What would you get?

[mike6161]

I’m new to reloading I only load for one gun a S&W 66 and have reloaded 200 rounds. I think I have all the stuff I need and now I would like to get some more what would you say would be next for me. I have
Lee hand press
RCBS 5 . 10 scale
RCBS uniflow powder measure and stand
RCBS kinetic bullet puller
RCBS carbon dies 38 357
Loading blocks
Primer tray
Speer reloading manual # 10
Sierra bullets second edition
Lyman cast bullet handbook third edition.
thanks

 

[Eric F]

a diffrent press might be nice

 

[Dirtypacman]

Maybe another caliber die set. You can never have enough reloading manuals to cross reference.

You want a caliper and tumbling machine also.

 

[USSR]

Definately a real press.

Don

 

[FullEffect1911]

an rcbs dial caliper, gotta know what your lengths are.

After that or at the same time a Lee Classic Cast single stage would fit in there nicely to replace that hand press.

 

[Doug b]

Mike a powder trickler is a must for your set up.I've loaded many rounds with this set up and it will get you good ammo but it is very slow, a trickler using the approach to weight system will speed you up a little bit.A tumbler will save wear and tear on your dies and is highly recommended.As said calipers are needed I would recommend digital.

 

[Asherdan]

Calipers, a primer pocket cleaner, a hand prime unit.

If you have the space, an 'O' style press. That handpress will always be useful, though. I still use mine to decap, resize and bell case mouths on the go.

 

[moxie]

RCBS Partner Press, a micrometer for the Uniflow powder measure, and a Lee hand primer (auto-prime).

 

[FullEffect1911]

oh yeah I guess i did forget the lee hand primer... so that one too.

Don't worry, we don't have a problem spending your money

At least I haven't heard a bad suggestion yet.

 

[moooose102]

case trimmer, chamfering tool, another reloading manual, dial calipers, plastic ammo boxes, just for starters. just sign up for the "one tool per month club", you will find something you "need", once a month forever!

 

[socaldan]

Don't forget a FACTORY CRIMP DIE.

 

[lgbloader]

I would go all out Build a Gun Room (30'x30')with central air and heating and get New custom built, dream style work benches complete with custom lighting system and illuminated magnifier, 6 Super 1050's for main calibers, a couple of XL650's for ???, a couple of 900's (I don't load shot shell but what the hell...) a couple of 550b for misc pistol, Redding T7 and a Redding Ultra mag single stage presses, RCBS charge Master combo, Complete line of Redding Dies for all the calibers that you shoot with comp seaters and crimp dies as well. 4 Tumblers, new RCBS digital measuring tools & consentricity tools, Redding 2400 trimmer, RCBS Case Prep Center with ALL attachments, another RCBS Uniflow, 10 years worth of Imperial Size wax and One shot lube spray, Various powders in 8 lb containers with a back up, New brass (5000+) for each caliber, Bullets (15000+ minimum) for each caliber in both jacketed and cast (Percision Bullets), thousands of primers pistol and rifle, small, large and magnum, a Top of the line computer with internet H/U, 1 x 70" Flat screen, new surround sound system, a completely stocked wet bar with refrigeration and Guiness on tap (for after the loading), pool table, a Striper Pole with ... , a top of the line coffee maker, 2008 Playboy Calender (I only read the dates!!) various other tools not mentioned, a cell phone for take out food, and a dash of Tabasco Sauce !!! I like it!!!!!

Drinks all around...

 

[Drail]

Buy a Rock Chucker. New or used.

 

[Drail]

Buy a Rock Chucker. New or used. Carbide sizing die.

 

[socaldan]

LBGLOADER....You dont need the pole ...just set the presses reeeal low and have the girls do the reloading...???!!!

 

[lgbloader]

Now that would be some crazy porn!!!

 

[feets]

It may sound silly, but I have reloaded for my match rifle using a cheapie Lee Challenger press that was bolted to an 18" long piece of 2x4 lumber. When I want to load, I pull it out and clamp it to the desk using a pair of 3" C-clamps. When I'm done, the press disappears in less than 30 seconds. A quickie cleanup of the area and you'd never know it was there. It drops into the file-size bottom desk drawer. There's plenty of room for the powder and other items too.
Not only can I reload, but I can keep a usable desk and visitors are none the wiser.
It's worked great for years and I've used it to put hits on steel at 1000 yds.

 

[Schleprok62]

The make of a single stage press for handgun calibers makes no difference. All the adjustments and such are done with the dies... Lee, RCBS, Lyman, Dylan and I'm sure a host of other make presses that will suffice for your needs...

Oh... new tool... uhmmm.. yeah, what those guys said... oh wait!!! a primer-proof vacuum cleaner for the wifey/live-in girlfriend!!!!

LOL

LGBloader: you have blueprints for this room you'd like to share???

 

[FullEffect1911]

LBGLoader, add on there a bathroom, a bed, a safe room and stick it on a 1000 or so acre ranch... and you have my dream home.

 

[lgbloader]

As a matter of fact...I am having the plans drawn up right now. Okay... Minus the stripper pole, My wife said No FN way!!!