I want to start reloading - Page 2

sgtD · May 29th, 2009, 03:15 PM

When you order your Lee kit, don't forget to order the case length gauge for whatever you'll be reloading. I'm pretty sure the kit comes with the trimmer and lock stud, but you'll have to get the little holder and gauge to put on it. They come together in a pack for about $5.

Later you'll want to get a tumbler, they are on sale right now at Midway for just over $40. MidwayUSA - Frankford Arsenal Quick-N-EZ Case Tumbler 110 Volt That one is the one I have and it works well. I have put as many as 100 30-06 cases in it at a time and it did the job.

torrejon224 · May 30th, 2009, 06:21 PM

I highly recommend that you or anyone new to reloading start out with a basic Lee kit and carbide dies vs spending a ton of cash for a Dillon. Dillon makes great stuff but the Lee kit forces you to learn a lot more about the process than a Dillon does. I use two Lee four hole progressive turret presses and a single Lee "C" press for depriming, etc. Been using their equipment for many years and while I can definitely afford a Dillon, I don't have any need for one, the Lee does exactly what I need, when I need it for a lot less $$ which I use to buy guns with!!

llred · June 1st, 2009, 01:29 PM

Thanks for the help. I ordered the lee kit this morning so hopefully it will be in for the weekend. I also ordered Lee's carbide dies for .38/.357 and .45acp and the gauges that sgtD described.

Told my dad about wanting to get into to reloading so he picked me up hornady's reloading guide 7th edition and Speers reloading guide. Hopefully I can get started when everything gets in.

Valkman · June 1st, 2009, 07:47 PM

Read those manuals, and also "The ABC's of Reloading". Great info in all of them.

May 29th, 2009, 03:15 PM	#11
sgtD VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,212	When you order your Lee kit, don't forget to order the case length gauge for whatever you'll be reloading. I'm pretty sure the kit comes with the trimmer and lock stud, but you'll have to get the little holder and gauge to put on it. They come together in a pack for about $5. Later you'll want to get a tumbler, they are on sale right now at Midway for just over $40. MidwayUSA - Frankford Arsenal Quick-N-EZ Case Tumbler 110 Volt That one is the one I have and it works well. I have put as many as 100 30-06 cases in it at a time and it did the job. __________________ When you've got 'em by the balls, their hearts & minds will follow. Semper Fi.

June 1st, 2009, 07:47 PM	#14
Valkman Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 39	Read those manuals, and also "The ABC's of Reloading". Great info in all of them. __________________ www.DLKnives.com

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May 30th, 2009, 06:21 PM	#12
torrejon224 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 674	I highly recommend that you or anyone new to reloading start out with a basic Lee kit and carbide dies vs spending a ton of cash for a Dillon. Dillon makes great stuff but the Lee kit forces you to learn a lot more about the process than a Dillon does. I use two Lee four hole progressive turret presses and a single Lee "C" press for depriming, etc. Been using their equipment for many years and while I can definitely afford a Dillon, I don't have any need for one, the Lee does exactly what I need, when I need it for a lot less $$ which I use to buy guns with!!

June 1st, 2009, 01:29 PM	#13
llred Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 278	Thanks for the help. I ordered the lee kit this morning so hopefully it will be in for the weekend. I also ordered Lee's carbide dies for .38/.357 and .45acp and the gauges that sgtD described. Told my dad about wanting to get into to reloading so he picked me up hornady's reloading guide 7th edition and Speers reloading guide. Hopefully I can get started when everything gets in.