Reloading, starting out.

[Aka Zero]

Wanting to buy what I need for reloading. But have no clue in the differences in tools.

Some things seem to load bullets in large quantities, which seems like it would be better, but these usually run a few hundred dollars. Is it worth if I shoot a lot, or are the single load sets faster than they seem. If it cost double the money, and takes half the time it's worth it to me.

Would be reloading primarily 9mm, with some 5.56, and a few 30/30. And would ak's tear up brass rounds? And can you get 7.62x54r brass, boxer primed?

If you can tell, I am new to this, but If I can load up on brass and make a few cases of ammo I will learn, and spend the initial money. (a case of 223 costs more than most reloading equip nowadays)

 

[everallm]

AKA Zero,

At the top of the reloading page is a sticky on starting reloading which should answer most of your initial questions also an idea of costs etc.

Different AK brands can treat brass differently, if you have an idea which one you might use, ask on the rifle board as well

7.62x54R brass is available, Midways and Cabelas have it for example, seems more of a specialist (and expensive) item.

 

[Remo-99]

My suggestion is find a reasonably priced single press kit to start out on, they come with a bunch of goodies that help to get you started.
Everything can be used, if you make the choice to go for a progressive setup later on (including the single press).
But some essential things to have will be; scales, manual/s, calipers. just to name a few(whether single stage reloading or progressive).

 

[loneviking]

Experienced reloaders often suggest starting with a single stage press like a Lee or RCBS. The reason is that with the single stage presses, you learn so much more about the reloading process--and that can keep you out of trouble later on when you graduate up to the multi-stage presses. For example, can you pull a casing that's just had a powder charge dumped in and tell by feel and sight whether the charge is close or not? Can you look down a row of cases with new primers and spot a high primer? Do you know how a primer feels when it's seated properly? These are things you learn by working with the simple, single stage presses.

If all you want is lots of ammo, then buy bulk. Reloading is an art, and a labor of love that takes time to really master. Go slow, have fun!

 

[Farnorthdan]

midway has the RCBS Rockchucker supreme on sale right now..$250 I think. This is what I would start with, as a matter of fact this is what I started with. Its an excellent starter kit, has just about everything you will need minus dies, calipers and bullet components. You definitely want to start with a single stage before moving up to a progressive. You need to learn the fundamentals of rolling your own first. Also get a few good books and read up extensively. As mentioned above check out the stickies....

DS