I want to start reloading 308 and 243 for distance. Looking for recommendations on what setup is good. I currently have no equipment.
A simple Single stage press for starters.
It’s like opening a can of worms. How much time, patience and money do you have? Ha!
Kinda agree with panhandleglocker. Single stage press. Read lots of manuals. Watch lots of YouTube videos. Then start sizing brass. Streamline and perfect what works for you over time.
Kinda agree with panhandleglocker. Single stage press. Read lots of manuals. Watch lots of YouTube videos. Then start sizing brass. Streamline and perfect what works for you over time.
1) Purchase a manual
2)Read it.
3) Read it again.
4) Purchase a different manual
5) Read it
6) Read it again
7) Now buy some equipment and start loading
2)Read it.
3) Read it again.
4) Purchase a different manual
5) Read it
6) Read it again
7) Now buy some equipment and start loading
I’d probably buy a manual first and research good powder for those calibers and then second I would try to buy primers and powder.
Thirdly I would then start getting equipment.
You’re gonna be very upset if you get all the equipment first and then not be able to load because you don’t have the two most (at this time) rare components…
IMR4064 is a great powder for .308win.
Thirdly I would then start getting equipment.
You’re gonna be very upset if you get all the equipment first and then not be able to load because you don’t have the two most (at this time) rare components…
IMR4064 is a great powder for .308win.
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How much for the scale?
I started with the Lee setup years ago and thats all i still use to this day and i load for 28 different calibers as of now. I think my setup cost $60 back then and i traded some brass for it to a guy in Ohio and he ordered the kit as payment and had sent to me.
For the WIN !!!!!
I absolutely agree with get a single stage press and learn on it, you can always upgrade to a turret or progressive press later when you know what you're doing, and the single stage press will STILL be useful.
Lee equipment is much less expensive, and while it's not as sturdy as Lyman/RCBS/Hornady etc. it will last you for years or decades and do a plenty good job. The kits like the one above are a good way to get into reloading, you'll accumulate more accessories and upgrade individual components as you go, but the kit above will serve you well for many years. You'll more likely upgrade to sturdier components just because you want sturdier components rather than you wore anything out.
I've always said Lee products will last you most of a lifetime, while Lyman/RCBS/Hornady will last you several lifetimes.
Lee equipment is much less expensive, and while it's not as sturdy as Lyman/RCBS/Hornady etc. it will last you for years or decades and do a plenty good job. The kits like the one above are a good way to get into reloading, you'll accumulate more accessories and upgrade individual components as you go, but the kit above will serve you well for many years. You'll more likely upgrade to sturdier components just because you want sturdier components rather than you wore anything out.
I've always said Lee products will last you most of a lifetime, while Lyman/RCBS/Hornady will last you several lifetimes.
