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July 23, 2011
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i'm wanting to get into reloading, and was watching some videos on you tube , and my question is besides the dies for the certain caliber what would be a good beginners little setup , one handed deal were you change the different pieces out to load the ammo , i dont want to say something cheap but something just to start of with .
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May 2, 2009
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Check ou the reloading roundtable on the right side above the firing range--lots of good info there.
Any quality single stage press is fine--I'm an RCBS guy. Check for a used press if you are unsure about commitment to reloading. Craigslist is a great place for used equipment.
If you want, most manufacturers sell a basic loading kit that will get you started.
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February 22, 2009
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I started with LEE. They have severalkits to get started. So does RCBS and Hornady. All would be fine. Get a reloading book and read. You can usually find one at a used book store- cheap. BTW; it's just another addiction.
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
January 22, 2008
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The guys have already pointed you in the right direction. As SHOOT said I picked up a used RCBS Rockchucker out of the local trading post along with some other goodies. You'll need dies and a good scale. I ended up buying a tumbler used from a guy at my gun club.
If you run into questions there's lots of folks here with the knowledge to answer your questions.
When I started I actually took a class at my gun club. Gave me the confidence to dive in!
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March 2, 2008
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The Rockchucker Supreme Master Kit is currently on sale at Cabela's for $279 online. I saw it in the local Cabela for $269
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
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May 2, 2009
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And just to remind everybody that you don't need a lot of space to reload... here is my portable roll-around the house reloading table... Has loaded more rounds than you would believe..
There's a lot on this little table--RCBS rockchucker. 2 LEE 1000's, A CH 3 stage press, and enough powder measures to do any job I want 
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Table is all wood and was like $10 in Goodwill... I sanded/painted it to match the coffee/end tables in my office. When not in use it gets pushed into the corner(I have it on wheels).
The other presses in the reloading room get used, but not near as much as this little ammo producing station!!!
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July 23, 2011
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thanks , if anybody can think of anything else or see any deals , or any advice please chime in . i'm gonna look and see what i can find.
July 23, 2011
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i found this
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June 20, 2010
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I just started getting into reloading, but on a tight budget. I wanted to make sure I got all quality down the road, so I am building up piecemeal. I inherited a RCBS 5-0-5 scale years ago. I decided that I could wait on an electronic scale, a powder measure, and trimmer until I could afford good ones (I am only reloading revolver catridges right now, so don't need a trimmer yet).
So in addition to the manual scale, I have a Lyman Pocket deburrer, Forester outside/inside case deburrer, a Frankford Arsenal electronic caliper, an RCBS hand priming tool, a set of Lee Powder Measure scoops, a powder trickler, funnel, dies, shell holders, and 2 universal loading blocks. My single stage press is attached to a workbench in the garage (RCBS O Press, $40 from a friend).
I weigh every charge with my setup: use the closet scoop that loads as close to, but under, my desired charge; then use the trickler to bring the powder up to the desired weight (scale works great with the trickler, no bouncing around); and then dump it in the case. Works great for me so far. I actually am glad that I am weighing each charge right now by hand, it makes me really know my loads and firearms. Then when I go to the "automated" powder measures, I will have a much better feel for my loads and see if my groups open up, etc. Pretty sure I'll get an electronic scale too but next on my list is a trimmer setup and rifle dies. Goes pretty fast with the trickler, but that ONE step takes probably about 10 times longer than if I had a powder measure. Not an issue yet though.
Mostly everything I have is in the photo below, including 500+ 44 mag bullets. Oh, I got the 4 die pistol die sets, so the last die does a full resize on the case while it does a crimp. Probably not needed, but I'd rather not seat and crimp at the same time while I am learning.
I am enjoying the setup as is right now. The only thing that really bugs me is cleaning the trickler out, hard to get all the powder out without giving it a good cleaning every time....
November 23, 2011
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Headsmaster.....I would say that you have a good handle on reloading. When I started I worked off a bench that was clamped to a Black & Decker Work Mate. The unit was set up in our spar bedroom. When we had over night guest I would slide the whole set up under the bed. We all like a perfect set up but some times you have to make do. R S
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July 23, 2011
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promad said:
i found this
for $102.00for 123.00anybody familar with any of these , would it be a good starter and what else would i need to get started
i don't know why this showed up so small , would one of these be a good starter kit , then maybe add down the road or no ?
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March 2, 2008
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I've been doing some research on reloading lately, this seems like a pretty good starting place. I believe you will also need to purchase dies.
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
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July 23, 2011
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yea i've been looking at dies i can get ones i need for 357 mag and max , , you see anything else i would need to start loading , besides brass ,primers and bullet, do you think one of these kits is better than the other as far as whats included?
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March 27, 2009
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SHOOTIST357 said:
And just to remind everybody that you don't need a lot of space to reload… here is my portable roll-around the house reloading table… Has loaded more rounds than you would believe..
There's a lot on this little table–RCBS rockchucker. 2 LEE 1000's, A CH 3 stage press, and enough powder measures to do any job I want
Table is all wood and was like $10 in Goodwill… I sanded/painted it to match the coffee/end tables in my office. When not in use it gets pushed into the corner(I have it on wheels).
The other presses in the reloading room get used, but not near as much as this little ammo producing station!!!
SHOOT
This is how I need to do it limited space and everything there! I have dies though nothing else as of yet! may change soon! you all are giveing me the fever! Thanks for all the great info! and 
July 23, 2011
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has anybody had any problems with LEE presses , i was think about getting one of the kits they offer and someone else said that they flex and after you loaded ammo you could measure and they would be different lenghts .
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May 2, 2009
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promad said:
has anybody had any problems with LEE presses , i was think about getting one of the kits they offer and someone else said that they flex and after you loaded ammo you could measure and they would be different lenghts .
Sorry, but I'll be the bad guy on this one--I don't like ANY lee presses with the exception of the Pro 1000 progressive, which I love, and it is for mass reloading.
They are cheaply built when compared to all the other brands--spend a few more bucks on any other brand and you'll be much happier and have piece of mind.
Reloading is a Life-long investment... buy decent stuff and take care of it from the start and it will last forever. I have a ton of stuff that was my dads and it is still fine.
SHOOT
July 23, 2011
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thats what i wanted to know , thanks
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