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jtprevatte · 08-28-2008, 07:34 PM

Got my Lee reloading setup yesterday. Spent last night mounting everything the way I wanted and de-priming a few cases, expanding them, and putting a chamfer on the cases. Then I took a few minutes to get to know my scales and powder dispenser.

So far.....I love it.

I can see this is going to be a fun hobby. Now...to find some bullets to order so I can actually start making some loads.

If you are new and thinking about starting this hobby...I definetely recommend that you get the books from Lee...The ABC's of reloading and the new book they have out, the name slips me right this minute. I have read each cover to cover and I can tell you...without reading some so informative, I would have been lost.

I think more people should do their own...

kitsapcharly · 08-28-2008, 07:49 PM

I also have a new set-up from Lee and should be up and running but life keeps interfering. I have some 230-grain lead bullets from Missouri bullets that look real good and the price was right. Intend to try loading them with 5.3 grains of Unique because that's a bulky-enough powder that an accidental double charge would be obvious and no charge would also be obvious. Was told that this was very good for a begginer like me.
Strongly recommend that you dig through reloading advice on this site which has some very knowledgeable people familiar familiar with pistol ammo...not always the same as loading bottle-necked rifle cases. I've learned much here and they've graciously answered my endless questions.

speedracer211 · 08-28-2008, 08:09 PM

Welcome to a complete new side of shooting. There are those of us who shoot, and then those of us who shoot and reload. You will know what i mean. Anyways I find that I like reloading almost more than shooting. A great reloading site to check out is glockpost.com and tell them I sent you. They are a great bunch of reloaders in a small community like here.

fredj338 · 08-28-2008, 11:26 PM

It's an addiction for sure. Welcome to the land of self reliance.

REDTAIL · 08-29-2008, 12:01 AM

dont forget to ream out the primer pockets on all new brass and remove all the burrs from the case necks this will help a lot for more accurate loads, also get yourself Lymans # 48 realoading manual its a must have for anyone who reloads good luck "your now hooked"

redyak3 · 08-29-2008, 12:58 AM

Congratulatons !
My LNL press-kit is on the way, gettin real anxious...

**mhillsing23** · 08-29-2008, 05:56 AM

I started loading with a Lee 4-Hole Turrett about a month or so ago. I couldn't be happier with it. As far as bullets, check out Precision Delta, you can get FMJ for about the price of lead at most other places.

tomfoolery · 08-29-2008, 06:03 AM

Congrats!! I also re-load with a lee turret press. I use red dot powder and lead round nose bullets. Couldn't be happier.

Kristie · 08-29-2008, 07:27 AM

Congrats on the buy..

We just started on re loading here as well. I purchased a dillion square deal for the hubby. Of course after he got all the powders measured right and everything setup, I had to play with it. Nothing like I was expecting and I spent a good 30 minutes out there with him messing with it.

I made the first bullet from it.

Would love to know the name of the other book you are reading. Looking into purchasing a few from Amazon this weekend if we cannot find anything out at Cabela's.

RobFMJ · 08-29-2008, 07:57 AM

Madness??? This is HANDLOADING!

Ok, just had to get that out of my system. Congrats on your purchase... youre gonna have a lot of fun with it

08-28-2008, 07:34 PM	#1
jtprevatte XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 586	Well....the madness has started.... Got my Lee reloading setup yesterday. Spent last night mounting everything the way I wanted and de-priming a few cases, expanding them, and putting a chamfer on the cases. Then I took a few minutes to get to know my scales and powder dispenser. So far.....I love it. I can see this is going to be a fun hobby. Now...to find some bullets to order so I can actually start making some loads. If you are new and thinking about starting this hobby...I definetely recommend that you get the books from Lee...The ABC's of reloading and the new book they have out, the name slips me right this minute. I have read each cover to cover and I can tell you...without reading some so informative, I would have been lost. I think more people should do their own... __________________ Why do I carry a gun? Have you picked up a cop lately? Man, they eat A LOT of doughnuts....and whew...they are heavy. Wanna XD with me? LOL If this thing turns bad and you have to point your prayer rug to the east, don't blame me...I voted for McCain.... Visit my website www.jtprevatte.com for all your NC real estate needs..LOL

08-28-2008, 08:09 PM	#3
speedracer211 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bradenton Florida Posts: 2,456	Welcome to a complete new side of shooting. There are those of us who shoot, and then those of us who shoot and reload. You will know what i mean. Anyways I find that I like reloading almost more than shooting. A great reloading site to check out is glockpost.com and tell them I sent you. They are a great bunch of reloaders in a small community like here. __________________ "You can't fix stupid" Great reloading site and tell them I sent you. www.glockpost.com

08-28-2008, 11:26 PM	#4
fredj338 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,342	It's an addiction for sure. Welcome to the land of self reliance. __________________ EVERY GOOD SHOOTER SHOULD BE A HANDLOADER!

08-29-2008, 12:01 AM	#5
REDTAIL XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: eastern ny state Posts: 69	reloading dont forget to ream out the primer pockets on all new brass and remove all the burrs from the case necks this will help a lot for more accurate loads, also get yourself Lymans # 48 realoading manual its a must have for anyone who reloads good luck "your now hooked"

08-29-2008, 05:56 AM	#7
mhillsing23 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: +38 26 31 -90 22 48 Posts: 2,970	I started loading with a Lee 4-Hole Turrett about a month or so ago. I couldn't be happier with it. As far as bullets, check out Precision Delta, you can get FMJ for about the price of lead at most other places. __________________ Governments tend not to solve problems, only to rearrange them. - Ronald Wilson Reagan

08-28-2008, 07:49 PM	#2
kitsapcharly XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 193	I also have a new set-up from Lee and should be up and running but life keeps interfering. I have some 230-grain lead bullets from Missouri bullets that look real good and the price was right. Intend to try loading them with 5.3 grains of Unique because that's a bulky-enough powder that an accidental double charge would be obvious and no charge would also be obvious. Was told that this was very good for a begginer like me. Strongly recommend that you dig through reloading advice on this site which has some very knowledgeable people familiar familiar with pistol ammo...not always the same as loading bottle-necked rifle cases. I've learned much here and they've graciously answered my endless questions.

08-29-2008, 12:58 AM	#6
redyak3 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Big Island, HI Posts: 108	Congratulatons ! My LNL press-kit is on the way, gettin real anxious...

08-29-2008, 06:03 AM	#8
tomfoolery XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 5,291	Congrats!! I also re-load with a lee turret press. I use red dot powder and lead round nose bullets. Couldn't be happier. __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." "One is none, two is one, and three is just a good time." Clint Smith, referring to the number of guns you carry daily.

08-29-2008, 07:27 AM	#9
Kristie XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 134	Congrats on the buy.. We just started on re loading here as well. I purchased a dillion square deal for the hubby. Of course after he got all the powders measured right and everything setup, I had to play with it. Nothing like I was expecting and I spent a good 30 minutes out there with him messing with it. I made the first bullet from it. Would love to know the name of the other book you are reading. Looking into purchasing a few from Amazon this weekend if we cannot find anything out at Cabela's.

08-29-2008, 07:57 AM	#10
RobFMJ XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Galveston, Texas Posts: 1,907	Madness??? This is HANDLOADING! Ok, just had to get that out of my system. Congrats on your purchase... youre gonna have a lot of fun with it __________________ Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

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