Reloading noob...9mm

[Metal425]

What do I need to get started, I'm thinking about a Dillon 550. What components do I need to get started?

[five.five-six]

reloading manual

[Metal425]

I know someone was going to say that, can someone just give me a list of what I "Need" to start reloading besides, brass, a press, primers, cases.

[bohoki]

i just loaded up about 300 9mm today

i used 3.5 grains of bullseye in along with a small pistol primer and topped it of with a lead bullet i cast out of bullet scraps from an indoor range

but ive used other cast bullets from other makers such as bear creek and nevada bullets the 124 grain lead is cheap and easy

i used a lee carbide sizer so i didn't need lube

i also used a digital scale to calibrate my powder thrower since my last loadings were .223 and it was set for 24 grains of tac

i picked up a few cases at the range 9mm is good and easy no trimming ever

i did find a couple millitary brass wcc and fa 96 and had to use a little deburing tool to take out the crimp so a primer would slide in

a manual is nice for reference

[ar15barrels]

can someone just give me a list of what I "Need" to start reloading besides, brass, a press, primers, cases.

It's all in the manual.

You need powder and bullets.
Dies for each cartridge.
A conversion kit for each cartridge.
Powder scale.
Calipers.
Primer flip tray.
A work space with a solid workbench where nothing will distract you.
Good lighting.
A floor without any carpet.
A tumbler, media, polish and media separator.

[five.five-six]

i just loaded up about 300 9mm today

i used 3.5 grains of bullseye in~snip~

a manual is nice for reference

i know i am a n00b and all, but be very careful handing out recipes, that 3.5 grains is ONLY for bullseye brand, different powders measure vastly differently

a great load in one powder will blow your gun up with another powder, or sqib on you

[J-cat]

i know i am a n00b and all, but be very careful handing out recipes, that 3.5 grains is ONLY for bullseye brand, different powders measure vastly differently

a great load in one powder will blow your gun up with another powder, or sqib on you

So how should he have phrased his thought, then? He stated the brand of powder, the charge weight, the caliber and weight of bullet.

Noobs should refrain from correcting others in matters of reloading when they don't know what they are talking about.

[ar15barrels]

i know i am a n00b and all, but be very careful handing out recipes, that 3.5 grains is ONLY for bullseye brand

Bullseye is NOT the brand.
Bullseye is the exact powder.
Bullseye is made by Alliant.

Noobs should refrain from correcting others in matters of reloading when they don't know what they are talking about.

This.

[five.five-six]

Noobs should refrain from correcting others in matters of reloading when they don't know what they are talking about.

exactly, but it is dangerous to assume someone knows not to substitute powders, boolits, or even caliber

[J-cat]

Why are YOU worried about someone substituting powders? If my recipe calls for 3.5 grains of Bullseye, then it is assumed I meant Bullseye, not 2400.

[ar15barrels]

exactly, but it is dangerous to assume someone knows not to substitute powders, boolits, or even caliber

It's dangerous to reload without having read a manual.
Anyone that has read a manual would already know that you don't substitute powders or bullets.

This is why I get SO agitated when people post that you don't need a manual because the load data is available for free online.
You don't buy a manual JUST for the load data.
You buy it for all the OTHER information it has.

[Barney Gumble]

It's dangerous to reload without having read a manual.
Anyone that has read a manual would already know that you don't substitute powders or bullets.

This is why I get SO agitated when people post that you don't need a manual because the load data is available for free online.
You don't buy a manual JUST for the load data.
You buy it for all the OTHER information it has.

^^^^ Listen to this guy. This advice may save you from losing a finger, eye, or other important body part.

[M47_Dragon]

I know someone was going to say that, can someone just give me a list of what I "Need" to start reloading besides, brass, a press, primers, cases.

Besides what you listed above:

You NEED bullets.
You NEED powder.
You NEED a scale.
You NEED calipers.
You NEED a sturdy desk, work bench or stand on which to mount the press.
You NEED a manual or two, and The ABC's of Reloading (This is probably the first thing you should get).

You SHOULD HAVE a kinetic bullet puller.
You SHOULD HAVE a tumbler and media.


If you only plan to do pistol calibers, take a look at the Dillon Square Deal B. Cheaper than the 550.

[J-cat]

What components do I need to get started?

That depends on your 9mm. What 9mm do you have?

[M47_Dragon]

Besides what you listed above:

You NEED bullets.
You NEED powder.
You NEED a scale.
You NEED calipers.
You NEED a sturdy desk, work bench or stand on which to mount the press.
You NEED a manual or two, and The ABC's of Reloading (This is probably the first thing you should get).

You SHOULD HAVE a kinetic bullet puller.
You SHOULD HAVE a tumbler and media.


If you only plan to do pistol calibers, take a look at the Dillon Square Deal B. Cheaper than the 550.

Forgot a couple of things:

If you end up going with a Dillon, or certain other presses, you may need a primer flip tray.

Also, safety glasses.

If I were only loading pistol calibers, I would get a Dillon Square Deal B and the Accessory Package for the Square Deal