Reloading equipment

[bhensley]

OK guys/gals, I have never done any reloading in my life but would like to get into it sometime. Can you all point me in the direction as to where I can get the stuff I need? Web site's would be great. I don't need the most expensive stuff out there, as long as it gets the job done. I have heard peoploe on this site say how they get better range/accuracy out of reloads so I figure I may give it a shot. Also, my father inlaw has all the equipment for reloading shotgun shells as he is big into trap shooting, will any of his equipment work on rifle reloading? I have a .270 WIN so thats what I am looking to be reloading. Any advice would be great as I don't know squat about this stuff. Thanks alot
Brandon

[James B]

There is a hell of a price spread in reloading equipment. Right now, Midway USA has a Lee loading kit that comes with everything you need except a die set for about 80.00 I think. Add a set of Lee dies for the 270 and you should be able to still get the whole thing for 100.00. Its not the best set-up in the world but it will get you into the game and if you want or need, once you learn you can start up-grading. Thats the way I would go because That stuff has worked for me.

I don't do shotgun loading but I don't think those loaders will do rifle shell.

Chack out the Miday site and if you have any questions just ask.

[Pawildman]

The answer to your question concerning the ability to use the same equipment for shotgun shell loading and rifle/handgun loading boils down to this: the only common piece of equipment to both protocols is a powder scale. The presses and procedures are totally different.
James B. gave good advice--- a good basic starter kit is probably the way to get going.

[HEAD0001]

Call Sinclair. They may not be the cheapest-but their sales people on a scale of 1 to 10 are a 10. The next best would be Gamalial Shooting supply. Talk to Jeff-he is a 10. All mail order places come in around a 2 or 3. The guys at Sinclair will not lead you astray. They will tell you the truth. I have dealt with them for years, and they are first class. I have learned alot from them, because they will take the time to explain things to you. Call them and you will see why I say this. Tom.

[bhensley]

Thanks alot guys.