Just jumped in to reloading!

[Rgarbarino]

Took advantage of the Cabelas sale and RCBS rebates and ordered a Rock Chucker Supreme, dies for 9mm, 45 and 223, shell holders, Hornady lock n load conversion kit/bushings, and the auto prime for the rock chucker. I know I need other stuff but it's a start.

Did I do ok for a first step into reloading?

[silas3d]

Looks good. Make sure you get a manual, or two!

[ironhorse1]

Yes but be sure to read a manual first.

A scale, calipers,reloading trays along with a supply of bullets,powder and primers will really get you going.

Have fun. It is kind of addicting.

irh

[JustEd]

Get a good balance beam scale, its a must have.

[Rgarbarino]

Yes but be sure to read a manual first.

A scale, calipers,reloading trays along with a supply of bullets,powder and primers will really get you going.

Have fun. It is kind of addicting.

irh

I've got calipers already and a digital grain scale I use for archery and weighing arrows. Earlier this week I got some brass and 1500 223 vmax bullets that were also on sale. That's what prompted the press and dies, was going to wait but too good a deal with the sale.

[baih777]

Reloading book. At least two, one book should be the Sierra reloading book.

[Divernhunter]

The Lyman #49 manual is excellent to learn from and have data.
If you ordered the kit then you will get the Speer manual.

If you are near me I would help you to get started.

[gvbsat]

Dude, just youtube it

[phdo]

Manuals are a must. Buy at least two. Read and research as much as you can. Google and YouTube will be your best friend. That's how I learned. No one taught me.

[varanidguy]

I know there might be people who disagree, but I actually really like the Lee manual over the Lyman 49th Edition. There is more practical data, but it's extremely logical. Little explanation is given, but if you are good at reading tables and interpreting data, it is more complete than the Lyman.

[Win231]

I suggest reading the first section of a loading manual. That will familiarize you with the basics & safety precautions (unless you already have some loading experience). No "Instructor" or class is needed.

[jimmythebrain]

Do yourself a favor and get a hand prime unit. The "on the press" priming units for single stage presses are a complete pain, and SLOW.

Load in batches, one phase/stage at a time.

You bought a really good single stage press. Even if you upgrade to a progressive you will always need a good single stage press.

What brand dies did you buy?

[Rgarbarino]

What brand dies did you buy?

I went with RCBS tungsten carbide sets.

[tanks]

A scale is missing from your list and is a necessity. I'd recommend a digital scale.

[TexasJackKin]

That's a good set up, and it's about how I started all those many years ago. A good press is timeless. Don't plan on saving any money, even though you can load for less than half the cost of factory ammo, you'll end up shooting more than twice as much.

There is something very satisfying about developing and shooting your own "homemade" ammunition that's better than anything you can buy. It's akin to tying your own trout flys.

Welcome to your new addiction!