First Reloading Kit

[Ishooter]

The squib is more likely from not enough powder, and it comes down to your powder dispenser not dispensing correctly.

[Loui3]

I have had many kits and honestly I always go back to the LEE CLASSIC TURRET press kit. It use it as a auto index turret for pistol and then as a single stage for rifle. It is so simple to switch calibers and I find it to be the best of both ( Single and turret )

A while back I bought This scale This would be a good digit scale when I have to check the powder size or the weight of the round finished.

Other thing are you talking about this LEE Classic Turret?

I am new to reloading and received my Lee Load Master last week. I loaded 200 rounds over the weekend. I shot 100 rounds Tuesday with one squib and two primers that failed to fire. Other than that, they all shot great. I did rapid fire as well as one at a time.

I would not blame the press for any of the problems. Probably me since I just started reloading.

I went with progressive for versatility. I can load one round at time (which I did on many of them to get a feel for the press) or any number I choose to load for volume loading. You can also remove the index pin and run it as a single stage.

I plan to buy another turret and have only a universal decapping die to deprime a bunch of cases at a time before cleaning. They will feed automatically and empty into a container automatically.

With that said, I think a single stage will be fine if that is what you prefer.

That's the only thing that worries more about getting a squib round. I thought running a progressive machine you would not have to worry about getting a squib round. I know when i do start reloading ammo that I will pay attention on making sure every brass has powder in them plus not to double charge one. I don't need my daughter or myself getting hurt at all. if that happen my wife would KICK my *** and I would be a single man

The Lee single stage kit is great for learning the basics of reloading. You'll find that if/when you eventually upgrade, there's always a use for a single stage press.

I started out with the breech lock Challenger and a few months later, I upgraded to a Lee turret press. And now, I'm running two Dillon SDB presses - one is set up for .45 ACP (large primers) and the other is for 9 mm (small primers).

I still use the Lee single stage as a de-capper and also have a collet bullet puller for it. I still use the turret for .223 and small batches of 9mm, .38 and .45 cal.

Just be sure to be extra diligent in your reloading process and get some good manuals. Also be wary of using any load data you find on the Internet unless you have cross-checked it in a manual.

That's other thing finding good info on reloading what would you suggest what manuals and where to buy them. I know one of these kit comes with a big book called "Modern Reloading" by Richard Lee.

I seen on youtube small little manuals for certain kind of round they want to make. Any suggestion or where to buy them would be awesome.

Thanks,

[417atty]

That's other thing finding good info on reloading what would you suggest what manuals and where to buy them. I know one of these kit comes with a big book called "Modern Reloading" by Richard Lee.

I seen on youtube small little manuals for certain kind of round they want to make. Any suggestion or where to buy them would be awesome.

Thanks,

I like this book by Patrick Sweeney because it's a great overview and has some load data for plated bullets:

http://www.amazon.com/Reloading-Handgunners-Patrick-Sweeney/dp/144021770X

Modern Reloading by Richard Lee is also good once you get past the fact it reads like one big advertisement for Lee products.

Just search in Amazon and there's plenty of handbooks with load data and useful info. I was lucky because I was able to borrow many different manuals from friends.

Also, don't forget to check the powder manufacturers' websites for load data.