jinxer3006
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Time for another different answer. (I'm basing this on your updated list)
Take these off the list:
Breech lock hand press
Case length gauge and shell holder
Trimmer cutter and lock stud
Trimmer cutter ball grip
American Weigh scale
And get one of these instead:
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/121744/lee-challenger-breech-lock-single-stage-press-kit?cm_vc=ProductFinding
The advantages to doing this:
1. You get a real bench mounted single stage press--I know you think this is a waste, but trust me--you'll end up using it more than you think.
2. You get a powder measure--the thought of weighing out every single charge for 9mm makes my brain hurt.
3. You get a hand primer--I haven't talked to anybody that's used on-press and hand priming and liked the on-press priming better.
4. You save $8.55 (maybe even more if you shop around)
Also, ditch the Dillon case gauge--it's unnecessary--just drop your loaded rounds in your barrel (do a search for "plunk test")
I'll also put in a vote AGAINST the Lee Precision Modern Reloading book--it's mostly an advertisement for Lee products combined with load data that's available elsewhere.
If money is really tight for stage 1, you could move the rock tumbler and stainless media to stage 1.5. For now just throw the brass in a bucket with some water and dish detergent and swish it around--it won't sparkle, but it will be clean enough to work with. Also, you could move the cast bullet handbook to stage 2.5.
For stage 3, I'm not sure what the difference is between the "20# pot" and the "Lead Pot", but I'm pretty sure you won't need both unless you're going to be smelting dirty lead. Also, you can save a couple bucks by buying only one set of mold handles and switching them between molds. Don't bother with the Lewis lead remover kit--just get some "Chore Boy" scrubbers (ALL copper, not the copper coated steel) and wrap some around an old brass brush.
I agree with your decision to get a kinetic puller. The collets don't work well with handgun rounds and really are only an advantage for doing bunches of similar rifle rounds at one time.
For 9 mm brass, if you're willing to pay for one of the USPS "if it fits it ships" boxes, I'll fill one up with mixed range pickups and send it to you--just shoot me a PM.
And just to agree with Uziland-- 9 mm Luger = 9 mm Parrabellum = 9x19 mm
Take these off the list:
Breech lock hand press
Case length gauge and shell holder
Trimmer cutter and lock stud
Trimmer cutter ball grip
American Weigh scale
And get one of these instead:
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/121744/lee-challenger-breech-lock-single-stage-press-kit?cm_vc=ProductFinding
The advantages to doing this:
1. You get a real bench mounted single stage press--I know you think this is a waste, but trust me--you'll end up using it more than you think.
2. You get a powder measure--the thought of weighing out every single charge for 9mm makes my brain hurt.
3. You get a hand primer--I haven't talked to anybody that's used on-press and hand priming and liked the on-press priming better.
4. You save $8.55 (maybe even more if you shop around)
Also, ditch the Dillon case gauge--it's unnecessary--just drop your loaded rounds in your barrel (do a search for "plunk test")
I'll also put in a vote AGAINST the Lee Precision Modern Reloading book--it's mostly an advertisement for Lee products combined with load data that's available elsewhere.
If money is really tight for stage 1, you could move the rock tumbler and stainless media to stage 1.5. For now just throw the brass in a bucket with some water and dish detergent and swish it around--it won't sparkle, but it will be clean enough to work with. Also, you could move the cast bullet handbook to stage 2.5.
For stage 3, I'm not sure what the difference is between the "20# pot" and the "Lead Pot", but I'm pretty sure you won't need both unless you're going to be smelting dirty lead. Also, you can save a couple bucks by buying only one set of mold handles and switching them between molds. Don't bother with the Lewis lead remover kit--just get some "Chore Boy" scrubbers (ALL copper, not the copper coated steel) and wrap some around an old brass brush.
I agree with your decision to get a kinetic puller. The collets don't work well with handgun rounds and really are only an advantage for doing bunches of similar rifle rounds at one time.
For 9 mm brass, if you're willing to pay for one of the USPS "if it fits it ships" boxes, I'll fill one up with mixed range pickups and send it to you--just shoot me a PM.
And just to agree with Uziland-- 9 mm Luger = 9 mm Parrabellum = 9x19 mm