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<blockquote data-quote="Franko21" data-source="post: 1741948" data-attributes="member: 108629"><p>Based upon your responses here is my general advice building upon all the other great advice in this thread:</p><p></p><p>1. Buy the book "Top Grade Ammo" by Glen Zediker. He covers a lot of reloading ground as well as tool selection. Take a reloading class if you can. However, always doubt anything somebody else tells you. Look for multiple data sources. Always ask yourself "how do I know this" and "how can I prove it"? Always be on the lookout for more data sources.</p><p>2. A Dillon 550C will make ammo that is just as good as any single stage but to do so will cost you at least triple what a good single stage (Forster CoAx) will. I started with a Forster but went to Dillon and won't go back. The extra speed was worth it to me.</p><p>3. Don't cheap out on measuring tools. Buy Mitotoyo or Starrett calipers. If your measurements aren't good your wasting time and money. Buy a chronograph, Magnetospeed or LabRadar.</p><p>4. Buy an automatic powder dispenser. My RCBS Chargemaster Lite is nearly as accurate as throwing by hand (usually within.1gr or less with a very rare .2gr). Get a reducing insert to dramatically reduce overthrows with stick powder.</p><p>5. Buy a good balance beam scale. Use it to make sure your powder thrower is working as expected. A second source of truth when dealing with powder is necessary.</p><p>6. Create a reloading work flow chart. The goal is to create a process that makes it as hard to screw up as possible. You are now playing with things that go boom, your reloading life needs to revolve around safety.</p><p>7. Always keep your goal in mind. You are building hunting ammo. You aren't trying to get every last ounce of speed out of your ammo, your one true God is consistency.</p><p>8. Black Friday is coming, make a shopping list and get ready.</p><p></p><p>Welcome to the reloading rabbit hole. I hope your stay is lifelong and wonderful.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Franko21, post: 1741948, member: 108629"] Based upon your responses here is my general advice building upon all the other great advice in this thread: 1. Buy the book "Top Grade Ammo" by Glen Zediker. He covers a lot of reloading ground as well as tool selection. Take a reloading class if you can. However, always doubt anything somebody else tells you. Look for multiple data sources. Always ask yourself "how do I know this" and "how can I prove it"? Always be on the lookout for more data sources. 2. A Dillon 550C will make ammo that is just as good as any single stage but to do so will cost you at least triple what a good single stage (Forster CoAx) will. I started with a Forster but went to Dillon and won't go back. The extra speed was worth it to me. 3. Don't cheap out on measuring tools. Buy Mitotoyo or Starrett calipers. If your measurements aren't good your wasting time and money. Buy a chronograph, Magnetospeed or LabRadar. 4. Buy an automatic powder dispenser. My RCBS Chargemaster Lite is nearly as accurate as throwing by hand (usually within.1gr or less with a very rare .2gr). Get a reducing insert to dramatically reduce overthrows with stick powder. 5. Buy a good balance beam scale. Use it to make sure your powder thrower is working as expected. A second source of truth when dealing with powder is necessary. 6. Create a reloading work flow chart. The goal is to create a process that makes it as hard to screw up as possible. You are now playing with things that go boom, your reloading life needs to revolve around safety. 7. Always keep your goal in mind. You are building hunting ammo. You aren't trying to get every last ounce of speed out of your ammo, your one true God is consistency. 8. Black Friday is coming, make a shopping list and get ready. Welcome to the reloading rabbit hole. I hope your stay is lifelong and wonderful. [/QUOTE]
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