What is the bare minimum I need to get started? - Page 2

mikld · March 14, 2012, 04:45 PM

OP asked about appatatus needed. Lee Loader is the simplest "apparatus" needed to assemble safe shootable ammo. In the kit is directions for use, a load chart and powder dipper. If the directions and load chart are followed the only need (besided components as noted) is a mallet...

Lost Sheep · March 14, 2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mikld

OP asked about appatatus needed. Lee Loader is the simplest "apparatus" needed to assemble safe shootable ammo. In the kit is directions for use, a load chart and powder dipper. If the directions and load chart are followed the only need (besided components as noted) is a mallet...

The O.P. also implied that he has an eye on easy, integrated upgrading

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The additional items that either it easier and/or faster can wait for the time being.

To my mind, the place to start is a Single Stage Breechlock press (Lee and Hornady make them, that I know of) or an Auto-indexing Turret Press (only Lee makes them) or a regular Turret Press or, if the O.P. is so inclined, a Hornady or Dillon Progressive.

But if you start with a progressive, it is hard to get down to a "bare minimum" setup to be expanded later.

Lost Sheep

March 14, 2012, 04:45 PM	#26
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