docholiday Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 well finally bit the bullet so to speak and invested in the reloading game, Just wish I had started before, its opened up a whole new world, I am addicted, people have been very kind and shown me the way and as yet I havnt blown anything up, going up the club tomorrow evening to try my first loads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 you won't go too far wrong with the rock chucker kit Doc only thing I can't see is a comparator which makes measuring a lot easier and more accurate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Shaw Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Looks a bit cleaner than my workshop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted June 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 you won't go too far wrong with the rock chucker kit Doc only thing I can't see is a comparator which makes measuring a lot easier and more accurate better than the electronic callipers ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 how much for that lot doc how long to get your investment back or do you just shoot more rounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted June 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 how much for that lot doc how long to get your investment back or do you just shoot more rounds Hi Tony bought the RCBS kit for £390 then bullets £40 / 100 primers £10 for 100 powder £40 Have used brass Had £600 sitting at Sportsmans following sale of a gun so used it for this, plus got another £100 discount ( I think its because I spend far to much there and they feel sorry for me !!!) so will take some time to get money back but no doubt over the coming years will pay for itself. yes will shoot a lot more as you can play around to try and get the perfect round for your rifle will it alter the number of deer I take ...no but i have learnt so much already and have found the whole thing heaps of fun and through it have met some great people, would recommend it to anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brown Sauce Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Lovely Doc, wish I could reload my tiny .17hmr's, as I'm ankle deep in brass. Have you been towed out by a Suzuki jimni yet??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted June 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Lovely Doc, wish I could reload my tiny .17hmr's, as I'm ankle deep in brass. Have you been towed out by a Suzuki jimni yet??? not yet but think i drove over a few without noticing ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornet 6 Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 better than the electronic callipers ? Comparator is used with the calipers. £10 for 100 primers, you sure ? Neil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Scholl Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 That's nice. Makes me want to get into reloading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 dont no mush about reloading yet but if it saves a few £ im up for it. nice set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Doc I dont see a powder trickler in there - quite a useful tool as the powder throwers are never 100% accurate. Hope the landrover isnt rusting yet with all this rain !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted June 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Doc I dont see a powder trickler in there - quite a useful tool as the powder throwers are never 100% accurate. Hope the landrover isnt rusting yet with all this rain !!! Hi Kes trickler is hiding behind the bit of wood holding the powder dispenser, wouldnt trust just the dispenser even though it seems very accurate so load just below and trickle in to top off. ps I am pleased to say even with a brand new landrover the rain still comes in around the door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 (edited) better than the electronic callipers ? you use one with the calipers basically it has an insert that is the diameter of the barrel so that you measure to where the bullet would engage the rifling rather than the tip. Measuring to the tip is a pain in the backside and depending on bullets can have a fair variation. Looks like this and goes on your calipers http://www.sportsmanguncentre.co.uk/product/934b2378860d639424032460/Hornady+Bullet+Comparator/ p.s shop about for bullets the last .243 sierras I bought were £20 and primers should be next to peanuts. Edited June 15, 2012 by al4x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 the winchester small rifle primers i buy here are £40 per 1000, not sure what they are else where Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Just looked it up the last CCI large rifle ones I bought were £3 per 100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted June 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Your correct I got a couple of boxes and lost track of all the bits and pieces Now I need some 7mm-08 brass anybody got some they want to get rid of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greeny_2 Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 How much do you pay for the cotton buds?? :lol: Nice set-up there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Welcome Doc, to the all consuming reloading anoraks club . Just take your time and take in the important stuff .I am sure you have learned the basics . Dont pay to much attention to some of the stuff you read on hear as it all gets a bit technical and is basically a load of old tosh and will give you more anomaly's to think about . Load your ammo up and test fire and find a nice accurate round for your rifle . Nothing more satisfying than dropping a nice deer with your own ammo . Good luck . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Have you tried the kinetic hammer yet? It still makes my ring twitch when diassembling a live round. Reloading is an intresting hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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