Now I am a reLoader

[03fatboy]

I always see posts about cheap start up cost and we all get creative to save a buck. The bottom line is, there isn't anything cheap about starting out re-loading, if you bought quality components they will last a very long time and in a few years will have forgotten all about the start up cost. Most that reload, enjoy it as a hobby and some are beyond help . Good Luck starting out on the right foot

[bruceflinch]

Start out with the 9mm ammo first to get a feel for the whole process. Read the Manual. Read the Manual. Read the Manual. & don't forget to Read the Manual! Good luck.

[Colt562]

And thats what I'm doing is starting off with my 9mm and then I'm thinking of moving to 308....since I get 45 and 556 for a very cheap price

[P.Charm]

weird, I haven't had to read the manual. but I haven't really had to. maybe skimmed over it, but everything is self explanatory. The powders I took a look at and even then, it's just the start powder and max. is there something in the manual that I have to really look for?

[freonr22]

just use a scoop for a powder measure.

[TKM]

weird, I haven't had to read the manual. but I haven't really had to. maybe skimmed over it, but everything is self explanatory. The powders I took a look at and even then, it's just the start powder and max. is there something in the manual that I have to really look for?

When you take up a hobby that can get you a nickname like "Lefty" or "the dearly departed" you may want to become somewhat more detail oriented.

If not, please post video.

[Colt562]

just use a scoop for a powder measure.

a scope kind of like the Lee powder scopes? Even if I have a powder funnel that will drop a certain charge that I set it to?

[freonr22]

sorry, i should have added a sarcasm smiley welcome to reloading!

[P.Charm]

When you take up a hobby that can get you a nickname like "Lefty" or "the dearly departed" you may want to become somewhat more detail oriented.

If not, please post video.

point taken. I guess alot of things I take as no brainer. inspect brass, check powder charge every 5 loads. check OAL check each case length. i move slow because I don't want to be called lefty or the dearly departed.

[zfields]

You need to get the brass from somewhere. Plus every time you go to the range you get to bring home more than you left with

That's why I bring my girlfriend. No one yells at her for snagging their brass

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[P.Charm]

That's why I bring my girlfriend. No one yells at her for snagging their brass

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I usually just ask if they are saving their brass and if not can I take it. no one who wasn't saving brass has said no.

[Divernhunter]

There are days that I spend more time picking up brass than shooting. Then there are days there is no brass to get. Read the book and I mean Lyman #49 as it will explain many things you did not even think about. Forget the scoops. Get a powder measure such as the RCBS Uniflow with both drums and you will be better off. When you are ready the electronic powder despensers/scales are really nice. I hate doing 9mm ammo due to the small size so I finially got a Dillon 650. Much better for 9mm and 45ACP. Did anyone tell you how much you will SAVE? So now I have 2 Dillon 650's(one for rifle and one for 223/308 with all the extras) 2 RCBS presses(rockchucker and a Jr for seating bullets) and a Hornady for my 50bmg's. Then a mechanical scale, electronic scale, electronic despensor/scale. Throw is a tumbler and seperator, brass seperator,case prep center, hand case prep tools, electric and 2 hand case trimmers, graffite(sp) neck luber, various neck and case lube stuff, hammer type bullet puller, collet bullet puller, small dishes for holding bullet, baking pan for spray lubing brass(rifle),case funnels,modified kitchen funnel for powder on uniflow measure, annel wrenches and other tools for adjustments, 3 different primer swagers and 3 different cutters(just get the Dillon super swager),Special tools for the 50bmg stuff, 2 hand primers,2 primer flip trays, extra lube pad and lube(do not use anymore),chrono,150+ plastic ammo boxes,45+ GI ammo cans,shelving for all of the stuff,35+ sets of reloading dies, extra single seater dies set up for barnes bullets and such,6 brass holding trays,29 reloading manuals plus mags and papers copied off the internet, 3 binders with load data & list of loads to test etc, 2 metal benchers I made for the presses and such,78 shoesize plastic boxes for brass/bullets, stuff to cast bullets and lube them,three 5gal pails for unsorted brass and a bunch of other stuff too much to list. Ok---Did I say you will save money?---- Think NOT!

But it is fun.

PS Then you need to buy powder, primers and bullets. Possibly bullets casting equipment and supplies.-----AND----

[AAShooter]

I am a unLoader!!

[CaffeinFeign]

LOL...i thought it would save me money when I started as well...all I can say is, I am now, at this point, a better shot than I ever have been...

[Revoman]

I might suggest that you start with 45 since 9mm is a high pressure round and the 45 is not. Just a little safety factor for the newb.

Read manuals, start slow, start at minimum loadings and work up from there.

You may wish to write yourself a protocol so that you do not leave out any steps and all is in order.

Good lighting is your friend. Wear safety glasses when handling primers and powder and while loading.

Don't go out of bounds with any recipes until you are more experienced.