Reloading Equipment Recommendations

[HaddenUSAF]

Hey all. Want to start reloading since ammo is tought to find for a decent price. Shooting 9mm so need the full set up. Was looking at precisionreloading.com. Can anyone tell me exactly what I need to purchase to get into reloading?

Your advice is greatly appreciated.

BTW: I love this site!!!!

-Ben

 

[lx1x]

Press
dies
caliper
cleaner/tumbler
Books/manual

The very basic stuff needed to get started.

 

[Cochise]

dont forget a scale - really important

 

[lx1x]

dont forget a scale - really important

Oops.. yep.

 

[HaddenUSAF]

Any recommendations on what press to get?

As for the dies, would these work: REDDING 9MM LUGER TITANIUM CARBIDE DIE SET http://www.precisionreloading.com/m..._Code=PRE&Product_Code=RE88172&Category_Code=

-Ben

 

[Bikebreath]

Read, read, read and ask a lot of questions.

 

[Wojo]

This is a good start to reading... Especially if you consider a Dillon. Even if you go another way it is still helpful. DA did a great job on this write up...

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=95290

 

[coopermania]

Where do you live ?

 

[HaddenUSAF]

I live in Cape St. Claire

 

[jsnider22]

I'm in the process of starting to reload myself, the biggest thing you need to try and find right now is components. They are tough to get a hold of right now, mainly primers and powder.

 

[HaddenUSAF]

Wojo- I tried accessing the thread link you listed but received an error. Not sure if its because I am new on here.

 

[Wojo]

Wojo- I tried accessing the thread link you listed but received an error. Not sure if its because I am new on here.

Fixed it.

 

[HaddenUSAF]

Got it. Thanks!

 

[Trekker]

Save the ammo boxes and especially brass casing from the range. Brass is the most expensive component, but also one that you can frequently find free. Many people do not reload, and so will leave their brass casing behind.

Tumbler/cleaner is nice, but in the meantime (until I get one) I've been putting the brass in a empty 1/2 gallon plastic jug with water and a bit of dish soap. I shake the jug while watching TV, and after changing the water once or twice, the agitation and brass bouncing off each other takes off a lot of the soot.

 

[coopermania]

I live in Cape St. Claire

And you admit that ?
Kidding my parents live down Shore Acres and I used to own a home in the Cape on Harbor View. If you are willing to drive to Promfret, down 301 just south of White Plains you can stop and see Bob Manicer he owns Maryland ReloadeR he is a Dillon Dealer. Get yourself a 550 and be happy forever. He is in the phone book, Bob is moving slow now days and if you leave a message he will call back. If you buy a machine from him he will give you all of the necessary training you need for your machine for free. He is a really good guy. I am sure someone will chime in and post his number.

 

[Pinecone]

Any of the common brands make fine presses. RCBS, Lyman, Lee, Hornady, Redding.

Same with dies, any of the brands are fine. I suggest carbide dies for pistol, as you will not need to lube.

In addition to the list above, especially for pistol, I suggest a powder measure also.

I suggest starting with a single stage press as you can keep using it after you move on to a progressive. Some of the turret presses are OK also, but I like having a single stage around.

 

[Wojo]

And you admit that ?
Kidding my parents live down Shore Acres and I used to own a home in the Cape on Harbor View. If you are willing to drive to Promfret, down 301 just south of White Plains you can stop and see Bob Manicer he owns Maryland ReloadeR he is a Dillon Dealer. Get yourself a 550 and be happy forever. He is in the phone book, Bob is moving slow now days and if you leave a message he will call back. If you buy a machine from him he will give you all of the necessary training you need for your machine for free. He is a really good guy. I am sure someone will chime in and post his number.

Bob is a great dude. Here is his website, complete with contact #s...

http://www.marylandreloadr.com/index.html

Not only does Bob show you how to use your Dillon, he will put it together for you (big help) and setup with the caliber you choose with your purchase. He will walk you though the setup so you get a good idea of what you are doing.

 

[Wojo]

Any of the common brands make fine presses. RCBS, Lyman, Lee, Hornady, Redding.

Same with dies, any of the brands are fine. I suggest carbide dies for pistol, as you will not need to lube.

In addition to the list above, especially for pistol, I suggest a powder measure also.

I suggest starting with a single stage press as you can keep using it after you move on to a progressive. Some of the turret presses are OK also, but I like having a single stage around.

You left off the Dillon

The Dillon can function as a single stage until you are ready to move on.... My friends that use other presses that you listed really liked my Dillon when they tried it. I think it is a little more expensive but IMHO it is worth it.

 

[Dick Chaney]

Just started myself and really like the RCBS. I like knowing one by one that each one is how i want it. Only 100 rounds of experience though

 

[DaemonAssassin]

This is a good start to reading... Especially if you consider a Dillon. Even if you go another way it is still helpful. DA did a great job on this write up...

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=95290

Beat me to it!