Beginner reloading set

[AndyRealtree]

Looking for one.. Anybody have one for sale for a decent price..? Wanting to dabble in reloading a little to check it out, but not wanting to spend a ton of money to get started

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[dphillips62]

I have a RCBS re loader special press single stage and a Dillon square B deal progressive pistol press I would sell 1 or both. I started with these 20 years ago and I have upgraded the Dillon would need to be sent back to the factory for a refurbish $40. I think is what they told me. the RCBS is ready to go. $100. for both shipping on you or pick up in either Victoria or Port Lavaca
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[TacticalCowboy]

Lee makes a good one. I've loaded lots of good ammo o. Lee equipment.

[mikebyrge]

Depending on what your goal is don't overlook the Lee Classic loaders. For about $50 you have everything you need to reload a single-caliber.

I've loaded thousands of 38/357 rounds with one and a good chunk of 30-30 and 6.5x55 too.

[Nailhead]

I have a RCBS re loader special press single stage and a Dillon square B deal progressive pistol press I would sell 1 or both. I started with these 20 years ago and I have upgraded the Dillon would need to be sent back to the factory for a refurbish $40. I think is what they told me. the RCBS is ready to go. $100. for both shipping on you or pick up in either Victoria or Port Lavaca
If you are interested PM me

That's a heck of a deal right there. Would still need some other components, but that is a great place to start. Especially with the Dillon.

[Randy]

Lee Anniversary kit

[Nailhead]

Looking for one.. Anybody have one for sale for a decent price..? Wanting to dabble in reloading a little to check it out, but not wanting to spend a ton of money to get started

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The problem is, to get started it really is kind of an investment of sorts. Because you really need multiple tools to get it right and check your work. Good thing is some of them you might already have. Here is a quick list of what I can think of off the top of my head that you will need. And you will likely want to start with a caliber that you shoot regularly, pistol rounds are always good places to start.

Press
Reloading Dies
Case Holder for Press
Powder Dispenser(probably not the technical term)
Brass Tumbler
Primer Pocket Cleaner(large or small)
Powder Scale (if you have a small precise digital scale it will work for you)
Case Lube (optional and depends on caliber and dies)
Case Trimmer (Can get away without one for a while, but will eventually need it once you reload the brass more than once or twice. The brass gets longer each time it is fired as it thins out)
Calipers (For measuring length or cases and rounds)

I feel like I am forgetting something, but the above should get you started. Also want to do A LOT of reading on reloading and follow a known reloading recipe. Have to be very mindful of cartridge lengths and accidentally double charging, etc. It's a very easy hobby and process but can be dangerous if you don't double check your work and make sure you know what you are doing. It's also fun and rewarding when you get it right and your groups tighten up.

[AndyRealtree]

The problem is, to get started it really is kind of an investment of sorts. Because you really need multiple tools to get it right and check your work. Good thing is some of them you might already have. Here is a quick list of what I can think of off the top of my head that you will need. And you will likely want to start with a caliber that you shoot regularly, pistol rounds are always good places to start.

Press
Reloading Dies
Case Holder for Press
Powder Dispenser(probably not the technical term)
Brass Tumbler
Primer Pocket Cleaner(large or small)
Powder Scale (if you have a small precise digital scale it will work for you)
Case Lube (optional and depends on caliber and dies)
Case Trimmer (Can get away without one for a while, but will eventually need it once you reload the brass more than once or twice. The brass gets longer each time it is fired as it thins out)
Calipers (For measuring length or cases and rounds)

I feel like I am forgetting something, but the above should get you started. Also want to do A LOT of reading on reloading and follow a known reloading recipe. Have to be very mindful of cartridge lengths and accidentally double charging, etc. It's a very easy hobby and process but can be dangerous if you don't double check your work and make sure you know what you are doing. It's also fun and rewarding when you get it right and your groups tighten up.

I know it's not a real cheap hobby, I just don't want to buy a brand new RCBS set for my 1st one. Would rather get used or cheaper and upgrade that way

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[AndyRealtree]

I have a RCBS re loader special press single stage and a Dillon square B deal progressive pistol press I would sell 1 or both. I started with these 20 years ago and I have upgraded the Dillon would need to be sent back to the factory for a refurbish $40. I think is what they told me. the RCBS is ready to go. $100. for both shipping on you or pick up in either Victoria or Port Lavaca
If you are interested PM me

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[Brazos Hunter]

I now have several presses. I started out, just to make sure I liked it, Lee Simple hand loaders. After knocking out 300 rounds with it ($35) I purchased my first "real press", a RCBS single. With that said, to start, go with a single stage press to get your feet wet then work your way up.

Good luck and have fun!


Life is too short, live it to its fullest!

~Michael

[dphillips62]

Dillon Square B Deal only loads pistol but is really easy to learn on. The partner press is a single stage 1 step under the Rock Chucker and will load anything except 50 BMG it is the perfect press for a beginner in fact it is the very press I learned on. I have loaded everything from 375 H&H down to 9 mm.

[AndyRealtree]

Dillon Square B Deal only loads pistol but is really easy to learn on. The partner press is a single stage 1 step under the Rock Chucker and will load anything except 50 BMG it is the perfect press for a beginner in fact it is the very press I learned on. I have loaded everything from 375 H&H down to 9 mm.

If it'll load 5.56, 9, and 45 I'm good with it

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[Nailhead]

Dillon Square B Deal only loads pistol but is really easy to learn on. The partner press is a single stage 1 step under the Rock Chucker and will load anything except 50 BMG it is the perfect press for a beginner in fact it is the very press I learned on. I have loaded everything from 375 H&H down to 9 mm.

Agreed! I don't have a Dillon yet but my next press will be. I have an old RCBS kit that was my Dad's that was given to him in the late 70's or 80's and he never used it. Had been sitting in the top of the closet since it was given to him. I believe it to be one step below the Rock Chucker as well. Awesome press and a great beginner kit. It's the only one I have currently. Like I said next on the list is a Dillon.

[dphillips62]

reloading

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[Nailhead]

If it'll load 5.56, 9, and 45 I'm good with it

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It will load them all day long. Single stage is the way to go to start learning. That way you have to handle each cartridge step by step.

Just remember on the 5.56 you will have to get a special de-priming tool because of that government crimp in the primer pocket.