New to reloading - Need help and advice - PLEASE and Thank you

MilitantBEEMER · Dec 3, 2020

So I know I picked the worst possible time to get into reloading. But, better late than never.

I want to start with mainly 9mm and possibly 380. Eventually I will venture into 5.56 and 300b.o.
Powder has not been to big of an issue, for now I have settled on TiteGroup as it seems pretty versatile and is still available locally.
As you are all aware though, primers are the challenge right now. The most I can ever find (and rarely) is a pack of 100 spp and occasionally 100 srp.
I am in need of the actual reloading press, dies, primers, bullets, media cleaner etc.
What kind of press (single stage used is fine) to go with? Additionally I am needing help with how to properly reload.
If you all can give advice and point me in the right direction for supplies and support, I would be VERY appreciative.

If anyone has components that you want to unload for cash or trade, please PM me. (Prefer trade)

Thanks again.

Uncle TK · Dec 3, 2020

H & H and Vo-Tech's in the past had Reloading Classes check if they still do

MilitantBEEMER · Dec 3, 2020

Uncle TK said:
H & H and Vo-Tech's in the past had Reloading Classes check if they still do

Thank you I will check and see.

Cat City Slim · Dec 3, 2020

The best spots for components in Tulsa I've found are Jerry's Outdoors, 2A Shooting Center, Dongs and Sportsworld. Primers are going to be hard to find anywhere. Availability of loading tools is hit and miss. For the cartridges you mentioned, I would recommend starting with a Lee Classic Turret press. The auto index function speeds up loading of handgun rounds, but you can run it single stage for rifle cartridges. The autodisk powder measure is great for pistol rounds. I've had mixed results with the auto drum, haven't made up my mind on it yet. If you can find the kit, they are pretty reasonably priced. Online, I'd check Titan reloading.

MilitantBEEMER · Dec 3, 2020

Cat City Slim said:
The best spots for components in Tulsa I've found are Jerry's Outdoors, 2A Shooting Center, Dongs and Sportsworld. Primers are going to be hard to find anywhere. Availability of loading tools is hit and miss. For the cartridges you mentioned, I would recommend starting with a Lee Classic Turret press. The auto index function speeds up loading of handgun rounds, but you can run it single stage for rifle cartridges. The autodisk powder measure is great for pistol rounds. I've had mixed results with the auto drum, haven't made up my mind on it yet. If you can find the kit, they are pretty reasonably priced. Online, I'd check Titan reloading.

Awesome. Thank you

mr ed · Dec 3, 2020

Keep in mind if you go to Dongs for each 100 pack of bullets you buy they will sell you 100 primers.
Just don't go in with a chip on your shoulder and you'll manage fine.
For the reloading equip I've bought lately they have the best prices.
They haven't jacked the prices on equipment yet, like on the internet.

Glock 40 · Dec 3, 2020

If you want to do pistol rounds a progressive is the way to pump out rounds. The issue is you really need to start with a single stage till you have an idea what you are doing. Any brand is fine as long as press isn't rusted or worn out. Don't go crazy buying a full kit or a bunch of stuff till you are sure you want to do this. If you do you will probably end up with stuff you don't use as you will see something someone else uses and want that also. Prices on stuff now is high everywhere. I would try and find a used press and some dies to get your feet wet. If you really get bit then you can get a progressive and spend all the money you thought you would ever save reloading. Get the Lee manual and read it. Here is an old PDF version.

All you need to have to get started is some way to measure powder. You can go old school with Lee dippers or a little electronic scale. I started with a small Frankford Arsenal but actually prefer a little jewelers now since it reads one more place. Some dies, a press, sheller holder and loading tray.

I watched a few of this guys videos when I got started. he takes his time and explains everything in pretty simple terms. Also this guy has a lot of videos on different presses and how to do things. https://www.youtube.com/user/gavintoobe

Cat City Slim · Dec 3, 2020

There’s a Dillon Square Deal B press for sale in the classifieds at a good price. It’s strictly a handgun round press, but you can’t go wrong with a Dillon.

MilitantBEEMER · Dec 3, 2020

Great stuff. Keep it coming I have a lot to learn and digest. Thank you

adamsredlines · Dec 3, 2020

FYI I've had good luck with finding 9mm projectiles lately at American Reloading
https://americanreloading.com/en/389-los-bullets
I've been picking up 500 every week or so since I found the place.

I bought a bunch of brass from @mouthpiece locally.

Progressive is the way to go for plinking rounds but is obviously more costly. Then you get into the slippery slope of starting out wanting a progressive, then you think progressive without auto indexing is silly...so now you go there...then now that you have that you get a case feeder since you dont need to index stuff...but a case feeder is silly without a bullet feeder so now you're in for a crap ton (ok, maybe thats just me??).

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