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Post by hussker on Dec 31, 2010 21:58:15 GMT -5
So im getting tired of the rediculous ammo prices and thinking about getting a reloading setup. I dont know anyone that reloads rifle ammo so im looking for some advice on what to get. Ive done a little research on brands and came across this kit. www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/default.aspx?productNumber=646599Anyone have any experience with this RCBS stuff? I want to get something that will last forever or close to it. Id rather spend a little more on good stuff than replacing crap every other year. Thanks in advance for the advice!! |
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Post by terminator on Jan 1, 2011 22:00:18 GMT -5
RCBS is great!!!! I purchased an RCBS "Rockchucker" over 20 years ago and it is stillgoing strong.
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Post by oldzimm on Jan 1, 2011 23:17:45 GMT -5
You can't go wrong with an RCBS press, I never had a problem with my press. Have fun loading your own and if you have any questions, just post them, there are lots of guys here that can help.
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Post by hussker on Jan 1, 2011 23:43:52 GMT -5
Yeah all the reviews I read on this kit are great. Sounds like the RCBS stuff is made pretty well. Anything else im going to need though? How important is a case trimmer? Im going to be reloading 300 wsm, 40 s&w, and .223 mainly. Wont be loading 1000's of rounds a year, yet, but i want to make sure I have everything really needed to get started. Thanks again for all the advice fellas
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Post by buckwacker on Jan 2, 2011 13:27:03 GMT -5
The Rock Chucker is a fantactic single stage press. RCBS makes a qualilty product and I love mine. I would get a case trimmer, especially if you are going to be loading new brass. Sometimes those new case necks or those stretched ones that have been reloaded several times can be too long and will not chamber in your rifle properly. Youll want to also buy a powder dribbler/trickler, shell holders, and of course dies. The powder trickler allows you to add powder to the scale a grain at time for precise charges. Also, if you are reloading military .223 brass you will need a primer pocket swager or reamer to remove the old crimp.
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Post by hussker on Jan 3, 2011 17:10:29 GMT -5
neck sizing and decapping dies...do i need these right away?
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Post by terminator on Jan 3, 2011 20:05:31 GMT -5
neck sizing and decapping dies...do i need these right away? The dies are caliber specific and are needed as soon as you start. You will need a shell holder as well. You will also need a case trimmer and case lube if reloading rifle cases. I use a Lee case trimmer which works great and is idiot proof. LOL... I would also suggest using Hornady "One Shot" case lube spray. I didn't look at the kit you were considering as many of the essentials will be included. |
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Post by buckwacker on Jan 3, 2011 22:41:25 GMT -5
neck sizing and decapping dies...do i need these right away? Neck sizing dies are to be used on fire-formed brass from a particlular rifle (bolt action) and help improve accuracy if you always use the same brass for that particular rifle. If you try to use neck sized reloads in a different rifle than the brass was initially fired in, you will probably have a difficult to impossible time getting the rounds to chamber. Buy a full length sizing die set because new brass should be full length sized the first time anyway. The sizing dies will also remove the primer (decap) in the same operation. You can pick up a neck sizer later if you want to keep the brass seperated and reload for a particular rifle only. If you are shooting anything other than a bolt action, neck sizers are a bad idea. |
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Post by hussker on Jan 4, 2011 0:48:34 GMT -5
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Post by passinthru on Jan 4, 2011 5:08:15 GMT -5
Cant wait to hear the results.
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Post by oldzimm on Jan 4, 2011 9:15:46 GMT -5
Thanks for all the input guys. Ive spent hours over the last few days trying to figure out what the heck i need to get and what extra things i want to get to make things easier. Well my list got waaaaay to long so I decided im just going to get the kit, dies, powder, bullets, primers, case trimmer, tumbler and get started. Im thinking this is going to be a pretty good investment and hopefully some fun in the process  Good luck on your reloading and I know you will enjoy it. When you put game in the freezer and know you done it with rifle or shotgun shells that you reloaded, it adds more satisfaction to the hunt. Don't forget to get a reloading manual and keep your loads under the maximum load data. Some guns can't take the pressure of a maximum load and you may damage your gun or worst, you may injure yourself. The most hot/fastest load on the chart doesn't mean it will be the most accurate load for your gun. |
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