what equipment do I need

[RJH]

I was thinking about getting into reloading but do not know what equipment to buy. I want to reload for .480 ruger, 300 win mag. and 45/70 gov . what should I buy in way of equipment? I just really don't know what Ineed to get started. Thanks

[vangunsmith]

Look up RCBS on there website and they have starting kits with all you need,and in these kits,you will get one set of dies you desire with that kit. Then the fun begins,you will be doing a lot of reading,reading,reading,and more reading. Its just for knowledge and safety as well good luck. If you have any questions go to my profile and email me if you wish. vangunsmith

[Vapodog]

I strongly recommend you find someone that reloads and take some pointers from an experienced person.
I agree that RCBS is a good way to start.....

[Solitary Man]

Go ahead and buy a reloading manual first, you'll need it anyway, and study the steps to proper reloading. It'll explain the equipment needed, thesteps involved and the safety measures that need to be heeded. Nosler, Hornady, Sierra, Barnes, Lyman and some other companies put out some excellent reloading manuals. When I decided to get started about 5 or 6 years ago I didn't know anyone who reloaded, so I learned everything from the manuals and from asking questions on internet sites like this.

As stated above, the RCBS Rockchucker kit is probably a good place to start as far as equipment is concerned. It won't have everything you need, but it will have most of it.

[ejpaul1]

I highly reccomend the lee anniversary loading kit. It comes with everything you need, sans the dies, powder, primers brass and bullets. I use it and get great accureacy out of it. I only load about 100 a month though. The kit is $68.00 from cabellas and the dies are 19.99 for a 30-06. I reload for 30-06 and .243 and have no complaints. EJ

[RJH]

thank you everybody I will get a manual. I don't know anyone who reloads so it looks like I'm on my own. Thanks