Reloading stuff
Yes, check out the reloading threads.
You are going to need.
1) a press
2) dies - and go for carbide dies, reason below
3) a scale
4) a powder measure
5) a reloading manual
6) components, i.e. primers, powder, cases and bullets.
7) a case tumbler/cleaner
That will get you going. Some manufacturers have 'starter kits' that include all the above items, give or take a set of dies (but no bullets or cases or primers).
The press is what will make your bullets. Dies are the things that shape the brass case and push the bullet into the case. A scale gives you the correct weight of powder, the powder measure is a container that dispenses powder to preset by weight amounts (you use your scale to determine the adjustment). The case tumbler/cleaner helps you to reload by giving you cleaner cases that do not wear out your dies by having dirt on them. It also allows you to find brass that is defective or too worn to shoot anymore since it is cleaner.
Carbide dies are special dies available almost anywhere you can get dies from that unlike plain steel, do not require lubrication to work. For many years, I was cheap and did not get carbide dies. I lubricated my dies by hand on a lube pad and had extra steps in cleaning the cases. Then I got carbide and my eyes were opened. If you are new to this, there is no real reason to make it harder on you than you need it. Get carbide dies.
The reloading manual tells you what powder weight to use with the type of bullets you are using.
There are many manufacturers of all of the above. Check places like Midway, Natchez, Graf's and other distributors that you can find on the web and manufacturers like Lee, Hornady, Fosters, RCBS, and Dillon, that you can also find on the web.
Hope this helps.
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