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Hello, from San Diego

Pat A.

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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
 

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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.
 
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… {:~)
 
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.
 
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.
 
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. :p
Success with this hobby is simply preforming several VERY SIMPLE procedures, correctly and accurately. jd
 
Which scale would you recommend ? I was thinking about getting a balance beam scale as well. I have a frankford arsenal powder trickler.
If you want an electronic scale I would stick with A&D products for reliability and service.
A beam scale is a much lower cost option as has been recommended by several folks responding to your questions, just a bit slow to throw and wait till balance stabilises but accurate to a 10th of a grain of powder. It wants to be on a stable {non shaking} platform/surface and preferably near eye level so you are not crouching to read the beam for zero. Once you have your powder weight just fill case and onto the next one, as you have a trickler just set your thrower to be just short by a grain or so and finalise the charge with the trickler. Calibre specific funnels preferably not made of plastic to avoid static charge that makes powder, especially ball and flake stick are another thing that can make loading easier.
With nearly everywhere in SD county off limits to shooting where are you going?
To a range or do you have a private property to shoot on? Used to be okay in places west off the Mexicali highway but it is a long trip out to the desert and McCain’s Valley and Cameron Station were once good spots but I think they are now both banned from firearms…
 

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