New to reloading .475 Linebaugh

[moody475]

I've never reloaded before, I just bought a .475 Linebaugh Freedom Arms M83 and was interested in what I need to buy to get started. Looking at a single stage press only at this time. Thanks for any advice.

[inyocountymark]

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[inyocountymark]

a experienced reloader to help guide you through would be very helpful, get a how to manual to help with basics, Lee puts out a good how to book, there are others,

most people I know that reload started off with 9mm, 45 ect.

Safety is paramount, no beer no smoking no distractions. There are tutorials on YouTube, but you might have to filter out the idiots

Ask questions if you don't know, don't guess at it

[Tommy Gun]

Reloading Manual
Press
Dies (What I've read this round might need a tight crimp)
Calipers (Dial or digital)
Trimmer (Just in case)
Deburr / Chamfer Tool
Primer Pocket cleaner
Tumbler
Media for tumbler
Beam Scale or Digital Scale
Brass (Expensive factory ammo so I bet brass will be a little expensive as well)
Large Pistol Magnum Primers
Powder
Bullets (Heavy grain bullets so projectiles will probably be expensive per round basis)

Probably missing something I'm sure.

[Divernhunter]

I would suggest getting a manual such as the Lyman #50 and reading it. It will answer about 90% of your questions and those that people post here. Remember there was once a time we did not have the internet and people were quite successful reloading then.

That said I would suggest a RSCBS Kit, RCBS Carbide dies(saves needing to lube brass) and a shell holder. That would get you started. You could buy other reloading manuals or get data from powder or bullet manufactures off the internet. Until you get some experience and knowledge I would be very careful getting loads that you cannot double check with manufactures/books off the internet from other people...………...except maybe me You can also pick up some of the extras as you go along.

Starline is excellent for new brass if they make what you want. The books will tell you what powders to use and I would use mag primers. You should not need a trimmer or chamfer tool since you will be belling the case. A separate crimp die is nice to have sometimes. Calipers are nice but not required since most all bullets will have a groove where you need to crimp.
Tumbler with media and a separator are also nice but not required to start with. Bras can be cleaned other ways or not at all. they will work either way. I have never needed to clean primer pockets and get very accurate ammo. A straight O-ring tool(pick) works well for punching out cleaning media from primer pockets and flash-holes. You may want the plastic ammo boxes and labels for them for you loaded ammo.

If you can find an experienced loader you will get up to speed faster. If you get my way I would help you out

[moody475]

Thanks for the replies! Going to get on it this weekend.

[SCDHoliday]

475 shouldn't be much different from loading other rimmed magnum pistol cartridges other than being more powerful. Start with buying a reloading guidebook and/or take a reloading class if there's one available in your area. This knowledge will save you money on equipment and help you safely produce ammunition that fits your needs.

[bruce381]

and as always start at lowest load amount and move up