GKshootsXX
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Good Afternoon everyone! I was hoping someone might want to share their reloading set up because I have no idea where to start or what to buy !? Any and all help would be greatly appreciated !
Reloading Checklist??
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I am currently teaching a brand new guy.
1. Redding t7 press. I let him try other single stage presses and he got the redding t7. It's only 125 dollars more than a single stage.
2. Chargemaster lite. You can use balance beam with powder dispenser and trickler too.
3. Mititoyo electronic calipers. 6 inch.
4. Hornady headspace comparator kit.
5. Hornady bullet comparator kit for CBTO.
6. LEE case trimmer for each specific cartridge.
7. Priming tool. If you plan on doing high volume loading get an RCBS bench mount primer.
8. Chamfer debur tool.
9. Dies for your caliber. Redding master hunter dies are awesome, or you can get basic rcbs dies.
10. Primer pocket brush.
11. Case lube for sizing. I use Hornady one shot [shake well and soak cases well]
12. Shell holders
13. Neck brush
14. Brass, powder, primers, bullets.
This will cost about a thousand bucks but my buddy is making good quality ammo and there is nothing that will need constant upgrading because you cheaped out on something.
1. Redding t7 press. I let him try other single stage presses and he got the redding t7. It's only 125 dollars more than a single stage.
2. Chargemaster lite. You can use balance beam with powder dispenser and trickler too.
3. Mititoyo electronic calipers. 6 inch.
4. Hornady headspace comparator kit.
5. Hornady bullet comparator kit for CBTO.
6. LEE case trimmer for each specific cartridge.
7. Priming tool. If you plan on doing high volume loading get an RCBS bench mount primer.
8. Chamfer debur tool.
9. Dies for your caliber. Redding master hunter dies are awesome, or you can get basic rcbs dies.
10. Primer pocket brush.
11. Case lube for sizing. I use Hornady one shot [shake well and soak cases well]
12. Shell holders
13. Neck brush
14. Brass, powder, primers, bullets.
This will cost about a thousand bucks but my buddy is making good quality ammo and there is nothing that will need constant upgrading because you cheaped out on something.
GKshootsXX
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NWMNBOWHUNTER Thank you for your response this is going to help me a ton respectfully GKshootsXX
It would also really help to know what calibers/ rifles you are loading for. How far you plan to shoot. Target only, PRS, hunting....etc
And a reloading manual. I like nosler. Lots of info and insight.
GKshootsXX
Member
good to know !!!!
GKshootsXX
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shooting at 1-1200 interested in reloading .270/.308 and some hand gun ammo as well
QuietTexan
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Buy the best you can afford up front when it comes to your press and scale, those are the two most expensive parts of the gear up front. Since you said pistol ammo then to the list above I'd add a vibratory case cleaner, I use a Lyman Turbo 1200.
I recommend a chronograph because it will give you hard data on the consistency of what you're doing.
The firehose of information will be overwhelming and there can be a tendency to chase "what is the BEST" in terms of wanting to buy more things when the real question should be is what you're doing with what you have working correctly. Don't waste time and effort getting into vogue loading practices like neck turning or annealing just because people are talking about it on the internet until you can outshoot what you're loading. Getting to first 75% of the way there to great loads is easy with good measuring tools and basic dies, the next 15% is mainly upgrading gear specific to the discipline you're chasing. That last 10% is where you start chasing very small incremental improvements, the money starts adding up to upgrade anything, and you get really really specific about very nuanced things. Better to hold off on trying to chase that last 10% and spend the money on components. Unless you're coming into this with a very high end set up then usually barrel and optic upgrades are required before you'll max out your first equipment set up.
I recommend a chronograph because it will give you hard data on the consistency of what you're doing.
The firehose of information will be overwhelming and there can be a tendency to chase "what is the BEST" in terms of wanting to buy more things when the real question should be is what you're doing with what you have working correctly. Don't waste time and effort getting into vogue loading practices like neck turning or annealing just because people are talking about it on the internet until you can outshoot what you're loading. Getting to first 75% of the way there to great loads is easy with good measuring tools and basic dies, the next 15% is mainly upgrading gear specific to the discipline you're chasing. That last 10% is where you start chasing very small incremental improvements, the money starts adding up to upgrade anything, and you get really really specific about very nuanced things. Better to hold off on trying to chase that last 10% and spend the money on components. Unless you're coming into this with a very high end set up then usually barrel and optic upgrades are required before you'll max out your first equipment set up.
