Good video for a new reloader

[leclairk]

I'm looking to get into reloading and wondered if there is a "gold standard" video on Youtube that might walk me through the steps or something on Amazon I could buy. I don't really want to buy a reloading kit since from what I have read, most people end up not using most of the stuff it comes with. If I could find a video that walks me through the steps that would be helpful. Then I could figure out what parts I need/want to buy. I've done a bit of reading about reloading but some of the parts people talk about are over my head. I will be reloading rifle only for now and sticking to 1 caliber (6.5CM).

 

[mktacop]

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ultimate+reloader+6.5+creedmoor

Lots of good info

 

[Mark M.]

Watch "Part 1 Basic Reloading of a Rifle Cartridge (223 Remington)" on YouTube

 

[AJC]

Step one is to buy a reloading manual. I like the lyman as a first because it's broad in application. If you have a bullet brand you like buy theirs instead. Read all the front matter and then watch a few hundred hours of jonnys reloading bench. He has a series on the 6.5 which is where I would start.

 

[Texas10]

If you're new to reloading, like I was 5 or 6 years ago, I would suggest you DO start with a reloading kit that includes basics like press, scale, reloading manual, primer seating tool, etc. You'll get a better price on the things you will need, even though some of the included tools will never get used.

If you wait until Black Friday to make your purchase you'll save more money and frequently there will be special kits available. Mine included an ultra-sonic cleaner. And if you go online and buy (for instance) Cabalas gift cards at 15% (or more) off, you'll save even more. Get them early, they go fast. Giftcardgranny is one I can think of immediately.

There are some really good presses out there, but for what you're looking for, I'd suggest one of the Hornaday loading press kits as they use a 1/6 turn cam-in die installation that takes a lot of the frustration out of die use for a newbie. It's not on par with the best presses, but it's quite adequate for a starter.

Hornaday makes a lot of other reloading tools that you'll need for measuring various components at different stages of loading. You'll need a OAl gage set, and headspace comparator set also. Digital Calipers are a must.

Get your cash hoard built up, including discount cards and wait for a big sale. Then be the first one in the door in the morning, shopping cart in hand. That will get you started for not a lot of coin.

 

[leclairk]

If you're new to reloading, like I was 5 or 6 years ago, I would suggest you DO start with a reloading kit that includes basics like press, scale, reloading manual, primer seating tool, etc. You'll get a better price on the things you will need, even though some of the included tools will never get used.

If you wait until Black Friday to make your purchase you'll save more money and frequently there will be special kits available. Mine included an ultra-sonic cleaner. And if you go online and buy (for instance) Cabalas gift cards at 15% (or more) off, you'll save even more. Get them early, they go fast. Giftcardgranny is one I can think of immediately.

There are some really good presses out there, but for what you're looking for, I'd suggest one of the Hornaday loading press kits as they use a 1/6 turn cam-in die installation that takes a lot of the frustration out of die use for a newbie. It's not on par with the best presses, but it's quite adequate for a starter.

Hornaday makes a lot of other reloading tools that you'll need for measuring various components at different stages of loading. You'll need a OAl gage set, and headspace comparator set also. Digital Calipers are a must.

Get your cash hoard built up, including discount cards and wait for a big sale. Then be the first one in the door in the morning, shopping cart in hand. That will get you started for not a lot of coin.

Thanks for the tip. You might be right about a kit. I see Cabelas has a Lyman and a Hornady kit that looks pretty good. The Lyman has almost everything I need and over time I could upgrade the scale, etc.

 

[AJC]

If your unsure what you want now and have some cash on hand buy a quality set of calipers. I use mitutoyo, but be very careful about knock offs from China. This tool is critical to loading safety and producing quality products. Sterret, and sharps also make quality products. Digital is not required at all but it does make life easier. Being able to set zero at any point is very nice. The cost for this convenience can double the price.

 

[leatherstocking]

I had good luck finding a Starret 6” dial caliber in EBay, at a bargain price.

 

[Cecil S.]

RCBS good for starters and you will have most of the equipment for a long time.

 

[Rsadams]

Thanks for the tip. You might be right about a kit. I see Cabelas has a Lyman and a Hornady kit that looks pretty good. The Lyman has almost everything I need and over time I could upgrade the scale, etc.

If you wait till around Xmas Cabela's will put their RCBS rockchuker kit on sale very cheap at least they have the last 5 years or so... Something like $260 bucks for the whole kit...You really can't go wrong with RCBS... The Cabela's branded tumbler works great to and it will go on sale also... Comes with Corncob media and polish , ready to go.... As far as calipers ALOT of people use the ones from harbor freight for like $14.99.... You will be buying/upgrading crap till you find what works for you for awhile.. Get what you need to get started because you will be shocked at what you keep and what you don't... As far as trimming brass I finally ended up with a Forester trimmer and like it alot.... It can also be bought at Cabela's on salel along with the Lyman case prep station which again I really like.... After going through all this myself over years , then I ordered a Dillon last year's for pistol and .223 because I shoot alot of pistol....

 

[Kracken McGraw]

For a no-redo start, I think I would buy this now.
Redding Big Boss II
Redding beam scale
RCBS II powder trickier
Rcbs uniflow powder measure
Rcbs bench mounted priming tool
Digital calipers
Hornady headspace and bullet comparator kits
Forester full length sizing and seater dies
Imperial sizing wax
Case trimmer

 

[leclairk]

I’m on my way! Picked up a rock chicken supreme press kit for $260 shipped. Couldn’t pass it up. Now for a die set. Someone recommended Forster. Are all the brands similar? Hornady, RCBS, Forster? Do I need match grade if I’m not shooting BR. I’d rather spend $60 for an accurate set vs $30 for something that’s not quite as good. Also, what size do I need for a 6.5 Creedmoor (yes, that’s how new I am to this)? .260, .264, I didn’t see that Midway had a set labelled 6.5 Creedmoor.