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mikld · August 22, 2011, 11:09 AM

Don't understand what you mean by "involvement". Even with a full progressive, you'll need other equipment/tools (scale, measuring tools, brass cleaning equip., for .223 a trimmer and primer pocket tools, trays/boxes, etc.) and manuals (at least 2) to reload safely. And you'll have to learn how to use all the equipment and read loading data. Also a lot to learn about bullets (lead, plated, or jacketed, shape and weight), powder (burning speed, ball, flake, preformance of each), primers (mag. vs std., rifle, pistol, military, crimped primers, and compatibility with powders), and brass (best for longevity, internal capacity, boxer vs berdan primed). If you don't really want to get this involved to reload but want a lot of ammo, search for bulk buys on cheap factory stuff...

August 22, 2011, 11:09 AM	#4
mikld Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2009 Location: Southern Oregon! Posts: 2,891	Don't understand what you mean by "involvement". Even with a full progressive, you'll need other equipment/tools (scale, measuring tools, brass cleaning equip., for .223 a trimmer and primer pocket tools, trays/boxes, etc.) and manuals (at least 2) to reload safely. And you'll have to learn how to use all the equipment and read loading data. Also a lot to learn about bullets (lead, plated, or jacketed, shape and weight), powder (burning speed, ball, flake, preformance of each), primers (mag. vs std., rifle, pistol, military, crimped primers, and compatibility with powders), and brass (best for longevity, internal capacity, boxer vs berdan primed). If you don't really want to get this involved to reload but want a lot of ammo, search for bulk buys on cheap factory stuff... __________________ My Anchor is holding fast! I've learned how to stand on my own two knees... Last edited by mikld; August 22, 2011 at 11:17 AM.