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Starter kit for a newbie?

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#1 ·
I have no experience with reloading and I do want to get into it. Any starter kits you recommend? I have RBCS is a good brand. All I plane on reloading is .223 rem and 45 acp.
Thanks
 
#2 ·
Fisrt purchase would be a good reloading manual and maybe a reloading DVD by David Tubb!

Depending on what you want to spend RCBS is a great starter. The Rock Chucker is probaly one of the most used single stage presses out there! However, LEE, Redding, Hornady all make great products too. Hornady has a pretty good deal for the Lock-N-Load progressive press. You buy the press and can get 1000 bullets that they offer of different calibers. See the web page.

Look at these places and do pricing before you buy. Check Ebay also.

http://www.natchezss.com/
http://www.wideners.com/
http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/
http://www.midwayusa.com/
http://www.gunbroker.com/

Terry
 
#6 ·
I agree with the other posters, you can never own too many manuals.

I'm sure that any of the well-known reloading equipment brands will serve you well. Personally, I have been using RCBS equipment for years and it has always worked well for me. Their customer service department is outstanding.
 
#7 ·
Lyman Manual was the best overall manual for me. I think they are at their 29th edition.
Unlike suasponte I would NOT recommend a progressive for a beginner. At least not for rifle.
They do have a single stage package deal on the L-n-L classic Kit now with 500 free bullets.
Another source for used equipment is craigslist, older, well stocked gun shops (we call them "shooting shops" around here), and pawn shops.
 
#8 ·
The RCBS Beginner's Kit(gives you everything you need less dies and shell holder) comes with a Speer manual. It's ok, but only has data for Speer bullets. The Lyman manual sierra69mk mentions is far more versatile. It has more loads with more bullet weights and powders than any bullet or powder maker's book.
The RCBS kit gives you their legendary customer service too. Have any problems and they'll fix it with a phone call. Even if you caused it or bought used equipment(used kit is ok). Including the electric motors on their tumblers. The only question will be about your mailing address.
Dillon has the same kind of warrantee, but their equipment is more expensive and they don't have a beginner's kit.
 
#10 ·
There is also a lot of good reading here >> http://www.sierrabullets.com/index.cfm?section=techservice&page=xring

Also, if you ever have a question the people at Sierra will answer them. It does not even matter if you are using a competitors bullet. They want you to be SAFE and successful.

Call with any question and they will take all the time you need to explain it.

Sierra Bullets >> 1.800.223.8799

Terry :D

Also note that Sierra does not recommend drying brass in the oven!

Read http://www.sierrabullets.com/index.cfm?section=techservice&page=xring&volume=3&issue=1#brass
 
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