Beginner in reloading, need advice!

[Begjason]

Like the title says, I’m a beginner at reloading. Have not even tried my hand at it yet. I would really like some advice from people that have been reloading awhile. Message me and we can talk about it!

[PondPopper]

The Nosler reloading manual has a great brake down of the entire process from A-Z.. Pretty much everything and anything a beginner would ever need to know.. Buy one and read it all. Several times..

[bloodtrail18]

Look up reloading on youtube, there are lots of good videos. There's way too much in reloading to discuss at length here. If you have any specific questions I'm sure we can help you out.

[JakeGraves]

Accurateshooter.com
Open up technical articles and find the step by step article on loading precision rifle.

[geezer56]

Take YouTube videos and apply common sense. I started reloading in 1972, most of my rifles have never seen factory ammo. With my background, I can say that many of the YouTube guru's are idiots. And some are very spot on. The best way is to find an old and experienced mentor. Ask around at the range and local gun shop. Be sure to mention that you are seeking knowledge, not looking for someone to load for you. If you show interest, an old guy will show you 40 years of experience in a few days, and be glad to do so. Argue and act like you already know it all, not so much.

[TKP1991]

You can not go too slow at first. You can PM me a question if you need and I'll try to answer. I have around 5 years experience, just fyi. Not a veteran but have made a few rounds.
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[Radar]

Find some one on here that will give you a few lessons. You can make reloading too complicated and you will not enjoy it.

I am too far from you to help you out, or I would do it. I have helped several guys out in my area.

[TacticalCowboy]

Read manuals, forums, and do the YouTube thing. Something along the lines of the Lee Challenger kit, hornady LNL kit, or RCBS kit will mostly everything you need except dies and components.

Also, remember it is not rocket surgery. Use common sense, but don’t get too caught up in the small stuff at first.

[sierracharlie338]

Find some one on here that will give you a few lessons. You can make reloading too complicated and you will not enjoy it.

I am too far from you to help you out, or I would do it. I have helped several guys out in my area.

This is a great suggestion. I did not have this as I was handed down a bunch of reloading stuff that belonged to my grandfather after he passed away. The path I ended up taking was lots and lots and lots of reading online and various forums. I have worked out a process that works for me but I’m sure is very different from everyone else.

The biggest thing is to remember to work up to a load in your firearm don’t just assume someone else’s with work in yours as well.


Sierracharlie out…

[kck]

As others have stated, youtube is your friend but just remember that just because it's on youtube doesn't mean it's the best way. www.6mmbr.com (accurate shooter), as Jake Graves pointed out, is a great place to post questions and MANY of the members on there are extremely knowledgeable and willing to help. Post questions here as well as there are some very knowledgeable folks here. I wouldn't try to get a full lesson on everything neck to nuts right off of the bat as it could be an overload so study at your own pace, discover what tools you'll need for what you want to accomplish and buy quality components (all reloading components aren't created equal and you tend to get what you pay for).

[Rango]

...buy a Dillon press. Be happy.

[scott123456789]

Before I gave it a go I thought there was some magic secret to reloading. You size the brass, add a primer, measure the gun powder listed in any manual, then seat the bullet to the length suggested. You can get a little fancy by changing length of the seating and powder charge but that is all it entails.

Measuring out powder is painfully slow unless you have a charge master. Stay away from powder dumps as they arent accurate.

[sir shovelhands]

Before I gave it a go I thought there was some magic secret to reloading. You size the brass, add a primer, measure the gun powder listed in any manual, then seat the bullet to the length suggested. You can get a little fancy by changing length of the seating and powder charge but that is all it entails.

Measuring out powder is painfully slow unless you have a charge master. Stay away from powder dumps as they arent accurate.

Oh yeah, you can get real fancy. Some people sort brass by weight, check run out on finished cases, seat bullets using a force gauge, neck turn cases for uniformity (or necessity with a tight chamber), anneal brass, etc.

It's a real rabbit hole you can dive into.