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<blockquote data-quote="kc0pph" data-source="post: 555788" data-attributes="member: 35934"><p>I would normally recomend buying the RockChucker Supreme kit. The reason i am not sure is the LM. It might fit in but you also might have to seat the bullet up in the die at an angle then slide it into the case. Another concern is FL sizing the brass. It will take some force and you may have to use some elbow greese to get the sizer to work. </p><p> </p><p>As far as a tumbler i would recomend a VIBRATORY tumbler. I have found that the rotary ones damage brass and make too much noise. Use Green Corncob media as there is no cleaning required after (the red walnuts are a pain to clean). Before i tumble my brass i wash it with water, then in a solution of Vinegar, Liquid Laundry Soap and Salt. Be careful as this does a reaction like a baking soda and vinegar. Also make sure the cases are FULLY submerged. If not they will form a orange suface that will not come out. I mix a handful of salt, about 1/2 cup detergent and 1/2 cup vinegar to say 3-4 cups of water. This INSTANTLY makes the brass shiny. From there they are shaken in a collender and put in the media damp. I notice it works better with a little bit of water.</p><p> </p><p>The kit will come with a case trimmer that works (never used one have the lyman equivilant). It looks just like mine, and is a pain to adjust and i reccomend putting some serious torque on the 2 set screws. Dont forget to buy pilots for your calibers. (Also shell holders for your dies).</p><p> </p><p>Now i have not seen any difference (others will say different) from Lee and RCBS standard dies. Its what i use and they are great. </p><p> </p><p>I use a RCBS uniflow powder throw and a 10-10 scale. </p><p> </p><p>I will not reccomend a digital scale unless you are willing to pay for it. So far the only one i have seen that has the potential is $800. </p><p> </p><p>Case Lube: I use RCBS water based lube and the RCBS lube pad. Works great. (I clean in water, then size/decap then clean as above). </p><p> </p><p>If you want to get into more advanced reloading get a case neck turner, primer pocket uniformer. </p><p> </p><p>You mentioned a deburring tool. The kit comes with one. If you dont get the kit, i got a set from Harbor Freight of deburring tools and use the biggest one. A lot cheaper than the tool. I use emery cloth on the outside, works better than anything else ive found. </p><p> </p><p>I would also recomend the Lee Auto Prime. They seat primers very well and have never had a problem (other than the occasional upside down primer). You will need to get a lee shell holder for each caliber. </p><p> </p><p>A neck turning brush works great to lube the inside of the necks, but i have found a q-tip works better, and better yet is a bore mop (i think they are called). </p><p> </p><p>If the RCBS does not work i hear great reviews about the Co-ax presses, but do not own one, still have my trusty RockChucker that was bought in 1983. </p><p> </p><p>(appology for the rambling and unorginized rant/spelling issues.)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kc0pph, post: 555788, member: 35934"] I would normally recomend buying the RockChucker Supreme kit. The reason i am not sure is the LM. It might fit in but you also might have to seat the bullet up in the die at an angle then slide it into the case. Another concern is FL sizing the brass. It will take some force and you may have to use some elbow greese to get the sizer to work. As far as a tumbler i would recomend a VIBRATORY tumbler. I have found that the rotary ones damage brass and make too much noise. Use Green Corncob media as there is no cleaning required after (the red walnuts are a pain to clean). Before i tumble my brass i wash it with water, then in a solution of Vinegar, Liquid Laundry Soap and Salt. Be careful as this does a reaction like a baking soda and vinegar. Also make sure the cases are FULLY submerged. If not they will form a orange suface that will not come out. I mix a handful of salt, about 1/2 cup detergent and 1/2 cup vinegar to say 3-4 cups of water. This INSTANTLY makes the brass shiny. From there they are shaken in a collender and put in the media damp. I notice it works better with a little bit of water. The kit will come with a case trimmer that works (never used one have the lyman equivilant). It looks just like mine, and is a pain to adjust and i reccomend putting some serious torque on the 2 set screws. Dont forget to buy pilots for your calibers. (Also shell holders for your dies). Now i have not seen any difference (others will say different) from Lee and RCBS standard dies. Its what i use and they are great. I use a RCBS uniflow powder throw and a 10-10 scale. I will not reccomend a digital scale unless you are willing to pay for it. So far the only one i have seen that has the potential is $800. Case Lube: I use RCBS water based lube and the RCBS lube pad. Works great. (I clean in water, then size/decap then clean as above). If you want to get into more advanced reloading get a case neck turner, primer pocket uniformer. You mentioned a deburring tool. The kit comes with one. If you dont get the kit, i got a set from Harbor Freight of deburring tools and use the biggest one. A lot cheaper than the tool. I use emery cloth on the outside, works better than anything else ive found. I would also recomend the Lee Auto Prime. They seat primers very well and have never had a problem (other than the occasional upside down primer). You will need to get a lee shell holder for each caliber. A neck turning brush works great to lube the inside of the necks, but i have found a q-tip works better, and better yet is a bore mop (i think they are called). If the RCBS does not work i hear great reviews about the Co-ax presses, but do not own one, still have my trusty RockChucker that was bought in 1983. (appology for the rambling and unorginized rant/spelling issues.) [/QUOTE]
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