[AMBASSADOR]

Looking to buy recyclable reloading tools to get started into reloading.NEW JERSEY.

[CB900F]

Burr;

What caliber(s) are you reloading? What equipment do you now have? We really do need more information from you in order to properly reply.

900F

[rcmodel]

I just got 3800+ hits on eBay doing a "reloading" search.

With that said, most of it will sell for as much or more then you can buy new equipment for.

Beginning to reload can be done with used equipment. That's how I started 50 years ago.

But the road to success might be smoother if you are sure you didn't buy someone else's problem equipment.

I hit several bumps in the road figuring out problems that I would not have had if I had started out with new equipment in the first place.

rcmodel

[Walkalong]

Yep.

Unless you get carried away, you can get a nice setup reasonable that will not only be new and have a warranty, but load great ammo as well.

[Smokey Joe]

BurrOO--recyclable reloading toolsWhat means "recyclable??"

Most reloading equipment is made of aluminum and steel, which both can be recycled. The plastic parts probably can't.

Or did you mean "resellable?" Almost ALL reloading equipment is that; there is quite a market in used reloading equipment (Check Auction Arms and/or Gunbroker--and for that matter, yr favorite gun shop.)

And incidentally, why is this yr first concern--are you certain you won't like reloading?

Suggestion: If you're not sure about "taking the plunge," buy and read The ABC's of Reloading before you purchase ANY actual equipment. Covers all aspects of reloading, and the how-tos and more importantly the why-and-why-not-tos. Having read that book, you will have a much clearer idea as to whether or not reloading is for you, and in either case, will have to be much less concerned about having to get rid of unwanted equipment.

I'm starting to sound negative. Sorry. These comments are intended only to be helpful.

BTW, The ABC's can be had @ yr local gun shop, gun sho, over the I'net, or order from the publishers, Krause Publishing. www.krause.com

[Quoheleth]

IMHO, you're as well off to buy a whole, new set-up (i.e. one of Lee's Kits) instead of trying to piecemeal. Yeah, there are still things you need in addition to a kit, but by my trying to SAVE money by picking up a piece here and there, having to ship it to my home, I didn't save a bloody nickle. If someone has a whole set-up for sale, or if you buy a new kit, go for it. DOn't waste too much time jacking around with one part here, another there.

If you do go the used route (craigslist, newspaper, or garage sale), know the prices of most major things so when you shop, you know if it's a deal or a dud.

My 2 cents worth...

Q

[eliphalet]

older gun shops and sometimes pawn shops, or gun shows used can be found. Ebay is usually far to high even without counting the shipping. Occasionally you can find something there if you know prices as I have bought a carbide die or two but for the most part ebay is a waste of time when it comes to reloading.

[tbtrout]

I am in Monmouth County, I can help you with a local place for supplies. E mail me if you are interested.

Tim

[Farnorthdan]

This was my first reloading kit and got just about everything needed to get started (minus dies, components etc.) for like $375. Small investment for a hobby I guarantee you will be completely addicted to almost imeadiatly......