MacAR
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Just to preface, I have been around guns all of my life. Recently, I got into reloading for my centerfires due to current events. I only load for .222, 30-06, and 38spl. For equipment, I don't have a lot. Lee Loaders in all 3 calibers, a Lee Safety scale, and Lee auto-prime. Quantity isn't a big deal with me; I simply want to replace what I shoot up, as I shoot it. I will add that in the near future, I may be getting a Rock-chucker and some other stuff from a friend. I don't know exactly what yet though.
Now, the questions:
1. I am in need of a cheap case trimmer. What would be a good one to look at? Again, speed isn't an issue.
2. Primers are non-existent here; I have 100 Large Pistol Mag primers; don't suppose I could use those in my '06, could I?
3. I've loaded a few cartridges using some primed cases I bought. I only had a few, not enough to work up a load, but I've found 50 more and bought them. My question is, should they be resized before loading? And if so, will using my Lee Loader be dangerous or should I wait for the Rock-chucker?
4. I picked up what I think is a Lyman 55 powder measure. First, does it have a stand/etc. that it mounts to, or does it mount to a press? Second, anybody use one, and care to share any tricks?
Sorry for such a long, rambling post. But like I said, I'm new to loading. Thanks in advance.
Mac
Now, the questions:
1. I am in need of a cheap case trimmer. What would be a good one to look at? Again, speed isn't an issue.
2. Primers are non-existent here; I have 100 Large Pistol Mag primers; don't suppose I could use those in my '06, could I?
3. I've loaded a few cartridges using some primed cases I bought. I only had a few, not enough to work up a load, but I've found 50 more and bought them. My question is, should they be resized before loading? And if so, will using my Lee Loader be dangerous or should I wait for the Rock-chucker?
4. I picked up what I think is a Lyman 55 powder measure. First, does it have a stand/etc. that it mounts to, or does it mount to a press? Second, anybody use one, and care to share any tricks?
Sorry for such a long, rambling post. But like I said, I'm new to loading. Thanks in advance.
Mac