Beginner reloader setup

[A_Brandt]

Beginner here attempting to try my hand at reloading. I have gathered some of the things necessary and have put a lot of research and purpose into the items I have selected. Many people I have talked to have told me to obviously stay within my budget and get what I can afford but also get some of the stuff I want because I will be trying to upgrade prolly if I get wrapped into the reloading worm hole. I think I'll be starting off trying with .308 win and 22 creedmoor and 7mm prc.

List of what I have gotten:
Rcbs chargemaster supreme
Decapping die
Wilson Case trimmer
Calipers
H1000
Retumbo
Reloader 22
RCBS Case Cleaner
Once fired .308 brass

List still to get:
Forster Co-Ax Press
Powder funnel
Powder Trickelr
Dry or Wet Tumbler (plan on mostly hand wiping)
Seperator
Drier
Forster micrometer dies
Forster FL sizing dies
21st century nitrided sizing mandrel
Hornady OAL gauge
Hornady Comparator and Headspace gauge
Forster Primer
Primer tray
Trays
Lyman chamfer and deburrer
Scale check weights
Media for tumbler
Imperial sizing wax
Primer pocket and mouth case brushes
Loading tray and block
Rifle bullet cases

I think that is everything. Long ways to go but I've made some purchases and officially got my foot in the door. No backing out now hahaha. Excited for this journey I'm bout to embark on and see where I eventually end up with it. Feel free to share any thoughts or advice!!!

 

[ByronP]

Looks like you on the right track

 

[Scythe]

I have some Forster dies and some Redding, either will do.
The Area 419 funnel with extension is something you should add, I love mine.
There is a book called the ABCs of Reloading, it's handy for questions / general knowledge.

I started out with an RCBS Partner Press. You will be well ahead of that when you complete your list

 

[M1A1ABRAMS]

Beginner here attempting to try my hand at reloading. I have gathered some of the things necessary and have put a lot of research and purpose into the items I have selected. Many people I have talked to have told me to obviously stay within my budget and get what I can afford but also get some of the stuff I want because I will be trying to upgrade prolly if I get wrapped into the reloading worm hole. I think I'll be starting off trying with .308 win and 22 creedmoor and 7mm prc.

List of what I have gotten:
Rcbs chargemaster supreme
Decapping die
Wilson Case trimmer
Calipers
H1000
Retumbo
Reloader 22
RCBS Case Cleaner
Once fired .308 brass

List still to get:
Forster Co-Ax Press
Powder funnel
Powder Trickelr
Dry or Wet Tumbler (plan on mostly hand wiping)
Seperator
Drier
Forster micrometer dies
Forster FL sizing dies
21st century nitrided sizing mandrel
Hornady OAL gauge
Hornady Comparator and Headspace gauge
Forster Primer
Primer tray
Trays
Lyman chamfer and deburrer
Scale check weights
Media for tumbler
Imperial sizing wax
Primer pocket and mouth case brushes
Loading tray and block
Rifle bullet cases

I think that is everything. Long ways to go but I've made some purchases and officially got my foot in the door. No backing out now hahaha. Excited for this journey I'm bout to embark on and see where I eventually end up with it. Feel free to share any thoughts or advice!!!

No loading manuals ? I go to estate sales and auctions. You would be surprised at what you can get on the cheaper side if you are careful. What you may not need you may in the future. Or you can give it away or sell it. The classifieds on this site are also a big help.

 

[A_Brandt]

I have some Forster dies and some Redding, either will do.
The Area 419 funnel with extension is something you should add, I love mine.
There is a book called the ABCs of Reloading, it's handy for questions / general knowledge.

I started out with an RCBS Partner Press. You will be well ahead of that when you complete your list

I'm goin to get some manuals as well as general knowledge reading material. I'll def get the ABC of reloading then also!!! And what can you say about the 419 funnel as to why I should get it?

 

[A_Brandt]

No loading manuals ? I go to estate sales and auctions. You would be surprised at what you can get on the cheaper side if you are careful. What you may not need you may in the future. Or you can give it away or sell it. The classifieds on this site are also a big help.

Haha you caught. Yes reloading manuals for sure. Already have some online versions! And I'm doing my absolute best to piece this whole thing together piece by piece and save money as I go along. Idk if I'll buy anything new if I can help it to save money. If I had more time throughout the day to go to estate sales I would but working all day 6-7 days a week usually hinders that idea. But I'm trying my best to "ball on a budget" they call it!

 

[FEENIX]

Beginner here attempting to try my hand at reloading. I have gathered some of the things necessary and have put a lot of research and purpose into the items I have selected. Many people I have talked to have told me to obviously stay within my budget and get what I can afford but also get some of the stuff I want because I will be trying to upgrade prolly if I get wrapped into the reloading worm hole. I think I'll be starting off trying with .308 win and 22 creedmoor and 7mm prc.

