Please help a noob

[Tht_guy_josh]

Hey guys im getting ready for black friday and id like to start reloading im curious to what all i need from the research ive done the list i have to order is
Lee 9mm 3 piece carbide set
The lee hand press
Lee hand prime
A scale
A de primer and a trimmer
Calipers
Is there anything else i plan on getting more kits just want to start with 9mm amd work up
Ps ive been reading the lee loader book just dont have a place to ask questions

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[Certaindeaf]

Dippers and a funnel. Or a powder measure.

 

[WoodsPlinker]

The de primer should be in the set you get in the 3 die set I think, mine all did.

A chamfer/deburring tool and something to clean the primer pockets are a few more cheap items for the list.

The hand primer will need the shell holder for it.(number 19)

 

[WoodsPlinker]

Or a powder measure.

Powder measure scoop comes with the 4 die set, if he gets that instead of the 3 die one.

 

[Certaindeaf]

I never clean my primer pockets.

 

[Certaindeaf]

Powder measure scoop comes with the die set too usually, if he has a scale he shouldn't need it.

Yeabut plural. A set or a .measure would be better.

 

[tac]

THE LATEST RELOADING MANUAL FROM ANY OF THE BIG NAMES. SPEER, HORNADY, ET AL.

 

[AMT]

If you are looking at reloading 9mm, i would not chose a hand press to do it. Your hand will get tired real fast. I'd go at the very least a single stage press.

 

[tac]

Maybe he has big hands. Whatever, the exercise can't hurt, right?

 

[Mikej]

What's your budget? I can see getting that funky hand press and end up hating reloading. 9mm is not a straight wall case and is quite stiff to de-prime with the RCBS Rock Chucker. Well, you could lube every case, but then you have a residue. Lee Dies come with a shell holder, most others don't.

 

[AMT]

Maybe he has big hands. Whatever, the exercise can't hurt, right?

True. They might have hands like a bear paw, and a grip like an 8" bench-vise.

 

[Certaindeaf]

If you are looking at reloading 9mm, i would not chose a hand press to do it. Your hand will get tired real fast. I'd go at the very least a single stage press.

Yes, if at all possible. Though I'd like one a them hand presses though.

 

[Tht_guy_josh]

Thanks for all the replies guys im at work but ill post my amazon cart and big daddy unlimited cart later

 

[Tht_guy_josh]

Plus i live in in an apartment so im not worried about speed i plan on doing 308 450 bush and 223 after 9mm if i like it or what would be an easy caliber to start

 

[Dirt Sample]

Amazon.com : LEE PRECISION Anniversary Challenger Kit II : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : LEE PRECISION Anniversary Challenger Kit II : Sports & Outdoors

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Everything you need but the dies, equipmentwise, that is

 

[AMT]

Amazon.com : LEE PRECISION Anniversary Challenger Kit II : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : LEE PRECISION Anniversary Challenger Kit II : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

Everything you need but the dies, equipmentwise, that is

THAT IS A HECK OF A DEAL !!!

(YES, ALL CAPS MEANS I'M YELLING IT )

 

[Eveskcige28]

Amazon.com : LEE PRECISION Anniversary Challenger Kit II : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : LEE PRECISION Anniversary Challenger Kit II : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

Everything you need but the dies, equipmentwise, that is

I would go for this if I were brand new and gonna drop money all at once.

 

[Legion489]

Amazon.com : LEE PRECISION Anniversary Challenger Kit II : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : LEE PRECISION Anniversary Challenger Kit II : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

Everything you need but the dies, equipmentwise, that is

Yes that is a reasonable price. Of course once you actually get reloading and need to upgrade, and if you do reload you will, some of that stuff will actually still be usable later too. The Perfect Powder Measure is like the Lee LoadMaster press, I hear of a working one all the time, but when I actually go to see one of these nineth wonders of the world, it is some how missing, loaned out, sold, given away, packed up, kids sick, wife sick, etc., etc., I'm not say they don't exsist, but much like the Loc Ness monster and Big Foot, I would actually like seeing one first, and let's face it, there is at least quite a bit of evidence that Nessie and Big Foot actually exsist, but none that there is a properly working Lee Perfect Powder Measure or Load Master.

 

[Alexx1401]

As mentioned buy a Lee kit. Loading 9mm and any strait wall pistol caliber is VERY easy. I would very much recommend getting the Lee Factory Crimp die also. You can buy it alone or in a 4 die set. They make it far easier to make reliable ammo. The hand press will of course work but for the difference in cost go with a Turret press or at least a single stage press. Once you get rolling you will be glad you spent the little extra. The Book Lee sells works great. You do want at least one book as mentioned. Now days you of course have the net too. When I started rolling I had seen it done a time or two but knew nothing. Bought a Lee kit with the book. Went to the store and bought Bullets, primers, and powder. Came home followed the book and cranked out first box. Went to shoot that they all were great. Having the net at your finger tips makes it VERY simple now, enjoy!!

 

[AMT]

Although not absolutely needed, i would highly suggest crimping your semi-auto loads too. It can save you much headache in the future, especially if you are chasing FTF issues.