So, I've got my first press on the way...

[Avenger29]

A Lee Classic Cast. Along with the Pacesetter dies for .30-30 WCF, the dipper set, a scale, and a case trimmer (and accessories). I've also got a couple of boxes of Sierra 150 and 170 grain bullets coming in, too. I figure I can get a powder dispenser later, if need be.

Add all this to my existing stock of primers and IMR 3031, I'm set to really get down to loading. I have one of those Lee Loader tools already, so I was ready to put down the hammer and step up.

Later, I'm going to get dies for 7.62x54R and .223 (after I get my AR)...

I can hardly wait. Before I got the Lee Loader and the ABCs of Reloading manual, I didn't hardly know a thing about reloading. But I'm all set now, and I can't wait to get my new press...

 

[flynlr]

congrats.!. prepare your CC's for whats to come. I do like the lee perfect powder measure it works for the powders I use , unique and AA2230 and TAC,

 

[The Bushmaster]

While you wait...Spend another $20.00 for a Lyman 48th Edition and read it too. It's best to have more then one manual to compare load data plus the internet...

 

[loud-mouth shnook]

What The Bushmaster said.
No such thing as being overinformed when it comes to such things.
The research is half the fun, if you ask me.

 

[FieroCDSP]

I'm constantly refering between three load books, trying to find the right one. Congrats on your purchase, and have fun.

 

[SSN Vet]

You'll like the 150 gr Sierra bullets....very high quality

better throw your wallet on that scale and weigh it.....it will never be that heavy again, now that your have a new addiction....I mean hobby.

 

[Avenger29]

You'll like the 150 gr Sierra bullets....very high quality

That was what I was loading with my loader tool. I just haven't had a chance to shoot.

I had to get into reloading, considering that .30-30 factory ammo was at 50 cents a round and up...

 

[Eagle103]

You should have a good, low cost, heavy duty setup. The only other item I'd recommend is a powder trickler to fine tune your dipped loads. You probably don't need a caliper at this point since your probably just loading the 30-30 bullets into the crimping cannelure and calling it good. I've found the 30-30 cases are very easy to crumple up using a regular die so you made a good purchase with the Pacesetter dies that include the factory crimp die.