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Items for a BASIC NEEDS list for reloading rifle/pistol ammo that I feel are probably needed to start:
1. Sturdy work bench.
2. Well - lit area.
3. Reloading manual(s).
4.Pwder, bullets, primers, casings
5. Press
6. Dies
7. Primer pocket cleaner
8. Case Lube, neck lube brush or Q-Tips, and some sort of lube pad.
9. Calipers
10. Case trimmer & pilots
11. Powde scale (best to start with a good beam balance)
12. Loading blocks
A nice, quiet area is nice, but not added to this list.
Calipers? Is that the same as a micrometer? If not add micrometer to the list.
Dial Calipers and micrometers are different, a micrometer is shaped like the letter P and is much more precise than calipers. I dont really think you need micrometers for reloading.
Guys, Ill use PA's asa start. I got Charlie Browns also, so here is the list with some things added.....we will use thisas the basic list of beginner stuff,feel free to make comments, when wethink its finished, Illmake one post and have it pinned.
Items for a BASIC NEEDS list for reloading rifle/pistol ammo that I feel are probably needed to start:
1. Safety Glasses
1. Sturdy work bench.
2. Well - lit area.
3. Reloading manual(s). ($20-$25)
4. Powder, bullets, primers, casings
5. Press ($65-$115 press only)
6. Dies ($18-$50)
*7. Primer pocket cleaner ($5)
8. Case Lube (case lube and pad kit $17)
9. Case lube pad
10. Dial Calipers or Verneers ($20-$50 make sure it reads to .001")
11. Case trimmer & pilots ($50-$75 comes with pilots)
12. Powder scale (beam type $50)
13. Loading blocks ($5)
14. Powder funnel ($5)
15.Set of standard allen wrenches ($5-10)
*16. Hand priming tool ($40)
17. Deburring tool (Deburring chamfering tool combo $15)
*18. Flashole deburring tool ($10)
items with * are not needed, just highly recommended
I looked up the prices at Cabelas.com strictly for a ballpark figure, please dont reply with "I can get that item at Midway for alot cheaper"
I also think a Flash Hole Uniformer Tool should beadded. 10 buck investment isn't going to break anybodies bank account and with some of the brass being turned out worth every cent IMHO!
I know its not really needed to load but how about a flash hole deburring tool, cheap and improves your quality of ammo.
also the cheap way to check your OA length, a 30" cleaning rod and a couple tight fitting o-rings.
RR
I'd pay the extra bucks and go with the carbide dies.....Especially now cause everything seems to be made in China....So expect your dies to RUST.........[:@]
Thats if they are If they are available in the cal your reloading for........
For rifles they still require case lube, but they are scratch resistant and have a longer life...
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