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<blockquote data-quote="BillNye" data-source="post: 2615787" data-attributes="member: 114642"><p>The basic tennet of "buy once cry once" definitely holds true for reloading, particularly if you're reloading for accuracy. At the most basic, you'll need:</p><p></p><p>Press, something like an RCBS Rock Chucker is reliable and won't need upgrading.</p><p></p><p>Powder throw: almost any will do</p><p></p><p>Beam scale: RCBS 5-0-5 is a personal favorite</p><p></p><p>Dies: full length sizing is easiest to start with. I like Redding but everyone has brand preference</p><p></p><p>Manuals: buy a few, read them</p><p></p><p>Priming Tool: personal preference is for the Frankfort Arsenal hand priming tool</p><p></p><p>Cleaning device: I like wet tumbling with steel pins, this is very arguable though, everyone has something that works for them. Frankfort Arsenal work for me here as well.</p><p></p><p>Annealing device: a hand torch and Tempilaque is a great start, I use an annealeaz personally but an Annealing Made Perfect device would be better</p><p></p><p>Calipers: the best you can afford but any will get you started</p><p></p><p>Shell Holders: Any</p><p></p><p>Lubricant: I like Imperial Sizing Wax. Many good options here, I know lots of people use a lanolin/alcohol mix that you can spray on.</p><p></p><p>Case trimmer: Many good options. I use an L.E. Wilson trimmer</p><p></p><p>Case chamfer tool: Any VLD chamfer tool will work. Helps the bullet seat into the case mouth without catching on the rim</p><p></p><p>Powder trickler: dispenses powder slowly to help you get the exact amount you want</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BillNye, post: 2615787, member: 114642"] The basic tennet of "buy once cry once" definitely holds true for reloading, particularly if you're reloading for accuracy. At the most basic, you'll need: Press, something like an RCBS Rock Chucker is reliable and won't need upgrading. Powder throw: almost any will do Beam scale: RCBS 5-0-5 is a personal favorite Dies: full length sizing is easiest to start with. I like Redding but everyone has brand preference Manuals: buy a few, read them Priming Tool: personal preference is for the Frankfort Arsenal hand priming tool Cleaning device: I like wet tumbling with steel pins, this is very arguable though, everyone has something that works for them. Frankfort Arsenal work for me here as well. Annealing device: a hand torch and Tempilaque is a great start, I use an annealeaz personally but an Annealing Made Perfect device would be better Calipers: the best you can afford but any will get you started Shell Holders: Any Lubricant: I like Imperial Sizing Wax. Many good options here, I know lots of people use a lanolin/alcohol mix that you can spray on. Case trimmer: Many good options. I use an L.E. Wilson trimmer Case chamfer tool: Any VLD chamfer tool will work. Helps the bullet seat into the case mouth without catching on the rim Powder trickler: dispenses powder slowly to help you get the exact amount you want [/QUOTE]
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