Time for an update.
I'm reading Horandy's "Manual of Cartridge Reloading". Fasanating stuff, I can see why people get in to it. First, you sorta save some money on the cost of ammo. But you'll end up blowing that b/c you'll shoot more. But the real fun comes in hacking what you are shooting. Changing the bullet type, weight, powder, amount of powder and then adjusting how you position the bullet in the case. Do you just resize the neck or do the entire case? Tons of choices available. And the only way to know what the good choices are is to go shoot more! Load up a batch, record what you did, take it to the range and see how it performs for you. Wash, rense and repeat. Application also matter: going to go bust a cap in Bambi's retarded ass? Different setup than just shooting paper targets. Going to compete with the wild eyed people on the board at one of the matches? Different again.
I was going to hold off on buying a kit until Christmas, but after speaking w/ MrsTweek I'm just going to start off withe the Lee progressive kit. It's not particularly expensive and it'll let me start gaining some experience. If I keep it up and want something new I'm sure I'll be able to craigs lists it to another n00b who is also just starting out.....maybe I'll check the list before raiding the store.
I'm reading Horandy's "Manual of Cartridge Reloading". Fasanating stuff, I can see why people get in to it. First, you sorta save some money on the cost of ammo. But you'll end up blowing that b/c you'll shoot more. But the real fun comes in hacking what you are shooting. Changing the bullet type, weight, powder, amount of powder and then adjusting how you position the bullet in the case. Do you just resize the neck or do the entire case? Tons of choices available. And the only way to know what the good choices are is to go shoot more! Load up a batch, record what you did, take it to the range and see how it performs for you. Wash, rense and repeat. Application also matter: going to go bust a cap in Bambi's retarded ass? Different setup than just shooting paper targets. Going to compete with the wild eyed people on the board at one of the matches? Different again.
I was going to hold off on buying a kit until Christmas, but after speaking w/ MrsTweek I'm just going to start off withe the Lee progressive kit. It's not particularly expensive and it'll let me start gaining some experience. If I keep it up and want something new I'm sure I'll be able to craigs lists it to another n00b who is also just starting out.....maybe I'll check the list before raiding the store.