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Kernel · December 15, 2000, 03:38 PM

Kernel's Method:

1. decap
2. clean
3. resize
4. trim & chamfer (if needed)
5. expand mouth
6. prime
7. add powder
8. seat bullet
9. crimp

If you buy the Lee dies they come with a scoop, loading info for all common powders, and step-by-step instructions with pictures and everything. Cleaning the inside of the case is not necessary. I started with a Lee Anniversary kit, the only thing it doesn't include is a dial caliper which is a $20-$30 must-have. For another $15 you can get Lee's handpress which is what I do 95% of my reloading with. I only use my bench press for resizing the occasional extra stubborn milsurp rifle cases (and even then I only have to do it's once, after they're fired formed in my rifle's chamber the handpress will work fine). -- Kernel

December 15, 2000, 03:38 PM	#6
Kernel Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 1999 Location: Madison, WI.... "78 Square Miles Surrounded by Reality" Posts: 923	Kernel's Method.... Kernel's Method: 1. decap 2. clean 3. resize 4. trim & chamfer (if needed) 5. expand mouth 6. prime 7. add powder 8. seat bullet 9. crimp If you buy the Lee dies they come with a scoop, loading info for all common powders, and step-by-step instructions with pictures and everything. Cleaning the inside of the case is not necessary. I started with a Lee Anniversary kit, the only thing it doesn't include is a dial caliper which is a $20-$30 must-have. For another $15 you can get Lee's handpress which is what I do 95% of my reloading with. I only use my bench press for resizing the occasional extra stubborn milsurp rifle cases (and even then I only have to do it's once, after they're fired formed in my rifle's chamber the handpress will work fine). -- Kernel