Seeking advice, please; want to get started . . .

[llamatrnr]

Hi, Calgunners,

I'd like to start rolling my own .38's & .45's, possibly .308's later on. Not for any other reason than saving $; so, with that in mind, I would appreciate input re: a basic, inexpensive set-up to get me going. Budget is prime consideration. Not planning more than a combined total of maybe 50-75 rounds/week.

What is your average/typical cost per round for above calibers? For practice, probably light, slow ball ammo for reduced felt recoil from 3-4" barrels. Be honest here, please; I promise not to tell your wife :-)

I thank you in advance &

Happy Trails

[GrayWolf09]

Hi, Calgunners,

I'd like to start rolling my own .38's & .45's, possibly .308's later on. Not for any other reason than saving $; so, with that in mind, I would appreciate input re: a basic, inexpensive set-up to get me going. Budget is prime consideration. Not planning more than a combined total of maybe 50-75 rounds/week.

What is your average/typical cost per round for above calibers? For practice, probably light, slow ball ammo for reduced felt recoil from 3-4" barrels. Be honest here, please; I promise not to tell your wife :-)

I thank you in advance &

Happy Trails

Ding, ding, ding, we have a winner. Check out this thread:

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=108907

Great fun.

[bumpo628]

Start looking at MidwayUSA for the Lee Turret presses. You can get a 3 or 4 hole turret press for about $100. The dies are about $25 each caliber. The powder meter is about $25. See the sticky in this category for a rundown of the other accessories you'll need like a scale, bullet puller, etc.

$110 - Lee 4 Hole Turret Press with Auto Index Deluxe Kit

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=622290

$68 - Lee 3 Hole Turret Press with Manual Index

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=405548

[Chief-7700]

Hi, Calgunners,

I'd like to start rolling my own .38's & .45's, possibly .308's later on. Not for any other reason than saving $; so, with that in mind, I would appreciate input re: a basic, inexpensive set-up to get me going. Budget is prime consideration. Not planning more than a combined total of maybe 50-75 rounds/week.

What is your average/typical cost per round for above calibers? For practice, probably light, slow ball ammo for reduced felt recoil from 3-4" barrels. Be honest here, please; I promise not to tell your wife :-)

I thank you in advance &

Happy Trails

Your first purchase should be two reloading manuals:
ABC's of Reloading
Lyman's 49th Edition

[Divernhunter]

Get the Lyman reloading manual and read it. Then order a single stage reloading KIT to get started. If you are too lazy or so mechanicely chalanged you cannot take about 30 sec to change dies then get a turret press.

"I" would suggest an RCBS or Hornady kit and if you are or want cheap stuff get a lee kit. Get RCBS/Hornady/Lyman/Redding dies or if you get lee dies buy some real lock rings so after they are adjusted correctly you will not have to readjust the die body again.

[Shoot-it]

That's the worst thing with the lee dies the rings don't lock.
no one thinks single stage presses are fast enough these days it seems.

[llamatrnr]

Thanks, all; very helpful & much appreciated . . .