Thread: Reloading set up

Hey im looken at reloading for my 308 what is a good set up that doesnt cost a fortune?

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Lee breech lock. Get the kit with the hand primer tool rather than on the press.
Throw the scales away and get some decent balance beam ones. Ie rcbs or ohaus (same maker (ohaus) just different brand name).
I found my lee plastic powder measure good once I had got a pound or so of powder through it.

Lee anniversery kit as a starter

http://leeprecision.com/breech-lock-challenger-kit.html

My dies in the for sale section are cheap.

Lee press kit. Lee 308w ultimate dies set. Lee scales and powder measure are fine but I like the Redding no5 powder trickler the best as its heavy. Get a full face shield off Bunnings or the likeabout $40. Fed 210 primers have been very successful for me and a good price. I suggest for hunting neck size with a light crimp using the lee crimper. Brass, ADI, privy seems pretty good, I dont think much of american brass, over priced and poor quality. Lapua is the best but way overkill for hunting. ADI powders are well priced and easy to get, start with ADI 2208 or 2206H start at the min load and go up in 1 grain increments, dont go past the 3/4 mark of the loading initially, in fact look for the lower accuracy node as its cheaper to run.

I have a 308w die I can send you. Think it's a Lee FL sizing die. I'll check its ok first.


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Thanks heaps for all your advice. So what do i actually need as in equipment? The rounds wont be for hunting they will be for target shooting in the ruger precision rifle when it finaly arrives

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Calibre specific dies.
Press
Powder measuring device

De burring tool, length cutter and case holder, case holder for the press, lube, shell holder tray

I use the Lee neck size for 308w to 1000yds target shooting. I have yet to see any proof anywhere its inferior to a $300+ so called match grade die and the complete Lee ultimate set is about $90. At some stage I'll get a bushing for my redding neck die Ive never used and do some testing to see if I can see any difference for myself. If its target shooting consider the lapua 308w large primer competition brass it is superb. Dont get the small primer stuff though it can have a slightly better SD but doesnt like cold weather or so I am told.

Originally Posted by steven

I use the Lee neck size for 308w to 1000yds target shooting. I have yet to see any proof anywhere its inferior to a $300+ so called match grade die and the complete Lee ultimate set is about $90. At some stage I'll get a bushing for my redding neck die Ive never used and do some testing to see if I can see any difference for myself. If its target shooting consider the lapua 308w large primer competition brass it is superb. Dont get the small primer stuff though it can have a slightly better SD but doesnt like cold weather or so I am told.

I am curious as to why a cartridge case would not like the cold weather - needs a better beenie? If you are talking about ignition issues with some powders that a bit more definitive and that can be overcome in the Lapua SR brass by using a magnum primer but that sorta defeats the purpose of SR primer pockets.

RCBS Rockchucker kit for your basics - press, powder dispenser, scales, etc.

Originally Posted by lost

RCBS Rockchucker kit for your basics - press, powder dispenser, scales, etc.

Yip if your budget will be around that price I would suggest that over the Lee press.

In fact I'd quite like a rock chucker press at some stage

The redding boss press is gang as for two spot