+100 on 'A' information. He and I go back a few years, and He is spot on on His information.An RCBS Rockchucker is a must for any setup. If you prefer red, a Hornady single stage. No matter where you are in your reloading journey, a single stage press is necessary.
If you want to jump right in, a Dillon 550c is a nice progressive to start on. The XL750s are a bit complicated for a beginner. Depending on where you are, there are a lot of people including myself that would be happy to show you the ropes.
Dies / books / measuring tools are personal preference at this point. Powders are bullet dependent so start with bullet selection. Always save your range brass.
lso do you really need a brass tumbleralready there on the saving brass. i used to just sell the brass as scrap but ive been holding onto them over the last year in anticipation for gettign ready for reloading. I can swing 400 to 600 to get something atm, should i wait until i can have more available? also do you really need a brass tumbler?
^^^Also: high quality tools retain value and cheaper ones do not.
Been loading on Lee stuff for years and many thousands of rounds. Never had a problem. No shame in the red stuff...lolYou will find that your BIGGEST decision is=Will you be in this Hobby for the "Long Haul"???
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If the answer is YES=Buy QUALITY Tools==If the answer is "I'm NOT SURE", you can "Get By" with CHEAP Tools==Lee Tools.
OK Boys--Start the FLAME THROWER...HA.HA...Bill.
I like Lee turret press, lee dies, lee hand primer and lee disk powder dispenser. good manual scale and frankfort arsenal tumbler, I have load thousands of rounds without a problem. If you want to load shotgun, go with Mec
i have bp guns and have handloaded a few shotgun rounds but im interested in stepping up to the big leagues. whats a good system for starting make your own ammunition? im looking to start with 45 acp ammo. Any suggestions?
I run a Lee 1000. It runs well. It hiccups, but not often. Its OK for loading small batches. (500 or less rounds in a sitting) It does require careful attention to cleaning and lube to make it run smooth. She'll go sideways FAST if you neglect her.You will find that your BIGGEST decision is=Will you be in this Hobby for the "Long Haul"???
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If the answer is YES=Buy QUALITY Tools==If the answer is "I'm NOT SURE", you can "Get By" with CHEAP Tools==Lee Tools.
OK Boys--Start the FLAME THROWER...HA.HA...Bill.