Reloading classes locally? (SF Bay Area)

[simonp]

So I've thought about reloading off and on, two things always stopped me. One I don't know what I'm doing and two living in a studio apt I've no space. However considering Browns actions this morning I am thinking its time I learn how to reload and then try to find / talk a buddy or two who has space for the equipment into it as well.

I'm looking at .38, 9mm, 45acp, .556, 30-06 & .308

Currently I'm shooting 1-2k 9mm and 45 a month, about to start with the rifle shooting. I figure cost wise even with pistol it's a no brainer.


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[boomer135]

Buy the book "ABC's of reloading" read it a few times, and check out you tube. Start with 45 being that it's a lower pressure round. Also look into a progressive press with a case feeder. For precision rifle ammo a single stage is a great way to go.

I prefer Dillon to Hornady for a progressive press, but you can't go wrong with either one, each has it's ups and downs.

[Jjwisled]

I use the Lee hand press and it works great. A little tedious for large batches but it gets the job done and takes no space. But with the amount of 9 and 45 a turret would serve you better. You can mount it to a board then clamp it to whatever surface you want to reload on them put it away when done. My next press is going to be a Tue Lee classic turret.

[highpower790]

OP...If unsure of what your doing send me a pm.22years experience loading(single stage press) 223,308& 06 without injury to myself or others.

[tonyjr]

1st , Buy a couple reloading books [ amazon used or ebay ] , read a couple of times .
I started with a Lee hand loader .
Probably about the mid 70's I bought the Lee load master - Not because it was my choice / better or any other reason . I wanted a turret and they had back ordered RCBS , REDDING , DILLON and LEE - someone returned the lee so I got it .
Lee warranty sucks . BUT they are the cheapest to change calibers . One or 2 calibers - others O K . But I reload for me , 6 nephews and 2 nieces .
To me Speer is best reloading manual - but the hodgdon and Serria notebook are easiest to work with - you can take out pages and scan . You will probably be changing loads , so when reading , watch for a chart you like - powder , bullet , case and primer to start .
Start looking for storage space to reload in .
Watch Craigs list for reloading press .
THE BIGGEST THING IS TO ASK - POST questions and wait for an answer .

[srfdbc7]

Simonp, I just started reloading after thinking about it for the last year. I bought a Hornady LNL single stage press, dies, tumbler, trimmer, etc. I also bought a RCBS bullet puller and swage tool along with Wilson case gauges etc. I read everything I could and watched many youtube.com videos. I loaded and shot my first 100 rounds last month and all 100 fired without any problems. I have just loaded another 200 rounds of different powder loads. I currently am set up for .223/5.56 and .300 blackout. I'm glad I made the decision to start slow and work my way up, if your thinking about I say do it.

[bruce381]

google titian reloading they show a Lee portable stand to mount the press on would be great for you it folds up I think to put away in closet.

[bruce381]

http://www.titanreloading.com/press-accessories/lee-reloading-stand

here is the stand for apartments.

[simonp]

http://www.titanreloading.com/press-...eloading-stand

here is the stand for apartments.

Thanks!

[tonyjr]

If you get one , save a couple of milk jugs and fill will sand - if needs more weight .

[Lead Waster]

Yeah, notice the picture of that stand has a giant block of concrete hangin from the bottom.

In my old apartment I mounted a Dillon 550b press to a piece of plywood and clamped it to my kitchen counter to reload.

[Thoughts]

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