New to reloading

[dixierifleman]

I've always been interested in reloading, but never got into it. UPS dropped off my Lee Classic Reloader today for .223. I'm going to start small scale of course, using the brass I shoot at the range. I'm getting a reloading manual before I even start. My question is, what would be some other useful pieces of equipment to get me started? Thanks in advance.

 

[lgbloader]

Hey Dixie RM,

Welcome to the world of Hand loading ammo and The High Road.

For what you have right now, I would invest in
Calipers
a powder scale
a Hand primer tool
Champfer / Deburr tool
Lee Case gauge for .223 REM
Ball Cutter and shell holder stud for your drill
More Reloading manuals.

Maybe a brass case Tumbler, but once you start using that, you'll want to invest in a press and all the other goodies that go along with that.

FIRST STEP IN HAND LOADING: Make sure you read your manual until you can quote it. Do not even to attempt to start handloading untill this first step is thoroughly completed.

LGB

 

[1moa@500]

This is the same way that i started out ten years ago. First go to the used book store and buy several reloading manuals. The knowledge that you want will come from several different places. With a lee loader You MUST have safety glasses. This is not even an option, espically when installing primers. Your sickness will grow with every completed round. Have fun and be safe.

 

[33rowdy]

My question is; What do you have now for a start?

You have the basic listed above. From their usualy you look for bigger badder toys to play with or replace. Depending on your future of the hobby...You might think about going bigger the 1st time. Electric scails, Turrent or progresive press and so on! But anyway... have fun the safe way.

 

[levrluvr]

With a lee loader You MUST have safety glasses.

Excuse me for asking, but why just a Lee loader? I have extra safety glasses handy for anyone coming close to the bench. I don't think it has anything to do with the equipment; more to do with the nature of the materials in use.
In my line of work, that would be similar to saying "when working around a LearJet, you need hearing protection"

 

[rcmodel]

To understand the WARNING for safety glasses with a Lee Classic Loader, you first need to know what a Lee Classic Loader is.

Thats the one where you pound the primers in & out with a hammer!

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rc