Why?

w_houle · May 11, 2010, 07:03 PM

I bought a three die Lee set with dipper and shell holder. I don't actually own any other loading equipment, let alone a 10mm. It appears that I have myself in a pickle, but $20 OTD just screamed deal to me. Aside from buying something in 10mm: Now what?

**Unclenick** · May 11, 2010, 07:31 PM

Well, you just bought the wrench sockets for changing tires and spark plugs and oil. It may be time to buy the drive ratchet, the oil and the car?

Take a look at the Lee Anniversary Kit for your first drive ratchet. Powder and primer and bullets are separate. Guns are a personal choice. I would get one with a conventional (not polygonal) rifled barrel so lead bullets will work in it. They're least expensive to load with.

Black Dog · May 11, 2010, 07:34 PM

I see a Colt Delta Elite in your future....

uncyboo · May 11, 2010, 08:24 PM

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I see a Colt Delta Elite in your future....

This. You've already invested 20 bucks, so what's 600 more to bring it all together?

Sometimes you'll run across a deal for $500 or so. Great 10mm guns. Your dies should work for the 40 S&W too.

Sevens · May 11, 2010, 09:23 PM

I've seen your posts -- they don't make a Jennings in 10mm you know!

Seriously... I bought a revolver a couple years ago because I had the dies, brass and some component bullets here... but your pickle is quite a crazy stretch. The only truly logical direction I can imagine would be to offer it up somewhere for sale or trade. This die set goes for $30 or $35 new.

Red_Eagle · May 11, 2010, 09:52 PM

I have the 4 die set. They will work with 40 S&W as well.

mongoose33 · May 12, 2010, 06:43 AM

Sell it on Ebay, and start from scratch. Don't build a reloading hobby around one purchase.

What guns do you have? What calibers? Would you like to load better ammo than you can buy, for half the price or less of factory ammo?

If the last question is something that sounds good, then buy The ABCs of reloading, a reloading manual or two, and read. Read here, read the sticky at the beginning of this forum about equipment, and ask questions.

troy_mclure · May 12, 2010, 07:35 AM

ive got .243 dies and brass, but no .243(yet)

May 11, 2010, 07:03 PM	#1
w_houle Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,391	Why? I bought a three die Lee set with dipper and shell holder. I don't actually own any other loading equipment, let alone a 10mm. It appears that I have myself in a pickle, but $20 OTD just screamed deal to me. Aside from buying something in 10mm: Now what? __________________ How could you have a slogan like "freedom is slavery" when the concept of freedom has been abolished?

May 11, 2010, 07:31 PM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,061	Well, you just bought the wrench sockets for changing tires and spark plugs and oil. It may be time to buy the drive ratchet, the oil and the car? Take a look at the Lee Anniversary Kit for your first drive ratchet. Powder and primer and bullets are separate. Guns are a personal choice. I would get one with a conventional (not polygonal) rifled barrel so lead bullets will work in it. They're least expensive to load with. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

May 11, 2010, 07:34 PM	#3
Black Dog Member Join Date: March 16, 2010 Posts: 23	Because It`s There I see a Colt Delta Elite in your future....

May 11, 2010, 09:23 PM	#5
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	I've seen your posts -- they don't make a Jennings in 10mm you know! Seriously... I bought a revolver a couple years ago because I had the dies, brass and some component bullets here... but your pickle is quite a crazy stretch. The only truly logical direction I can imagine would be to offer it up somewhere for sale or trade. This die set goes for $30 or $35 new. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

May 11, 2010, 09:52 PM	#6
Red_Eagle Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2007 Location: Western NY Posts: 598	I have the 4 die set. They will work with 40 S&W as well. __________________ My Calibers: 22 Hornet, 223 Rem, 22-250, 243 Win, 270 Win, 280 Remington Ackley Improved, 30-30, 308 Win, 30-06, 300 Winchester magnum, 7.62x39mm, 380 Auto, 9mm Parabellum, 38 Special, 357 magnum, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 GAP, 45 Auto, 12 & 20 Guage

May 12, 2010, 06:43 AM	#7
mongoose33 Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 228	Sell it on Ebay, and start from scratch. Don't build a reloading hobby around one purchase. What guns do you have? What calibers? Would you like to load better ammo than you can buy, for half the price or less of factory ammo? If the last question is something that sounds good, then buy The ABCs of reloading, a reloading manual or two, and read. Read here, read the sticky at the beginning of this forum about equipment, and ask questions.

May 12, 2010, 07:35 AM	#8
troy_mclure Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2008 Location: gulf of mexico Posts: 2,716	ive got .243 dies and brass, but no .243(yet) __________________ There is only one tactical principle which is not subject to change. It is to use the means at hand to inflict the maximum amount of wound, death, and destruction on the enemy in the minimum amount of time."