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Old 11-06-2009 | 09:17 AM
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homers brother
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That sounds like the RCBS version that I started out with, too. I just finished cranking a few .308 cases through it, as a matter of fact.

Basically, you need the following just to get started:

- a press
- dies
- a priming tool (if your press doesn't have one built-in)
- a means to measure powder
- load data (or manual)

Down the line, you'll probably add:

- a priming tool (better feel, more consistent)
- a powder scale
- a powder trickler
- a powder measure (and a baffle)
- a caliper
- a case trimmer
- deburring tool(s)
- a tumbler

If you really get into it, you'll find yourself with things like a progressive press.

Personally, I'm not so much a fan of the whizz-bang electronic scales as I am the simple old RCBS 5-0-5. Get a little set of check weights, either way you go (RCBS sells a set for about $30). It might be slow, but unless you're feeding an AR or auto pistol, slow is just fine.

You can spend a lot more money on a whole lot of stuff, but that RCBS starter is about as good a way to get your feet wet as any.

....And good luck finding primers!
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