458 SOCOM Reloading

[chiz_65]

I just purchased a 458 SOCOM and have been told that reloading the ammo for it is a good investment. I've never reloaded my own ammo before. Any Cal-gunners out there currently reload 458 and willing to mentor a newbie? I'm also interested in reloading .223

What all do I need? I was looking at the Lee Anniversary Breech Lock Press Reloading Kit. A die set from Hornady for 458.. press shell holder for 458. Bullet pulling tool. Primer loading tool... ?

All help is appreciated!

[Munk]

I just purchased a 458 SOCOM and have been told that reloading the ammo for it is a good investment. I've never reloaded my own ammo before. Any Cal-gunners out there currently reload 458 and willing to mentor a newbie? I'm also interested in reloading .223

What all do I need? I was looking at the Lee Anniversary Breech Lock Press Reloading Kit. A die set from Hornady for 458.. press shell holder for 458. Bullet pulling tool. Primer loading tool... ?

All help is appreciated!

Check the other threads about "getting started". Substitute their caliber of choice with your .458 when it comes to dies and shellholder.

General startup costs are a couple hundred dollars, but when you break that down in the long haul, it's not so bad. Compare the price of new ammo against the ammo you can reload, and there will be a WORLD of difference. (Your first thousand rounds will probably offset all of the startup costs, and then some).

It can also change the quality of the ammo you wish to use. You can often reload with a better bullet choice for a better price than factory ammo. (look at the cost of buying some Superformance vs buying and loading those hornadys yourself.)

I'm sure someone will pipe in and say "you won't really save any money" because you'll be shooting more than you would have otherwise. On a per-round basis, you'll definitely save... but if you put the same amount of money into reloading that you would into factory ammo, you'll be able to spend much more time at the range.

[chiz_65]

Thanks for the reply. I'll check out the start-up threads.

[Quinc]

First thing you need to do is find some brass and buy it! Its usually out of stock.

http://www.starlinebrass.com/product_info.php?products_id=108&osCsid=883138c6a461f1c7645950125a5c2aa5

[chiz_65]

Good call! I was looking at Gun Broker. Looks like guys are selling some brass on there.

http://www.gunbroker.com/All/BI.aspx?Keywords=458+socom

Is there anyone lurking who loads 458? Would be curious to hear if its any more difficult than reloading other rounds. Or any specific tips and tricks. I was going to register for the 458socomforums but the registration is closed down..