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<blockquote data-quote="dsculley" data-source="post: 1599323" data-attributes="member: 77514"><p>I am still using the Lee kit that my son bought for me about 10 years ago. I have added to it but still use most of the tools in the kit. The Lee scale that comes with the kit is as accurate as any but it will settle faster if you enhance the magnets (I just slide an additional magnet up one side). I don't think you need a scale that will weigh to the nearest 0.01 gr, but if you want one that accurate go for it. For case lube, you get a tube of Lee lube in the kit. If you want to lube faster than applying with your fingers you can squeeze a small dollop into a ziploc bag, add brass and shake/agitate (not as messy as a spray and probably just as inexpensive). You can lube 25 - 50 cases in less than a minute and it is handy. At first, you will use more lube than necessary. The Lee dies work well, as well as many of the more expensive brands. With that said, I have the Forster micrometer seating die for one of my rifles and I do like this seating die. +1 on the Lee dippers. They are very handy. Since you have a pistol you load for, you can make a set of dippers with pistol brass by soldering a wire handle to the brass. You can cut the brass to your desired volume. You will need the pilot for the Lee case trimmer in your caliber. FWIW, I don't tumble brass, I just wipe off the outside with a microfiber cloth. You can get everything you need for under $200.00 easily, and then add to it as you gain proficiency and learn what you like in your tools.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dsculley, post: 1599323, member: 77514"] I am still using the Lee kit that my son bought for me about 10 years ago. I have added to it but still use most of the tools in the kit. The Lee scale that comes with the kit is as accurate as any but it will settle faster if you enhance the magnets (I just slide an additional magnet up one side). I don't think you need a scale that will weigh to the nearest 0.01 gr, but if you want one that accurate go for it. For case lube, you get a tube of Lee lube in the kit. If you want to lube faster than applying with your fingers you can squeeze a small dollop into a ziploc bag, add brass and shake/agitate (not as messy as a spray and probably just as inexpensive). You can lube 25 - 50 cases in less than a minute and it is handy. At first, you will use more lube than necessary. The Lee dies work well, as well as many of the more expensive brands. With that said, I have the Forster micrometer seating die for one of my rifles and I do like this seating die. +1 on the Lee dippers. They are very handy. Since you have a pistol you load for, you can make a set of dippers with pistol brass by soldering a wire handle to the brass. You can cut the brass to your desired volume. You will need the pilot for the Lee case trimmer in your caliber. FWIW, I don't tumble brass, I just wipe off the outside with a microfiber cloth. You can get everything you need for under $200.00 easily, and then add to it as you gain proficiency and learn what you like in your tools. [/QUOTE]
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