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So I'm hoping to get into reloading with my tax return this year (provided it is large enough to still allow some emergency savings). My dad has reloaded in the past but no longer has his equipment. I helped a few times but that was ages ago (12+ years). I just want to be sure I've planned for all the tools I will need.
As a side note(s):
I do not plan to be buying a tumbler at this time because I don't care if my brass is shiny and polished. Mostly, that's because I only want to load target loads at first to learn and I don't plan to let the insides get crusty. Now, as I start collecting old brass laying around on the range and start doing hunting/defense loads, that is when I will buy one.
I have guns in 270 (one bolt-action, one semi-auto), 7.62x39, .223, and .380auto, and hopefully soon, 30-06 (preference is bolt-action). A good friend has 357mag, 45ACP, and 7.62x54R.
So, my plans (you'll note all RCBS, that is due to their current rebate and my ability to split up the purchase with above friend getting multiple rebates) - some unnecessary things to meet price needs for rebate
Rock Chucker Supreme Kit
Shell Trimmer Pro kit
Dies for .223, 270, 357mag/38special, 380auto, 45auto, 7.63x39, 7.62x54
Shell holders #3,6,10,13,32
Primer pocket brush set
additional Trim Pro shell holders #6,13,32
Powder Trickler
Large Neck Brush
Case trimmer .37 pilot
Stuck case remover
Additional reloading tray
Pow'r Pull Impact Bullet Puller
Check weight set
Die Maintenance kit
Uniflow Powder Measure Powder Baffle
additional primer tray
additional case lube
I AM still researching powders. I want to start with a (couple) good all-around powders that will work for all my calibers for target rounds, and as I learn more I want to start using different powders for hunting/defense rounds. Any good suggestions along those lines are highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
As a side note(s):
I do not plan to be buying a tumbler at this time because I don't care if my brass is shiny and polished. Mostly, that's because I only want to load target loads at first to learn and I don't plan to let the insides get crusty. Now, as I start collecting old brass laying around on the range and start doing hunting/defense loads, that is when I will buy one.
I have guns in 270 (one bolt-action, one semi-auto), 7.62x39, .223, and .380auto, and hopefully soon, 30-06 (preference is bolt-action). A good friend has 357mag, 45ACP, and 7.62x54R.
So, my plans (you'll note all RCBS, that is due to their current rebate and my ability to split up the purchase with above friend getting multiple rebates) - some unnecessary things to meet price needs for rebate
Rock Chucker Supreme Kit
Shell Trimmer Pro kit
Dies for .223, 270, 357mag/38special, 380auto, 45auto, 7.63x39, 7.62x54
Shell holders #3,6,10,13,32
Primer pocket brush set
additional Trim Pro shell holders #6,13,32
Powder Trickler
Large Neck Brush
Case trimmer .37 pilot
Stuck case remover
Additional reloading tray
Pow'r Pull Impact Bullet Puller
Check weight set
Die Maintenance kit
Uniflow Powder Measure Powder Baffle
additional primer tray
additional case lube
I AM still researching powders. I want to start with a (couple) good all-around powders that will work for all my calibers for target rounds, and as I learn more I want to start using different powders for hunting/defense rounds. Any good suggestions along those lines are highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.