Reloaders???

[Rattlin_Ram]

I've never done my own reloading before. But I'm considering getting the equipment to reload .45 acp .270 and maybe .380.

Can somone on here give me a link or links to where I would need to go to get started.... from a newbie point of view?

 

[woodzy]

http://http://www.rcbs.com/guide/default.aspx

 

[Fosgate]

Press Kit with Speer reloading Manual
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...47_TGP&parentType=index&indexId=cat20847&rid=

Pick your Die sets "decapper, neck sizer etc included), Bullet Holder for each caliber.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...parentType=index&parentId=cat20847&id=0012726

Case Trimer
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...t20849&parentType=index&indexId=cat20849&rid=

Media Cleaner
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...parentType=index&parentId=cat20853&id=0002953

Measurement tool to figure gun chanmber bullet headspace.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...parentType=index&parentId=cat20849&id=0044519

Caliper
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...ode=XJ&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20849

Bullet puller
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...ode=XJ&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20849

That's all I can think of right now. Should be close to everything for a basic setup. Not sure if you need a seperate press for the .45acp though.

 

[HeadLever]

Make sure to look at Midway also. They are normally a little cheaper than Cabela's since they don't have to pay for all of those fancy buildings and mounts. The internet is also full of forums where folks will help out.

Here are some of the ones I check out regularly:

http://www.rugerhunting.com/forum/
http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/mb/6mmbr

These are more geared to varmit/target shooting but they have alot of info and those folks will really try to help if they can.

Also, getting your hands on reloading supplies is a little tricky right now. There are many places that are pretty much sold out and you will likely find that many of these items need to backordered. Here in Boise, there is a little reloading shop that does a hell of a job to keep things stocked. He goes through about 700 lbs of powder a week and is constantly on the phone, but at least you can usually find what you are looking for.

 

[adrenaline junkey]

I second the midway got a lot of stuff from there also look at the Lyman turret press nice to not have to take the dies off all the time.

http://www.midwayusa.com/

http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=307334

 

[Fosgate]

If you look at going with a progressive press, I'd maybe look at Dillon. http://www.dillonprecision.com/Dillon_Reloading_Machines-8-1.html

 

[knightkrawler00]

Pick up a couple of reloading manuals. Along with reloading data, there is usuallya section for the "how-to's" of reloading. The most recent Sierra manual is my go to as of right now. The latest Speer is also a good manual.

How much you plan on loading is going to determine the type of press. You can do quite a lot on a single stage press, but it will take a large chunk of time. The progressives are miles ahead in speed and can put together the same quality of ammo if done right. I loaded around 15,000 rounds of .45 ACP on my RCBS Rockchucker before moving to a Dillon RL550B and I'll never go back to the single stage for high volume handgun cartridges. I still like to use the Rockchucker for rifle rounds and some handgun rounds, so I won't be getting rid of the single stage anytime soon.

You might try and find someone in your area that reloads and have them show you. Hands on is the best way to learn, plus you'll have someone with experience watching and showing you all the little tricks.

 

[bigfoot]

I just bought a lee's 50th anniversary kit, it comes with nearly everything but the dies for around $100.