What else?

Btillr

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  • Mar 20, 2011
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    I asked for some help on what items I might need to ask relatives to get for xmas to get started in reloading. I took the advice to build my on setup instead of buying a kit. I'm looking to buy the rest of what I didn't get. I'm reloading for 6.5cm,223,and 40s&w. brand/model recommendations appreciated.
    Here's what I have
    -Redding t7 press
    -Redding carbide 40s&w dies
    -Whidden 6.5 does
    -RCBS chargemaster combo
    -RCBS hand primer
    -RCBS powder funnel
    -4lbs imr4350
    -500 140vlds
    -3lbs 8208xbr
    -1lb sr4756
    -1k small rifle
    -1k large rifle
    -calipers

    I know I need a case trimmer, tumbler/sonic cleaner,debut/chamfer tool. But what else?
     
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    Calipers and bushings for case and bullet ogive measurement.

    Definitely calipers and comparator for each rifle. A powder measure will come in handy for pistol, some will scoff at this, but RCBS uniflow, a bit more to set, will dispense powder as good as any other brand. If nothing else, buy one and add the micro for it later. I' sure I'm missing things, but you're off to a good start!
     
    Powder measure for at least the .40 rounds. I load much of my .223 with a powder measure and ball powder.

    Also, did you get shell holders?

    I pick some different items for the powder funnel and hand primer, but no a big deal.

    I like having a mechanical scale or scale check weights for verifying the electronic scales.

    For .223, if you are using mil brass, you need some way to remove the primer pocket crimp. I like the Dillon 600 Super Swager, but I process a lot of brass.

    How about a tumbler to clean the brass before loading to protect your dies? I use a vibratory tumbler with corn cob media. I am only interested in getting them cleaned, not polished to a high luster.
     
    bullets and small pistol primers for that 10mm Short. powder measure for doing the pistol cases at least unless you don't shoot it much. Seems a lot of trouble to me to trickle out each charge on the RCBS for pistol.