Looking to get first time reloading set up

[harryg]

I'm looking for some info I'm looking to get started in reloading I would like to know what would be a good set up to get started and what all I need thanks

 

[Tulse Luper]

What caliber(s) do you want to reload for?

How much do you shoot of each?

Budget?

 

[mike308]

I would look at RCBS, LEE, Redding , Dillion etc for their starter kits. Before I started I purchased some reloading manuals that give a primer in the beginning to be sure I had some idea what I was getting into. I was given a RCBS Rock Chucker starter kit. I still have and use it. It is a sinlge stage press. I'm not into mass production and spend little time reloading as I load what I need when I need it. For a 80 round match I'll spend about 1 hour getting that ready.

Over the years I have added to my relaoding kit with such items as: Giraud Trimmer, RCBS case prep station; RCBS Chargemaster electronic powder dispenser and scale; and a Harrell powder dispenser. There are a number of manufacturers kind of just like Ford vrs Chevy vrs Chrysler. MOst brands will get you started. If you live near Cabales go take a look at what's available. Or visit Natchez Shooting Supply for very good deals on these starter kits.

 

[harryg]

10mm and 357 sig maybe more depending how I do with it doesn't need to get it done fast just a little every night budget not really looking to go to high maybe around 250-300

 

[Tulse Luper]

Has about everything you need but calipers and dies. Use coupon code 3021277 for $30 off till Feb. 19th.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/937051/rcbs-rock-chucker-supreme-master-single-stage-press-kit

Buy your dies at the same time you can use the rebate from RCBS:

http://media.midwayusa.com/pdf/Coupons/rcbs-save-50-2012.pdf

 

[Sigforty]

Rock chucker is what I have been using. It is old but reliable and I take more time with the single stage making each round.

 

[harryg]

Ok thanks and when you order dies you also need to order a shell holder for that cal correct?

 

[Tulse Luper]

That's right.

And Natchez is good too. I'd check prices at both places for what you need.

Here's another form of the rebate with some other options.

http://www.rcbs.com/pdf/RC249_RebateCoupon.pdf

 

[Sin-ster]

Natchez has had the best deals on the few things I've needed for my press. Having dealt with them for ammo in the past, it was only natural to turn there; they've never given me an issue at all.

 

[Storm52]

I don't mean to rain on your enthusiasm for reloading, but with the cartridge being necked down, 357Sig not a good place to start learning the art of reloading. IMHO. At least the 10mm is straight walled and pretty straight forward once you get setup. Same .400 bullet diameter as 40 S&W but uses large pistol primers.

 

[Metryshooter]

I started with a Lee hand press then got a powder measure (which speeded things exponentially) . After a while I advanced nut I still use my hand press to sitbin front of the tv and recap. It's also a very handy way of doing load development as it'a portable enough to load a few at the range.

 

[harryg]

I will try 40 s&w too might start with them get some practice might find someone local to meet up with to give me a hand getting started thanks for all the help really appreciated