Reloading for the first time

[madstyle1]

As I do more research about reloads I have been shopping around the kits. I assume this is good enough as a starter? I only look to do 223 and 308 win. Im assuming this kit and the dies will complete the equipment to get started?

[Fastattack]

You will need some calipers, but the cheap HF brand is ok to start out - they are as accurate as the expensive ones for your use. Eventually you will want to trim your brass too, but this kit will get you going.

[Strafer]

The RCBS Rockchucker kit is what I started with and have been using for the past 8 years. And I have my original HF calipers too - never upgraded (didn't need to).

The kit you're looking at will work great, IMO. I still use it for pistol load development and all my precision 223 and 22-250.

Good luck!

Edit - for brass trimming I started out w a simple Lee handheld trimmer. I eventually upgraded to a little crow WFT, but the Lee worked just fine.

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[tabascoz28]

If I was doing it all over again I wouldn't buy kits.
1) Press (includes priming arms)
2) Digital scale and powder drop /combo
3) Calipers
5) Caliber specific trimmer (worlds cheapest trimmer on ebay and replace the endmill cutter)
6) Case prep center to chamfer, deburr, brush, clean flash holes, decrimp primers.

[madstyle1]

Thanks everyone for the quick responses

[dmy]

If you want to go economical, I suggest Lyman EZ trim, which can be chucked into an electric screwgun, and RCBS chamfer /debur tool. I also suggest digital calipers and a digital scale. And, of course, a good loading manual.

[JackEllis]

If you're not in a huge hurry, keep an eye on the Private Reloading Sales sub forum. Folks often sell off bits and pieces they no longer need because either they've upgraded or they no longer have time to reload.

If you're on a budget, an inexpensive digital scale will get you started but be aware they have a tendency to drift. A digital scale and powder drop combo greatly speeds things up but they're spendy.

[edgerly779]

Good choice will last a lifetime.

[golfish]

I agree, it will out live you. I use it for 9mm, 38sp, 357, 45acp, 45LC, 7.62x39, 30-30 and 308.

The scale and powder dispenser are crazy accurate..

[madstyle1]

Right on everyone!!

[jp1911]

[ar15barrels]

As I do more research about reloads I have been shopping around the kits.
I assume this is good enough as a starter?
I only look to do 223 and 308 win.
Im assuming this kit and the dies will complete the equipment to get started?

Did you look at my stickied post which has a list of things you need to get started?

https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=158086

You don't have to buy the exact items, but the list is pretty comprehensive on the actual THINGS you need.

[madstyle1]

I missed that . Looking at it now

[JackEllis]

If you're starting out you COULD skip a tumbler. Shiny brass is a nice-to-have but washing it in hot water with a few drops of Dawn and maybe a pinch of Lemishine or something similar gets brass clean enough.

Not an RCBS press and not a single-stage but for the price, this setup might be worth considering:

[madstyle1]

If you're starting out you COULD skip a tumbler. Shiny brass is a nice-to-have but washing it in hot water with a few drops of Dawn and maybe a pinch of Lemishine or something similar gets brass clean enough.

Not an RCBS press and not a single-stage but for the price, this setup might be worth considering:

Ya i was looking at the Lee precision turret style as well