Hello, from San Diego

[Pat A.]

I just purchased an old Texan 7 stage turret press, RCBS die set (357 Mag & 38 Spl), and all the other fixings ( Including Lyman 51st, Lee modern reloading 2nd edition, Nosler #9 manuals) to start my reloading adventure. I am primarily reloading for my Henry big boy, however I may get into my other handgun calibers. I am looking forward in acquiring knowledge and have a place to come to pick the brains of people who have probably forgotten more than I will ever know about reloading. Thanks

Pat

 

[Kracken McGraw]

I just purchased an old Texan 7 stage turret press, RCBS die set (357 Mag & 38 Spl), and all the other fixings ( Including Lyman 51st, Lee modern reloading 2nd edition, Nosler #9 manuals) to start my reloading adventure. I am primarily reloading for my Henry big boy, however I may get into my other handgun calibers. I am looking forward in acquiring knowledge and have a place to come to pick the brains of people who have probably forgotten more than I will ever know about reloading. Thanks

Pat

Welcome to the Forum.
Neat press.

 

[TIMO]

Welcome
To the best site on the internet.
Tim

 

[Soup]

Welcome aboard!!!
I had a Texan turret just like yours. I gave it to my hunting buddy and he's still using it. It's at least 50 years old and still works great.
Semper Fidelis
Soup

 

[seagate]

Welcome ,you now have one foot in the rabbit hole

 

[Fire Dog]

I just purchased an old Texan 7 stage turret press, RCBS die set (357 Mag & 38 Spl), and all the other fixings ( Including Lyman 51st, Lee modern reloading 2nd edition, Nosler #9 manuals) to start my reloading adventure. I am primarily reloading for my Henry big boy, however I may get into my other handgun calibers. I am looking forward in acquiring knowledge and have a place to come to pick the brains of people who have probably forgotten more than I will ever know about reloading. Thanks

Pat

Might consider upgrading that little electronic scale… Most of them are not very accurate and tend to be frustrating as they have a “time out” shut down function if left quiet for a short while between use. Also sensitive to electromagnetic interference.
A trickler unit would also be helpful to get things to the most accurate load and considering you are loading pistol ammo for your rifle and using fast powder, accurate powder measurement is vitally important to avoid overloads.
Welcome to the adventure of reloading… Just be prepared to constantly wanting to upgrade to the “next best” item for your bench… {:~)

 

[Murray Brook]

Welcome and might be a good idea to increase your credit card limit

 

[joshb]

Welcome!

 

[Pat A.]

Might consider upgrading that little electronic scale… Most of them are not very accurate and tend to be frustrating as they have a “time out” shut down function if left quiet for a short while between use. Also sensitive to electromagnetic interference.
A trickler unit would also be helpful to get things to the most accurate load and considering you are loading pistol ammo for your rifle and using fast powder, accurate powder measurement is vitally important to avoid overloads.
Welcome to the adventure of reloading… Just be prepared to constantly wanting to upgrade to the “next best” item for your bench… {:~)

Which scale would you recommend ? I was thinking about getting a balance beam scale as well. I have a frankford arsenal powder trickler.

 

[joshb]

Which scale would you recommend ? I was thinking about getting a balance beam scale as well. I have a frankford arsenal powder trickler.

I use a beam scale, exclusively. They’re easy to use, accurate and trustworthy. They don’t “wander” or get wonky from the wrong lighting or other electrical stuff. They’re not expensive and they last forever.

 

[pic1083]

Which scale would you recommend ? I was thinking about getting a balance beam scale as well. I have a frankford arsenal powder trickler.

OHAUS or EARLY RCBS 10 10 beam scale

 

[jds holler]

Looks like you've got a great start, if all the stuff in the pic is yours. A decent scale will be a must, and will compliment your powder measures. The books you've got will keep ya straight when you're in doubt.

The guys around here are a great bunch, except for a few of us.
Success with this hobby is simply preforming several VERY SIMPLE procedures, correctly and accurately. jd