I "borrowed" this from someone on this site and made some changes to suit my processes. I print a bunch up and use them as place holders so I know where I left off.
misterc01
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Here is the checklist I use. As just_jon does, it lets me pick up where I left off. And each item has a place for a check mark.
Reloading Checklist Date: ___________
Firearm___________________________________________________________ Cal_________
Load Data Source________________________________________ Cases _____ ______ _______
# Start Fired # Reload #
Case Mfr___________________________________________ Lot #___________________________
Max Mfr Case OL ___________ Case Trim-to-Length ___________ Mfr Cartridge OAL ___________
Powder Mfr________________________________ Lot #__________________ Powder Wt_______
Bullet________________________________ Lot #___________________ Seating Depth___________
Case: Deprime Clean (Tumble) Inspect Weigh Ave Wt:_________________
Case: Headspace (Prec Mic) ______________ Run out (Case Master) ____________
Neck Thickness __________ Turn Expand Neck - Mandrel _____ Turn-to Thickness___________
Lubricate Case Pistol Case: Flare
Resize: Full Length Neck Diameter ____ Bushing Size____ Shoulder Bump_____
Case Length ______ Trim Case Trim-to Length______ Debur Chamfer
Clean (ultrasonic) Dry Check/Clean Primer Pocket Anneal:
Check: Gauge Ammo Checker
Check Run out: __________ Concentricity ____________ Adjust if needed
Final No. Rounds Loaded ________ Rejects/Culls _____________
Notes:
Version: Dec 8, 2020
Reloading Checklist Date: ___________
Firearm___________________________________________________________ Cal_________
Load Data Source________________________________________ Cases _____ ______ _______
# Start Fired # Reload #
Case Mfr___________________________________________ Lot #___________________________
Max Mfr Case OL ___________ Case Trim-to-Length ___________ Mfr Cartridge OAL ___________
Powder Mfr________________________________ Lot #__________________ Powder Wt_______
Bullet________________________________ Lot #___________________ Seating Depth___________
- Primer Mfr_____________________ Primer Size________________ Lot #_____________________
- Reloading Sequence
Case: Deprime Clean (Tumble) Inspect Weigh Ave Wt:_________________
Case: Headspace (Prec Mic) ______________ Run out (Case Master) ____________
Neck Thickness __________ Turn Expand Neck - Mandrel _____ Turn-to Thickness___________
Lubricate Case Pistol Case: Flare
Resize: Full Length Neck Diameter ____ Bushing Size____ Shoulder Bump_____
Case Length ______ Trim Case Trim-to Length______ Debur Chamfer
Clean (ultrasonic) Dry Check/Clean Primer Pocket Anneal:
- Prime: Clean Neck Dry Neck Lube
- Powder Load ______________ gr
Check: Gauge Ammo Checker
Check Run out: __________ Concentricity ____________ Adjust if needed
Final No. Rounds Loaded ________ Rejects/Culls _____________
Notes:
Version: Dec 8, 2020
Add to this a vibratory case cleaner like the Lyman 1200 turbo pro or something similar.
Look at the complete reloading kits from RCBS. Really not so complete but it has a lot of the stuff you will need and will have forever.
look at this offer on Amazon.
Amazon.com : RCBS 9354 RC Supreme Master Kit : Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com : RCBS 9354 RC Supreme Master Kit : Sports & Outdoors
www.amazon.com
DUSTY NOGGIN
Well-Known Member
alot of free load data on the net ..
download and save any new data you find to your pc .. so can always cross check data against other data .. i print, laminate and punch for a 3 ring binder ...
download and save any new data you find to your pc .. so can always cross check data against other data .. i print, laminate and punch for a 3 ring binder ...
Douglas A. Twitty
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Just one thing. . . Go slow. Don't rush the reloading process. Make sure every step you take is deliberate and done correctly. Don't be distracted while reloading. If you think about the pressures and temperatures involved every time that primer is struck by your firing pin, you'll want to strive to make every round as perfect and safe as you can. Reloading is fun! Keep it safe.
The Practical Guide to Reloading, by Nathan Foster, is an excellent place to start. I go back to this as a reference all the time. The web site has an amazing amount of info on cartridge, and terminal ballistic performance.
The Practical Guide to Reloading
This book takes you right through the hand loading process showing you how to make ammunition that is specifically tailored to your rifle and allowing you to extract every last bit of accuracy from your firearm.
www.ballisticstudies.com
