Request suggestions for newbies reloading equiptment

[spudgun]

No one mentioned powder, primers, bullets????

You can have the best equipment you can buy but without the 3 things that are in high demand and short supply...

Really, hope you enjoy reloading. I have been doing it since the early 70's.

 

[Rset]

Hi everyone!
The loving wife bought me a RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme for my birthday. I have been out of reloading for 30 plus years. but am looking forward to it again.
I am not up to date with the best gear to buy, pleasse give me your opinions. Below is what I am currently looking at purchasing.

• Dies: I dont have a clue yet, loading for .308 AR10 primarily, eventually for Creedmore, .223 AR15, 32 Win Special and 300 Win Mag.

• RCBS Scales Chargemaster Lite ​

• Lyman Products Brass Smith Pro Powder Funnel System ​

• Frankford Arsenal Platinum Series Wet/Dry Media Separator with Perforated Sifter and Mesh Media Strainer for Reloading​

• Frankford Arsenal Platinum Series Rotary Tumbler​

• Frankford Arsenal Platinum Series Case Trim and Prep System with Hardened High Speed Steel Chamfer Debur Tool and Primer Pocket Scrapers with Trimmer​

I appreciate everyone's time assisting me, hope to see you all on the range!​

Doug

Rock Chucker is a great start, Can't go wrong there.
Dies, if for the AR10, small base reloading dies. other calibers and experience will determine your future needs. As well as the precision you are looking for.
Chargemaster Light, great choice for both speed and reasonable accuracy at a good price.
Funnel system, lots of options, but an area 49 complete will serve you well for years on al calibers.
I don't wet tumble any more. cheap vibratory tumbler with corn cob is all you will ever need.
Frankford arsenal prep center will get you a long way at a budget price.
One man's opinion only. Lots of options at considerable added expense.

 

[JFrank]

A good reloader can build top grade ammunition with quality hand tools that will trump power tools damn near every time .

 

[joshb]

I’m still using the Rockchucker I bought back in the ‘70s. Good choice!
RCBS and Redding bushing dies, a good beam scale and some Lyman hand tools will do well for you. Get the Hornady Lock and Load comparators and a good caliper. Mitutoyo is worth the money.
I’ve been using a dry tumbler since I started. They do fine.
Good luck and Happy Birthday!

 

[358WCF]

Hi everyone!
The loving wife bought me a RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme for my birthday. I have been out of reloading for 30 plus years. but am looking forward to it again.
I am not up to date with the best gear to buy, pleasse give me your opinions. Below is what I am currently looking at purchasing.

• Dies: I dont have a clue yet, loading for .308 AR10 primarily, eventually for Creedmore, .223 AR15, 32 Win Special and 300 Win Mag.

• RCBS Scales Chargemaster Lite ​

• Lyman Products Brass Smith Pro Powder Funnel System ​

• Frankford Arsenal Platinum Series Wet/Dry Media Separator with Perforated Sifter and Mesh Media Strainer for Reloading​

• Frankford Arsenal Platinum Series Rotary Tumbler​

• Frankford Arsenal Platinum Series Case Trim and Prep System with Hardened High Speed Steel Chamfer Debur Tool and Primer Pocket Scrapers with Trimmer​

I appreciate everyone's time assisting me, hope to see you all on the range!​

Doug

Remember... these guys love to spend your $$.

Simplicity, at first, is often overlooked & underrated.

I'll shut up now.

 

[ckaberna]

I would concentrate on components first, then see how much of your budget is left. That may help your decision with the remaining items.

 

[ebb]

several reloading manuals, mine are older but i still use them. i like the data that comes from a bullet maker or someone that is not a powder supplier. Then you get powders from different brand names.

 

[Stugots]

For what it's worth, I have an RCBS ChargeMaster 1500 Combo listed on this site for sale. I have not used it much at all and it is in like new condition.

Here is a link to that thread: https://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/rcbs-charge-master-combo-for-sale.4053097/

 

[fkimble@charter.net]

Started reloading in 1966. Still use most of my original "manual" equipment. Late 60's I upgraded my Lyman Spartin for a Rock Chucker. Gives me a chance to spend a couple seconds extra to eyeball each case during the loading process. Added a Gracy trimmer for my high volume XTC calibers, 308 and 223. Others still go to the manual Lyman trimmer. Still on my second and third Lee hand primer, running out of spare parts! Have one set up for small primers and one for large primers. My RCBS dies have dates in the 70's stamped on them. They all still make good ammo. Even the old Lyman powder measure is as accurate as ever!

Frank

 

[Clark]

I bought the Rock Chuck reloaders kit 23 years ago.

I still use the Ohaus weight scale that came with it.

Everything else is dreck.

 

[Dave M.]

Hi everyone!
The loving wife bought me a RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme for my birthday. I have been out of reloading for 30 plus years. but am looking forward to it again.
I am not up to date with the best gear to buy, pleasse give me your opinions. Below is what I am currently looking at purchasing.

• Dies: I dont have a clue yet, loading for .308 AR10 primarily, eventually for Creedmore, .223 AR15, 32 Win Special and 300 Win Mag.

• RCBS Scales Chargemaster Lite ​

• Lyman Products Brass Smith Pro Powder Funnel System ​

• Frankford Arsenal Platinum Series Wet/Dry Media Separator with Perforated Sifter and Mesh Media Strainer for Reloading​

• Frankford Arsenal Platinum Series Rotary Tumbler​

• Frankford Arsenal Platinum Series Case Trim and Prep System with Hardened High Speed Steel Chamfer Debur Tool and Primer Pocket Scrapers with Trimmer​

I appreciate everyone's time assisting me, hope to see you all on the range!​

Doug

Keep the press and get good calipers and headspace and bullet comparators.

 

[deadidarren]

A good reloader can build top grade ammunition with quality hand tools that will trump power tools damn near every time .

Yep I agee