New to reloading , Equipment help

[pardou]

Hi, I have an AR-15 and shooting it has become expensive, about $9 for a box of 20 cheap range load... I am looking into reloading and if I invest into it I want to have equipment that I do not have to replace with better equipment later on. I am watched some videos and saw a Lee classic 4 hole turret press, Is there a good kit that includes this ? Will a good lee kit, a manual and supplies (primer,cases,bullet, powder) be all i have to buy? Any reloading advice is much appreciated!! Thank-you

[elhefe50ss]

I love lee but the hornady lock and load is awesome too

[CobraRed]

I love my 4 hole turret, only reason you might upgrade in future is to do the process quicker, being you're clicking off a lot of .223. But then again brass prep is the most time spent anyways.
A kit should come with deburring tools.

What you need to buy are dies for .223, and a crimp die most likely. Maybe a powder thru die depending on your kit as well or if you're using a auto disc measure.
Also a case trimmer for .223.
Plus, you will need either a tumbler and media or a sonic cleaner in order to reuse brass.
Some brass lube too, for sizing.
Ammo boxes for separating the processed ammo/brass.

Digital grain scale saves some time as well.

And lots of free time.

[five.five-six]

Keep an eye on Denver Ducks WTS thread, he gets all kinds of cool stuf at great prices and a heck of a guy in person.

[MIAMIbaseballer]

I had the same mentality as you, not wanting to replace down the road. I went with a Dillon 650..... I highly recommend it!

[john16443]

This Lee Turret Kit is all you need to get started and will take care of your needs unless you shoot/reload thousands of rounds a week. Then I'd say the Hornady LNL AP is the way to go. Here's a complete kit, just add dies and you're ready to go. Other items needed are listed as well.

http://www.fmreloading.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=FMR&Product_Code=90304&Category_Code=Semi+Progressive+Presses

Add this tumber for your brass: http://www.fmreloading.com/Merchant2...se+Preparation Crushed walnut media can be found at your local pet store, get the smallest particle size possible.

Add this disk kit for rifle if you need it: http://www.fmreloading.com/Merchant2...Category_Code=

Add your 223 dies of preference

Add this scale for ease of use: http://www.amazon.com/American-Weigh...emini+20+scale

Add a digital caliper from Harbor Freight ($10-$12) or a dial caliper from ebay for under $20 and you should be all set and ready to go.

Add another load reference like this one: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/360...loading-manual

[NiteQwill]

Reloading doesn't save you money. It allows you to shoot more.

I haven't saved a dime rolling my own but I have had the opportunity to shoot tens of thousands of rounds a year.

[zomie]

Reloading doesn't save you money. It allows you to shoot more.

I haven't saved a dime rolling my own but I have had the opportunity to shoot tens of thousands of rounds a year.

This!

I highly suggest the Lee Classic Turret as a first press kit:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/785993/lee-4-hole-turret-press-with-auto-index-deluxe-kit

Plus:

http://www.slickguns.com/content/midway-usa

Makes it about $190.


I like lee dies for basic reloading, but the hornady dies are starting to grow on me.

You can clean your brass several ways: tumbler, ultrasonic cleaner, stainless media etc.

Good Luck! It is a whole new addiction ...

[Coded-Dude]

Lee Gear: http://fsreloading.com/

[gemoose23]

dont forget the stickie on top of this forum..

Reloading 101 stickie CGN

[pardou]

This Lee Turret Kit is all you need to get started and will take care of your needs unless you shoot/reload thousands of rounds a week. Then I'd say the Hornady LNL AP is the way to go. Here's a complete kit, just add dies and you're ready to go. Other items needed are listed as well.

http://www.fmreloading.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=FMR&Product_Code=90304&Category_Code=Semi+Progressive+Presses

Add this tumber for your brass: http://www.fmreloading.com/Merchant2...se+Preparation Crushed walnut media can be found at your local pet store, get the smallest particle size possible.

Add this disk kit for rifle if you need it: http://www.fmreloading.com/Merchant2...Category_Code=

Add your 223 dies of preference

Add this scale for ease of use: http://www.amazon.com/American-Weigh...emini+20+scale

Add a digital caliper from Harbor Freight ($10-$12) or a dial caliper from ebay for under $20 and you should be all set and ready to go.

Add another load reference like this one: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/360...loading-manual

thanks! Have you ordered from the company you gave me the links to? (do you recommend them? ) thanks for the help, it looks about $300- $350 to get the supplies necessary

[GravityGear]

fm is good. best prices on lee. FS would be good if their shipping was better. if you are buying like 1 or 2 things, fs is probably cheaper.

[pardou]

will i need a case trimmer , or is it included in this kit? http://www.fmreloading.com/Merchant2...essive+Presses

Is a case trimmer even necessary for 223 range ammo? - it is not for match grade ammo, just high volume range ammo

[Bill Steele]

...Is a case trimmer even necessary for 223 range ammo? - it is not for match grade ammo, just high volume range ammo

You will need a trimmer. If you are loading for an AR, you might want to consider a CTS or Possum Hollow power trimmer.

[pardou]

thanks