Reloading advice

[Mandingo27]

I dont reload but im going to make that commitment to start so I went shooting today at my local BLM spot and I saw that people are leaving these lovely golden gems behind. What do I need to start reloading? Should I just be an apprentice to somebody that actually knows how or is it pretty straight forward? Any tips will be greatly appreciated

[dousan]

Start with youtube
And a time machine

Primers and powder is near impossible lately

[jmpgnr24k]

Collect the brass. Always. Keep searching for powder and components. They do come up. Gets basic single stage package. Some say to figure out the process before progressive press. I say it doesn’t matter. You gotto figure it out one way or another. Get the least expensive to see if you like it at all.

[Mandingo27]

Start with youtube
And a time machine

Primers and powder is near impossible lately

Thank you for the tip

[Raiderh20boy]

First,
All those rounds in you hand dispose of them SAFELY!! You don't know what was the problem with them and it's NOT FUN TO FIND OUT TRYING TO SHOOT THEM !!!! Throw out everything that is aluminum,steel.
Next YouTube and also a reloading class f possible.
Get some reloading manuals and read and then read again !
Then comes the fun of deciding what type of setup you want. There is a shop/indoor range in Ripon that sells Dillon products. Do a short road trip and check it out.
Last, hopefully by the time you've done these, prices/ availability of components
Are better.

[Mandingo27]

Yea I've been collecting all the brass i see. People just leave it and it my new treasure. Any recommendations on what reloading equipment i should buy vs what I should stay away from?

[DAZE752]

https://www.shellsorter.com/collections/shell-sorter

One of these since your picking up random brass.

[iMigraine]

Reloading manuals from Lee and Lyman with teach you everything. Youtube will help AFTER you read the manuals.

Lee products are very affordable. Dillon products after you had some experience and know what you want that you can't get from Lee.

[2slo4u]

I've been reloading for over 40 years and used nothing but the Speer reloading manual as a guide to get started. Now, you have YouTube as additional reference. It's not brain surgery but does require attention to detail. Start researching and don't be afraid to invest a little time and effort into getting into reloading. You'll be glad you did.

[five.five-six]

I dont reload but im going to make that commitment to start so I went shooting today at my local BLM spot and I saw that people are leaving these lovely golden gems behind. What do I need to start reloading? Should I just be an apprentice to somebody that actually knows how or is it pretty straight forward? Any tips will be greatly appreciated

[Mandingo27]

First,
All those rounds in you hand dispose of them SAFELY!! You don't know what was the problem with them and it's NOT FUN TO FIND OUT TRYING TO SHOOT THEM !!!! Throw out everything that is aluminum,steel.
Next YouTube and also a reloading class f possible.
Get some reloading manuals and read and then read again !
Then comes the fun of deciding what type of setup you want. There is a shop/indoor range in Ripon that sells Dillon products. Do a short road trip and check it out.
Last, hopefully by the time you've done these, prices/ availability of components
Are better.

Nothing was wrong with the rounds they were just dropped and left behind. No light primer strikes or anything in that nature so I shot them. I left the aluminum and steel behind as I know those types can't be reloaded. I live in calaveras county so ripon will be a trip for next weekend. Learning to reload isn't because of current ammo prices just want to learn something new and something that has to do with a hobby that I love

[CWL]

It's always best if you know someone who reloads so you can watch & ask questions.

There are 3 basic levels of reloading equipment which vary drastically in speed & costs so you have to decide for yourself how much you want to spend based on ow much you shoot + budget. You should consider brands that leave room for upgrading so you have a cheaper entry cost.

Not every caliber is treated the same, or example, the 5.56 NATO brass in your picture, rather than simply popping the spent primer to reload, you will also need to ream-out the primer pocket before you can insert a fresh primer. This can be done manually with a key sized tool, or you can use ant number of bench mounted devices.

[naz]

Nothing was wrong with the rounds they were just dropped and left behind. No light primer strikes or anything in that nature so I shot them.

[Sir Toast]

Reloading manuals from Lee and Lyman with teach you everything. Youtube will help AFTER you read the manuals.

Lee products are very affordable. Dillon products after you had some experience and know what you want that you can't get from Lee.

Definitely read a manual or two prior to doing anything, including purchasing any equipment. If you are going to load a lot of calibers and not more than 1000 in a bunch, look at the Hornady. You can change calibers for reloading very quickly using their bushings. If you're going to do big batches of ammo and not too many different calibers, go with the Dillon.

I opted for the Hornady Lock N Load and am very happy I did.

If I were you, I'd start with a single stage kit like a Lee or RCBS. It is a very inexpensive way to start, and safe. Go progressive later.

[five.five-six]

Definitely read a manual or two prior to doing anything, including purchasing any equipment. If you are going to load a lot of calibers and not more than 1000 in a bunch, look at the Hornady. You can change calibers for reloading very quickly using their bushings. If you're going to do big batches of ammo and not too many different calibers, go with the Dillon.

I opted for the Hornady Lock N Load and am very happy I did.

If I were you, I'd start with a single stage kit like a Lee or RCBS. It is a very inexpensive way to start, and safe. Go progressive later.