Starting to Reload Rifle Shells

[Riffer]

I really want to start reloading so I can get a lot of practise in over the summer for next season becausebut ammo can get so costly when you are out at the range ever other week, but I dont know much about reloading so can you tell me all the equipment that I need to reload my own bullets for my 270. Thanks

[TUK101]

ICBS has a full kit minus the dies for under $250. You can start reloading very cheaply though with a Lee Classic reloader in your specific caliber for around $20 though. That is what I have done and it seems to put out some fine reloads for very inexpensive. All you need is the Lee kit and a rubber or wooden mallet and a sturdy surface. A scale helps too but the included dipper will get the job done. You can see what I am talking about at the Lee reloading website. You will also need your primers, a good powder for the load that you are wanting to do and some bullets. You will need cases too if you havent been saving your old ones.

[doubleA]

For the basics you will need a loading manual, press, die set, shell holder and a powder scale.
There are many other tools and gadgets that make thing easier but they can be had later.

Most of the of the manufactures make "kits" which include the basic things and maybe some other things such as loading blocks, powder measures deburring tools etc.
Lyman, Redding, Lee, RCBS, Dillonand Hornadyare some of these. You can also buy the individual pieces but usually that's more expensive.

Of course you will have to have on hand cases, primers,bullets and powder for the cartridge you are loading.


The initial investment can be high but the rewards of loading your own ammocan offset that. Been handloading for 31 years now and it's been a great hobby for me.

Like anything else you can pay a little or alot for the kit that suits your needs best. Here are a couple of places to try...

http://www.midwayusa.com/ebrowse.exe/browse?TabID=1&Categoryid=680&categorystri ng=9315***731***


http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/deptsearch2x.asp?dept=%52%45%4C%4F%41%44%49%4E%47& amp;dept2=%52%45%4C%4F%41%44%49%4E%47%20%50%52%45% 53%53%45%53

[TUK101]

Did you decide on anything for reloading yet?

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I"™ve also done reloading for a number of years and really enjoy it but one thing to consider is the time it takes for reloading. It"™s not just a wing bang thank you mam job, it takes time to set up and get everything just so. The rewards can be very beneficial but it"™s not like just buying shell over the counter and go shooting. Just something to consider...