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Old 02-05-2004 | 03:28 PM
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Default I finally took the plunge into reloading...what do you think?

I finally broke down and did what I had meant to do for a long time now and bought myself most of a handloading setup. I wanted to thank all of the wise sages of the reloading forum for your contributions to this board which has greatly helped me decide on what to buy.

The stuff I got includes:

RCBS Rockchucker Supreme Master Kit
RCBS Carbide .45ACP dies 3-set
Redding Deluxe 3-die set for 22-250 (Neck and F/L sizers)
Used Forster Case trimmer with collets 1-4
Lyman Flashhole uniforming tool
Cartridge specific reloading manuals for both .45ACP and 22-250
Digital caliper
1lb Varget for the 22-250
1lb Universal Clays for the .45ACP (recommended by the salesman who says he loads it for his 45. Claimed it to be a clean burning powder, and I liked it because the data indicates it produces moderate pressures)
55gr. Hornady V-Max bullets
Winchester primers for both calibers (lg rifle and lg pistol)
RCBS spray case lube (Case Slick)

Stuff I still need to get:

Pilots for the Forster case trimmer. I came with .30cal but I need .451 and .224.
Case tumbler...I'll probably order the Frankfort Arsenal tumbler from MidwayUSA. Both of my local shops never seem to have tumblers in stock.

Anyway, I think I have just about all I need to get started except the tumbler. If ya'll have any suggestions regarding other nice tools to have I'd appreciate them. My goal for handloading the 22-250 is best accuracy, and I'll be reloading the .45ACP just for target shooting.

Man, I'm excited to finally get started. I think I'm going to go make a spot on my workbench to mount the press too right now!

Mike
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