Reloading Components

[blkside]

Im getting into reloading. I am not sure whether I will start with just the Lee Ann set I have or get a Dillon 650 but more importantly for me is ...

Where do you source your components?
What is some good reading in regards to ballistics as well as reloading? (have a year in the desert - might have well make good use of the time)

 

[Winchester 69]

Re: Reloading Components

The Sierra manual has a lot of material on ballistics. Their website has some good stuff, too.

Components are where you find them these days. Powder Valley, Graf, Cabela's, MidWay, etc. are all sources.

Most recommend starting with a single-stage loading process.

Glen Zediker's <span style="text-decoration: underline">Handloading</span> <span style="text-decoration: underline">for</span> <span style="text-decoration: underline">Competition</span>, which is a bitch to read, is otherwise excellent.

 

[blkside]

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thanks.. appreciate any and all info.. the guy who shoots 800yd 2 in groups with his stock barreled savage is my idol so if I can do that with my Howa.. I would be happy. LOL
But in the mean time I will read and learn from the vets..

 

[i_Adam_i18]

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Start with a single stage press untill you are confident with the processes. A lot of people seem to like the forester co-ax, it's a bit more expensive for a single stage, but nice. I started with the rockchucker kit.

I wouldn't advise jumping into it with a dillon 650, that's pretty technical, not to mention expensive initially and expensive to change calibers.

I think Winchester69 covered the majority of the big vendors for reloading components. Try Montana Gold or Rainier for bulk bullets.

 

[Mag 300]

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I over the last 25 plus years went from single to Dillon and now back to single for the most accurate rounds .1 gr differance.
The dillon is great for pistol but nothing better than a single for precision work
jusy my 2C

 

[bozochu]

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Check out redding T-7. Give Adam a call at bauerarms. He'll point you in the right direction.

 

[blkside]

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This is what I purchased before I left - havent used yet..

 

[Fuzzball]

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"What is some good reading in regards to ballistics as well as reloading?"

The Bullet's Flight - Mann

 

[Fuzzball]

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"What is some good reading in regards to ballistics as well as reloading?" The Bullet's Flight - Mann

The Kit will be good for most reloading chores and it will surely take a few years to out grow it, if ever. And, if you do want different tools later you can still count on using the basic Lee stuff for back up or dedicated uses. Meaning, no matter what you do later what you have now won't be a waste. (First thing I might change would be the scale, it's okay really but others - Redding, RCBS 505 - can be easier to use.)

 

[Winchester 69]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Fuzzball</div><div class="ubbcode-body">First thing I might change would be the scale. </div></div>
+1

Other Ohaus scales are Dillon, and RCBS 502 and 10-10, all two-poise, as is the Redding. The 505 is three-poise.

 

[KHOOKS]

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That's pretty much what I have. I got a better scale RCBS 5-0-5 and a powder tickler. I use standard RCBS dies and I reload some good shooting stuff with it. I also got a RCBS trimmer a must if your doing rifle ammo. I got the manual trimmer but should have got the powered one. Looking to add the powered unit and a chargemaster soon.

Ken

 

[ranger1183]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Blkside</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Im getting into reloading. I am not sure whether I will start with just the Lee Ann set I have or get a Dillon 650 but more importantly for me is ...

Where do you source your components?
What is some good reading in regards to ballistics as well as reloading? (have a year in the desert - might have well make good use of the time) </div></div>

Here is my recommended starters list. I recommend you read the sticky posting titled "Reloading 101: Reloading basics for the new reload"

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Just my 2 cents -

Recommended reloading equipment - my opinion on buying the right stuff the first time around.

reloading dies For the .308 Winchester -
Redding Competition Bushing Neck Sizer Die 308 Winchester
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=160954&t=11082005

Forster Ultra Full Length 2-Die Set 308 Winchester (National Match)
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=889455&t=11082005

for depriming all spent brass -
Redding Universal Depriming and Decapping Die Kit
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=597441&t=11082005

Redding Neck Sizer Die Bushing 335 Diameter Titanium Nitride
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=888335&t=11082005

An excellent reloading press that I have found for 99.9% of all the precision rifle reloading operations you'll do.
Forster Co-Ax Single Stage Press
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=265719&t=11082005

a good scale -
Redding #2 Master Magnetic Powder Scale 505 Grain Capacity
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=658771&t=11082005

A VERY good powder measure -
Redding Match Grade 3BR Powder Measure with Universal and Handgun Metering Chamber
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=246394&t=11082005

Lube for case resizing -
Forster High Pressure Lubricant 2 oz
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=300002&t=11082005

various case prep tools -
Forster Chamfer and Deburring Tool
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=364181&t=11082005

Redding Primer Pocket Uniformer Tool Large
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=664266&t=11082005

RCBS Hand Priming Tool
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=329291&t=11082005

RCBS Shellholder #3
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=326468&t=11082005

Redding Case Trimmer w/ Micormeter
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=635693

Redding #5 Powder Trickler
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=487186&t=11082005

RCBS Powder Funnel 22 to 45 Caliber
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=328093&t=11082005

RCBS Pow'r Pull Impact Bullet Puller
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=630146&t=11082005

RCBS Pow'r Pull Impact Bullet Puller Magnum Rifle Chuck Assembly
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=116534&t=11082005

Frankford Arsenal Quick-N-EZ Case Tumbler Master Kit with Quick-N-EZ Rotary Media Separator 110 Volt
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=414369

Lyman Turbo Brass Cleaning Media Treated Corn Cob 6 lb "Easy Pour Container"
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=541305

Sierra "5th Edition Rifle and Pistol Manual of Reloading Data" Reloading Manual
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=946494

Sierra Infinity Suite "Infinity Exterior Ballistic Software Version 6 and 5th Edition Manual" CD-ROM
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=415729

Remember to follow the manual and reload carefully and safely.

Good luck and good shooting!

 

[blkside]

Re: Reloading Components

Wow.. thanks for all that.. I have a few of those things in the kit I have but I saved all of this in my favorites and will be ordering a lot of them very soon.

 

[Smallmouth Crazy]

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I would get the Sierra manual as well, as for places to shop I will ad Midsouth and Natchez to the list thats already been given, I have got good customer service and fast shipping from them both.

 

[rsracer65]

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Just a quick heads up I have Brian running a Redding GB that will blow Midway's prices away most likely so you may want to check it out here:

Bauer Arms Redding Group Buy

Cheers,

Adam