newbie needs help

jdm92584 · December 23, 2005, 12:51 AM

hey i just got a lee anniversy reloading kit. just wondering what else i need to load shells i got brass and the reloading kit but no slugs primers or powder. i know i need those. but do i need like a sizer? a cleaner? dies? ill getback later with info on reloading kit. any info appreciated.

T. O'Heir · December 23, 2005, 02:59 AM

You'll need a set of dies and a shell holder for the calibre you're loading. You're looking at another $25 or so for the Lee die set. About $4 for the shell holder. Go to the place you bought the kit.
However, you need to read the kit manual and the loading manual before you do anything.

mtnboomer · December 23, 2005, 05:05 AM

A set of Lee dies (except the RGB) will come with a shell holder. The set will include a sizing die. You should have AT LEAST 3 loading manuals to reference from. Read these manuals from cover to cover, they will explain many magical things! Also check out this website before starting to reload http://www.reload-nrma.com/

rn22723 · December 23, 2005, 05:46 AM

Things to cross off your list!

A copy of The ABC's of Reloading then read it cover to cover! You need several hard covered reloading manuals ie Sierra and Lyman come to mind. Then gather all the freebee handouts. Then bookmark all the powder suppliers websites, too!
Press: Single Stage
Dies (Rifle dies come with FL sizer and Seater Dies) (Pistol Dies come with sizer, expander, and seater/crimp dies)
Shell holders (if the die set doesn't have them)
Optional is a Tumbler along with media and polish
Loading Block (MTM makes multi caliber one or you can get caliber specific)
Case Lube (you won't need if using carbide dies for only striaght walled cases but it still is a good idea)
Case Neck Brush
Dial Calipers: Stainless Steel or Electronic
Case Trimmer
Deburring/Chamfering Tool
Primer Pocket Cleaner
Priming Tool (if the press doesn't come with a primer attachment)
Powder Scale
Powder Funnel
Powder Trickler
Powder Measure (nice for faster powder charges)
Hammer Type Bullet Puller
Ammo boxes and labels
Note book to record your results!

December 23, 2005, 12:51 AM	#1
jdm92584 Member Join Date: August 25, 2005 Posts: 52	newbie needs help hey i just got a lee anniversy reloading kit. just wondering what else i need to load shells i got brass and the reloading kit but no slugs primers or powder. i know i need those. but do i need like a sizer? a cleaner? dies? ill getback later with info on reloading kit. any info appreciated. __________________ "shoot straight and dont trackem"my dad my toys bulgarian makarov in 9x18 mossberg 695 sluggun in 12ga remington 760 in 30.06 ted williams edition polychoke 12ga pump from sears yugo sks remington model 81 semiauto 35 44bp by traditions 54 bp rifle by traditions nef .410 i got at 12 22 stevens marlin model 60 22 35 leveraction marlin 336

December 23, 2005, 05:05 AM	#3
mtnboomer Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Location: Oklahoma by birth. America by the grace of God. Posts: 635	A set of Lee dies (except the RGB) will come with a shell holder. The set will include a sizing die. You should have AT LEAST 3 loading manuals to reference from. Read these manuals from cover to cover, they will explain many magical things! Also check out this website before starting to reload http://www.reload-nrma.com/ __________________ Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati (If all else fails - play dead!) Support the Second Amendment. Join the NRA > http://www.nra.org < Oklahoma State & Big 12 - #1 GO POKES!!!!!

December 23, 2005, 02:59 AM	#2
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	You'll need a set of dies and a shell holder for the calibre you're loading. You're looking at another $25 or so for the Lee die set. About $4 for the shell holder. Go to the place you bought the kit. However, you need to read the kit manual and the loading manual before you do anything.

December 23, 2005, 05:46 AM	#4
rn22723 Junior member Join Date: December 10, 2001 Location: Burbs of Minneapolis Posts: 676	Things to cross off your list! A copy of The ABC's of Reloading then read it cover to cover! You need several hard covered reloading manuals ie Sierra and Lyman come to mind. Then gather all the freebee handouts. Then bookmark all the powder suppliers websites, too! Press: Single Stage Dies (Rifle dies come with FL sizer and Seater Dies) (Pistol Dies come with sizer, expander, and seater/crimp dies) Shell holders (if the die set doesn't have them) Optional is a Tumbler along with media and polish Loading Block (MTM makes multi caliber one or you can get caliber specific) Case Lube (you won't need if using carbide dies for only striaght walled cases but it still is a good idea) Case Neck Brush Dial Calipers: Stainless Steel or Electronic Case Trimmer Deburring/Chamfering Tool Primer Pocket Cleaner Priming Tool (if the press doesn't come with a primer attachment) Powder Scale Powder Funnel Powder Trickler Powder Measure (nice for faster powder charges) Hammer Type Bullet Puller Ammo boxes and labels Note book to record your results!