List of what I have gotten:
Rcbs chargemaster supreme
Decapping die
Wilson Case trimmer
Calipers
H1000
Retumbo
Reloader 22
RCBS Case Cleaner
Once fired .308 brass

List still to get:
Forster Co-Ax Press
Powder funnel
Powder Trickelr
Dry or Wet Tumbler (plan on mostly hand wiping)
Seperator
Drier
Forster micrometer dies
Forster FL sizing dies
21st century nitrided sizing mandrel
Hornady OAL gauge
Hornady Comparator and Headspace gauge
Forster Primer
Primer tray
Trays
Lyman chamfer and deburrer
Scale check weights
Media for tumbler
Imperial sizing wax
Primer pocket and mouth case brushes
Loading tray and block
Rifle bullet cases

I think that is everything. Long ways to go but I've made some purchases and officially got my foot in the door. No backing out now hahaha. Excited for this journey I'm bout to embark on and see where I eventually end up with it. Feel free to share any thoughts or advice!!!

You have it better than most when we started. My Best advice is to follow your reloading manual or video (RCBS has a few good ones), take your time, don't complicate it unnecessarily (concentrate on the processes, not the equipment at this time), and enjoy the learning process.

 

[A_Brandt]

I feel like I might even enjoy the process more if I started out with a like a rock chucker press and kit. But I feel like my interest and curiosity might quickly outgrow that and then I'd be out money from quick upgrades. It's something I've always wanted to do, and finally. Pulled the trigger on it. Figured if I'm gonna do it I might do it right the first time. Obviously want to get quality products to "not make it easier" but to "help myself be more repeatable or precise persay". I have been a video and article and forum fanatic over the past month when it comes to reloading basics and materials. All the way to picking up on small things "pro's or competition shooters" do and see how I can stay within my own limits but potentially implement some of the key things. Thanks for the advice!

 

[M1A1ABRAMS]

The classifieds on this site is where I would be scanning. And a few other forums if time is a concern. There are some really good deals online sometimes. Ebay is another. Just know what you're getting and willing to pay. You could get someone else to attend the auction in your place. Just give them a price to stop for the product. Which you should already have when bidding. And a lot of these estate sales and auctions are online if you can't attend. Just do it locally. So getting your items are much easier. I have purchased 4 to 5 manuals for $5.00 at some of these. Hard back books like new.

 

[jseandsje]

Beginner here attempting to try my hand at reloading. I have gathered some of the things necessary and have put a lot of research and purpose into the items I have selected. Many people I have talked to have told me to obviously stay within my budget and get what I can afford but also get some of the stuff I want because I will be trying to upgrade prolly if I get wrapped into the reloading worm hole. I think I'll be starting off trying with .308 win and 22 creedmoor and 7mm prc.

List of what I have gotten:
Rcbs chargemaster supreme
Decapping die
Wilson Case trimmer
Calipers
H1000
Retumbo
Reloader 22

Some 308 powder

RCBS Case Cleaner
Once fired .308 brass

List still to get:
Forster Co-Ax Press
Powder funnel
Powder Trickelr

Balance scale - you will thank me.

Dry or Wet Tumbler (plan on mostly hand

Dry, walnut media. No stainless pins.

wiping)
Seperator
Drier

Forster micrometer dies
Forster FL sizing dies
21st century nitrided sizing mandrel
Hornady OAL gauge
Hornady Comparator and Headspace gauge
Forster Primer
Primer tray
Trays
Lyman chamfer and deburrer
Scale check weights
Media for tumbler

Walnut

Imperial sizing wax
Primer pocket and mouth case brushes
Loading tray and block
Rifle bullet cases

I think that is everything. Long ways to go but I've made some purchases and officially got my foot in the door. No backing out now hahaha. Excited for this journey I'm bout to embark on and see where I eventually end up with it. Feel free to share any thoughts or advice!!!

Lyman Reloading Manual. My favorite.

 

[Deputy819]

Feel free to share any thoughts or advice!!!

That's a HECKUVA "First Timer" list ya got there. Admittedly, I started with a whole lot less and a lot less sophisticated at that. Rolling your own is great, but be careful just how "deep" you go right off the bat. It's a never ending learning process (and spending process ) that can get you frustrated pretty quick if you get ahead of yourself. Have fun, be safe, do your "Homework" and when the questions pop up…..we'll be here.

 

[jseandsje]

Bought a RCBS RS3 press, thrower, balance scale, ram prime, deburrer, loading block, case lube, brushes
Redding trickler
Lyman trimmer
A while ago all used. Man said he'd take $85. I gave him $100 and I still felt bad.

 

[slv hunter]

A chronograph is essential in load development.

 

[A_Brandt]

That's a HECKUVA "First Timer" list ya got there. Admittedly, I started with a whole lot less and a lot less sophisticated at that. Rolling your own is great, but be careful just how "deep" you go right off the bat. It's a never ending learning process (and spending process ) that can get you frustrated pretty quick if you get ahead of yourself. Have fun, be safe, do your "Homework" and when the questions pop up…..we'll be here.

For sure!!! This will be my main priority, getting the basics down before I jump too far ahead of myself. I have a feeling my notebook and manuals and reloading books might be getting a lot more use than my equipment will at the start. A month ago I could tell you what a single piece of reloading equipment was and have never had anyone to introduce me to it. Sounds like I'm in good hands here on the forum!!! Slow and steady wins the race