Reloading set-up

[jdh47]

Jackie Schmidt uses a RCBS Partner single stage press to load at Benchrest matches. I don't think it's so much what you load with so much as what you do with what you have. Just about everyone making reloading presses sells a kit that has pretty much everything you need in it. Good dies will improve your odds. Most people just starting out aren't looking to compete so have fun and be safe.

 

[dolek]

Liability ? Does a person need a lawyer to teach reloading ?

To the OP, it is a fine thing you are doing . I have given all my extras away or I would be asking you where to ship them . Good luck Sir.

 

[mac86951]

Liability ? Does a person need a lawyer to teach reloading ?

To the OP, it is a fine thing you are doing . I have given all my extras away or I would be asking you where to ship them . Good luck Sir.

I see NRA has a certified reloading instructor course; how many of us have taken it? How many of us have been instructed by a certified trainer?

I'm reviewing my own supply chain to ensure I can sustain my hobbies and excesses will be sold off; around here estate sales are common with hoards of reloading supplies; and prices are always in the pennies vs. costs (or maybe the supplies are that old).

I have enough spares that I have thought of assembling a solid reload starter kit that has a few key upgrades; but my hesitation is that it would be best sold with some basic instruction / set-up as well as care and maintenance tips... Must be a small part of how it would feel to marry off a daughter. Can't even use the shotgun cleaning method as a deterrent to potential buyers.

To the OP; RCBS kit as recommended is a good buy, there are set-up issues that it really will take questions to come from the new person in learning the process that will solidify your reloading habits. Would also recommend a mentor, or lots of questions for us on this forum. We have lots of opinions we're just itching to share. That's what I pass along to new folk, and it sounds as though you do too.

 

[Daddymac]

Bought all of my starting gear as a set, all RCBS, all second hand.
RS press, 505 scale, powder drop, trimmer, powder trickle, and most importantly the Speer #10 reloading manual, I did have to buy a new two die set in .270 win.

Spent a lot of time in front of that press with that manual, reading and learning, and what started as a hobby and a curiosity 40 years ago looks a lot like madness today.

 

[cotntop]

Daddymac I am in the same boat. Need to sell some stuff but have a better time giving items that I know I will never use again. Started reloading in the early 70's with RCBS equipment doing 25-06 and 30-06. Now switching from rifles to pistols those manuals and directions are so important. Never had a bad round in all those years and do not want to break that streak. I realize that age erases a lot of knowledge so I have to pay closer attention.

 

[Bill Norris]

If the are really dedicated to the cause and want to learn it, I'd say get what they can afford and read everything they can get their hands on. Camp out right here with all this knowledge base. I started with the cheapest Lee kit available back in 1995 (GREEN as a gourd). But, I had somehow managed to get my hands on an old Hornady manual some years prior and had read it cover to cover more than once. Also, have a friend who at that time had been hand loading for a few years but only because he wanted to shoot cheaper and he was a great help with the basics. I discovered this site shortly after and began reading whatever was appealing to me as far as safety and accuracy was concerned asking a few questions here and there. At that time there was a gentleman here called (Catshooter) that was very direct and to the point with anything he said whether I asked him a question or he was simply posting but he always managed to find time to discuss whatever I asked of him. (Expiper) also was very good with answering questions and explaining things very completely along with I'm certain many others that chimed in to help. All in all, I'd have to say this site was responsible for me actually learning to do what I do now at the level I hand load. Thanks to everybody who took the time then and now to share what they know.

 

[Ccrider]

I started with a Lee Anniversary kit. Opened it and put it in the shelf odor ten years. A couple of years ago I was forced into learning to use it to load for my 257 STW. Stumbled on this site and still falling down the rabbit hole.
A good kit is one way to start. Or by a nice press and other quality accessories as you can afford them. A good press, Primer seater, dies and a decent scale will get you started.

I would start with a Coax press. I bought one after I bought the Lee Anniversary Kit and let it sit for years too. They come with small and large primers and make excellent ammo.

You can’t go wrong with the scale mentioned in this thread: http://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/cheap-scale-test-part-1-repeatability.3961911/

Read all that you can on this site and ask questions.