Just ordered a kit to start reloading

[ussoldier1984]

I just ordered this kit but not from this store to start loading https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/5...90bKlnTQz5wVxgf6IPKvanC1v_FMHrIDV8RoCUPXw_wcB

All reviews are good for a new reloader. Can't wait to start making my own loads

Been studying books and documentation for almost a year before I pulled the trigger on a kit. Will be loading mainly 5.56 and 30 cal rounds

 

[Vaquero]

That'll do just fine.
I recommend hornady one shot case lube.
Lot less mess.

 

[ussoldier1984]

That'll do just fine.
I recommend hornady one shot case lube.
Lot less mess.

Thanks! and I look forward to this new hobby and saving money on ammo.

Going to build a nice sturdy wood table to mount it on this weekend so when it arrives I can mount it.

Edit: Its for my rifle rounds but I didn't see if it can do handgun rounds or 22 long. If not not a big deal

 

[ROGER4314]

Lee presses are OK and I really like their dies. Have you purchased the dies and shell holders, yet? For rifle rounds, the Lee factory crimp dies work great and they're inexpensive.

Out of approx 25 manuals on the bookshelves around here, I recommend the Lyman #50 manual above all. It is conservative and easy to read.

We'll be around if you have questions. Have fun!

Flash

 

[Bozz10mm]

I don't know why that link is not working for me. What brand did you get?

 

[ussoldier1984]

I ordered the lee breech classic cast kit.

I did order lee 308 3 piece die and bushings. it said it has a shell holder

I have the lyman 49th edition that I go over constantly

Also if you guys think of anything else I might need to get started that is not in the kit or a piece of the kit that is not the greatest that would be better like scale. I already have a great digital micrometer.

 

[TejasRider]

That'll do just fine.
I recommend hornady one shot case lube.
Lot less mess.

Couldn't agree more about One Shot case lube.

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[Moonpie]

Congrats.
Welcome to this side of the hobby.

and welcome to your DOOM! Hahaha

Soon you will be hoarding brass in calibers you don't own, lead for making bullets, wheelweights, empty ammo hoxes, primers,etc. Start making room now.
You will also soon have the brass vulture neck ache. This comes from constantly looking down for brass you can find.

LoL.

 

[Dawico]

Couldn't agree more about One Shot case lube.

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Yes, if applied properly (seems to be an issue for many people), it works great.

 

[Dawico]

You will need calipers and a swager/ cutter for crimped primers.

 

[Dawico]

While the Lee Factory Crimp Die works well, I don't really crimp anything I load. This includes autoloading rounds like ARs.

 

[Vaquero]

While the Lee Factory Crimp Die works well, I don't really crimp anything I load. This includes autoloading rounds like ARs.

Ditto.
For a bolt action, I like the Lee collet die for neck sizing only, and the dead length seating die.

 

[ussoldier1984]

Ditto.
For a bolt action, I like the Lee collet die for neck sizing only, and the dead length seating die.

Will this die set I ordered be ok then???? http://leeprecision.com/pacesetter-dies-308-win.html

 

[Younggun]

It's will work fine. You can try different dies as you progress. You can back out your sizing dies a hair to make it act more like a neck sizing die and work the brass less.


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[jrbfishn]

You did good. Make sure you get the breech lock collets. I use a breech lock press as well.

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[robertc1024]

You'll like it.

 

[ed308]

If the press kit doesn't come with one, consider a hand primer. I use the RCBS Universal. Comes ports for both large and small primers. A hand primer will speed up the reloading process. Priming brass on a single stage press can be tedious.

 

[Dawico]

Will this die set I ordered be ok then???? http://leeprecision.com/pacesetter-dies-308-win.html

It will work but generally crimping is bad for accuracy. Generally.

 

[robertc1024]

If the press kit doesn't come with one, consider a hand primer. I use the RCBS Universal. Comes ports for both large and small primers. A hand primer will speed up the reloading process. Priming brass on a single stage press can be tedious.

Amen. - Besides, you get a really good feel for how the primers are going in - until you try to load a large pistol primer into a stupid-ass .45 ACP with a small primer hole.

 

[ROGER4314]

I started out with the hand priming tools but progressed to the RCBS bench priming tool. That silly thing has me so spoiled! It has been in almost constant service for at least 30 years and never had a bit of trouble with it!

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/457599/rcbs-automatic-bench-priming-tool

Flash