Drifter27
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- Mar 25, 2007
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Hey, I'm new to reloading and have a few questions. I've bought and read the ABC's of reloading, have a reloading manual from hornady and nosler, a guide-specific manual for reloading 6.5x55, I feel like I understand the steps, the order, and the importance of it all, but there are a few things I'm not sure of. The Lee kit comes with this (at $70 couldn't pass it up)
challenger press
powder scale (won't last long, planning on buying a digital before too long)
powder measure and funnel
case trimmer
chamfer tool
primer pocket cleaner
case lube
2 cartrige cases (bought separate)
lee deluxe .223 dies
lee 6.5x55 dies
I know I need some blocks as it is a single stage press, a bullet puller, have plenty of odds and ends tools, is there anything else I will need or need to upgrade before using? How important is case cleaning? Also, bought 55 gr v-max moly coated for the .223, 142 gr boattail hp for the swede, barrel is 1-9.4 twist, any reccomendations for a good starting powder? Good results for the swede are more important and a powder that works good for both would be great. I've looked through the manuals for both, but they don't say anything when I ask them a question. Any response would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again
challenger press
powder scale (won't last long, planning on buying a digital before too long)
powder measure and funnel
case trimmer
chamfer tool
primer pocket cleaner
case lube
2 cartrige cases (bought separate)
lee deluxe .223 dies
lee 6.5x55 dies
I know I need some blocks as it is a single stage press, a bullet puller, have plenty of odds and ends tools, is there anything else I will need or need to upgrade before using? How important is case cleaning? Also, bought 55 gr v-max moly coated for the .223, 142 gr boattail hp for the swede, barrel is 1-9.4 twist, any reccomendations for a good starting powder? Good results for the swede are more important and a powder that works good for both would be great. I've looked through the manuals for both, but they don't say anything when I ask them a question. Any response would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again