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I have done many searches and research but honestly, it is a bit overwhelming having never reloaded or known anyone that has reloaded anything besides 12g. And that gentleman is no longer with us for me to pick his brain.
The press is used and came with .45 ACP carbide die set which is what I want to start with. I know that I will be looking at about $175 to $200 everytime I add a caliber in order to make the change over easy. Maybe look at doing 5.56 next.... May just stick to pistol ammo and do .380 if I don't feel ready to do the bigger stuff....
Here is what I know.
1. I need a good powder scale. Cheaper and simpler the better to start I think.
2. I need a good "Reloading for dummies" type book and of course a manual for the specs. The ABC's of reloading seems to fit my need. No? Then what else?
3. I think I need a case trimmer but it seems many folks don't trim pistol casings. Is that an inaccurate statement?
4. I need a case gauge.
5. I need components. Primers, powder and bullets. This one is the most confusing and with the lack of availability it seems right now I am not sure what I should be looking for as opposed to what I can settle with.. Although it seems to be getting better.
6. I need a bullet puller.
7. I need a case cleaner.
I am hoping to gain from others experience so I don't waste money or blow my hand off. I feel pretty confident from watching many good how to vids that once I get everything, and then get it set up, I will be able to do this, with a little guidance from you fine folks.
My question is, with the info I have given above (hope I didn't forget anything) How would you proceed as a novice to get the .45 caliber rolling on my press?
Please be gentle. I KNOW I am mostly dumb when it comes to this and being a relatively smart guy, I have a lot to learn. Not looking to take short cuts other than not wasting money as I learn.
I am not in a hurry as I only today found and bought some of the magtech ammo with brass casings so that I can reload them. Will likely shoot them this weekend. I do have a bunch of steel (or is it aluminum) spent casings that are Blazer brand. But I don't think those will work. Or is that not the case? (Pun intended)
The press is used and came with .45 ACP carbide die set which is what I want to start with. I know that I will be looking at about $175 to $200 everytime I add a caliber in order to make the change over easy. Maybe look at doing 5.56 next.... May just stick to pistol ammo and do .380 if I don't feel ready to do the bigger stuff....
Here is what I know.
1. I need a good powder scale. Cheaper and simpler the better to start I think.
2. I need a good "Reloading for dummies" type book and of course a manual for the specs. The ABC's of reloading seems to fit my need. No? Then what else?
3. I think I need a case trimmer but it seems many folks don't trim pistol casings. Is that an inaccurate statement?
4. I need a case gauge.
5. I need components. Primers, powder and bullets. This one is the most confusing and with the lack of availability it seems right now I am not sure what I should be looking for as opposed to what I can settle with.. Although it seems to be getting better.
6. I need a bullet puller.
7. I need a case cleaner.
I am hoping to gain from others experience so I don't waste money or blow my hand off. I feel pretty confident from watching many good how to vids that once I get everything, and then get it set up, I will be able to do this, with a little guidance from you fine folks.
My question is, with the info I have given above (hope I didn't forget anything) How would you proceed as a novice to get the .45 caliber rolling on my press?
Please be gentle. I KNOW I am mostly dumb when it comes to this and being a relatively smart guy, I have a lot to learn. Not looking to take short cuts other than not wasting money as I learn.
I am not in a hurry as I only today found and bought some of the magtech ammo with brass casings so that I can reload them. Will likely shoot them this weekend. I do have a bunch of steel (or is it aluminum) spent casings that are Blazer brand. But I don't think those will work. Or is that not the case? (Pun intended)