reloading

[darton2117]

want to start reloading rifle rounds, not sure as to which kit would be a starter kit and where to purchase a recommended setup

 

[Robert]

RCBS, Lyman and Lee all make decent reloading starter kits that come with just about everything need to get a start in reloading.

I knew there had to be a sticky somewhere:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=238214

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Reading the above linked thread will be a big help. Read it first and then come back and ask questions on things you aren't sure about.

 

[ClemBert]

A lot of newbies to the world of reloading start out with a Lee 50th Anniversary Reloading Kit. If you are on a tight budget then it's a great option.

 

[Ruger GP100 fan]

If money is tight I'd keep an eye open for a used single-stage,use it until you feel the need to get a turret. Surely not everyone that upgrades keeps their old press...or do they? That said,I bought a new RockChucker Supreme kit and love it,but I don't load more that a couple hundred rounds per week.

 

[Bmac1949]

The Lee 50th Anniversary Reloading Kit is what I started with and it works well. Just be patient with the scale. It's hard to work with until you're used to it but I have no doubt that it's accurate. Good luck and safe loading

 

[SASS#23149]

I'd reccomend starting like my buddy did,buy used.He b ought a rockchucker,and compared to my Lee Challenger...well,there is no comparison.Sizes rifle cases like they arent even in there.
Tons of used dies on the 'net,and used Lyman 55 and/or rcbs powder measures.
buying these 3 items used can easily save you 75 bucks,apply that to a trimmer which u will need for rifle rounds.
You can save bucks on used scales too,plenty of them out there.

 

[Ruger GP100 fan]

...apply that to a trimmer which u will need for rifle rounds.

While not state-of-the-art,Lee trimmers are very inexpensive and do well enough to get by on until/unless you decide to go big bucks for accessories.

 

[ClemBert]

For a great trimmer you don't have to go any farther than the Lee Loader Invention Factory. Daggum, I'm gonna have to get that trimmer and that bullet puller.

 

[MatterOne]

For a great trimmer you don't have to go any farther than the Lee Loader Invention Factory. Daggum, I'm gonna have to get that trimmer and that bullet puller.

Wow, those are really slick.

 

[GLOOB]

For a SS, I highly recommend you consider the priming system. Efficient priming on the ram can save a lot of time. If the system sucks, you'll end up adding a whole other step. There's plenty of places to buy a press. Midway and Cabela's are the ones that I would go to, first, for price and selection. If there's a Cabela's near you, you can save on the shipping charge.