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<blockquote data-quote="RandySch" data-source="post: 1327615" data-attributes="member: 66730"><p>I started researching reloading equipment about 5 years ago. I wasn't convinced I would really benefit. Then I bought a new Weatherby rifle. Both hunting rifles I have are in .270 Win. The other rifle is a Savage 111. The reason I bought the Weatherby was to reach out a little farther, it has a 4" longer barrel. I was buying premium ammo which was costing me $30 a box. Nothing I liked was available locally so all purchases were mail order. After many trips to my local shooting range I noticed inconsistencies in point of impact after 500 yards, especially at 650. Elder gentlemen who are regulars at the range pointed out that my rifle setup was good. But my issue was most likely to do with inconsistent factory ammo. They were too kind to mention that the shooter was also in need of more practice.</p><p> Having accumulated a lot a brass I decided it was time to start reloading. Having compared the cost of purchasing individual components with buying a kit, I found it was way more economical to buy a kit. The best value for the money I found was a RCBS kit that I got at a discount from Midway USA for what I considered a great buy. This kit included a RCBS Rockchucker single stage press and a Rangemaster digital scale. The whole kit cost about what these two items combined cost would have cost. What it did not include that I considered essential was a set of dies, digital calipers, a primer pocket cleaner, a neck brush, and a flash hole reamer. I went with a Redding Premium die set and do not regret the extra money I spent over cheaper alternatives. Included with the kit I purchased was a Nosler Reloading Guide. Reloading guides are essential but there is a lot of reloading information published online by reputable companies like Nosler & Barnes. With a purchase of power, primers, and bullets I was ready to get started. The first trip to the range I was satisfied with what I had accomplished but realized I was at the beginning stages of load development.</p><p> I know this is getting long so I will just make some quick points. I have never purchased a brass tumbler/cleaner. There are ways to clean brass without them.</p><p> If you feel the need to purchase a chronograph read Brian Litz's Chronograph Performance Review Article first. You will definitely save yourself headaches and wasted money. Has reloading saved me money? 1200 rounds later, I would have to say yes. It is difficult to quantify but it has provided me with the opportunity to shot a lot more than I would have, making me a better shooter. It has also resulted in giving me better more consistent ammo and I can reload bullets that are not available in factory ammunition.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RandySch, post: 1327615, member: 66730"] I started researching reloading equipment about 5 years ago. I wasn’t convinced I would really benefit. Then I bought a new Weatherby rifle. Both hunting rifles I have are in .270 Win. The other rifle is a Savage 111. The reason I bought the Weatherby was to reach out a little farther, it has a 4” longer barrel. I was buying premium ammo which was costing me $30 a box. Nothing I liked was available locally so all purchases were mail order. After many trips to my local shooting range I noticed inconsistencies in point of impact after 500 yards, especially at 650. Elder gentlemen who are regulars at the range pointed out that my rifle setup was good. But my issue was most likely to do with inconsistent factory ammo. They were too kind to mention that the shooter was also in need of more practice. Having accumulated a lot a brass I decided it was time to start reloading. Having compared the cost of purchasing individual components with buying a kit, I found it was way more economical to buy a kit. The best value for the money I found was a RCBS kit that I got at a discount from Midway USA for what I considered a great buy. This kit included a RCBS Rockchucker single stage press and a Rangemaster digital scale. The whole kit cost about what these two items combined cost would have cost. What it did not include that I considered essential was a set of dies, digital calipers, a primer pocket cleaner, a neck brush, and a flash hole reamer. I went with a Redding Premium die set and do not regret the extra money I spent over cheaper alternatives. Included with the kit I purchased was a Nosler Reloading Guide. Reloading guides are essential but there is a lot of reloading information published online by reputable companies like Nosler & Barnes. With a purchase of power, primers, and bullets I was ready to get started. The first trip to the range I was satisfied with what I had accomplished but realized I was at the beginning stages of load development. I know this is getting long so I will just make some quick points. I have never purchased a brass tumbler/cleaner. There are ways to clean brass without them. If you feel the need to purchase a chronograph read Brian Litz’s Chronograph Performance Review Article first. You will definitely save yourself headaches and wasted money. Has reloading saved me money? 1200 rounds later, I would have to say yes. It is difficult to quantify but it has provided me with the opportunity to shot a lot more than I would have, making me a better shooter. It has also resulted in giving me better more consistent ammo and I can reload bullets that are not available in factory ammunition. [/QUOTE]
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