anything though buy quality.

[DrHenley]

And BTW, if I had to start over, I would start with a Lee Classic Cast press. I already have too many presses to justify buying one now...

You will eventually want a progressive when you are ready to crank up the volume, but as the saying goes, "you need to learn to walk before you learn to fly."

A beginning reloader needs to go slow and thoroughly understand each step of the process.

[BadOscar]

I would get what you need of ebay.
RCBS 5-10 reloading scale ~ $30
Optional - Digital Scale with at least 0.1 grain resolution ~ $15
(I use a cheap Hong Kong digital for quick checks but I always check it against the RCBS at the start of a session and re-calibrate if necessary.)
Digital Calipers ~ $15
Bullet Puller ~ $20
Press... I like Dillon. If you want to do pistol calibers only it's hard to beat the Dillon Square Deal press.

[CalWhit33]

Originally Posted by DrHenley

For reloading pistol, you don't need nearly as much paraphernalia as you do for rifle. For high volume loading, you will eventually want to get a progressive, but I have loaded hundreds of rounds at a time with just a regular single stage press.

I have loaded thousands of rounds of 45 ACP with just the following: (with current Midway Prices - I paid less when I bought them)

Lee Deluxe Carbide 4-Die Set - $39.99
Lee Reloader Single Stage Press - $28.99
Lee Auto Prime - $18.49
Lee Improved Powder Measure Kit (dippers) - $9.79
Lee Universal Depriming and Decapping Die - $10.99

Total equipment cost: $108.25

Eventually you will want a powder measure, scales, better press, funnel, tumbler, etc.

This would be a very good set up to start with if anything your out $100 if its not for you. Be careful with the dippers tho I have used a set that you had to have a huge pile on top to equal what it was said to be. Bet bet to reference with someone who has a scale to be exactly sure what the charge is. Within midrange loads not going to matter just something to be aware of.

I forgot there's an upgrade to the scoops but not quite a full blown adjustable powder thrower. I don't know who makes it but it has a powder tube that holds your powder and has a slider that throws a set amount of powder depending on type. To adjust amount of powder thrown you buy another inserted slider/scoop. At work ill post a link when I get home. Its on my wish list. But again want to verify with scale to be accurate.

Found it http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=545386

[titanse05]

I think some important questions that needs to be asked:

1. How many rounds do you shoot a week/month?
2. How much time can you set aside to produce said ammo?
3. What calibers are we talking about reloading?
4. Max budget?

[Grizzman]

Originally Posted by titanse05

I think some important questions that needs to be asked:

1. How many rounds do you shoot a week/month?
2. How much time can you set aside to produce said ammo?
3. What calibers are we talking about reloading?
4. Max budget?

Thanks for posting this.

I was attempting to say this last night, but kept getting my fingers tied up, so just deleted it without posting.

[NAMVET72]

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1) Know how to Read
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Now the Bad Parts:

1) Money
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