Since Ammo prices are getting so high and my Mini30 wont eat the cheap Russian stuff Im thinking hard about getting into reloading
Where do I start ? keeping things simple to start I just want to reload 7.62x39 ammo whats the minimum equipment and reloading materials Id need and where is a good source to learn enough that I wont blow myself up. I want to reload just for range use and for the beginning wont be trying differant loads etc Thanks Rj
The first thing you need is a good manual. The Lyman 48th is a good one for starters. Read the front section of the manual on the basics of handloading. When you are all done, read it again. I have been handloading for some time and I still read my manuals now and then.
The layman 48 is a good start .
I would also recommend the Lee kit it's about 100 bucks and it's all you need to start . I would also recommend a video to start I will try to find the link . The little extras like a tumbler ,ect... you can buy later a piece at a time if you need them . Lee is the way to go. I own a RCBS rockchucker kit it cost about 250 and is very good but now I am thinking about upgrading to a full progressive press and will probably sell my RCBS and get a Horandy Lock and load kit . I know I can change the RCBS to progressive but it cost more to do that than buy a Horandy full auto press . The only down side I find to reloading is the time it takes , keep in mind I load for accuracy and volume it takes about 2 hrs per 100 rds including case prep .If I was just loading volume I could load 100 in 45 minutes
Hey Lobo, If you are going "progressive" you might want to keep the old Rock Chucker. I'm willing to bet that there will be times that a single stage press may come in handy.
This place has always had good prices on loading equipment. If you are set on the Hornady, check them out.
I agree with Lobo. I've been reloading for 25 years and sometimes I do a little reading to remind myself of a few things. Its not rocket science. Start with the basics. Gotta go, Ive got some 40S&W reloading waiting for me. Spring is coming
I just got back from a Gunshow today and also been watching the Net , Ammo has gone up 2.00-6.00 a Box sinceFriday 2 days ago makes me more interested in reloading now. Im starting slow and cheap Going get that lee reloading kit from Midsouth when they get in
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