Post by: pashok23 on December 28, 2018, 03:12:42 PM
Post by: h20hunter on December 28, 2018, 03:23:50 PM
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on December 28, 2018, 03:24:42 PM
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!
Post by: h20hunter on December 28, 2018, 03:25:15 PM
Post by: Samloffler on December 29, 2018, 11:35:26 AM
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....
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 29, 2018, 01:37:22 PM
Post by: Taco280AI on December 29, 2018, 01:48:41 PM
But it's fun
Post by: hughjorgan on December 29, 2018, 01:51:02 PM
Post by: jnordwell on December 29, 2018, 06:22:02 PM
Post by: pashok23 on December 29, 2018, 07:32:30 PM
Post by: h20hunter on December 29, 2018, 07:34:52 PM
Post by: wadu1 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.
Post by: h20hunter on December 29, 2018, 07:45:04 PM
Post by: Crunchy on December 29, 2018, 07:57:36 PM
Post by: Oh Mah 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:
Post by: pashok23 on December 30, 2018, 01:12:34 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?Hehe H2O you are awesome, thanks for willing to help me out. I do have brass.
Post by: elkaholic123 on December 31, 2018, 09:55:28 AM
Post by: h20hunter on December 31, 2018, 09:57:19 AM
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?Hehe H2O you are awesome, thanks for willing to help me out. I do have brass.
I enjoy the process. Got a starter bullet picked out?
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 31, 2018, 09:57:55 AM
Taco made a valid point though. If you only shoot a box of shells a year, you can buy a pile of ammo for what it would cost you to get set up :twocents:
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 31, 2018, 09:59:03 AM
I like H-1000 for most of my 300WM loads. What brand/size bullet you thinking?+1 on h1000 in the WM
Post by: HighlandLofts on December 31, 2018, 11:01:57 AM
I am in Arlington close to the Safeway on Hwy9.
You are welcome to stop on down and check this system out.
I can pick.up a set of 300 win mag dies so you can load some up.
I have been wanting to pick a set up just to have on hand. I also have a bunch of other dies all set up.in a large variety of calibers in there is another you would like to load.
Try are visit as many of the guys you can with different systems to see what you want before investing on one type of system then deciding to go another way.
I like the lock n load single stage system over others because the lock n load are in bushings and swap out in second. The bushings cost about $4 a piece. Money well spent.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 31, 2018, 11:32:52 AM
Post by: Taco280AI on December 31, 2018, 02:54:39 PM
Post by: jasnt on December 31, 2018, 05:58:00 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 31, 2018, 07:20:54 PM
:tup: I like rcbs and Redding. Rock chucker press is toughunless it's for a gas gun. Then I feel like this.....
Post by: jasnt on December 31, 2018, 07:44:42 PM
Post by: pashok23 on January 01, 2019, 11:53:25 AM
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?Berger, Nosler bullets with higher BC thats what i thinking bullet wise
Post by: Igor on January 01, 2019, 12:11:43 PM
https://www.hornady.com/bullets/rifle/30-cal-308-178-gr-eld-x#!/
Post by: jrebel on January 01, 2019, 12:18:10 PM
Good luck and don't be affraid to ask quesions.
Post by: pashok23 on January 01, 2019, 01:12:28 PM
I have a box of 100 Hornady ELD-X .308 cal I bought but do not need. They are 178 gr. with a BC of .552. I'm asking $35.Thanks but im looking at G7 BC and thise bullets runs low.
https://www.hornady.com/bullets/rifle/30-cal-308-178-gr-eld-x#!/
Post by: h20hunter on January 01, 2019, 01:30:07 PM
Post by: Igor on January 01, 2019, 01:33:40 PM
I have a box of 100 Hornady ELD-X .308 cal I bought but do not need. They are 178 gr. with a BC of .552. I'm asking $35.Thanks but im looking at G7 BC and thise bullets runs low.
https://www.hornady.com/bullets/rifle/30-cal-308-178-gr-eld-x#!/
OK.......don't want to start an argument, but these Hornadys have a higher G1 and G7 BC than either Berger or Nosler. That's why I bought them in the first place.
