Getting Started ReloadingThis is a discussion on Getting Started Reloading within the The Ammo Can forums, part of the Armory Talk category; For those interested in reloading, just started, or exeprienced, post your questions, answers, and recommendations here....
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12-07-2006, 01:35 AM
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Getting Started Reloading
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12-07-2006, 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by R Dub
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Start off with a Lee single stage if for no other reason than to understand each step in reloading, and when you move to a progressive, you'll really appreciate the progressive  I have two Dillon SDB - love 'em for reloading pistol!
~Mitch
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12-07-2006, 12:02 PM
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12-09-2006, 01:35 AM
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Thank you guys very much... I just got my Lee Progressive 1000 on Wednesday. I met up with a guy from a local club on Wednesday night also and he went through his Dillon steps but he completely explained the process to me and gave me a ton on material to read. I've begun to set up mine but I need to get a bench. Once that's ready, I can fill you guys in on the progressive.
You guys are awesome. 
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12-09-2006, 02:20 AM
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I have used RCBS for as long as I can remember, and I still load .38, .357, .44, and all my rifles on a single stage press. They are very easy to pay for when you start reloading rifles with them.
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12-12-2006, 10:21 AM
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First time reloading rifle...
I re-loaded my first rifle rounds this past weekend on a RCBS single stage. .223 shooting a barnes 50 gr HP bullet, remmington brass, federal premium rifle primers and IMR powder. I have reloaded shotgun shells before which is very easy to do. Reloading for rifle was quite involved.
We reshaped the brass and punched the old primers. Cleaned the primer pocket, We trimmed the brass to length, measured a few just to be sure durring the process. Threw them into the tumbler for a while. While the tumbler was running we set the powder measure up. Set primers with a hand primer tool. Then measured & weighed powder for each case. The powder measure was close but we needed to add a few grains of powder for each load. I was amazed at how sensetitive the scale was. I could add a very small pinch of powder and drop it by the grain to get it where we wanted it. We would weigh the powder for each case. After that we set bullets. Measured over all length several times, we also chambered a bullet in the rifle to make sure it didn't sit against the rifiling in the barrel. After a few times of measuring the over all length we were good. Set the die and loaded the rest of the shells and crimped.
So for my first time re-loading what a process for only 15 shells. I can see the need right off the bat for the best quality set of digital calipers and a digital scale money can buy. My buddies worked OK but we took multiple measurements just to be sure. He has a pretty cool case trimmer once that was set for the right length you are good to go. We are going to reload a few more types then head to the range.
I can see how reloading gets addicting.
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01-31-2007, 06:32 PM
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03-03-2007, 04:27 PM
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What is all needed to start reloading?
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03-03-2007, 04:38 PM
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Powder
Primers
Bullets
Brass(pm me for pistol brass)
Press
Scale
Dies
Shell holder/conversion kit
dial calibers
MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL you only need 1 but dont skip it.
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