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Offline pashok23

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Wana start reloading
« on: December 28, 2018, 03:12:42 PM »
Hey guys, where to start? What brand? Saw at Cabelas Hornady package of reloading stuff, but not sure if thats all i need in that package. And i will be reloading .300WM

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Re: Wana start reloading
« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2018, 03:23:50 PM »
Shoot me a pm. I'm close by and can show you my set up and chat.

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Re: Wana start reloading
« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2018, 03:24:42 PM »
I was in your shoes a couple months ago. I’d hook up with a buddy who really knows what they’re doin. And/or start researching a bunch online.

Panhandle Precision is what I’m mostly basing my process off of: http://panhandleprecision.com/reloading-process-step-step/

I bought individual tools off of amazon during Black Friday deals. Mostly RCBS stuff.

That’s about as far as I can help! I just got my first brass out of the tumbler all nice and shiny. All learning from here.... good luck!

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Re: Wana start reloading
« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2018, 03:25:15 PM »
Panhandle   :tup:

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Re: Wana start reloading
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2018, 11:35:26 AM »
When I started a few years ago I got the Lee turret kit. Its everything you will need, except the scale sucks, so look into something else there. The Lee kit is a good price and has been every bit as accurate as any single stage press. The turret makes it much more convenient than a single stage too.

You'll find after you get the press and basic stuff, you'll end up spending twice as much on all the other crap. Measuring tools, trimming tools, fancier scales and trickelers....


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Re: Wana start reloading
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2018, 01:37:22 PM »
I bought the Hornady Lock-N-Load kit. Then added more to be able to really get going. I put close to $1000 into it at first. Dies, powders etc.
I couldn't care less about what anybody says..............

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Re: Wana start reloading
« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2018, 01:48:41 PM »
Don't do it... it's not going to save you money. In fact, you'll spend a lot more money. And time, lots of time trying to find that perfect load. Then more time trying to find other perfect loads. And more money...

But it's fun

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Re: Wana start reloading
« Reply #7 on: December 29, 2018, 01:51:02 PM »
Rcbs rock chucked will have everything you need to get started.  Hornady lock n load will get you started just fine too. Find one of them on sale and go from there

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Re: Wana start reloading
« Reply #8 on: December 29, 2018, 06:22:02 PM »
Kits are ok but not really necessary. Buy a cheap press spend you money on a scale and some mosc items and your good to go. I’ve reloaded about 100’s of rounds with my clearance bid rcbs partner press.

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Re: Wana start reloading
« Reply #9 on: December 29, 2018, 07:32:30 PM »
Thank you all !!!

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Re: Wana start reloading
« Reply #10 on: December 29, 2018, 07:34:52 PM »
I have a little different view....get the best you can upfront. I like my forester single stage and my dillon 550. Both will cover all my needs.

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Re: Wana start reloading
« Reply #11 on: December 29, 2018, 07:43:53 PM »
I have a little different view....get the best you can upfront. I like my forester single stage and my dillon 550. Both will cover all my needs.
@pashok23  I would go with h20hunter he will not steer you wrong. Start simple the advance but most of all have fun. FYI I loaded 100 rounds of 9mm today just for fun.
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Re: Wana start reloading
« Reply #12 on: December 29, 2018, 07:45:04 PM »
Heck.....you buy the dies and we can start soon as you are ready! :tup: Load em up, run out to the range at machias, touch a few off. Got any brass? i have cci mag primers and a few lbs of RL26.  Got a bullet in mind?
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Re: Wana start reloading
« Reply #13 on: December 29, 2018, 07:57:36 PM »
My vote is buy a decent single stage press, and then the accessories you want.  I bought the RCBS kit and never used the scale, or hand primer, and powder thrower.  I can sell you mine since they are still new lol.

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Re: Wana start reloading
« Reply #14 on: December 29, 2018, 08:55:46 PM »
I have a little different view....get the best you can upfront. I like my forester single stage and my dillon 550. Both will cover all my needs.
This is great advice,[Plus on the right dies.Buy RCBS or Hornady dies do not buy LEE JUNK. Make sure you buy the right shell holder also for your .300 win. mag. for the same brand die.  :twocents:  :tup:
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