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Post by joel on Feb 8, 2008 19:21:57 GMT -5
im thinking of starting to reload .what would be a good way to go about it?a kit ?individual pieces?can ya list whats nesacary to get going to make rifle and shotgun .im thinking shotgun for duck/geese loads.the price of a box of shells is insane.i just sent for dillions catalog ,who else should i check out?
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Post by bubba on Feb 9, 2008 8:32:59 GMT -5
Joel My best advice would be to get the best equipment you can afford. I would recommend a kit from any of the loading companies. It will pretty much get you everything you will need to start loading. BUT the biggest thing you will need is loading manuals. Not one get at least three. And before you even touch any equipment read them over and over until you feel comfortable with the techniques. most of the companies have a website to look at their equipment. check www.leeprecision.com and www.rcbs.comThe next best advice I can give is to keep it simple. By that I mean start with a single stage press and go very slow with each step. Things you will need that a kit does not come with are 1 a caliper for measuring over all length of cases and loaded ammo 2 a tumbler to keep the brass free of dirt and build up from resizing 3 brass, primers, and bullets and powder 4 length trimming for all calibers you plan to reload for If you decide to buy individually you will need a press, loading manuals, dies, a scale, powder funnels powder measure a primer, resizing lube a set of shell holders, primer shell holders, pocket cleaner, a chamfer tool and a caliper. I am sure there are some small things I have left out and will think of later. As far as shotgunning goes, I have never reloaded for shotgun. I do shoot a lot of sporting clays and trap, but can still buy cheap lead shells and it is not worth setting up things yet. I am thinking I will in the future. I hope this helps
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Post by joel on Feb 9, 2008 18:38:37 GMT -5
thanks for the info i saw harbor freight has a caliper for like 5 $ they also have a digital scale .im not going t start soon just trying to get a ball park figure so i can squirell away some cash to buy ALL the stuf.thanks for the tips
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Post by bubba on Feb 9, 2008 21:12:06 GMT -5
you are welcome if you have any more questions feel free to ask and I will try to help.
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Post by fasteddie on Feb 9, 2008 21:20:44 GMT -5
Don't go too cheap on the calipers as they are very important to measure the OAL of your rounds . Some of the cheapies are off .005 or more . That would be miniscule for arrow length but would be important with a bullet . Same thing goes for a powder scale or a powder measure . Cheap is bad !
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Post by joel on Feb 9, 2008 23:13:52 GMT -5
i kinds figured that can ya recomend a brand eddie
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Post by fasteddie on Feb 10, 2008 7:52:24 GMT -5
Midway has some good calipers for about $20 . I have a Lyman Beam Scale but I think most reloaders have stepped it up and bought digital scales or precise powder dispensers . Don't get me wrong about Harbor Freight . Some of their stuff is okay but it isn't real good quality . It functions but it's not quality . We also get an outfit that comes around to the Firehall or VFW's that sell tools . Same thing , some are okay but not quality . If you buy a claw hammer for $1 , you can expect it to rust .
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Post by Contender375 on Feb 10, 2008 10:38:59 GMT -5
I break those hammers long before they rust!!!! My rule of thumb is as follows:
If it has a plug, dont buy at harbor Freight. You cant get parts to repair.
If it requires Precision, Accuracy or Repeatability, Dont buy at Harbor Freight.
If you are going to use it everyday, It wont take the abuse, Dont buy at Harbor Freight.
I usually buy stuff from HF that I only use once a year or so or stuff that I break or lose frequently where a good one would be a waste. Tarps are good, They last about as long as expensive ones.
Harbor Freight is great if you are selective in what you buy.
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Post by joel on Feb 10, 2008 18:11:11 GMT -5
when i was working all i used was craftsman tools.
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Post by 45COLT on Feb 10, 2008 20:09:30 GMT -5
You might want to look at these folks too: www.redding-reloading.comThey're located in Cortland, NY. Used to be they'd give you a factory tour, don't know if they still will. They're fairly expensive, but very high quality. As far as loading non-tox shotshells, the price for steel shot is at $18 for 10 pounds right now. Bismuth shot is no longer available, the man who owned that manufacturing facility died and his heirs don't seem to have any interest in starting it back up. HeviShot is a bank buster. A box of steel reloads would run about $7.10 with current component prices. You can save money, but the best part of loading shotshells is that you can make loads that aren't normally commercially available. Lead shot prices are through the roof right now. DC
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Post by joel on Feb 10, 2008 22:12:16 GMT -5
exactly and i dont see it going back down.i figure i might want to get started now.who knows they may want to ban reloading soon so its better to get it while you can
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Post by BuckShotJon1 on Feb 11, 2008 11:52:12 GMT -5
With all this relading talk I will post the best deal here you will see in a long time. I have a MEC 9000G reloader that I just do not have the time to use any longer. Cabelas has it listed for $460 here www.cabelas.com/prod-1/0003129215771a.shtmlI am selling mine for $225 total. (I would also consider trade of a 20 Gauge Shotgun) I will include a bunch of extras as well no extra cost. 1. Lyman weight scale (About $150 value) 2. 25 lbs of 7 1/2 shot 3. about 500 hulls Winchester AA 4. about 500 wads 5. Some green dot and red dot powder 6. Possibly some primers 7. extra powder bottle 8. extra shot bottle Overall this is about a $600-$700 value. Like I said I just do not have the time to be involved in reloading any longer. Let me know if interested soon otherwise I will just list on ebay. Jon
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Post by joel on Feb 11, 2008 15:31:21 GMT -5
i may be interested in that deal.where are ya located.i would probably have to pick the stuff up as opposed to mailing it.by
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Post by joel on Feb 11, 2008 15:43:28 GMT -5
I just ordered the midway catalog i also viewed the reloading section online boy there's a lot of stuff and info involved lots of different companies too.im glad im getting a hard copy to compare the kits side by side.
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Post by BuckShotJon1 on Feb 11, 2008 15:56:40 GMT -5
Joel, I am between Rochester and Syracuse. I have no idea where you are located. I am sure it could be shipped but that would add to cost becasue of the size and also because it is haz mat.
If you are not terribly far away and you were really interested I might be able to work out a meeting place. Jon
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