Hi everyone, I've considered reloading but have always considered doing it far into the future. My mom works for a lady that organizes houses for estate sales and auctions. She ran across a reloader and put a bid in and won it. The previous owner used to own a sports shop in my hometown.
I understand the basic concept of reloading, but beyond identifying basic parts such as a press and dies, I have no clue what exactly I have here.
#1 Press. My best guess is that this one is maybe set up for shotgun shells(?) and that I would have to process each shell before switching dies(?) I can post better pics too if that helps. Any help on identifying how versatile this thing is would be great or if it's only very specific to one use.
#2 Dies. These particular dies are either .222 or .223. there were some .222 shells in the box that came with this lot. IF .222 is not interchangable with .223, I will not have use for these dies. I think at this point I will spare having you explain to me the use of the dies and only ask for suggestions of a good beginner's "idiots guide" to reloading.
#3 Case Head Holder-thingy. The bases that came with the lot don't seem to fit or secure to the press, is this because they don't go with it, or am I missing parts? Mom just grabbed the related reloading items near the press, so there could be items missing or these could go with the reloader that was in another part of the house.
For now, all this will have to go to the attic, but it'd be nice to know how close (or far) I could be to reloading once I'm ready to use it. Any help is greatly appriciated.
I understand the basic concept of reloading, but beyond identifying basic parts such as a press and dies, I have no clue what exactly I have here.
#1 Press. My best guess is that this one is maybe set up for shotgun shells(?) and that I would have to process each shell before switching dies(?) I can post better pics too if that helps. Any help on identifying how versatile this thing is would be great or if it's only very specific to one use.
#2 Dies. These particular dies are either .222 or .223. there were some .222 shells in the box that came with this lot. IF .222 is not interchangable with .223, I will not have use for these dies. I think at this point I will spare having you explain to me the use of the dies and only ask for suggestions of a good beginner's "idiots guide" to reloading.
#3 Case Head Holder-thingy. The bases that came with the lot don't seem to fit or secure to the press, is this because they don't go with it, or am I missing parts? Mom just grabbed the related reloading items near the press, so there could be items missing or these could go with the reloader that was in another part of the house.
For now, all this will have to go to the attic, but it'd be nice to know how close (or far) I could be to reloading once I'm ready to use it. Any help is greatly appriciated.
Now as suggested get a book such as The ABC's of reloading, Lee Mordern Reloading II, RCBS reloading manual, or a paper book from Hornaday , Speer, or other bullet manufacturer. You need to learn the process and be able to ID the tools needed before being able to reload safely. The reloading library of wisdom has a lot of good stuff at the top of this sub-forum but it will make more sense after reading a basic reloading manual first. Welcome to the addiction.
