Re: Match Grade 300 Win Mag Bullets
EXPENSIVE, I do not want to crap on your list, BUT contradicting my earlier post.
If it were me doing it again Look into the package deals by rcbs,lyman or redding, They may not have exactly what you want but can easily save you some money. Also if you dont like a certain product sell it as many are always looking. I would try this
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=897117 or this rcbs one
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=646599 it is a good press just takes a little more caution when placing the case into the shell holder with a long bullet as you must tilt them sideways to get them where they need to go. I looked into the specs and stand corrected on the boss by redding as I was remembering a different model press rcbs +4 inch redding is 4.5 opening. The rcbs kit has the basics, which are great to learn on, I like the redding case trimmer better than a rcbs but opinions very. I have looked at your wish list and suggest unless you have deep pockets(I dont as I am ad military) that you can easily get into loading for a lot less by staying with hand prep work( eliminate the poower trimmer, and prep station as you get a better feel for each case by doing it by hand and 300wm brass is too much to throw away do to screw ups. I would also stick with a normal beam scale( you may wishto use electronic later but you will always want a beam scale just in case. I think just using a normal scale, prep tools that come in the kit and the trimmer in the kit you can save around $650 and with a 300wm you really are not looking at prepping 1000 cases at a time( Well maybe according to some on the internet) You may also check into the frankfort arsenal brand of products(midwayusa house brand) as they are very nice and they make many usefuls tools( calipers, reloading bloacks, tumblers etc)
May also want these dies to start with as the real comp dies are getting very pricey
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=341655 I would also attempt to get my primers(you have cci200 in your wish list may want to research as almost all loads in a 300 call for a MAGNUM primer CCI 250's work for me) and powders locally ( yes support the local guy, who knows they may have a partial box of bullets you wish to try that didnt get the desired results from their rifles) until I know what I am sticking with, ( primers and powders are specific to each rifle, go small quantity at first to test each before dropping alot on an 8lb keg that may just sit with a small portion used, Open kegs are almost impossible to part with! Sometimes it is easier to pay an extra dollar or 2 a lb locally to just test with. May also want to look into the Hodgdon extreme powder line if you go from one temp extreme to another as they seem to work well in my loadings. I would also check into 2 dial Calipers as you will probably want a bullet comparator for overall length at ogive and it is just easier to have an added set already set up for this procedure. Also if getting digital make sure you get extra batteries (you never need them until Sunday evening when everything is closed) Another tool that you will want is a flash hole deburring tool and a large rifle primer pocket uniformer ( very useful tools that are about 10-15 each, I use lyman as I am cheap but they work well for me. You also NEED a set of check weights again I use lyman they are nice and come in a nice case so they dont get lost
If not on a budget Then get what you want and I would definately order a sinclair wish book as they have about every cool tool available
sorry for the rant but I have BDE SDNCO tonight and had some time to kill Good luck