So I've been wanting to start reloading for a while, and I took my first steps tonight. I bought and read "The ABC's of Reloading" a few months ago, and did a lot of reading on this forum. I decided to I wanted the Lee Classic Turret press. I went to Cabela's tonight and they had the press in stock, so I said what the heck? And the Classic Turret, Pro Auto Disk, and .40 S&W Lee Deluxe Dies came home with me. I need to buy the Auto Prime, and I'm sure I'll need other accesories too. Now I have questions...
First off, I live in an apartment so space is somewhat tight. At the moment I don't have anywhere to mount the press. I need recommendations on a good bench, table or something to mount my new hobby onto. The max space I have is 54"x30". I'm up for building something, but it needs to be simple, as in, no mortise and tenon or dovetails, I have a circular saw and a drill. Also has anyone used the Lee reloading stand? I just saw it tonight in their catalog.
I mostly shoot .40, so I decided to start reloading that, since I've saved the most brass for it too. What manuals do you guys like for beginners? Powder recommendations for .40? Bullets?
I also need to get a scale. I almost picked up the Lee safety scale, but I've read mixed reviews on it. I'd like to keep it under $50 for the scale, but I can flex. I plan to reload for other calibers once I get the hang of it (.38, .223, etc). What else do I need?
Thanks in advance...
First off, I live in an apartment so space is somewhat tight. At the moment I don't have anywhere to mount the press. I need recommendations on a good bench, table or something to mount my new hobby onto. The max space I have is 54"x30". I'm up for building something, but it needs to be simple, as in, no mortise and tenon or dovetails, I have a circular saw and a drill. Also has anyone used the Lee reloading stand? I just saw it tonight in their catalog.
I mostly shoot .40, so I decided to start reloading that, since I've saved the most brass for it too. What manuals do you guys like for beginners? Powder recommendations for .40? Bullets?
I also need to get a scale. I almost picked up the Lee safety scale, but I've read mixed reviews on it. I'd like to keep it under $50 for the scale, but I can flex. I plan to reload for other calibers once I get the hang of it (.38, .223, etc). What else do I need?
Thanks in advance...