Want to Start Master reloading!!

mr_p7m8 · May 3, 2000, 07:26 PM

Hello guys!

I'm seriously looking into reloading. i have a couple hundred to spend and need some advice.

What are all the parts i need and where's the best place to get them? are there any good deals on kits?

I would like to get one that easliy primes and powders in the least amount of steps like those bigger machines that automatically puts in the powders and crimps in one step.

Also what's the best powder and bullets (fmj) at a cheap price?

I'm looking to load 9mm, .40, .45 and hopfully .357 sig if possible.

thanks!

Art Eatman · May 3, 2000, 07:37 PM

First, go through the Archives on "reloading", "newbies", etc. And, I guess, "How to get started".

You're #357 in asking, doncha know...

Go buy at least one reloading book. Hornady, Sierra, Speer, etc., all publish them.

A Dillon progressive loader is excellent for pistol cartridges. I personally prefer a "C" or "O" press for rifle, but that's just me.

Almost all brands of dies are good quality. Carbide sizing dies are preferred.

Given that you're on a budget, you might consider a used "C" press; maybe find one at a gun show. Save up for a Dillon, later.

Mainly, don't be in a hurry.

Good luck, Art

Sgt.K · May 3, 2000, 08:00 PM

Check out http://www.rcbs.com and http://www.leeprecision.com

You'll get a lot of info there.

IMO, look into a progressive if
loading a large quantity.

Good Luck,

Sgt.K

ArmySon · May 3, 2000, 08:02 PM

Here, check this thread out. It'll help you out a great deal.

http://www.thefiringline.com/NonCGI/...ML/001078.html

I thought he was the .400 person to ask that question.

HankL · May 3, 2000, 09:14 PM

MR we forgot to say welcome aboard! Welcome you are! Do some looking, you will find plenty! If you don't, give me an email.
Hank

mr_p7m8 · May 4, 2000, 01:21 AM

Hey thanks alot for the info!

Reloading seems like fun; i can't wait to get started. i'll let you know what i end up getting.

thanks

Nestor Rivera · May 4, 2000, 03:04 PM

If you want to go with lee products I recomend http://www.fmreloading.com/
and get the aniversery kit

May 3, 2000, 07:26 PM	#1
mr_p7m8 Member Join Date: February 13, 2000 Posts: 22	Hello guys! I'm seriously looking into reloading. i have a couple hundred to spend and need some advice. What are all the parts i need and where's the best place to get them? are there any good deals on kits? I would like to get one that easliy primes and powders in the least amount of steps like those bigger machines that automatically puts in the powders and crimps in one step. Also what's the best powder and bullets (fmj) at a cheap price? I'm looking to load 9mm, .40, .45 and hopfully .357 sig if possible. thanks!

May 3, 2000, 07:37 PM	#2
Art Eatman Staff in Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA Posts: 24,798	First, go through the Archives on "reloading", "newbies", etc. And, I guess, "How to get started". You're #357 in asking, doncha know... Go buy at least one reloading book. Hornady, Sierra, Speer, etc., all publish them. A Dillon progressive loader is excellent for pistol cartridges. I personally prefer a "C" or "O" press for rifle, but that's just me. Almost all brands of dies are good quality. Carbide sizing dies are preferred. Given that you're on a budget, you might consider a used "C" press; maybe find one at a gun show. Save up for a Dillon, later. Mainly, don't be in a hurry. Good luck, Art

May 3, 2000, 08:00 PM	#3
Sgt.K Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1999 Location: Kentucky, USA Posts: 198	Check out http://www.rcbs.com and http://www.leeprecision.com You'll get a lot of info there. IMO, look into a progressive if loading a large quantity. Good Luck, Sgt.K

May 3, 2000, 08:02 PM	#4
ArmySon Staff Alumnus Join Date: April 14, 2000 Posts: 2,926	Here, check this thread out. It'll help you out a great deal. http://www.thefiringline.com/NonCGI/...ML/001078.html I thought he was the .400 person to ask that question.

May 3, 2000, 09:14 PM	#5
HankL Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 1999 Location: The Sunny South Posts: 2,174	MR we forgot to say welcome aboard! Welcome you are! Do some looking, you will find plenty! If you don't, give me an email. Hank

May 4, 2000, 01:21 AM	#6
mr_p7m8 Member Join Date: February 13, 2000 Posts: 22	Hey thanks alot for the info! Reloading seems like fun; i can't wait to get started. i'll let you know what i end up getting. thanks

May 4, 2000, 03:04 PM	#7
Nestor Rivera Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 1998 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Posts: 446	If you want to go with lee products I recomend http://www.fmreloading.com/ and get the aniversery kit