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February 1, 2016
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Got some stuff from my friend Mike, still looking for press, but he'll find it. Now I need
to find dies for .357, .44 , .445. Have stuff to trade. Will post on wanted or trade thread.
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February 22, 2009
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If you've never reloaded before, may I suggest purchasing a reloading manual- if you don't already have one- and read. Don't just look up load data and go but actually read the how to reload chapter. There's a lot of good information that will save grief later.
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February 1, 2016
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Thank you, Sir, I plan to and have been reading online stuff for now. I welcome any
comments or advice though. I'm not rushing into things, in no hurry. My friend has done it
before also. 
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February 16, 2016
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pete_1 said
My friend has done it before also.
My advice is "never rely on others" .. know what you are doing every step and why. I don't use others reloads either, unless I know them well and trust them implicitly. You are putting your safety and the wellbeing of your firearm in their hands.
i recommend you get a copy of "Modern Reloading" Second Edition by Richard Lee and start there. Also, most dies come with detailed set-up instructions (or you can download them from online).
As Ron said; load data is only for those who know what they are doing. When in doubt, ask questions.
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February 1, 2016
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Thanks for your input, Stinger, I do value any advice. I have known Mike for about 35 yrs, FWIW,
and I will be researching first also. Good book to look for though,
Thanks again, Dave
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April 3, 2012
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Hi Pete. I have been reloading for 357 and 44 mag for over 35 years. Feel free to ask any questions and I hope I will be able to help you. I know the same goes for everyone else here as well. It really is a fun hobby.
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February 1, 2016
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Thanks crad and all. 
Found some good stuff for free on Hodgdon web sight, loading data and lots more. Not a manual but a good amout of info.
Let me know if anyone wants a link to it.
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March 2, 2008
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Great to see reloading push up to "the top" lately, thanks.
I am a "second time around" reloader. Did it many, many years ago on a Rockchucker, and as I look back on those days, I think my motivation might have been to find out just how far I could push the envelope on my first gun, a DW 15-2. That gun beat me and is still going strong in my son's hands.
In my reloading reincarnation, I use a Lee Classic Turret press, and mostly Lee stuff. I also use a Hornady Lock n Load Auto charge for more precise work. I like the Lee Classic Turret, which I use as a mostly single stage, I just like having my dies set up on a turret that quick changes with no readjustment. I have the Lee manual, I more frequently use Speer, Lyman, and RCBS.
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December 4, 2011
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BTW you don't need dedicated 445 dies, the 44mag dies will work with just a little adjustment. I'm a bit like Steve, I loaded many years ago on an old RCBS single stage press, then got out of it for a long time. When I got back into reloading, I went with a Dillon 650XL progressive press. I like the way you can set the dies in a tool head and just swap the entire head when changing calibers. I use all Dillon accessories, powder measures, dies, tool heads, and powder check dies. The press takes some time to set up but once set, you can crank out ammo about as fast as you can put a bullet in the case mouth and pull the handle.
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