Do I have all I need to start reloading?

[RobG]

I recieved some free loading stuff and am trying to make sure I have what I need and what to buy. Heres what I have:
Rock Chucker combo press
uniflow powder measure
10-10 powder scale
auto priming tool
bullet puller
primer tray
powder trickler
calipers
What I believe I need:
lube tray and lube
reloading books
shell trays
ammo boxes
I also have 7mm mag dies and shell holder which I will load for and will eventually get a set of 223 if all goes well.
Other than powder, bullets, and primers what else should I get?

Thanks

[C.G.]

At some point you will want/need:
trimmer
either a tumbler or ultra sonic device to clean your cases and media
primer pocket tools
specific caliber case gauges (not necessary, but make it so much easier)

From the manuals I have I like Lyman's Reloading Manual best, but they may be better ones out there.

[scrat]

case trimmer

[1SGMAT]

Ace the idea on the case lube pad and use the spray on stuff. Much easier.

[RobG]

Does the trimmer have to be the $$ electric or do the manual ones work just as well? And what does a caliber guage do?

Thanks!

[redneckshootist]

I've got the manual trimmer and it works well but kind of a pain when you got alot of cases to trim. I am thinking I want an electric one.

also get a chony then you will know what kind of performance the load are getting

[redneckshootist]

As far as reloading books I have the speer, lee, and lymans. Lymans is by far the best

[hybridatsun350]

The best trimmer for the money is the Lee for sure. You just buy the cutter and lock stud and than the proper case length gauge and shellholder for each caliber. Here are some links so you can check it out...

Cutter and lock stud: http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=476992

Length gauge and shellholder(7mm RM): http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=732247

This is the most efficient trimming system I've seen yet (financially efficient, and time efficient).

[scrat]

true for lee totally agree on case trimmer.


i also use spray case lube. here is a trick i learned. take a sandwich baggie. then put in as much cases as you can in it. then put the spray nozzle in the bag. Squeezing the bag around the nozzle to avoid over spray. Give it a few shots then shake up the cases in the bag. now just lay down the bag and pull them out as you go. All the others will stay lubed.

[C.G.]

And what does a caliber guage do?

Thanks!

Gauges will measure the case for length and outside dimensions. It is much faster than using calipers. Also, my .50 Beouwulf needs a crimp, if I don't crimp enough the round will not chamber easily or not at all; after crimping I run the rounds through th case gauge and know whether I need to crimp more.

Here is how to use them:

http://www.sinclairintl.com/newsletters/99a7.html

Here is what they look like (scroll down to Wilson Case Gages);

http://www.sinclairintl.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi

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