Request for beginning advice

[Rg422]

Great advise above.

YouTube also has great videos. You can watch a few to get an idea of the reloading process.

A single stage press is what you really want for starting out. Plus, it’ll usually produce more consistent loads assuming you do your part. I started with a Forster Co-AX and have no complaints.

[stevec223]

If your going to be hunting in kali,, a barnes or nosler book should be your choice depending on which non-leaded bullet you will be using..
I have both books just because I use both brands in different calibers..
Other brands of lead bullets have books that I also use when using their lead...
So welcome to the obsession..����
Cheers...
P.s. My vote for rockchucker and rcbs dies..

[nate86]

Thank you all for the great advice I will look into these.

[newbie1234]

Where are you located ? if you in OC then go to OC-Reload near the Pont. Or if you near LA then there is a place in Hacienda Height (some of member here should know name of the place), that place rent the reload machine. Just go to those two places and talk to people and watch how they do it. If you in Northern Cal. then I don't know.
The best thing to learn reload is to watch and hand on experience.

[croue]

[hermosabeach]

Some NRA instructors teach a metallic cartridge reloading class if you want hands on.

Some reloading supply shops also have classes.

[ar15barrels]

The reason for the book is for all the chapters BEFORE the loading data.
The stuff that's MORE IMPORTANT for safety than the load data.

[tawadc95]

Buy a book...there is so much more in the Lyman book than just powder recipes.
Tons of info for new and old reloaders alike you won't find looking at online charge info.

[kcstott]

Hodgdon, Barnes and Nosler all have extensive data available online.


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With zero information on how and why and what not to do. You completely miss the point. He doesn't need a recipe book, he needs a "How to cook and not burn down your kitchen" book

[AGGRO]

Before a newb even touches powder they need to understand the basic stuff that can do them harm. Over charges, under charges. Wrong brass, wrong size .30 cal series bullets, bad cases, loose primes pockets. Why you don't dos are more important than load data.

[edgerly779]

PM when you get going you can have my .270 brass and I have some bullets as well. I don't load it and my bros .270 was stolen so he does not load .270. Where are you located. I am in sfv.

[GeeBee49]

When I started reloading there was no internet but even if there had been it is still a good idea to have a couple of books on your reloading bench.
I used the Lee Turret Press because it was very easy to change from one set of dies to another without having to unscrew each die like you do with an O press or a C press.
I was not interested in a progressive press because I wanted to make sure each step was done properly before moving on. That was especially true when it came to adding the powder charge. I used a loading block that held 50 cases and I visually inspected the cases to make sure each one had the same amount of powder before moving on to the bullet seating stage.
Time was not an issue to me and I didn't mind the repetition of manually performing each step.
Don't reload if you are in a hurry and don't have any distractions around you. One mistake can have very bad results.
This worked for me. Do a lot of research and then determine what works for you.

[divingin]

Also, don't be intimidated by the size and pages. Most of any manual is recipes.

... For calibers that you will never shoot.

[the_tunaman]

I would buy a Dillon 550, you can use it like a single station press until you become comfortable. Than switch to progressive and have some fun. I also recommend the Lyman load manual and read it cover to cover. You can always get info on line but the book is accurate.

THIS. All the benefits of a single stage along with the benefits of progressive when applicable. And even more valuable when you load multiple calibers, as you can get additional tool heads and never have to remove and reset the dies.

Several posts here with this very discussion - search out some of the new reloader posts over the past year and a half and you’ll find all of the information and opinions you will need to make your own choices.

[hundy]

Buy a book. Lymans is the one I read and one many would recommend. Then you should probably start with a single stage press. RCBS makes a good press. The sell a kit that includes almost everything you will need.

I second this. I use a Dillon progressive for all my pistol rounds. I use the RCBS Rockchucker for all my rifle rounds.

Good luck

Jay