stan68 Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 can anyone give me an idea how much a basic kit is Dont want to spend lots until I know its something I can do!! atb stan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 to reload what gauge or cal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan68 Posted May 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 sorry .243 win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedra1106 Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 (edited) £28 plus a few bits, most of which you can add later. http://www.henrykrank.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=164_181_474&products_id=1716 As cheap as they are they do make really accurate ammunition and for starting off will give you a good grasp of the reloading basics before moving onto a press and dies etc. Plus, if you're not using lot's of ammo you may never need a press and dies! Edited May 4, 2014 by phaedra1106 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 what he says ^ or if you want to get really technical get a Lee Zero error kit! comes with all the case prep tools, primer tool, inside neck reamer etc etc as well if you can get hold of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 (edited) I've been using the £25 Lee Loaders since I got my licence and I think they are an excellent introduction to reloading. They break the process down into individual steps and you can take your time to understand each step. Will probably cost you around 40 for the loader and little hand tools. You'll need a good reloading manual and start watching videos on YouTube just to give you an idea what to expect. Having said that I've just upgraded to the Lee hand press, carbide dies with factory crimp, XR prime, powder measure etc and I love it. Edited May 4, 2014 by Livefast123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 with the help of a few kind pigeon watch members i have as many basic loading bits as i will ever need and a few more for a bit more than others have stated at about £75 colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Are there any disadvantages to the lee loader over using a press and dies (besides speed)? Do you get fewer reloads per brass using the lee loader? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 You usually get more reloads over a standard set up as the rifle sets only neck size the brass, hence it's ideal to use fireformed brass. I would say the disadvantage is the noise from hammering, physical effort in bigger cases eg .44 Mag and it is a bit slower however I managed for 3 years ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 no disadvantages different tools for the same end goal i use both can't use the lee loader in the living room or when the kids are in bed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 .243 win needs full length sizing before long in most guns, In all honesty its hard to do this well without a press. Consider how many rounds you fire and what you pay, then figure out availability that is a far bigger issue today than ten years back. To keep stock of powder, primers and bullets for say 200 rounds will cost say £60-£70 ish depending and you don't need make them till you need them. Look at a kit from say RCBS and it will retain its value fairly well, I started this way many years back and still use the gear today and have had multiple rifles and calibres. If I sold this stuff today I should certainly get my capital cost back so I have basically lost the interest on the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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