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<blockquote data-quote="stljc2" data-source="post: 1741892" data-attributes="member: 96586"><p>1st and foremost..A good reloading manual..no matter who's. Sierra, Hornady, Berger...best to buy one that is the manufacturer of the bullets you want to utilize. Most all will have some info on the internet for reference...powder makers also. Then READ...READ it ALL cover to cover in the preface about reloading. Then research can be done for the twist needed to make the bullet weight desired stabilize properly.</p><p></p><p>As far as a press go's I utilize a Forster Co-Ax. It's a little bit more than a RCBS rock chucker, of which I used for 30 or so years, but I find I really like the set up. No screwing in the die every time you want to reload. Set it up once and start working....need to switch dies...just do it. If your other die is set ya just slip it in and away you go, no base to buy either. It's true they recommend you using their rings in lieu of the ones that come with the die, Forsters' are aluminum...the others are steel. They explain why with the set. In al reality...a single stage is best, imo, to start out with.</p><p></p><p>Dies...almost any die will give good service. I like the Redding 3 die sets. Full sizing or neck sizing die and a micrometer adjustable seating die in the set.</p><p></p><p>A good quality caliper. I like digital but some don't..your choice of course.</p><p></p><p>Good set of bullet comparators, I utilize Hornady but any QUALITY manufacturer is good.</p><p></p><p>An overall bullet length gauge...of good quality..use every time you change a bullet weight, type. </p><p></p><p>A modified cartridge case...some make their own..some buy them You tube is your friend if you decide to make yours. </p><p></p><p>A Good beam scale..A auto throw dispenser is quicker and usually has a trickler mode. I still use a beam to check my loads every 1st run of a weight and every time I change powders or caliber.</p><p></p><p>Champhering / deburring tool, primer pocket cleaning brush, neck cleaning brush, sizing lube and pad if your using one that requires it.</p><p></p><p>Good quality brass, at the least a vibratory tumbler with walnut or corncob grit.</p><p></p><p>At the least a bullet puller...hammer type works well...dies are better..your choice.</p><p></p><p>A chronograph to record bullet speed, Sd, Es and average velocity. IF you want consistency in your handloads at a speed that optimizes your bullets potential. </p><p></p><p></p><p>This should help get you started</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="stljc2, post: 1741892, member: 96586"] 1st and foremost..A good reloading manual..no matter who's. Sierra, Hornady, Berger...best to buy one that is the manufacturer of the bullets you want to utilize. Most all will have some info on the internet for reference...powder makers also. Then READ...READ it ALL cover to cover in the preface about reloading. Then research can be done for the twist needed to make the bullet weight desired stabilize properly. As far as a press go's I utilize a Forster Co-Ax. It's a little bit more than a RCBS rock chucker, of which I used for 30 or so years, but I find I really like the set up. No screwing in the die every time you want to reload. Set it up once and start working....need to switch dies...just do it. If your other die is set ya just slip it in and away you go, no base to buy either. It's true they recommend you using their rings in lieu of the ones that come with the die, Forsters' are aluminum...the others are steel. They explain why with the set. In al reality...a single stage is best, imo, to start out with. Dies...almost any die will give good service. I like the Redding 3 die sets. Full sizing or neck sizing die and a micrometer adjustable seating die in the set. A good quality caliper. I like digital but some don't..your choice of course. Good set of bullet comparators, I utilize Hornady but any QUALITY manufacturer is good. An overall bullet length gauge...of good quality..use every time you change a bullet weight, type. A modified cartridge case...some make their own..some buy them You tube is your friend if you decide to make yours. A Good beam scale..A auto throw dispenser is quicker and usually has a trickler mode. I still use a beam to check my loads every 1st run of a weight and every time I change powders or caliber. Champhering / deburring tool, primer pocket cleaning brush, neck cleaning brush, sizing lube and pad if your using one that requires it. Good quality brass, at the least a vibratory tumbler with walnut or corncob grit. At the least a bullet puller...hammer type works well...dies are better..your choice. A chronograph to record bullet speed, Sd, Es and average velocity. IF you want consistency in your handloads at a speed that optimizes your bullets potential. This should help get you started [/QUOTE]
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