ste 2712 Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Hi all, I am wanting to start reloading 223 but need some advice on what to buy to get started? i have looked on a few site's and noticed Lee sell kits breech lock challenger and anniversary kit are two i have been looking at,are they any good ? what else will i need? it needn't be nothing to fancy as long as it does a decent job! any advice would be appreciated thanks steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitloop Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 just started reloading .222 and got the lee kit there spot on and cheep all you need to get is the powder brass heads dyes and the bullet specific mandrill for the case trimer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyotemaster Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 I just reviewed the anniversary kit at Midway and it looks like it's all there with the exception of a set of calipers to measure the case length. You will find calipers very useful for checking OAL as well. Lee Dies are pretty good for the money. If you decide to full length size each time make sure to get all the lube off thew cases. It will put a lot of load on your bolt face if you leave them greased up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie g Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 I just reviewed the anniversary kit at Midway and it looks like it's all there with the exception of a set of calipers to measure the case length. You will find calipers very useful for checking OAL as well. Lee Dies are pretty good for the money. If you decide to full length size each time make sure to get all the lube off thew cases. It will put a lot of load on your bolt face if you leave them greased up. the redding sizing wax is great and only needs a tiny bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3800lloyd Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 for a cheap start up . lee hand press . dies ,hand primer , case trimmer , deburring tool , rcbs 505 scales , powdwe trickler , ideal if your not in a hurry , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 this is my set up i bought thinking it would do till i could save up and buy better, but with the results i get with my .223, i cant see me changing. lee breech lock challenger kit-£136 Lee Deluxe Die Set-£37 a pack of two breech lock quick change bushings-£8.56 lyman case lub kit-£22 MTM ammo box-£5.99 axminster calipers-£24.99 Frankford Arsenal Perfect Fit Reloading Tray-£4.81 winchester brass, a-max bullets and H4895 powder. this is a 5 shot group at 100 yrds next to a penny. not as good as some of the target shooting guys groups but good enough for shooting rabbits. imo. the bullets were loaded using the perfect powder measure that comes with the kit and that is what i load all my shot with. if i measure the powder out individualy using the scales the groups tighten up a fair bit. hope this helps steve :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste 2712 Posted January 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Brilliant thanks for the reply's! i think i will get the lee kit with a few extras. is it worth getting a tumbler or is there other ways it can be done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Brilliant thanks for the reply's! i think i will get the lee kit with a few extras. is it worth getting a tumbler or is there other ways it can be done? i use a cordless drill to turn the cases for trimming and chamfering, when that is done i hold on the steel wool when its spining, it cleans the cases and cleans off the lub. hope that makes sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Brilliant thanks for the reply's! i think i will get the lee kit with a few extras. is it worth getting a tumbler or is there other ways it can be done? Yes...a hiking sock and a washing machine. I put dirty (de-primed) cases into a hiking sock,double knot it and stick it in the washing machine with rest of clothes and they come out shiny shiny! When they're rattling against each other inside the sock its that action combined with detergant which gets them so clean. Seriously! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste 2712 Posted January 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 spot on ! i'll leave the tumbler for now then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitloop Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) lee kit £105 bushings £6 something .222 case length mandrill £5 something i had my home made shot tumbler and put some long grained rice in with the brass perfect also i put the brass in the dish washer in a mesh bag be for tumbling.that dish washer gets used for everything i want one for the workshop so i dint keep getting screamed at :blink: ps the tumbeler is made from a old baby milk tin and a old wire feed unit from a welder Edited January 14, 2012 by fruitloop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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