New to reloading, need some help

lycan5100 · January 4, 2007, 11:25 PM

Hey all I'm new to the forum and was thinking about reloading, and could use some advice. I'm on a budget so I can't afford the best. I was wondering how would this setup work, and do I have everything I need?

Lee Challenger Press Kit with Free Ram Prime,
Powder Funnel and Sizing Lube 2 oz
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=354021

Lee Pacesetter 3-Die Set 223 Remington
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=434975

Lee Cutter with Ball Grip
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=136199

Lee Case Length Gage and Shellholder 223 Remington
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=107333

Lee Collet Neck Sizer Die 223 Remington
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=215819

Lee Universal Depriming and Decapping Die
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=136543

Lee Improved Powder Measure Kit
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=943305

Al Norris · January 5, 2007, 01:32 AM

Lycan5100, if your on a tight budget, get the Lee anniversay kit. Midway has it listed for $89.99, but you can get it at Sportsman Wharehouse (or most other large sporting stores) for around $69.99. Then the only thing you need are a set of dies and a caliper.

'Course you will need brass, bullets, powder and primers. If you've been saving your fired brass, then that's one less thing to buy.

This is probably the cheapest way to get into reloading, especially if you find out you don't like it (can't imagine why, but some do!).

qajaq59 · January 5, 2007, 05:32 AM

Before you buy presses and the rest of the gear, pick up a couple of loading manuals and read then cover to cover. Then you'll have a much better idea of what your basic needs are for the equipment. Plus to load safely you'll need the manuals anyway so it isn't money that's wasted.

Mr. Tettnanger · January 5, 2007, 07:56 AM

Do you want cheap?

I would suggest the Lee Classic Loader. This is the most hands on tool, but will produce very good, accurate ammo. Cabela's has it for $13.99. If you enjoy the process, step up into the Lee Anniversary Kit. Get a few good manuals.

Mr. Tettnanger

January 4, 2007, 11:25 PM	#1
lycan5100 Junior Member Join Date: January 4, 2007 Posts: 1	New to reloading, need some help Hey all I'm new to the forum and was thinking about reloading, and could use some advice. I'm on a budget so I can't afford the best. I was wondering how would this setup work, and do I have everything I need? Lee Challenger Press Kit with Free Ram Prime, Powder Funnel and Sizing Lube 2 oz http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=354021 Lee Pacesetter 3-Die Set 223 Remington http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=434975 Lee Cutter with Ball Grip http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=136199 Lee Case Length Gage and Shellholder 223 Remington http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=107333 Lee Collet Neck Sizer Die 223 Remington http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=215819 Lee Universal Depriming and Decapping Die http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=136543 Lee Improved Powder Measure Kit http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=943305

January 5, 2007, 05:32 AM	#3
qajaq59 Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2005 Posts: 139	Manuals Before you buy presses and the rest of the gear, pick up a couple of loading manuals and read then cover to cover. Then you'll have a much better idea of what your basic needs are for the equipment. Plus to load safely you'll need the manuals anyway so it isn't money that's wasted.

January 5, 2007, 01:32 AM	#2
Al Norris Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 29, 2000 Location: Rupert, Idaho Posts: 9,660	Lycan5100, if your on a tight budget, get the Lee anniversay kit. Midway has it listed for $89.99, but you can get it at Sportsman Wharehouse (or most other large sporting stores) for around $69.99. Then the only thing you need are a set of dies and a caliper. 'Course you will need brass, bullets, powder and primers. If you've been saving your fired brass, then that's one less thing to buy. This is probably the cheapest way to get into reloading, especially if you find out you don't like it (can't imagine why, but some do!).

January 5, 2007, 07:56 AM	#4
Mr. Tettnanger Member Join Date: June 9, 2005 Posts: 47	Do you want cheap? I would suggest the Lee Classic Loader. This is the most hands on tool, but will produce very good, accurate ammo. Cabela's has it for $13.99. If you enjoy the process, step up into the Lee Anniversary Kit. Get a few good manuals. Mr. Tettnanger