newbie questions

M14MSgt · April 1, 2009, 11:51 AM

I plan to purchase a single-stage kit (lock&load) from Hornady, but am confused on what accessories, if any, I need. This kit comes w/the Hornady lock&load powder measure, but I notice that there are some powder measure accessories offered, which are of course NOT included in the kit. Do I need the powder measure stand, mounting plate, bushing adapter, and extended drop tube?

Also, how do I know whether to get small or large pistol primers? I plan to reload 38LC, 45LC & 10mm in pistol...and .44-40 & .308 in rifle.

Shoney · April 1, 2009, 06:05 PM

M14MSgt

WELCOME TO TFL!

Read the "sticky" at the top of the reloading page "For the New Reloader"...

You need to get a few reloading manuals and read them cover to cover. Once you read them then come back with questions and the forum collectively will lavish you with information.

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how do I know whether to get small or large pistol primers? I plan to reload 38LC, 45LC & 10mm in pistol...and .44-40 & .308 in rifle.

This information is provided in the manuals in the sppecific recipes for each cartridge you load.

Good Shooting!

rdmallory · April 2, 2009, 01:31 PM

If you are planning or reloading that many different rounds go ahead and buy the turret press with changeable holders. Can still use it like a single stage but will save a lot of time setting up.

M14MSgt · April 3, 2009, 11:06 AM

What's the best Turret Press? RCBS?

M14MSgt · April 3, 2009, 12:34 PM

another question...will Lee Dies work in a RCBS turret press?

mikld · April 3, 2009, 01:02 PM

Another good book to have on hand is a catalog from MidwayUSA. It will help you learn what is available and in what variations and interchangability.

M14MSgt · April 3, 2009, 01:42 PM

I have the Midway catalog, but it doesn't tell me whether or not dies are interchangeable, and when you call them, they tell you to ask someone you know who reloads.

April 1, 2009, 11:51 AM	#1
M14MSgt Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2007 Location: Lancaster CA Posts: 105	newbie questions I plan to purchase a single-stage kit (lock&load) from Hornady, but am confused on what accessories, if any, I need. This kit comes w/the Hornady lock&load powder measure, but I notice that there are some powder measure accessories offered, which are of course NOT included in the kit. Do I need the powder measure stand, mounting plate, bushing adapter, and extended drop tube? Also, how do I know whether to get small or large pistol primers? I plan to reload 38LC, 45LC & 10mm in pistol...and .44-40 & .308 in rifle.

April 2, 2009, 01:31 PM	#3
rdmallory Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2009 Location: Deltona FL Posts: 953	do yourself a favor If you are planning or reloading that many different rounds go ahead and buy the turret press with changeable holders. Can still use it like a single stage but will save a lot of time setting up.

April 3, 2009, 01:02 PM	#6
mikld Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2009 Location: Southern Oregon! Posts: 2,891	Another good book to have on hand is a catalog from MidwayUSA. It will help you learn what is available and in what variations and interchangability. __________________ My Anchor is holding fast! I've learned how to stand on my own two knees...

April 3, 2009, 11:06 AM	#4
M14MSgt Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2007 Location: Lancaster CA Posts: 105	What's the best Turret Press? RCBS?

April 3, 2009, 12:34 PM	#5
M14MSgt Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2007 Location: Lancaster CA Posts: 105	another question...will Lee Dies work in a RCBS turret press?

April 3, 2009, 01:42 PM	#7
M14MSgt Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2007 Location: Lancaster CA Posts: 105	I have the Midway catalog, but it doesn't tell me whether or not dies are interchangeable, and when you call them, they tell you to ask someone you know who reloads.