Well, I have a bull moose tag this fall () and for some reason, I can't find any decent 180 grain bullets around here for my 06', so I'm wondering if reloading may be my best bet. I can get one of these kits cheap ($15), and since the gun is second hand, I know the loads the rifle likes. I know I might not save money (it'll probably be more actually), but I would definetly feel more confident with a Nosler Partition over a cheap-o Winchester. I'm not planning on shooting a whole lot, maybe 15-20 rounds a year. I've read that this is good for a beginner reloader to get their feet wet, but to invest in a powder scale. What do you think?
Cory
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Put the $15 bucks towards bullets or powder or something other than the Lee.Make a friend with a good press and learn from him. If that isn't an option order some good ammo and put the 15 bucks towards that. You'll be better of that way.
I started reloading about a hundred years ago with a Lee Loader. I have about a zillion dollars invested in reloading stuff now, but I still use the Lee Loaders once in a while just for fun. I have them in .357, .270, 3006, and 375HNH. The 375 was my reason to start loading on the first place, when I bought that rifle I couldn't afford factory ammo, much less find it in eastern Iowa. Used carefully, the Lee Loader can make some very accurate ammo.
I have used those "classic" Lee Loaders for years - still have several of them...but not much any longer - gone to a regular press.
The "classic" will work I think I would suggest that you practice bit - load some non-counters and go shoot em.
Even the powder dipper will work if you are not to demanding on accuracy @ long ranges, but of course a scale and measured loads would be a lot better. Just make sure that you dip the same way each time - use a table knife to cut the powder off the top of the dipper for uniformity.
Where are you in Canada?
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Every reloader worth his salt should haveone stashed away for each chambering he reloads...
Just in case a Rainy Day comes along............
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) and for some reason, I can't find any decent 180 grain bullets around here for my 06', so I'm wondering if reloading may be my best bet. I can get one of these kits cheap ($15), and since the gun is second hand, I know the loads the rifle likes. I know I might not save money (it'll probably be more actually), but I would definetly feel more confident with a Nosler Partition over a cheap-o Winchester. I'm not planning on shooting a whole lot, maybe 15-20 rounds a year. I've read that this is good for a beginner reloader to get their feet wet, but to invest in a powder scale. What do you think? 
