want to begin loading 223 need help

[MarkG35]

This is what I started with 20 years ago and still using today. Don't look at it as a way to save money but as a hobby you will enjoy. Take your time and double and triple check your work when reloading. If you have kids wait till they are in bed because you do not need any distractions what so ever. One simple mistake can ruin you. Good luck


http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shoot...3Bcat104516280

Good price on the RCBS!

[0321jarhead]

RCBS is a good product but, did we not read what the OP was saying?


"I would like to keep it somewhat inexpensive as this will be my first expirience reloading and dont want to spend a fortune on a hobby i may not enjoy."

[Jeep67cj5]

I would save your money and get a Dillon XL650 from brianenos.com

[Lucky Scott]

Really easy to reload .223. Like others said, "Where are you located?" That will help.
Great store in orange at the 57 freeway and Katella called Reload. The guy there will be very helpful and has the stuff you need to buy. You can go with a simple single press and do just fine, that's what I use. I have a RCBS, and while it is not fast, it works perfect. Reloading is time consuming but fun. Your ammo will be great, and you can try out different bullets and powders.
It is easy and not expensive, just start simple. You can add stuff later.

[Casey9mm]

Im sorry I am located in Rancho Santa Margarita area code 92688. Cant believe how helpful everyone is being it amazing! I will be picking up a lee press from llazyj's as well as a powder measure as he was gracious enough to help a brother out and give them to me and once i get the rest of the stuff i need i have a few members willing to help. big thanks to llazyj's, M1911 and Highpower790!

[Full Clip]

So many great YouTube tutorials on reloading.
I started with a stack of books (ABCs of Reloading, Lee and Nosler manuals), a pile of once-fired .223 brass, bullets, primers, a pound of powder and this:



Slow, yeah, but I very quickly learned the need to respect and follow the steps properly. It was also pretty cheap to get into, which was good. I later graduated to an RCBS turret setup.

[boomer135]

When you're starting out most important thing is inspection, and take your time. Don't be in any rush! Its going to feel like a lengthy process in the beginning, but you'll find a compassion for reloading in the long run.

Im sorry I am located in Rancho Santa Margarita area code 92688. Cant believe how helpful everyone is being it amazing! I will be picking up a lee press from llazyj's as well as a powder measure as he was gracious enough to help a brother out and give them to me and once i get the rest of the stuff i need i have a few members willing to help. big thanks to llazyj's, M1911 and Highpower790!

[JTROKS]

Are you loading for bolt gun or semi auto?

[Casey9mm]

Bolt gun

[JTROKS]

Bolt gun you won't need a small base die. Just tips for the new reloader.

Sort your brass. If you shot brass that came from the same lot keep them separated if they are of quality manufacture. This will help you in the accuracy department. I Tried explaining to folks I know that complains about bad accuracy as in not being able to shoot less than moa with a bolt gun. They mix their brass with range pick up. There's no consistency.

Know your rifle's twist and buy bullets that are known to perform for the given twist rate.

Get a lockable steel box where you'll keep your powder. Keep it in a cool dry place for longer powder shelf life.

Take your time and double check your work to eliminate uncertainty. Knowing your charge weight is within safe limits will make you concentrate on shooting instead of thinking, "What If?"

Pay attention to your cartridge overall length. When you're more experienced you'll be seating to get near the rifling leade.

Have fun reloading and shooting.

[bugsy71]

Anyone close to the Temecula area that would be willing to show a guy wanting to learn?

[AAShooter]

This is kind of a high end setup but a good video series stepping through all the steps. Worth viewing--this is the first video:

[Capybara]

Why would you buy gear when you don't know how to reload? Forget the gear for now. Get thee to a reloading class or one on one instruction. Reloading isn't difficult but you need to learn how to do it before you go out loading up the credit card. Our Reloading classes will be the best $70.00 you ever spent.

[bugsy71]

Where and when are the classes and how long

[bugsy71]

If anyone has a old loader they want to get rid of let me know. Nit really seeing any in the marketplace.