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Posted: 3/9/2015 11:08:54 PM EDT
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Hey! Just a quick hello. Just joined, but I'm not really a '15er as I've lurked here since 2009 or so.
Just getting started reloading with a lot of help from reading here. Built a bench got a Lee pro 1000. I know not many peoples first choice, but seems simple enough to use and affordable enough to get started. Set it up for .223, purchased dies and additional turret plates to do 9mm and 45 acp. |
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Quoted: Hey! Just a quick hello. Just joined, but I'm not really a '15er as I've lurked here since 2009 or so. Just getting started reloading with a lot of help from reading here. Built a bench got a Lee pro 1000. I know not many peoples first choice, but seems simple enough to use and affordable enough to get started. Set it up for .223, purchased dies and additional turret plates to do 9mm and 45 acp.  You are in a technical forum here, nobody here will reference your join date. That just happens in GD, general discussion. So relax, you among friends here. Be sure to read FAQ's and the other tacked threads at the top of the page. |
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Thanks all. Yes the stickies and FAQ posts represent at least several days of my life spent reading. All of it was very helpful in the process of deciding which direction to go.
As soon as I figure out how to post pictures I'll up some up on the work bench thread. |
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I am going to assume you are going to be loading your 223 for an AR or other semi-auto rifle?
If you haven't already read this, ya might find it helpful. http://www.exteriorballistics.com/reloadbasics/gasgunreload.cfm Once you get set up and start loading, take the time to check your sized cases for proper fit before actually building the rounds. Far to many handloaders, set up their FL dies, size a bunch of used fired brass, seat the primer, charge the case, seat the bullets and head off to the range. What they find is that there stash of handloads will not chamber and extract. They did not properly size their cases and are left with a ton of un-usable round. Don't be that guy, check your sized used brass for fit and function first. |
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Quoted: Thanks all. Yes the stickies and FAQ posts represent at least several days of my life spent reading. All of it was very helpful in the process of deciding which direction to go. As soon as I figure out how to post pictures I'll up some up on the work bench thread. That's why I told you to read FAQ's. It's the third thing addressed.  Also hot to hot link is explained. http://www.ar15.com/content/page.html?id=406
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Nice Southern Yellow Pine bench. You built it big and long, you will be glad of that in the future.One of my favorite Pine species to work with. (I'm also a woodworker) |
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Nice setup, Kevin! :) I am glad you chose a long table; it will come in very handy in the future.
I noticed that you have your powder already on the bench. If I may make a suggestion, it would be to store your long-term powder & primer possibly inside your home if this is possible, because the swings in temperature & humidity are not good for powder over long periods of time. I keep mine inside my home as a rule, and take it outside when I am loading. For very long term storage, I try to vacuum seal it if I can with dessicant inside. That's just my humble open, though... Good Luck & have fun with the new toys :) |
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Nice setup, Kevin! :) I am glad you chose a long table; it will come in very handy in the future. I noticed that you have your powder already on the bench. If I may make a suggestion, it would be to store your long-term powder & primer possibly inside your home if this is possible, because the swings in temperature & humidity are not good for powder over long periods of time. I keep mine inside my home as a rule, and take it outside when I am loading. For very long term storage, I try to vacuum seal it if I can with dessicant inside. That's just my humble open, though... Good Luck & have fun with the new toys :) Plus it is safer to only have 1 powder near your bench to avoid mixing or using the wrong type. |
Welcome, Kevin. I'm only a couple of years into reloading myself. This place has been great. I must say I wish my bench was that neat. Apparently I'm a firm believer in the old saying of "a clean desk/bench is the sign of an empty mind" .
I'll 2nd the recommendation of keeping the powder in your house. Better for you and the powder. |
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