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Reloading
Which Kit for First Time Reloader?
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<blockquote data-quote="rmorgan9718" data-source="post: 782294" data-attributes="member: 27677"><p>To answer your latest question, a full length sizing die does just that, reforms the case to SAAMI spec's down the full length (except the last 1/4" or so, and for that you'll need a small base die, but let's not go there yet). The neck sizer does not engage anything below the neck, resizing it only to ensure proper neck tension on the bullet.</p><p> </p><p>I would add my two cents on the kits: make a list of what you have to have, and several here had fairly complete lists, but be cautious about the digital scale/dispensers. Personally, I didn't like them and still do my rifles with a powder throw and trickle to desired load. I have a friend who shoots match quality groups who uses a shell casing ground to a very specific length for a particular powder and load with a soldered handle on the side. Same thing as Lee's dipper spoons, but he's too cheap to buy a set and won't use the ones I gave him. </p><p> </p><p>BTW, I used an old RCBS RS single stage press for 30 years, still have and use it. </p><p> </p><p>Use your BPS credits for bullets/primers/powders if/when they get some.</p><p> </p><p>Good luck and welcome to the insanity.</p><p> </p><p>rick</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rmorgan9718, post: 782294, member: 27677"] To answer your latest question, a full length sizing die does just that, reforms the case to SAAMI spec's down the full length (except the last 1/4" or so, and for that you'll need a small base die, but let's not go there yet). The neck sizer does not engage anything below the neck, resizing it only to ensure proper neck tension on the bullet. I would add my two cents on the kits: make a list of what you have to have, and several here had fairly complete lists, but be cautious about the digital scale/dispensers. Personally, I didn't like them and still do my rifles with a powder throw and trickle to desired load. I have a friend who shoots match quality groups who uses a shell casing ground to a very specific length for a particular powder and load with a soldered handle on the side. Same thing as Lee's dipper spoons, but he's too cheap to buy a set and won't use the ones I gave him. BTW, I used an old RCBS RS single stage press for 30 years, still have and use it. Use your BPS credits for bullets/primers/powders if/when they get some. Good luck and welcome to the insanity. rick [/QUOTE]
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