Getting a Reloading Kit, what else do I need?


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CmdrSlander
January 1, 2013, 11:56 PM
So I'm buying this reloading kit: https://kempfgunshop.com//index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=630&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=41&vmcchk=1&Itemid=41 to reload .223 Remington for a precision bolt gun. I know I need powder, primer, bullets, etc. but aside from the kit and aforementioned components what else is needed? I know I need case prep tools but what tools exactly? I want to do this right but I also want to do it cheaply and am willing to do more things manually if it saves money.

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CmdrSlander
January 2, 2013, 12:11 AM
For those who are wary of links the kit includes:

Rifle Caliber Kits include:
Lee Classic Turret Press
Lee PaceSetter Dies (3 Die set)
Lee Auto Disk Powder Measure
Lee Saftety Prime System (Large AND Small)
Lee Auto Disk Riser
Powder-Thru Rifle Charging Die
Case Lube
Double Disk Kit

heavydluxe
January 2, 2013, 12:28 AM
I've been looking at this and othe variants of the Classic Turret kit. Someone who know Kemf's will be a better source. But, my impression is that you'll need something to trim case length and chamfur/deburr.

That seems to be part of the Classic Turret kit elsewhere, but is substituted with the dies (I guess) through Kemfs.

45lcshooter
January 2, 2013, 06:56 AM
Chamfer/Debur tool, calipers, trimmer, tumbler(if using vibratory tumbler put some cut up dryer sheets in it, collects the dirt and keeps the media cleaner longer) a few reloading manuals(for cross referencing), loading blocks, pocket primer reamer, flash hole demurrer, if using military brass your going to need swager tool(takes crimp out of of primer pocket)

I'm probably missing stuff, I'm sure others will chime in and get what I missed.

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