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<blockquote data-quote="BackpackHunter" data-source="post: 872730" data-attributes="member: 72749"><p>Gunpoor gave some good advice. </p><p></p><p>I especially like the part about some making it as difficult as a shuttle launch. I hate to admit it, but I'm slowly approaching that group myself. Not because it has to be, but because of curiosity.</p><p></p><p>You will potentially see savings, but it will take time and lots of shooting before you see them (caliber dependent). I've got one rifle that for a box of factory ammo (20 rds) it costs around $125 dollars. I can load the same box myself for I'm guessing $15. Savings come fast for that rifle. If all you do is shoot a couple of shots before hunting season you won't see the savings.</p><p></p><p>You'll definitely need to purchase some dial calipers and a powder trickler. Case tumblers aren't a requirement. They make your brass a little prettier, but not much else.</p><p></p><p>Purchase the manual for the brand of bullets you plan to reload, and research which powders are recommended. Check the other calibers and see if the same powders can be used for them. The manuals I own even go as far as to tell you which load recipe proved to be the most accurate in their tests. It doesn't mean it will be in yours because every gun is different, but they are great place to get started. </p><p></p><p>Start with a kit and follow the basic steps. You'll see improvements in accuracy with your hand loads. Once you are comfortable with the process, then start looking at expanding into all the fancy tools if you want.</p><p></p><p>Like Gunpoor offered, if you have any questions I'll do my best to answer them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BackpackHunter, post: 872730, member: 72749"] Gunpoor gave some good advice. I especially like the part about some making it as difficult as a shuttle launch. I hate to admit it, but I'm slowly approaching that group myself. Not because it has to be, but because of curiosity. You will potentially see savings, but it will take time and lots of shooting before you see them (caliber dependent). I've got one rifle that for a box of factory ammo (20 rds) it costs around $125 dollars. I can load the same box myself for I'm guessing $15. Savings come fast for that rifle. If all you do is shoot a couple of shots before hunting season you won't see the savings. You'll definitely need to purchase some dial calipers and a powder trickler. Case tumblers aren't a requirement. They make your brass a little prettier, but not much else. Purchase the manual for the brand of bullets you plan to reload, and research which powders are recommended. Check the other calibers and see if the same powders can be used for them. The manuals I own even go as far as to tell you which load recipe proved to be the most accurate in their tests. It doesn't mean it will be in yours because every gun is different, but they are great place to get started. Start with a kit and follow the basic steps. You'll see improvements in accuracy with your hand loads. Once you are comfortable with the process, then start looking at expanding into all the fancy tools if you want. Like Gunpoor offered, if you have any questions I'll do my best to answer them. [/QUOTE]
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