Noob wanting to start reloading

Robby123 · May 26, 2009, 02:56 PM

Alright wanting to try my hand at reloading 45ACP. I have a few things that I've found at yard sales and such plus I've lurked on here for info. Heres what I got so far.
Lyman Spartan press
RCBS Powder measure, scale, case trimmer, deburring tool and primer feeder
I've got some brass.....gonna have to buy some bullets, primers and powder.

My questions are: Am I only lacking a set of dies and a good reloading book?
What dies and book do you recomend with this press?
I've tried searching but am unsure of if dies have to match press and the total package to get started. (If that makes sence) Just wanting to try my hand before I jump in whole hog. Thanks for any help

SKULLANDCROSSBONES65 · May 26, 2009, 03:01 PM

G'day and welcome to TFL. Get a reloading manual and read it. Read the sticky at the top of this section. Ask lots of Questions. Enjoy.

Robby123 · May 26, 2009, 03:35 PM

Wow totally over looked the sticky. Questions answerd. (for now) Sorry for the inconvienence. Thanks for the point in the right direction SKULLANDCROSSBONES.

azredhawk44 · May 26, 2009, 03:41 PM

Robby:

Read the first half of Richard Lee's Modern Reloading. Great info and hopefully give you better insight to what you are trying to accomplish.

Read it before assembling your first round.

Shoney · May 26, 2009, 04:27 PM

Robby123

WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!!

Modern Reloading and The ABC's of Reloading are excellent books on how to reload. Lymans 49th is probably the most comprehensive manual and has lots of recipes for lead bullets. One manual is never enough.

Good Shooting!!!

Bboomer · May 26, 2009, 05:19 PM

Sounds like you are well on your way.

I would suggest RCBS Dies cause in essence you are purchasing a Life Time Warranty on 100% of the parts - yes, pins too.

Yes, the threads on that press accepts standard dies. (I have that press)
Don't forget the Shell Holder !
As for the brass Trimmer, I've never used one on pistol cases but it will be of use on rifles.
Your Brass, if you have any that says AMERC or A-merc, toss them.
although not too common you will eventually find 45 acp brass with SMALL primer pockets - I discard those, they reap havic on the progressives
You need a Dial Caliper if not already have one
....... Welcome & Good Luck !

JohnLaird · May 27, 2009, 01:28 PM

I just started reloading myself on a RCBS press (25 30-06 rifle cartridges so far). If you are going to be priming your cartridges off the press with a hand primer, make sure you get a second shell holder. You can switch the holder back and forth but it gets old very fast. You'll also need a loading block, calipers, and a way to clean the dirty shell casings.

Dave R · May 27, 2009, 11:08 PM

The only other thing you may want, but don't necessarily need, is a hand primer. Lots faster than priming on the press.

Tex S · May 27, 2009, 11:20 PM

Quote:

I just started reloading myself on a RCBS press (25 30-06 rifle cartridges so far). If you are going to be priming your cartridges off the press with a hand primer, make sure you get a second shell holder. You can switch the holder back and forth but it gets old very fast.

John Laird, I have the universal hand prime. It has automatic adjusting jaws that make hand priming a snap. Look into it. You might be able to return the one that takes shellholders.

Look here

I love mine!!!

Twinsig · May 29, 2009, 10:04 AM

I borrowed a Hornady Manual and read it before I bought anything.

Then got a Lee Anniv. Kit. Loading 40 & 44mag no regrets at all.

SamStafford · May 29, 2009, 10:41 AM

Yep, read the R. Lees Book. Great information.

Robby123 · May 29, 2009, 09:27 PM

Thanks for all the help and looks like I got some reading to do.

R.Ph. 380 · May 29, 2009, 10:57 PM

The RCBS Universal Hand Primer will reprime from the 25 to the 45 with expandible jaws. Great invention.

