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Tools and Uses => Reloading => Topic started by: fstbckgt on April 10, 2013, 01:59:15 AM
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I've finally decided to order a reloading kit so I can get into reloading. After talking to a coworker and doing a fair bit of research I feel Im ready to buy a kit. Once I've read enough reloading manuals and I feel confident I will start reloading a few handgun calibers and eventually some rifle calibers as well. Since it seems like a good kit at a reasonable price I'm considering the Rock Chucker Supreme Master Kit but if anyone has any recommendations or information I'd gratefully appreciate the input.
Thanks guys :shaka:
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I've finally decided to order a reloading kit so I can get into reloading. After talking to a coworker and doing a fair bit of research I feel Im ready to buy a kit. Once I've read enough reloading manuals and I feel confident I will start reloading a few handgun calibers and eventually some rifle calibers as well. Since it seems like a good kit at a reasonable price I'm considering the Rock Chucker Supreme Master Kit but if anyone has any recommendations or information I'd gratefully appreciate the input.
Thanks guys :shaka:
I looked up the kit you mentioned. This kit is good for beginners. I think RCBS makes good equipment and a good price. And this kit is a good starting point. I personally use mostly RCBS equipment. I would recommend a good digital scale as an immediate upgrade. Digital scales offer a little more flexibility and speed over a balance beam type of scale.
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You can't go wrong with an RCBS Rockchucker. I see a fair deal on Amazon with free shipping. 1 or 2 month waiting time though. $320.00
Start with your fav pistol caliber because pistol is more forgiving. What is your fav caliber?
Other items you need for semi-auto pistol ammo:
carbide 4-die set (3-dies for revolver)
Analog or digital calipers
primer pocket chamfering tool if using mil brass
small tumbler+media+polish for nice shiny ammo
more loading blocks
reusable ammo boxes are good to have
acetone based carb or brake cleaner (Johnsens non-chlorinated brake cleaner)
Sturdy/heavy table or bench. There are both downward and upward forces
brass-powder-primers-heads obviously
A co-worker or friend that already knows what to do. :thumbsup:
When you graduate to rifle loading:
Rifle dies appropriate for your particular rifle
Case trimming tool
neck chamfering tool
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RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme is available on Brownells after being out of stock for a while. The kit is still out of stock.
If you're willing to do your homework and figure out what you need, you can buy gear and tools separately and wind up with exactly what you need. Or, like me, you can spend a lot of money learning what you need through trial and error and end up with a bunch of unused stuff, like powder measures that aren't quite right for the powder you use most.
Still, when ammo prices go nuts and you can't even buy loaded ammo, there's some satisfaction in being able to roll your own. Providing, of course, that you have the necessary components. There's nothing like a nationwide shortage of bullets, powder and primer to instill the wisdom of stocking up when supply is ample and prices are reasonable.
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I'm still learning. First need to learn from single press from someone who loads. Takes a lot of time but once you get the basics down, it fun. Do the research, check YouTube lots of info. I was about to go with Rcbs but decided to go with Dillon. Love it. I made own kit. Rcbs digital scale, carbide dies, Rcbs lube and tray. Get good case trimmer.