Members willing to teach others how to reload
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Lol. Not sure but I was waiting for a punch line or something
I imagine nobody's willing to show someone the ropes during these COVID times..?
DaemonAssassin
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BlueFin
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Sorry for the stupid question. What will I need to start reloading the 223, 9MM, and 45 ACP? I mean what do I need to buy. Do you think it would be better to have the equipment ready before learning?
I'm thinking through the process of buying all the crap and getting started, just curious if I pull the trigger on getting a press if there'd be guys willing to do some teaching in exchange for cheap beer something similar!
- Jul 29, 2014
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That is a 'loaded' question(pun intended). There are no stupid questions.
You see the reloading kits fro sale everywhere. Well, that's about a quarter to a third of the outlay required, just to get started. It is a bit of a rabbit hole once you start down that path.
For each caliber you want to reload, you will need dies-$40-$80 per set. A case gauge for each-$25-$65. Powder, primers, brass, and bullets.
Depending on the setup you buy, there will be plenty of extra tools you'll need, granted, many of those are a onetime purchase.
Case prep tools also figure in as a large part of the investment, whether or not, you attempt to do mass quantities of a certain caliber. Look at it as a hobby. All hobbies require constant upgrading and additional tools.
We all started at the same place...the beginning.
DaemonAssassin
Why should we Free BSD?
I'd be willing to advise and set up a day for you to do some press time, if you'd like.
BlueFin
Ultimate Member
Eg I have the kit from the link below, what else do I need to reload a 45acp.
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/lee-50th-anniversary-reloading-press-kit#repChildCatid=1089708
BlueFin
Ultimate Member
Oh found it in the Sticky.
DaemonAssassin
Why should we Free BSD?
I'd be willing to teach on my equipment, because it is already calibrated and ready to go. I also have components on have for teaching.
Appreciated. Let me think things through and figure how much $$$ this would set me back. And figure out how to approach the wife about it!
DaemonAssassin
Why should we Free BSD?
Let me know.
gre24ene
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- Mar 6, 2012
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So I asked for some help setting up to load 223/556 on my Dillon 650 or 550 a while ago. I will finally have everything in place in the next week or so. I live in Anne Arundel (Glen Burnie). I have been loading pistol rounds for about 8 years but just never got into rifle.
Looking for someone to make sure my stupid gene doesn't come out.
Also, just ordered a Mr. Bulletfeeder if anyone has ever set one of these up that would be a bonus as well.
My schedule is pretty open weekdays, nights, weekends. Shift work has it's privileges.
Thanks
Looking for someone to make sure my stupid gene doesn't come out.
Also, just ordered a Mr. Bulletfeeder if anyone has ever set one of these up that would be a bonus as well.
My schedule is pretty open weekdays, nights, weekends. Shift work has it's privileges.
Thanks
DaemonAssassin
Why should we Free BSD?
Which one is it? The 550 or the 650?
gre24ene
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- Mar 6, 2012
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It should be here this week. Planning on putting it on the 650. I got both the set ups for 9mm and 223/556
*** misread your question, I have both a 650 and a 550. I'm waiting for the Mr bulletfeeder to come in the mail. Sorry, wasn't paying attention
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- Feb 4, 2013
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My experience is that the kits have everything needed to get started. But not everything that you will end up getting over time.
And I did find that the kit has things that you might not use, depending on how you do things.
For pistol, I find case gauges nice, but not needed. You can use your barrel to check. And I started, and loaded a LOT of .223/5.56 without owning a case gauge.
And I did find that the kit has things that you might not use, depending on how you do things.
For pistol, I find case gauges nice, but not needed. You can use your barrel to check. And I started, and loaded a LOT of .223/5.56 without owning a case gauge.
gre24ene
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- Mar 6, 2012
- 1,519
Daemon
Misread your question. I have a 650 and a 550. Waiting to get the Mr. Bulletfeeder in the mail. I got the 223 and 9mm set up for the bulletfeeder.
Misread your question. I have a 650 and a 550. Waiting to get the Mr. Bulletfeeder in the mail. I got the 223 and 9mm set up for the bulletfeeder.
DaemonAssassin
Why should we Free BSD?
I can help with the 550, but I have zero experience with the 650.
Squaregrouper
Kragaphile
You will need .45 Auto dies and the consumables: bullets, powder, primers and brass. You'll also want a way to clean your brass. The Harbor Freight wet tumbler does a great job for not much $$$. I am a Lee guy myself and would be happy to give you a hand.
Once you get familiar with the process, I would upgrade to a Lee classic turret press, as your current press will be pretty time consuming. I am a BIG proponent of learning on a single stage because you're only focusing on one thing at a time.
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