Thread: Reloading kits

Have decided to start to reload , once I get my new rifle I'll be in the market for simple reloading set up. I can imagine that is one of those things once you start ,there is no end to what you can spend on extra gadgets and tools. But to get started on hunting loads what can I get away with ?. Have seen a lee 50 th Anniversary kit $200 new , is that all I need ?

The lee kit is a good starting point I have made accurate loads with a lee challenger press that comes in the kit and I know others who use them and also get accurate rounds of ammo but do one thing lose the safety powder scale and get a good scale, if you are willing to spend more go for an RCBS kit but if the lee is all you can afford go for it as the press is ok but not as strong as a cast steel press like the rcbs, redding, hornady and Lyman.

lee kit is a good starting point but just like hunter308 said lose the scale and get a digital one or if you have the funds a chargemaster or similar
you also want a good set of calipers, digital or old school
a block to hold your cases (can be home made or brought)
and dies for your caliber
then you get in to case trimming
its a wicked hobby to get in to and does save you money in the long run

Bite the bullet and throw an extra few $$$ on a better brand kit.. It will actually save you money in the long run when u dont have to replace the broken gear..... Along with give you much more enjoyment...

The lee powder scales are very accurate and easy to use.. Theres nothing wrong with them I used a set for years and still do use them.....

Thanks for that , will up my budget .

I got the same advice 20+ years ago that baldbob gave you. I still have the same press and most of the gear and they will be working long after I am gone Id say.

Originally Posted by longrange308

lee kit is a good starting point but just like hunter308 said lose the scale and get a digital one or if you have the funds a chargemaster or similar
you also want a good set of calipers, digital or old school
a block to hold your cases (can be home made or brought)
and dies for your caliber
then you get in to case trimming
its a wicked hobby to get in to and does save you money in the long run

I agree with what Longrange said above.

Munsey I've got the 50th anniversary kit. It's fine and I still reload with it... but there's a lot better. You also need all of the above.

Trust me, the list will continue growing as you start wanting to take shortcuts and do things better

People say it's cheaper to reload ! Can't see how but I'm not doing it for penny pinching purposes. It's like when people say Im going to get into shooting to save money on meat " yeah right "

Originally Posted by Munsey

People say it's cheaper to reload ! Can't see how but I'm not doing it for penny pinching purposes. It's like when people say Im going to get into shooting to save money on meat " yeah right "

It can be cheaper, depending on what you do. I can load my .308 for under $1.00 a round but then my .270 and 7mm RM loads are more than twice that much, but I am using premium projectiles in those. You do need to load 100's of rounds a year to make it cost effective.

The best advice I can give you is to buy the best gear you can from the start. This will stop you from replacing or upgrading gear down the line.

Three really good kits that will see you through would be:

Redding Boss Pro-Pak Reloading Kit
Deadeye Dicks - Redding

Hornady Classic Reloading Kit
Hornady Classic Press Reloading Kit

RCBS Rockchucker Supreme Reloading Kit
RCBS Reloading- Hunting and Outdoor Supplies

Depending on what Kit you go for you will also need to get:
Good Calipers
Reloading trays
Case Trimmer (depending on what caliber you laod for as to how soon you will need this)
Powder thrower
Reloading manuals (As many as you can get your hands on and read the front sections over and over)
Dies, powder, primers, projectiles, braass...
then you can really get into it and buy a hole other bunch of great bits of gear!

It is a hellova fun hobby to get into, and very addictive.

Originally Posted by Munsey

People say it's cheaper to reload ! Can't see how but I'm not doing it for penny pinching purposes. It's like when people say Im going to get into shooting to save money on meat " yeah right "

only trouble with reloading is you end up shooting more

Originally Posted by longrange308

only trouble with reloading is you end up shooting more

Cost per shot goes down. Shots per month quadruples

yip
started buying 100 projectiles at a time
now im at 300 a time

Originally Posted by Munsey

Thanks for that , will up my budget .

if you can look at buying direct out of usa you will save some dollars. i personally dont like lee i have had two presses and they both failed. also look at simplex master press via jansa arms in oz those presses are insane