I'm a beginner and I wanna reload.

tykempster · 12-07-2005, 06:57 AM

What is everything I need? I love to shoot alot and would probably be reloading mainly 7mm RM and 20 gauge shells. If I found a kit that wasn't insanely priced I might be able to get something for Christmas. I know I need a press, scale and stuff like that but I need more in depth stuff. Anything would be greatly appreciated.

Rammer · 12-07-2005, 08:46 AM

I'd suggest gettin the RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme kit. Then you will need a set of dies and a shell holder, and you should be ready to reload (minus the brass, primers, powder, etc).

North Texan · 12-07-2005, 09:23 AM

Check out bigbulls post:

I need yalls help.

Lots of good information there.

steve4102 · 12-07-2005, 04:43 PM

I also recommendthe RCBS Supreme Reloading Kit. Eventuallyyou will need a case trimmer, powder trickler, calipers and maybe a case tumbler.

For the 20 Gauge you will have to get a shotgun reloader as well. To start I would go with the Mec 600 Jr.

Rammer · 12-07-2005, 04:51 PM

A guy can't go wrong with the Mec 600 Jr for shotshell loading either.

BigBob .30-06 · 12-09-2005, 01:15 PM

Tykempster,

Welcome to our world. It is a doozy. I mean no offense, but right now you don't know enough to know what questions to ask. That's normal, so don't let it throw you. One thing I'd like to urge you to do is to buy the best equipment available. If you don't have the money right now, save your dough until you do. Don't buy something just because of its price tag. Another point on your side is that you've come to the right place. There are a lot of good people on this site and some of the others. Feel free to ask any question you have, no one will laugh, we've all had the same questions or one just like it.

IMHO, the best first step anyone interested in loading can take is to buy a good manual. The all have sections on how to load and the equipment required to do it. Check out the pictures to see what equipment they used. The new Lyman, Speer, Hornady and Sierra are all good manuals and hold a lot of information. Read the manual twice before you spen your money. You'll save money in the long run.

Vapodog · 12-10-2005, 09:06 PM

That's good advice from Big Bob.....excellent.

May I also suggest that you search out someone that already reloads and get some coaching first hand.....

tykempster · 12-13-2005, 02:55 PM

Thanks for the replies, I guess I'm gonna hold of on getting anything until this summer, after I work some I should have $2000+ but I also have to start saving for a car and stuff...
Are the Hornady Progressive feeders easy for a beginner to use? All I supposedly have to do is pull a lever and a cartridge comes out, completely finished. For around $300 it sounds like a good deal but then I also have to get everything else...

vangunsmith · 12-17-2005, 07:45 PM

I suggest that you get a lot of books on reloading and read,read,read,and read some more before you ever start to load a shell.It really helps when you getting started out,and makes any problems you encounter easier to solve ect. Have fun for it really is,thats for sure. vangunsmith