Post by: pashok23 on January 01, 2019, 08:02:39 PM
Yeah no need for that. Here, G7 is higher.I have a box of 100 Hornady ELD-X .308 cal I bought but do not need. They are 178 gr. with a BC of .552. I'm asking $35.Thanks but im looking at G7 BC and thise bullets runs low.
https://www.hornady.com/bullets/rifle/30-cal-308-178-gr-eld-x#!/
OK.......don't want to start an argument, but these Hornadys have a higher G1 and G7 BC than either Berger or Nosler. That's why I bought them in the first place.
http://www.bergerbullets.com/products/ammunition/300-winchester-magnum-230gr-berger-hybrid/
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 01, 2019, 08:17:17 PM
If you wanna tackle the nightmare of finding a solid load with the ablr I've got 190 and 210's you can have.
Post by: Igor on January 01, 2019, 08:24:56 PM
Yeah no need for that. Here, G7 is higher.I have a box of 100 Hornady ELD-X .308 cal I bought but do not need. They are 178 gr. with a BC of .552. I'm asking $35.Thanks but im looking at G7 BC and thise bullets runs low.
https://www.hornady.com/bullets/rifle/30-cal-308-178-gr-eld-x#!/
OK.......don't want to start an argument, but these Hornadys have a higher G1 and G7 BC than either Berger or Nosler. That's why I bought them in the first place.
http://www.bergerbullets.com/products/ammunition/300-winchester-magnum-230gr-berger-hybrid/
Yep, the Bergers are 230 gr., and the Noslers are 210 gr. I offered 180 gr., which is a totally different bullet. No matter, I sold the Hornadys earlier this evening. Best of luck with your reloading.
Post by: h20hunter on January 05, 2019, 11:51:40 AM
Post by: jasnt on January 05, 2019, 12:07:34 PM
Well....sounds like our OP is off to the store to get set up. I tried my best to screw up a case, and did, not getting his decap size die setup properly but once I got that done we got to it. Had to load short compared to chamber measurement due to mag length restrictions but that worked out ok as well. Talked about the equipment, quirks, did the basics and he has 6 rounds loaded and ready with a basic recipe in hand.Awesome. Look forward to hearing his results. I’m betting he will be happy
Post by: yorketransport on January 05, 2019, 08:04:47 PM
I used my Lee press for more than 12,000 rounds until I broke the handle while forming a wildcat that just wouldn't cooperate. I got a replacement handle and went for a little while longer before I had get a larger press to fit the CheyTac sized cases. I gave the Lee to guy who was just getting started and replaced it with Hornady that I picked up used for $30. I'm still using the same Lyman scale I picked up on Ebay for $15 about 15 years ago after my Lee scale got lost during a move. I still have 13 sets of Lee dies (lots of those were bought used) that are working as well as ever along with 18 sets of RCBS, 12 Hornady dies and a couple of custom sets from Whidden, CH4d and other custom makers. All of them are easily capable of loading .5 MOA or better ammo when used in a capable gun.
Unless you're looking to shoot sub .5 MOA all day every day, you just don't need to spend a ton of money on equipment. Don't think that you need to drop a ton of money to get started. You could load your first 100 rounds of ammo for under $250 including a press, dies and all your components and I bet it would shoot just as well as a $1000 set up. If you've got the spare cash sitting around though buy what you want and be happy. I just spent my money on more guns.:twocents:
Post by: pashok23 on January 11, 2019, 09:56:43 PM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on January 11, 2019, 10:07:18 PM
Post by: pashok23 on January 11, 2019, 10:16:12 PM
Good deal. You can look around on the auction sites for good deals on equipment. Occasionally you can still snag a good deal, especially if you need dies for oddball cartridges.I already got everything i need at Sportman. Thanks