Thread: reloading

Originally Posted by JBPilot

What would y'all suggest to get started that I can use for both rifle and pistol?

I would definitely look into lee, some of their setups can get you going for under $200. add in all the basic extras, and you will be doing your .45 for under $350. think of this, during the current crisis, at its peak I was making my .45 rounds for $0.09 a piece (cast my own though) other folks were paying upwards of $1 a round. even if you have to buy the bullet heads, you can still come out under 20 cents per round, you can do the math on how quickly you can make your money back. if you do go with lee, buy it from someone other than lee directly, they will offer the same warranty and lee purposely charges more than their distributors, to prevent underselling them. also their basic press can handle pistol and rifle, anything except for 50 BMG

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Wait for it hehehehe

"Reloading will save you money in the long run"



Bawhahahahahahahahaha

Now where have I heard that before

I can quit buying guns and razors anytime that I want to, I just don't want to right now is all. I have this under control, you all do not need to worry about me.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Anyone else weigh every powder charge ? I use a Belding & Mull measure and used to weigh every fifth charge but now I do all of 'em. Takes longer but no surprises.

Yep, my powder measure measures each charge by weight. I use it most of the time except for bulk 45 & 9mm, then I use a powder dispenser that measures by volume. I still weigh about every 10 rounds...

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Anyone else weigh every powder charge ? I use a Belding & Mull measure and used to weigh every fifth charge but now I do all of 'em. Takes longer but no surprises.

Really depends on the loads.. I not only weigh most rifle loads I go so far as to make sure the powder rolls through the funnel a certain way

Pistol loads not as critical for just plinking but for hunting yes I weigh all those also..


Yeah really just depends on how stupid tight I want the groups

Originally Posted by straightshooter1911

I would definitely look into lee, some of their setups can get you going for under $200. add in all the basic extras, and you will be doing your .45 for under $350.

+1 for the Lee set up.
It really is a great product. I've never had any issues and the price point is far below the other name brands.

+1 for gssixgun's comment: "Reloading will save you money in the long run."
You will shoot more at a cheaper price OR stockpile ammo more cheaply, but the money will exit the wallet....
SWMBO, constantly points to these money saving activities and calls them what they are: Hobbies that take time and money.
I'm going broke saving all this money! Lol

I posted in an old thread on reloading a few months ago. At that time, I was considering getting into reloading and buying a progressive press (most likely a Lee just for cost of entry vs. performance). After giving it more thought, I have decided to go with a Lee hand press. For the initial startup costs, I get my press, quick lock bushings, dies for .40 S&W and .223, case trimmer, sizing gauge, scale, tumbler and media, etc., etc., for about $300. I figure there's merit in doing it this way for three reasons:

1. I get a good understanding of how each phase of the process works since each step must be done individually, as well as allowing more control over accuracy.

2. One word: Portability

3. If I decide to upgrade my press down the line, all of the components will work with my new press (assuming I stick with Lee) and I only take about a $50 loss on the hand press (which really isn't, since I can go work up loads at the range or in the woods or re-purpose the press for specialty tasks/loads).

Originally Posted by rodb

My setup is very minimalist, a Lee Classic loader or Lyman 310 tool for the 45 lc and 50-100+ year old gear for the shotshell reloading.

If I remember, the Lee Classic Loader is the 'hand tool', not a press like device.
Minimalist is the operative word...entry point VERY inexpensive.
I always wanted to try that...maybe now, I will.

It works great on pistol loads. It takes a bit of craziness though to be reloading with a rubber hammer!!

Originally Posted by ColonelG

If I remember, the Lee Classic Loader is the 'hand tool', not a press like device.
Minimalist is the operative word...entry point VERY inexpensive.
I always wanted to try that...maybe now, I will.

I'm going to start reloading in the next 45 days. I used to help my father reload when I was in high school. I have forgotten everything, but I know a friend who does it all the time, so he will be helping me get caught up. I want to involve my son in it, the main reason I'm starting this new hobby. He likes working with his hands & I think he will like this.

I've been at it about 20 years, don't hesitate to contact me if I can be of assistance.