Hello, I am sure this question has been asked many times before, but I did not see anything that was recent enough to be considered current.
I have decided to take up reloading for the first time, and want to get started as economically as possible. I plan on loading for one cartridge (6 BR) to start, and don‘t plan on reloading for an extensive assortment of calibers in the future, nor will I be a high volume shooter. This would be for fun and informal recreational shooting, but I will be seeking near-benchrest accuracy. I will not be needing to produce a large volume of cartridges, so reloading speed is not a significant factor.
it seems that I have chosen a poor time to get started from a component availability and expense standpoint, so I really need to economize where I can. Specifically, I am looking for recommemdations on the best gear to get from a value standpoint. I saw some kits mentioned in old threads that were very economical, but did not see anything in those price ranges today. Is it still better to start with a kit, or to buy pieces a la carte? I don’t want to get a bunch of stuff that I don’t need, or things that are just not good enough to be useful, nor do I want to miss anything that is widely considered essential or a best buy. On the other hand I certainly don’t need gear suitable for producing hundreds of rounds at a time or for competing at a national level.
Thanks in advance for any recommendations.
I have decided to take up reloading for the first time, and want to get started as economically as possible. I plan on loading for one cartridge (6 BR) to start, and don‘t plan on reloading for an extensive assortment of calibers in the future, nor will I be a high volume shooter. This would be for fun and informal recreational shooting, but I will be seeking near-benchrest accuracy. I will not be needing to produce a large volume of cartridges, so reloading speed is not a significant factor.
it seems that I have chosen a poor time to get started from a component availability and expense standpoint, so I really need to economize where I can. Specifically, I am looking for recommemdations on the best gear to get from a value standpoint. I saw some kits mentioned in old threads that were very economical, but did not see anything in those price ranges today. Is it still better to start with a kit, or to buy pieces a la carte? I don’t want to get a bunch of stuff that I don’t need, or things that are just not good enough to be useful, nor do I want to miss anything that is widely considered essential or a best buy. On the other hand I certainly don’t need gear suitable for producing hundreds of rounds at a time or for competing at a national level.
Thanks in advance for any recommendations.