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I bought a Hornady full lock n load setup earlier this year for $190ish. I also got a rebate for 500 bullets. I got 45 cal XTP hollow points.... so basically I got a full backup reloading setup for a great deal.
RCBS also has rebates from time to time for speer bullets.
I like all the Lyman tools I have and their reloading manual has loads the others don't as well. -
Tempted to jump on this.
I will be a first timer, is there any other required equipment I would need to get going. (Are things like tumblers considered optional / upgrades?)
Considering loading:
9mm
38 special and .357 magnum
.308 Win
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You would definitely need a tumbler if you're going to reload fired brass. Also will need calipers. I couldn't tell if that kit has a priming tool; just says primer trays, but if it doesn't have one you will need that too.
For rifle stuff, you will probably need a case trimmer too. Straight-walled pistol cases don't change length much when fired, but shouldered rifle cartridges get longer.
You will need dies for each caliber of course too.Atlantic Blue '00 - '03 Cobra motor and TKO600, solid axle, full MM suspension
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Not a bad deal at all.Comment
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You won't need a primer, it's in the press. It uses one of the spring loaded ones like the older RCBS presses do, they work perfectly fine. The only thing you would need is a digital caliper, which you can get a cheap one on amazon for like $15, and they work well. And the just pick our your dies. You don't need to tumble unless you absolutely want to at first. You can use a special solutions to clean the cases to about 70%.Originally posted by slow06 View Post"When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic." -Benjamin Franklin
"A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury." -Alexander Fraser TytlerComment
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You guys have any thoughts on these two kits (RCBS and Hornady) compared to the Lyman kit? Leaning towards the Hornady for the 500 bullets and electronic scale. Looks like they both have powder measures and handheld priming tools.
Curious if these things are worth the extra ~$100?
Got my brass out and sorted it last night into empty baby wipe containers my wife was about to throw out. Looks like I have about 200 each of 308 and 223. Not much, but it gives me a little to start on when I get to loading rifle ammo.
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Hmmm i always though the cost to start reloading was much more expensive...... I'm very tempted.Comment
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Also, is this considered a single stage press?Comment
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It is pretty reasonable to get set up. My problem is that I haven't been able to find any pistol powderOriginally posted by reytx1 View PostOriginally posted by LeahComment
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Yes, take a look at the reloading faq in the reload forum. It will answer all your questions.Originally posted by reytx1 View Post"When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic." -Benjamin Franklin
"A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury." -Alexander Fraser TytlerComment
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