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Old December 10, 2007, 05:41 PM   #1
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I want to start reloading my shot brass, what equipment will I need to buy to do so?
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Old December 10, 2007, 05:47 PM   #2
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read the sticky at the top of the forum that says reloading equipment needed.
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Old December 10, 2007, 06:12 PM   #3
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Reloading is a great hobby, plus you will save money depending on your caliber loads and amount of shooting you do.
I love it, started with Lee equipment, and with the help of many on this Forum have progressed to the point (I feel) of turning out some really good quality loads that work well in my handguns, and I can now depend on.
Again, I can't say enough about those on this Forum, that have so much experience, and are very willing and helpful. Personally, I say read the books and manuals, stay within the prescribed loading ranges (powder charges), BUT
really absorb all the help you will get on this Forum from some really nice experienced people!
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Old December 10, 2007, 07:20 PM   #4
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Some helpful information for us would be what calibers do you plan on reloading, how many rounds do you need to load for each caliber per month, what is your budget and how much time do you have to devote to reloading.
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Old December 10, 2007, 07:23 PM   #5
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Here is another good read.http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=238214
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Old December 11, 2007, 07:34 AM   #6
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If you open for ideas, I would highly recommend the folks at Kempf Gun Shop,
Sue will take good care of you. They offer a Lee Kit for under $150 , and some great upgrades. Me, I went with the Pro Powder upgrade, extra dies and turrets to have each caliber set and ready to load.
http://www.kempfgunshop.com/products.../KempfKit.html
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Old December 11, 2007, 03:06 PM   #7
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I'm with ShootingNut. I also have a Lee Classic Turret and have been very happy with it. I shoot pistol and rifle competition and have no problem keeping up with my ammo needs. If I load for 1.5 to 2 hours a night I can have 1,000 rounds for Saturday.
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Old December 11, 2007, 04:38 PM   #8
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You have always been much faster than I. Plus, I know you don't seem to get erratic swings in your powder drops, like I have to watch for.
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Old December 11, 2007, 08:06 PM   #9
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What powders have you been using? I use Titegroup for 9mm, Bullseye for 38 spcl, W748 and H335 for 223. All those powders meter great in my Pro Auto Disk.
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Old December 12, 2007, 08:15 AM   #10
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I also use Titegroup, for my 9mm, .38's and .357 Mags. Doesn't work in .40's, so there I use Accurate #5.
For whatever reason, my short drops show up in the 9mm loads, and sometimes in the .38's. I am catching the little devils now, by lighting the batch before corking them up. Still using my Classic Turret as a single stage, which I really don't mind, as I can keep a closer eye on what I'm turning out.
I never have this problem with the .40's and the A#5 powder, using both a disk for 180 gr bullet, and the charge bar for 155 gr.
I load only lead, as our indoor range restricts one to using lead only. I guess the cardboard stop can't handle any jacketed rounds.
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