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[soonerredwhite]

I have never reloaded before and want to get started...So, I was wondering what I would need to reload 22-250 rounds. What I'm wanting is really a list of all the tools and equipment that I need. I'm not interested in equipment that can load a lot of ammo fast, or anything fancy. I want to get into this AS CHEAP AS POSSIBLE, if you guys could tell me what i need that would be awesome. Also give a guess for what each tool "should" cost so that way I know if I'm getting the right deal.
Thanks a bunch guys

 

[billmo]

First things first. You need to purchase a good reloading manual and read, study, read some more and ask questions here and on any other forum you can find. I think once you begin to understand reloading some of your questions will be answered. Whatever is left over ask away. I will be glad to answer your questions and these guys will help to any extent they can. It is the best site I have found. Bill

 

[Preacher]

Cheap as possible sounds like a Lee Loader in a box to me.
It may not end up being the most accurate way, but it sure will work.

 

[jb77]

Preacher, I was watching a show the other night on PBS about controlling maneating Crocodiles and there was a guy reloading 458 Lott with a Lee reloader mounted on the side of a truck, awesome.

 

[soonerredwhite]

Ok, so what components of the set up affect accuracy the most? when I said I wanted to get started on the cheap, I really mean cheap without giving up accuracy because I wont be satisfied with sub par loads. Thanks for the info so far and keep it coming.

 

[rem_kujawa]

The main thing is to get a GOOD solid press.

Jon

 

[Rem06]

definately get a manual,like sierra 5th and learn the reloading process first.it is covered in the begining of the manual,look at reloading kits and reference the tools used and what the tools do.kits can be found from cabellas,sinclairs,forster,redding,rcbs,lee to name a few.,google them and search here)
then decide how much to spend on the tools,you won't need to spend alot to load ammo,now 1000yd shooting you probably will.you will need the basics;press,scale,dies,headspace gauge,calipers and a kit,rcbs),lee) will definately get you going.

 

[duke308]

Get a manual,it will show you the steps of reloading)and from there its all budget. Try the Lee Anniversay kit, has everything but dies. I started out with this kit and still use the Auto-Prime to date.

 

[Posit]

Soonerredwhite: I sense a little frustration in your last post.

IMO, the question is probably more complex than you realize; every reloader has equipment which work for him, but there is no absolute, single, best answer. Secondly, reloading for accuracy depends on how you define "accuracy",1 MOA, .5 MOA??), and both the rifle and the specific load bear on your results.

The more you learn about reloading, the more you learn that the variations on equipment and usage are huge. Most of us settle into a set of equipment, components, and "stuff" which may all give essentially the same results - we just get there with various equipment items.

My suggestion is as above: Buy one or two publications produced by reputable sources, learn the process, then research this,and other good forums) for specifics. For example, if you search on "press" you will probably find the topic has been covered in detail numerous times, so you will see a lot of opinions about a lot of presses. If you have more specific questions, ask on the forum. From there, you make your own decision. Second suggestion is to get with an experienced reloader, work with him to learn.

Just scratching the surface... but Good Luck!

 

[NeilNE]

For the beginner I would suggest a kit, by a major company. Hornady RCBS, ect. You get the manual and all the part necessary to start loading and as you get better you can upgrade if you want.

 

[ssv1761982]

Where are you? The best thing I did was to have somebody walk me through the process. I'll bet you live close to somebody on one of the many shooting boards that would be more than happy to show a new guy how it all works. Join a local gun club, I have showed several beginers how since I learned how.

Once you see how easy it is, you can make your decisions on what equipment you'd like. Watch for used stuff. It rarely wears out. You definitley do need a couple of manuals, they explain the steps with good technical detail too.

Good luck,
Dave