Want to Reload but need some help

[TomReloaded]

I own zero manuals and dont plan on buying any. Its all online for free. Published data from the manufacturer is quality data.

[jwest]

Lot's of good advice here already - but read:

Lyman's 49th Edition Reloading Handbook
Hornady's latest also comes in e-book format now - always good; especially for all of the different bullet varieties available.

Press - Dillon - you won't be disappointed.
Site - Powder Valley Inc - http://www.powdervalleyinc.com - great prices and service

If you have a buddy that reloads or can attend a class or two - do so; will be worth your time. I don't think many of us got into reloading before we were 'elmered' (mentored) by someone.

[JTROKS]

wow!!

the options are endless.... lol

Manual first... I knew i didn't know much.. but didn't know how much I didn't know!!

Now you know what you didn't know even if you didn't know how much you didn't know, you know?

[rman]

i jumped the gun and got a hornady LNL, not the AP though.

paid 420ish from optics planet

got 90% of my parts from Midway, a few from optics planet. 5 hornady die sets, bullet feeders, metering inserts, RCBS lockout die, vibratory tumbler, scale, bullet puller hammer thing, primer tray, etc. basically everything i need to swap calibers and not make any adjustments other than the RCBD lockout.

I got the Hornady realoding manual and made it about 3 pages in. Got a load book for each caliber, but could have easily just looked up recipes. Never attended a reload clinic.

I have definite had a hiccup here and there, but nothing major. Asked questions here on calguns, TONS of Google research and youtube for setting up my dies.

If you are mechanically adept, and analytical, it isn't too difficult. If not, you probably want to follow the normal route of advice, such as start with a single stage and read a book.

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[rman]

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=931884

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[bohoki]

when i reload i think of it like canning

i clean the jar
i plug the hole in it
i fill it with fruit
then i put the lid on

[Divernhunter]

If you want to drive up to my area(Turlock/Modesto) I would help you out and show you how to reload.

First buy the Lyman #49 book and read it.

[Mtn folk]

I started reloading back in 98 I guess. Both single stage and dillon progressive.
There are many presses chose from. Just a knee jerk answer here but you want a machine that spits rounds about like your guns spit brass. Long range bolt, go single stage. Fast shooting pistols, rifles, go progressive.

You wont want to feed an auto with a single stage press yet you don't really need a 600 round per hour press to feed your bolt gun.
It's a slippery slope, once you get started, you will always need one more of this or that.

[M1NM]

For 9mm a lee single stage will get you started. If you're going to load big rifle ammo you want to get a sturdy press with compound leverage like an RCBS Rockchucker.

[CGT80]

I drink the blue koolaid!

Dillon 1050 and bullet feeder for 9mm and 40 cal. 1050 takes care of those pesky crimped 9mm primer pockets.

My brother's 650 sits on my bench as well and is setup for 223. It is a nice machine and he will convert it to 40 cal soon.

My first progressive is a 550 with 15 toolheads and die sets (bought used). It is a workhorse.

Single stage: Hollywood Universal triple turret. This one is very slow, but is a tank. I use it mostly for sizing powder coated boolits.

For rifle and pistol use I would go with a 650. Maybe upgrade to a 1050 later if you start to use a lot of ammo, or now if you have a huge budget. I shoot 1-3 competitions per month and also plink. The 650 has an advantage with feeding rifle cases through the casefeeder and auto indexing, over the 550.

Try some other machines and so the calguns reloading clinics to get a better feel for what you want. Buy components in bulk if you can and split the hazmat with friends.

[Clever]

I would join a Cal Guns reloading club in your area. You can get great info. from posts on here but hands on is the best. Plus you won't waste your time guessing and making mistakes.
good luck
Clever