Need help for a new hobbie of reloading!
02-13-2016, 08:34 PM
#31
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 3,813
yeah i see someone said be safe i would second that and whatever you do is don't get distracted focus on what your doing and look in each case before you seat the bullet to make sure you have powder in there you don't want to forget it !!
That includes no radios, TVs, kids, friends, wives, cell phones, texting, etc., your complete focus should be on reloading. Do I need to mention alcohol or smoking?
You will need a notebook to write down your loads and how they performed. A way to store and organize targets (IE: take a digital picture) is also helpful.
I would also suggest you write your own reloading notes specific for your equipment and written in a way that you can understand and quickly reference. I have notes for all of my equipment. When I need a quick refresher I look at my notes instead of searching though an owners manual.
Save all your manuals in one place.
FWIW I have a single stage RCBS. My 49 year old legs and back can comfortably (and enjoyably) manage 50 rounds in a single reloading session. 100 rounds is do-able but tiring.
Good luck! Reloading is a lot of fun.
02-14-2016, 03:10 AM
#32
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Knee Deep in FL Muck
Posts: 286
I hope you get better.
My .02 on the reloading deal is you will not out grow a single stage press if you have Rifle round you are wanting to load as well. I have the Rockchucker and the hornady Progressive. I only use the hornady for bulk .223 and 9mm and even then it's not very often. I have never visited a "mature" reloader who did not have a single stage press....ever. I started with the RCBS kit and it served me fine for the time it took me to learn the process and get comfortable building safe rounds. You will add other items and processes such as annealing as you go. I would suggest buying Modern reloading by richard lee and the abc's of reloading To be very blunt if you aren't willing to invest $50 in instruction manuals and read them before you load your first round you are going to have a frustrating go at reloading.
To quote my Reloading mentor many moons ago "Jon, you are creating a controlled explosion 4" from your face. The amount of attention to detail you pay is completely up to you!"
My .02 on the reloading deal is you will not out grow a single stage press if you have Rifle round you are wanting to load as well. I have the Rockchucker and the hornady Progressive. I only use the hornady for bulk .223 and 9mm and even then it's not very often. I have never visited a "mature" reloader who did not have a single stage press....ever. I started with the RCBS kit and it served me fine for the time it took me to learn the process and get comfortable building safe rounds. You will add other items and processes such as annealing as you go. I would suggest buying Modern reloading by richard lee and the abc's of reloading To be very blunt if you aren't willing to invest $50 in instruction manuals and read them before you load your first round you are going to have a frustrating go at reloading.
To quote my Reloading mentor many moons ago "Jon, you are creating a controlled explosion 4" from your face. The amount of attention to detail you pay is completely up to you!"
