Okay im looking into reloading and have some noob questions. i hope im not asking to many questions that have been asked a bunch but i cant say that that wont happen. anyways, im looking at getting a lee challenger single stage press(anniversary edition)
i have a question about dies.i would be reloading for a .223 bolt action( a rifle i dont have yet but im trying to get my facts strait before i buy anything) the dies i think i need to complete the press are the neck sizer(w/ decapping unit), the bullet seating die, and the case length gauge die( i honestly dont know what the case length gauge die does so if someone could explain it that would be great)
my main question is what would be the best way to fill the cases with powder. the kit comes with the perfect powder measure and i believe thats meant to be used separately but im wondering if it would be more efficient or if its possible to get a die to put the powder dispenser on the press itself.
i see videos of guys with a funnel measuring out the powder one by one and then putting it in the case, but i think that would take a lot of time so if i could just dispense the powder directly into the cases and maybe measure every 10th round or so i could save some time.
as you can probably tell im a complete noob and have never reloaded before so im just trying to clarify things for myself so i can do thingas the right way.
thanks again for the help
i have a question about dies.i would be reloading for a .223 bolt action( a rifle i dont have yet but im trying to get my facts strait before i buy anything) the dies i think i need to complete the press are the neck sizer(w/ decapping unit), the bullet seating die, and the case length gauge die( i honestly dont know what the case length gauge die does so if someone could explain it that would be great)
my main question is what would be the best way to fill the cases with powder. the kit comes with the perfect powder measure and i believe thats meant to be used separately but im wondering if it would be more efficient or if its possible to get a die to put the powder dispenser on the press itself.
i see videos of guys with a funnel measuring out the powder one by one and then putting it in the case, but i think that would take a lot of time so if i could just dispense the powder directly into the cases and maybe measure every 10th round or so i could save some time.
as you can probably tell im a complete noob and have never reloaded before so im just trying to clarify things for myself so i can do thingas the right way.
thanks again for the help