I would like to start reloading

[poopoozilla]

Hello fellow Calgunners,

I really want to start reloading ammo. I intend to utilize these forums as a resource as well as purchase an ammo reloading manual. I'd like to get the Lee Modern Reloading 2nd edition from a vendor in california. First, if I can pick one up in San Diego that would be great. Does anybody know of any places in San Diego that would carry this book. If not, any vendors in california that have a website that I'd be able to order this book from? So far my google searches have given me vendors from the east coast and midwest and I'd like to have the book sooner rather than later.

Thanks in advance!

[Divernhunter]

Get the lyman book, it is a much better book to learn from and has great info for reloading.

[bumpo628]

Turners and Bass Pro have reloading books. There are also several gun/reloading stores in your area. A quick search gives a few companies - try giving some of them a call to see if they have the Lyman 49th reloading manual in stock.

Read the manual and the stickies at the top of this forum. Post any questions you come up with.

Turner's Outdoorsman
2085 Montiel Rd # 105, San Marcos, CA (760) 741-1570

AM Precision
6035 Fairmount Avenue, San Diego, CA (619) 280-9763
Category: Ammunition Reloading Equipment & Supls

Duncan's Gunworks
1619 Grand Avenue, San Marcos, CA (760) 727-0515

Chula Vista Gun Store
319 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA (619) 425-8674

Discount Gun Mart & Indoor Range
1510 Morena Boulevard, San Diego, CA (619) 276-8730

Hiram's Guns & Spirits
660 South Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA (619) 442-5353

El Cajon Gun Exchange
427 Broadway, El Cajon, CA (619) 579-5152

Discount Gun Mart & Indoor Range
8516 N. Magnolia Ave Ste 201, Santee, CA (619) 596-4099

Johnson's Sporting Goods
202 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA (760) 722-2211

[XDRoX]

That Lee manual isn't very good. The worst of all of them IMO. I have an "ABC's of Reloading" if you want to borrow it. That's the best book to read first.

Also if you'd like a free reloading lesson just PM me. I have a couple single stage presses set up, a turret, and a progressive. You could try to reload on each of them and figure out what you should get.

[Cowboy T]

Richard Lee does self-promote himself to the Nth degree, but the reloading information in the book is actually pretty good. I use both Lee's book and Lyman's book.

You should take XDRoX up on his offer if you're close to him. I typically recommend starting single-stage first, then after some experience, going to a progressive if your shooting needs call for it. Like his bench, mine too has single-stage, turret, and progressive presses on it, and they all have their places.

[Markus]

I got the Abcs of reloading then I got the Lyman and then the lee. Personally I felt the Abcs was outdated and mostly useless unless your looking for a history of reloading it also has no reloading data. Lyman was most instructional I found for actual reloading information however it lacked a comprehensive load table. The lee manual has extensive load tables and that's why I got it.

Read at least two different books on reloading before you start. I heartily recommend the Lyman and lee books. Then see how much you reload and see what press you need from there.

[Dark Mod]

Im gonna get alot of flak for this but I never even got a manual, i learned everything from the internet, fellow calgunners, and the instructions that came with my Die set

[bootcamp]

Speer manual is #1 to me. Lyman in 2nd place.

[bootcamp]

Im gonna get alot of flak for this but I never even got a manual, i learned everything from the internet, fellow calgunners, and the instructions that came with my Die set

IMHO, a damn shame. What do you think a book is a waste of money? Also, not everything on the internet is fact. I trust the professionals who make factory ammunition more than I will ever trust an internet posting. I'm sure if you googled "how to raw daddy your woman and not get her pregnant" you would get some instructions. There's instructions for everything on the internet, but take it all with a grain of salt.

[XDRoX]

IMHO, a damn shame.

A shame and not very wise. Sooner or later you'll need a manual for something. May as well start building your library now. The more manuals the better IMO.

[Fyathyrio]

I live in Spring Valley if you'd like to swing by and take a look at some equipment and manuals. I don't have Lee, but have several others. I also have a Hornady progressive and lots of other toys. I've not done this enough yet to feel confident in giving lessons, but it's a chance to get your paws on some stuff and get a feel for what's what.

I wouldn't sweat ordering the books online, they will likely come much faster then other reloading materials...it's sometimes hard to find powder and primers and such.

[poopoozilla]

That Lee manual isn't very good. The worst of all of them IMO. I have an "ABC's of Reloading" if you want to borrow it. That's the best book to read first.

Also if you'd like a free reloading lesson just PM me. I have a couple single stage presses set up, a turret, and a progressive. You could try to reload on each of them and figure out what you should get.

I live in Spring Valley if you'd like to swing by and take a look at some equipment and manuals. I don't have Lee, but have several others. I also have a Hornady progressive and lots of other toys. I've not done this enough yet to feel confident in giving lessons, but it's a chance to get your paws on some stuff and get a feel for what's what.

I wouldn't sweat ordering the books online, they will likely come much faster then other reloading materials...it's sometimes hard to find powder and primers and such.

Thanks guys, I appreciate the offer of assistance and I will definitely take you up on your offers. Are you guys ok with some beer and cash to cover the costs? If so, let's set something up. But, after I get up to speed with the theory.

XDRox - I decided to swing by Borders and pick up the ABC's of reloading. As a newbie what I've read so far was good stuff. I plan on picking up the Lyman and Lee books as well. I'm just trying to get myself immersed in the subject so that I can ask intelligent questions.

One thing that struck me was how dangerous this could all be if you are not careful. I've got a background in Lean Six Sigma (if you know what it is all good, if not, no worried) and I keep thinking what kind of controls i'm going to put in place with my workspace - bright colors, visual cues, checklists, idiot proofing, 5S, etc).

I am excited to get started but with the inherent danger will be moving cautiously and deliberately. I'm a buy once, cry once guy so without jumping too far ahead I'm already thinking about the dillon 650 and all the added options.

I'll be loading 5.56, 9mm, 45 ACP and the thought of being able to shoot more because I'm reloading is fun.

Once again, thanks again for everybody's input. Me likey.

[Cowboy T]

If those three cartridges are what you're going to be reloading, then that XL650 will certainly serve you well.

However, since you now know how dangerous this can be if you aren't careful, I repeat my caution: please consider *starting out* in single-stage and get your good habits down pat *first*. You have plenty of time to move to that XL650. Like you said, quality control and process. Learn to walk before you run. Seriously.