Bill

May 26, 2009, 02:56 PM	#1
Robby123 Junior Member Join Date: May 17, 2009 Location: South, Ga. Posts: 6	Noob wanting to start reloading Alright wanting to try my hand at reloading 45ACP. I have a few things that I've found at yard sales and such plus I've lurked on here for info. Heres what I got so far. Lyman Spartan press RCBS Powder measure, scale, case trimmer, deburring tool and primer feeder I've got some brass.....gonna have to buy some bullets, primers and powder. My questions are: Am I only lacking a set of dies and a good reloading book? What dies and book do you recomend with this press? I've tried searching but am unsure of if dies have to match press and the total package to get started. (If that makes sence) Just wanting to try my hand before I jump in whole hog. Thanks for any help

May 26, 2009, 03:01 PM	#2
SKULLANDCROSSBONES65 Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2008 Location: Far Nth Wst QLD Australia Posts: 992	G'day and welcome to TFL. Get a reloading manual and read it. Read the sticky at the top of this section. Ask lots of Questions. Enjoy. __________________ If you're not confused, you're not trying hard enough! When you're confused, I'll try to use smaller words!!!

May 26, 2009, 04:27 PM	#5
Shoney Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2002 Location: Transplanted from Montana Posts: 2,311	Robby123 WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!! Modern Reloading and The ABC's of Reloading are excellent books on how to reload. Lymans 49th is probably the most comprehensive manual and has lots of recipes for lead bullets. One manual is never enough. Good Shooting!!! __________________ I pledge allegiance to the Flag - - -, and to the Republic for which it stands….Our Forefathers were brilliant for giving us a Republic, not a democracy! Do you know the difference??? and WHY?http://www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissue...les.asp?id=111

May 26, 2009, 05:19 PM	#6
Bboomer Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2007 Posts: 108	You're close! Sounds like you are well on your way. I would suggest RCBS Dies cause in essence you are purchasing a Life Time Warranty on 100% of the parts - yes, pins too. Yes, the threads on that press accepts standard dies. (I have that press) Don't forget the Shell Holder ! As for the brass Trimmer, I've never used one on pistol cases but it will be of use on rifles. Your Brass, if you have any that says AMERC or A-merc, toss them. although not too common you will eventually find 45 acp brass with SMALL primer pockets - I discard those, they reap havic on the progressives You need a Dial Caliper if not already have one ....... Welcome & Good Luck ! __________________ Bboomer

May 27, 2009, 11:08 PM	#8
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,073	The only other thing you may want, but don't necessarily need, is a hand primer. Lots faster than priming on the press. __________________ I am Pro-Rights (on gun issues).

May 26, 2009, 03:35 PM	#3
Robby123 Junior Member Join Date: May 17, 2009 Location: South, Ga. Posts: 6	Wow totally over looked the sticky. Questions answerd. (for now) Sorry for the inconvienence. Thanks for the point in the right direction SKULLANDCROSSBONES.

May 26, 2009, 03:41 PM	#4
azredhawk44 Junior member Join Date: September 28, 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 6,465	Robby: Read the first half of Richard Lee's Modern Reloading. Great info and hopefully give you better insight to what you are trying to accomplish. Read it before assembling your first round.

May 27, 2009, 01:28 PM	#7
JohnLaird Member Join Date: May 27, 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 42	I just started reloading myself on a RCBS press (25 30-06 rifle cartridges so far). If you are going to be priming your cartridges off the press with a hand primer, make sure you get a second shell holder. You can switch the holder back and forth but it gets old very fast. You'll also need a loading block, calipers, and a way to clean the dirty shell casings.

May 29, 2009, 10:04 AM	#10
Twinsig Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2009 Location: East Alabama Posts: 235	Read a manual first I borrowed a Hornady Manual and read it before I bought anything. Then got a Lee Anniv. Kit. Loading 40 & 44mag no regrets at all.

May 29, 2009, 10:41 AM	#11
SamStafford Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2009 Location: Portageville, MO. 63873 Posts: 162	Yep, read the R. Lees Book. Great information.

May 29, 2009, 09:27 PM	#12
Robby123 Junior Member Join Date: May 17, 2009 Location: South, Ga. Posts: 6	Thanks for all the help and looks like I got some reading to do.

May 29, 2009, 10:57 PM	#13
R.Ph. 380 Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Area Posts: 151	RCBS Universal Hand Primer The RCBS Universal Hand Primer will reprime from the 25 to the 45 with expandible jaws. Great invention. Bill __________________ Space for Witty Signature Line for Rent.......cheap The Bill Of Rights: Void Where Progressives Roam