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<blockquote data-quote="specweldtom" data-source="post: 165962" data-attributes="member: 2580"><p>If you get a hundred shooters to post, every one will use something different in equipment, and individual steps. A really good place to start is to buy a reloading manual such as RCBS, and read the section on setting up, case prep, loading steps, and loading safety. This will give you a starting place. Then look at equipment, components, loading station layouts, etc. If you know someone who loads, ask to watch them. See what they use, how they do it, and where they are set up. If you run into specific questions, get on this forum and ask.</p><p></p><p>I use a Rockchucker press, an Ohaus scale, plastic funnel, a Forster case trimmer, de-burring tool, and a dial caliper. Also RCBS, Hornady, Redding, Lee, and Lyman dies. For volume loading, a good powder measure speeds up the process, and a priming tool. A lot of really good handloaders use a hand priming tool. I don't load large amounts of ammo, so I just use the priming arm on the press. I also weigh every powder charge.</p><p></p><p>Advice: don't be distracted while loading; and look in every case before starting to seat bullets. A case with no powder in it is a potential DISASTER.</p><p></p><p>Get educated and then get started. I've never known a serious shooter who hasn't reloaded at one time or another.</p><p></p><p>Good luck and good shooting, Tom</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="specweldtom, post: 165962, member: 2580"] If you get a hundred shooters to post, every one will use something different in equipment, and individual steps. A really good place to start is to buy a reloading manual such as RCBS, and read the section on setting up, case prep, loading steps, and loading safety. This will give you a starting place. Then look at equipment, components, loading station layouts, etc. If you know someone who loads, ask to watch them. See what they use, how they do it, and where they are set up. If you run into specific questions, get on this forum and ask. I use a Rockchucker press, an Ohaus scale, plastic funnel, a Forster case trimmer, de-burring tool, and a dial caliper. Also RCBS, Hornady, Redding, Lee, and Lyman dies. For volume loading, a good powder measure speeds up the process, and a priming tool. A lot of really good handloaders use a hand priming tool. I don't load large amounts of ammo, so I just use the priming arm on the press. I also weigh every powder charge. Advice: don't be distracted while loading; and look in every case before starting to seat bullets. A case with no powder in it is a potential DISASTER. Get educated and then get started. I've never known a serious shooter who hasn't reloaded at one time or another. Good luck and good shooting, Tom [/QUOTE]
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