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Posted: 6/2/2009 6:28:14 PM EDT
| I don't know if this is the correct forum or not. I want to start reloading my own rounds instead of depending on stores keeping them in stock. I want to load precision rounds so I am not concerned with speed. I would like to use a digital scale to weigh out powder. I know I will need a press and I was thinking about the RCBS Rockchucker? I may reload one other caliber (.243), but mostly .223. My question is what should I buy. I don't quite understand the concept of dies and everything. Any information would be appreciated. Keep in mind that I want to precisely load rounds, quality, not quantity. Thanks All!! |
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I don't know if this is the correct forum or not. I want to start reloading my own rounds instead of depending on stores keeping them in stock. I want to load precision rounds so I am not concerned with speed. I would like to use a digital scale to weigh out powder. I know I will need a press and I was thinking about the RCBS Rockchucker? I may reload one other caliber (.243), but mostly .223. My question is what should I buy. I don't quite understand the concept of dies and everything. Any information would be appreciated. Keep in mind that I want to precisely load rounds, quality, not quantity. Thanks All!! You went all that way, just to depend on batteries and electronics? You're starting on a single stage though. Walk before you run. Good choice. 
Check out the reloading forum, pretty sharp AND experienced guys over there. Hopefully you read more than you post...Unless it is to show us some good groups you got during load testing. Brett |
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I activly compete in Benchrest matches. All BR shooters use Wilson bullet seating does as they are the most accurate dies for this purpose.
http://www.lewilson.com/stainlesssteelmicrobulletseater.html For the sizing die I would recommend the Redding Type S full length sizing die. You will need to get a bushing based on the size of your loaded rounds. http://www.redding-reloading.com/pages/typesbushseatdie.html For a press, you can use almost anything. I like the little RCBS Partner - I have four of them in my reloading trailer. You can find these on eBay for less than $50. Berger makes a great 52 grain target bullet. http://www.bergerbullets.com/Products/Target%20Bullets.html I use Hodgdon H4198 powder For primers I like Remington 7 1/2 or Wolf Small Rifle Magnum. Adrian |
| There is a difference between "good" handloads and "precision" handloads. Will your rifle know the difference? Sinclair International is a good place to buy precision reloading tools. Fred Sinclair's book on precision handloading helped me get my first "clover leafs" (with a bolt gun). Lyman has a good handloading manual with lots of relevant info. |
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Quoted: I don't know if this is the correct forum or not. I want to start reloading my own rounds instead of depending on stores keeping them in stock. I want to load precision rounds so I am not concerned with speed. I would like to use a digital scale to weigh out powder. I know I will need a press and I was thinking about the RCBS Rockchucker? I may reload one other caliber (.243), but mostly .223. My question is what should I buy. I don't quite understand the concept of dies and everything. Any information would be appreciated. Keep in mind that I want to precisely load rounds, quality, not quantity. Thanks All!! Dropping a consistent powder charge is only one part of the equation for accurate reloads. I use the RCBS powdermaster setup and like it very much:  Case prep and ensuring uniformity is another part of the equation, things like deburring the flash hole, checking for neck concentricity, neck turning, reaming primer pockets, weighing cases and bullets can all add to uniformity and consistency but they do take a lot of time. Most reloaders don't take it to that level and it's not neccessary for "accurate enough" reloads. Buy a good manual, read the reloading forum and start with the minimum charges and work your way up. Learn what over pressure signs are and have fun. Reloading is a joy and hobby unto itself in the shooting world. |
| Buy the book Modern Reloading by Richard Lee. Read it 2 or 3 times, start out with the low cost stuff like Lee. No sense in sinking a ton of money into it in the beginning. Read and re-read all the info posted in the armory section. As you learn, then you can decide how far into it you wanna get. |
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Also, check out The Precision Shooting Reloading Guide, which can be found here, 3rd from the bottom: http://www.precisionshooting.com/books.html
It's a fantastic resource that talks about all the aspects of making extremely consistent loads for a bunch of different platforms. |
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Loan shops are full of reloadind gear is this area. Saw a Dillon 550 set up for for handgun calibers for $350. Rockchucker for $50. For resize you'll need a presson an auto For loading you can use something as simple as a Lee loader and develop you loads at the range.
My best buys were. Dillon (should've bought the one above as a spare), Lee auto primer (order extra levers they'll break), Lyman electric power trickler. See if your local range has a reloading clinic. Almost forgot, booksores with used books, for reloading manals. 458 |
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I bought and read the most recent Lyman reloading book. It goes over pretty well exactly waht is included in the process for reloading.
I have searched for instructional videos or DVDs on the web just so I can see it done but have turned up squat. Anyone have a link of a video of someone reloading just so I can see it myself? |
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