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Leftoverdj · January 30, 2006, 01:32 PM

Whyte, I'm cheap and you are planning on the simplest possible reloading. For one cartridge with one bullet and one load, all you really need is the Square Deal, calipers, and a basic scale. You're only going to use that scale to set the powder measure and to check maybe every 20th load so anything fancy is a waste of money. Get the el-cheapo Lee Perfect scale for about $15 and buy a keg of WW 231 with the money you saved by not going electronic. Set the powder measure to throw 4.8 grains of 231, and skip the loading manuals. You can check that load online or simply ask the posters here to crosscheck me.

Any 230 grain FMJ bullet, any reloadable cases, any standard large pistol primer, overall length of 1.25, and you'll be fine.

I do NOT know why people try to make such a simple matter so complicated for beginners.

January 30, 2006, 01:32 PM	#7
Leftoverdj Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 2004 Posts: 934	Whyte, I'm cheap and you are planning on the simplest possible reloading. For one cartridge with one bullet and one load, all you really need is the Square Deal, calipers, and a basic scale. You're only going to use that scale to set the powder measure and to check maybe every 20th load so anything fancy is a waste of money. Get the el-cheapo Lee Perfect scale for about $15 and buy a keg of WW 231 with the money you saved by not going electronic. Set the powder measure to throw 4.8 grains of 231, and skip the loading manuals. You can check that load online or simply ask the posters here to crosscheck me. Any 230 grain FMJ bullet, any reloadable cases, any standard large pistol primer, overall length of 1.25, and you'll be fine. I do NOT know why people try to make such a simple matter so complicated for beginners.