Do you guys clean the primer pocket

[n6vcw]

Originally Posted by 99monguse

Other then: Hornady "Handbook of Cartridge Reloading: 8th Edition" Reloading Manual and the Lyman "Reloading Handbook: 49th Edition" Reloading Manual, what manual would you recommend as a third to have?

I find myself using the load data from the powder manufacturer's Web site more often than a reloading manual. In fact, all of my load data came from the Hodgdon site so far. 2,500+ rounds loaded and fired so far without a single problem. Every single one of them went "boom" and no over-pressure signs on anything. Something must have gone right for once.

[Average_Casey]

Originally Posted by 99monguse

I am ordering the Hornady "Handbook of Cartridge Reloading: 8th Edition" Reloading Manual and the Lyman "Reloading Handbook: 49th Edition" Reloading Manual; I was thinking maybe a third book too, but not sure which one.

Before I start with a progressive press, I was thinking maybe it would be a good idea to get a single stage press first (some other members here suggested it and I agree). By using the single stage press first, I would fully understand what's happening in each step of the progressive machine and may help me figure what what the problem is, if one arises while reloading.

I would want a case feeder with the XL650 and maybe a bullet feeder, but that's not necessary.

I love Lee's Modern Reloading. It taught me so much. I would highly recommend it as well.