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Old 10-30-2006 | 09:10 AM
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HEAD0001
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Default RE: Reloading newbie question about dies...

There are alot of good presses on E-bay, check them out. I would buy all of my other equipment new.If you are just starting, then you only want to full length size your brass. The greatest habit to start early, is case trimming. I find to many beginners skip this stage alot, because it is the slowest and most boring stage. I think it is one of the most important stages, neck tension is very important, as you will learn along you trek to ultimate accuracy.

As far as which brand, you should buy what you can afford. Reloading is like scopes, you get what you pay for. I have never owned any Lee equipment, except the auto-prime. I started loading in the 70's, and back then the Lee name was associated with junk. I will not knock their current products, because I do not know about their current quality. I do not think you can gowrong with RCBS dies.Remember what you buy know, you will have for a long time.

You need to start out with a FL sizer die, and a seater die. These two dies are capable of loading some very accurate loads. Spend all the money you can on reading material, this will help you the most. Go to E-bay and buy some used reloading books. Tom.
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