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<blockquote data-quote="Mickp7" data-source="post: 3015371" data-attributes="member: 122253"><p>I just finished a workshop room in my barn (it is conditioned) and I am excited to finally get into reloading. Initially, I am going to focus on my hunting and LR rifles (all magnum) cartridges, with a focus on precision. Efficiency is fine, but not at the expense of precision. 556, 9mm, 45 auto, etc is inexpensive enough that I don't know that I'll ever reload for it, but who knows. I've been saving all my brass for years regardless.</p><p></p><p>I have been researching online and sifting through past forums, but am struggling to understand what all I should buy and discerning between different manufacturers and options.</p><p></p><p>I am a firm believer in "buy the best you can afford" and am blessed to have a fairly liberal budget (especially when it comes to guns and shooting!).</p><p></p><p>My request to those willing is to help me build a list of the best tools and components I can. I want to get this right the first time and set myself up for success.</p><p></p><p>I don't even know enough to form a complete list, but here are a few of the questions I think I should ask:</p><p>- Initial loads would be for 7mm RM, 7 PRC, 300 PRC, 300 Norma</p><p>- Best press? So far, my research has me leaning towards the Area 419 Zero Press. All I can find is the 7/8" turret, no hybrids, but thinking maybe that would be fine.</p><p>- What brand/ type of dies?</p><p>- What powders should I be trying?</p><p>- Shell holders??</p><p>- Tumblers</p><p>- Trimmers</p><p>- Brass</p><p>- Primers</p><p>- Scales/ measuring</p><p>- Funnel</p><p>- Best reload manual/ guide</p><p>- What else would I need?</p><p></p><p>I realize this is a big ask, and appreciate those with experience helping me. I know once I get started, a lot of this will make more sense and I am looking forward to the learning experience and the shooting that goes along with the load development.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mickp7, post: 3015371, member: 122253"] I just finished a workshop room in my barn (it is conditioned) and I am excited to finally get into reloading. Initially, I am going to focus on my hunting and LR rifles (all magnum) cartridges, with a focus on precision. Efficiency is fine, but not at the expense of precision. 556, 9mm, 45 auto, etc is inexpensive enough that I don't know that I'll ever reload for it, but who knows. I've been saving all my brass for years regardless. I have been researching online and sifting through past forums, but am struggling to understand what all I should buy and discerning between different manufacturers and options. I am a firm believer in "buy the best you can afford" and am blessed to have a fairly liberal budget (especially when it comes to guns and shooting!). My request to those willing is to help me build a list of the best tools and components I can. I want to get this right the first time and set myself up for success. I don't even know enough to form a complete list, but here are a few of the questions I think I should ask: - Initial loads would be for 7mm RM, 7 PRC, 300 PRC, 300 Norma - Best press? So far, my research has me leaning towards the Area 419 Zero Press. All I can find is the 7/8" turret, no hybrids, but thinking maybe that would be fine. - What brand/ type of dies? - What powders should I be trying? - Shell holders?? - Tumblers - Trimmers - Brass - Primers - Scales/ measuring - Funnel - Best reload manual/ guide - What else would I need? I realize this is a big ask, and appreciate those with experience helping me. I know once I get started, a lot of this will make more sense and I am looking forward to the learning experience and the shooting that goes along with the load development. [/QUOTE]
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