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  • RobG
    Veteran Member
    • Dec 2006
    • 4887

    Do I have all I need to start reloading?

    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
  • #2
    C.G.
    Calguns Addict
    • Oct 2005
    • 8174

    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.
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    • #3
      scrat
      Senior Member
      • Apr 2007
      • 1516

      case trimmer
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      • #4
        1SGMAT
        Senior Member
        • Dec 2005
        • 673

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

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        • #5
          RobG
          Veteran Member
          • Dec 2006
          • 4887

          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!

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          • #6
            redneckshootist
            In Memoriam
            • Mar 2006
            • 1928

            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
            07 FFL Woodland, CA
            please call Norse Armory 530-661-0900 for all questions regarding the gun shop.
            you can also email me direct at MValentine@norsearmory.net

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            • #7
              redneckshootist
              In Memoriam
              • Mar 2006
              • 1928

              As far as reloading books I have the speer, lee, and lymans. Lymans is by far the best
              07 FFL Woodland, CA
              please call Norse Armory 530-661-0900 for all questions regarding the gun shop.
              you can also email me direct at MValentine@norsearmory.net

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              • #8
                hybridatsun350
                Calguns Addict
                • Apr 2007
                • 5336

                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).
                Dom

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                • #9
                  scrat
                  Senior Member
                  • Apr 2007
                  • 1516

                  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.
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                  • #10
                    C.G.
                    Calguns Addict
                    • Oct 2005
                    • 8174

                    Originally posted by RobG
                    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:
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                    Here is what they look like (scroll down to Wilson Case Gages);
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                    • #11
                      NRAhighpowershooter
                      Super Moderator
                      CGN Contributor - Lifetime
                      • Jun 2003
                      • 6485

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