Since starting reloading the Lee manual and the 'Overview of the Reloading Process - From Spent Case to Loaded Round' thread on here have been the two most useful things I've learnt the most from. Start with these and you'll be fine but if you can find someone to show you as well that's even better.
New reloader needing help.
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The Ratbasher
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Thanks buddy.
Leec6.5
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In the very beginning I learnt the basics from YouTube.
Buy a good reloading book and absorb its knowledge
@The Ratbasher pinch of salt on this, as a non reloader you will have no idea on how to separate good internet reloading practices from bad, there are some bad examples out there.
First and foremost, buy a decent reloading manual Lyman/Lee or my favourite, The ABCs of Reloading.
Internet data is fine as long as it’s from a reputable source, Nosler, Vihtavourhi, Hodgdon amongst others have data on their websites.
The Ratbasher
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Thank you for that. Sage advice indeed.
markyw
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Do you have any kit yet? It not, the first purchase should be a reloading manual (as mentioned above) and the Lee one is pretty good as it gives background as well as data. YOu may decide not to reload after doing a bit of reading and looking at kit and consumable prices.
Lee do a .223 reloading starter with a handpress, dies, priming system, etc. (Krank sell this, just had a mate buy one as he is starting out too) which is a cheap way to try reloading, but can be expanded on with other calibre dies and is more akin to using a "proper" press than the Lee Loader (one box and a hammer) route. You will still need a set of scales and other ancillaries (many, many ancillaries
) but it will get you started.
With reloading, if in doubt, ask. BUT be prepared for lots of different opinions and do not use anyone else's load data. Work up the load yourself and observe the min and max give in the reloading data source.
Regards
Mark
Lee do a .223 reloading starter with a handpress, dies, priming system, etc. (Krank sell this, just had a mate buy one as he is starting out too) which is a cheap way to try reloading, but can be expanded on with other calibre dies and is more akin to using a "proper" press than the Lee Loader (one box and a hammer) route. You will still need a set of scales and other ancillaries (many, many ancillaries
) but it will get you started.With reloading, if in doubt, ask. BUT be prepared for lots of different opinions and do not use anyone else's load data. Work up the load yourself and observe the min and max give in the reloading data source.
Regards
Mark
The Ratbasher
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Thanks Mark. I genuinely appreciate all the advice I am getting as I want to do it right if I'm going to do it. No kit as yet, as I have no clue what I'm buying, or need ?. So I'll order a manual, and take it frome there. Cheers buddy. Much appreciated.Do you have any kit yet? It not, the first purchase should be a reloading manual (as mentioned above) and the Lee one is pretty good as it gives background as well as data. YOu may decide not to reload after doing a bit of reading and looking at kit and consumable prices.
Lee do a .223 reloading starter with a handpress, dies, priming system, etc. (Krank sell this, just had a mate buy one as he is starting out too) which is a cheap way to try reloading, but can be expanded on with other calibre dies and is more akin to using a "proper" press than the Lee Loader (one box and a hammer) route. You will still need a set of scales and other ancillaries (many, many ancillaries
With reloading, if in doubt, ask. BUT be prepared for lots of different opinions and do not use anyone else's load data. Work up the load yourself and observe the min and max give in the reloading data source.
Regards
Mark
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Hand press is ok for .223, I wouldn’t be buying one for full length sizing .308 though, better off with a bench mounted press.
The Lee anniversary kits are good, you will want to upgrade the scales and add a digital micrometer plus a powder trickler. Other than that and calibre specific dies you’re good to go.
The Ratbasher
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There you go - courtesy of another member some time ago…
Cheers buddy. My perusing shall start immediately.
The Ratbasher
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Cheers mate. I'll do my reading first, and take it from there. I want to get it right first time rather than buying stuff I don't immediately need. I appreciate the advice.
Foxyboy43
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Enjoy but be sure to start your powder charges at the minimum and work up slowly.Cheers buddy. My perusing shall start immediately.
The Ratbasher
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I was thinking bench press anyway bud, and I'll have a look at the kits. Is there a favoured supplier, or am I better off shopping around ?.
The Ratbasher
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Cheers buddy.Enjoy but be sure to start your powder charges at the minimum and work up slowly.
The Ratbasher
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Thanks for the offer bud. I'll take you up on that as soon as my back is pain free. Don't ask, I'm old. LOLIm only 2 years into my reloading journey so still just a pup, but im happy to show you the ropes,
iv made 1000's of rounds and they have all gone bang, and i still have all my fingers and toes
No worries mate, i know all about bad backs having had a prolapsed disc for the last 20 years
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