New to reloading. What else do I need?

[BMerino]

Hello all. This is my first time posting and joined the site primarily for getting some reloading info. I'm new to this reloading thing and have purchased most of what I've been told I need. Just want any input from the pro's on what else I may need. I've listed what I go below. Any info is appreciated. Loading for my duty .308 Rem 700 rifle for personal shooting and competition not deployment. The rifle is personally owned.

1)Hornady Lock N Load Classic Kit (included parts listed)
2)Single Stage press
3)Hornady GS 1500 electronic scale
4)powder dispenser
5)Hand primer
6)Redding powder trickler
7)primer pocket uniformer
8)flash hole reamer
9)Redding S-type match .308 die set (ordered)

Thanks again for any help you can provide. Also any advice for the new guy getting started will be greatly appreciated.

 

[jasonk]

Re: New to reloading. What else do I need?

Bullets

Just kidding.

I'd strongly suggest the RCBS VLD tool for the case mouth and some Hornady One Shot lube.

 

[BMerino]

Re: New to reloading. What else do I need?

You're right the bullets would make it a heck of a lot funner. I have the one shot lube sorry I didn't mention that before. What does the VLD Tool do for the case mouth?

 

[jasonk]

Re: New to reloading. What else do I need?

Knocks off any burrs and makes sort of a very slight funnel so the bullets seat easier and don't get all scratched up.

About $13

RCBS Chamfer and Deburring Tool VLD (Very Low Drag)

 

[BMerino]

Re: New to reloading. What else do I need?

Cool. Noted and will be looking into it. Thanks.

 

[jasonk]

Re: New to reloading. What else do I need?

You're basically ready to roll assuming you have a reloading manual or two. Read this too for good info if you haven't.

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=96660&page=1

 

[BMerino]

Re: New to reloading. What else do I need?

funny you mention that thread I'm printing it off now for future "Nature Calls Reading."

 

[jasonk]

Re: New to reloading. What else do I need?

Just what I needed to know.....

 

[Suasponte]

Re: New to reloading. What else do I need?

Calipers, Loading blocks, Case lube, tumbler, primer flip tray, powder funnels, loading manuals, labels to record your load info onto to put on you boxes.

That is a few off the top of the head!

Terry

 

[Victor N TN]

Re: New to reloading. What else do I need?

Before you buy anything else, get yourself a Lyman's Handloading Manual and read the stuff between the data chapters. There is more useable information in that one manual than in 4 others. They aren't trying to sell you powder, primers or bullets. Just give you information to get started with.

I've been handloading for over 35 years. The Lyman's Manual is my "go to" book to start a new ...anything.