Some sort of headspace gauge, I use the hornady but have seen guys using 9mm cases, is important to know exactly how much you are resizing. This can be a safety issue with case head separation. The oal gauge is handy because I to know how far off the lands I am even if I'm limited by mag length. The bullet comparator eliminates the seating error coming from inconsistent bullet tips. On some lead tip bullets the difference can be huge.
New Reloader: Thoughts on initial set up??
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jimbires
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I did not read all through the replys on this thread , so this all may have been mentioned . it's a short list of things that I think are important to guys starting out .
must haves;
press, die set , shell holders , case trimmer , drop tube funnel , measuring calipers , scale , debur tool , loading tray , tweezers , lube pad and lube or some way to lube cases , bullet puller , stuck case remover , the last two are like an eraser on a pencil , you will make mistakes
nice to have;
hand primer , case prep center , primer flipper , extra measuring caliper , annealer , I really like the redding competition shellholder set
should have ;
head space tools , comparator tools , powder trickler
not worth it to me ;
powder drop measure . I use a bunch of different powders , for a bunch of different ammo , these powder drops take time to set up . I just use the Lee powder spoons to get the bulk of my powder on the scale then trickle up .
must haves;
press, die set , shell holders , case trimmer , drop tube funnel , measuring calipers , scale , debur tool , loading tray , tweezers , lube pad and lube or some way to lube cases , bullet puller , stuck case remover , the last two are like an eraser on a pencil , you will make mistakes
nice to have;
hand primer , case prep center , primer flipper , extra measuring caliper , annealer , I really like the redding competition shellholder set
should have ;
head space tools , comparator tools , powder trickler
not worth it to me ;
powder drop measure . I use a bunch of different powders , for a bunch of different ammo , these powder drops take time to set up . I just use the Lee powder spoons to get the bulk of my powder on the scale then trickle up .
