2/9 Manchu
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Ok, usually I can find info/answer I'm looking for by doing a search, but in this case, I need some advise from reloaders.
I've recently purchased a new barrel, bolt, & mag for Sig Arms SHR 970 in 280 rem.(thanks to all who referenced CDNN, great prices!). When I got the rifle, it was chambered for 300 win mag, but I'm not a big fan of mag cart unless needed(too good of deal to pass up @ $250). Well, after doing several searches for info on the 280 rem, I've come to the conclusion that my best bet would be reloading.
I have no knowledge of reloading, so getting reloading manuals would be my first step. ABC of Reloading & Lee Reloading manual seems to be the board recommendation for someone new to reloading. Are there any other manuals/how to books for new beginners to read? I know that I'll have to buy several manuals for reference once I start reloading, but I like to get as much info as possible on equipment, procedure, etc. before I put any $$ into reloading.
I will most likely reload for 45acp, 300 win mag, & 280 rem. I've got plenty of brass for the 45 & 300, so I'll reload those & stock up. The 280 will be cart I use next hunting season, so most of my range time will with this round. My plan is to start reloading the 280 first and move on to the others later. My question is about equipment. I want to start out with the least possible $$ investment as possible, but I don't want to go too cheap & have to start over with better equipment later on. In the boards opinion, what brand/manfacturer has equipment that you can expand on without reinvesting in duplicate equipment? I know that RCBS(sp?) has presses that can later be used in a progressive press, but is it worth the initial investment or is a progressive press even worth the $$? I know that the progressive will be a lot faster for reloading the 45, but not sure if any benefits for the rifle carts.
Any advise or recommendations will be appreciated.
Thanks.
KEEP UP THE FIRE!!
I've recently purchased a new barrel, bolt, & mag for Sig Arms SHR 970 in 280 rem.(thanks to all who referenced CDNN, great prices!). When I got the rifle, it was chambered for 300 win mag, but I'm not a big fan of mag cart unless needed(too good of deal to pass up @ $250). Well, after doing several searches for info on the 280 rem, I've come to the conclusion that my best bet would be reloading.
I have no knowledge of reloading, so getting reloading manuals would be my first step. ABC of Reloading & Lee Reloading manual seems to be the board recommendation for someone new to reloading. Are there any other manuals/how to books for new beginners to read? I know that I'll have to buy several manuals for reference once I start reloading, but I like to get as much info as possible on equipment, procedure, etc. before I put any $$ into reloading.
I will most likely reload for 45acp, 300 win mag, & 280 rem. I've got plenty of brass for the 45 & 300, so I'll reload those & stock up. The 280 will be cart I use next hunting season, so most of my range time will with this round. My plan is to start reloading the 280 first and move on to the others later. My question is about equipment. I want to start out with the least possible $$ investment as possible, but I don't want to go too cheap & have to start over with better equipment later on. In the boards opinion, what brand/manfacturer has equipment that you can expand on without reinvesting in duplicate equipment? I know that RCBS(sp?) has presses that can later be used in a progressive press, but is it worth the initial investment or is a progressive press even worth the $$? I know that the progressive will be a lot faster for reloading the 45, but not sure if any benefits for the rifle carts.
Any advise or recommendations will be appreciated.
Thanks.
KEEP UP THE FIRE!!