Recommend me some Reloding equipment

[Old farrier]

Hi PW

Decided to get into Reloding my rifles 😊

 

Things have moved on and I would like to get some uptodate stuff

Dies case lube tumbler ect

 

Any thoughts appreciated

 

 

Over to you chaps

 

 

All the best

Of

[Benthejockey]

OF if you just want to do it for a bit of interest and so you don't have to go to the shop and buy more ammo then try the lee loader. Costs about £30, add a nylon hammer and some measuring calipers and you're all set to roll your own. For my first few batches that's all I used, I added a case hand trimmer, a primer hole cleaner and a chamfer/debuting tool. I also bought a vibrating case tumbler because I like shiny brass and a scale because I wanted to make loads different from those I could make with the dipper alone. For a small amount of cash you can get going reloading. If you get into it then buy a press and stuff but you can make perfectly acceptable hunting ammo with the Lee loader. Reloading by volume i.e with the dipper is more than adequate to make decent, repeatable hunting ammo.

[Savhmr]

For your cals OF (esp the big beggar!), the RCBS rockchucker or Lee classic cast press would work well. Dies....you know about ;-) Cleaning: Lyman tumbler works fine plus an el-cheapo U/S cleaner n(I tumble, size then after trimming and chamfering etc, chuck 'em in the U/S cleaner). Case lube, the Lee stuff is fine as is Lanolin based wax (HPS sell tubs that'd last a lifetime for little money). The rest is up to how precise you want to be, budget and how much of a chore or pleasure you find each task. Personally, I hated trimming using the usual hand trimmers and found the Lee quick trims useless, so invested in a Wilson/Sinclair trimming lathe. Make a chore into a pleasure! Set of MTM load trays, a lee powder thrower and you're away.

[Old farrier]

OF if you just want to do it for a bit of interest and so you don't have to go to the shop and buy more ammo then try the lee loader. Costs about £30, add a nylon hammer and some measuring calipers and you're all set to roll your own. For my first few batches that's all I used, I added a case hand trimmer, a primer hole cleaner and a chamfer/debuting tool. I also bought a vibrating case tumbler because I like shiny brass and a scale because I wanted to make loads different from those I could make with the dipper alone. For a small amount of cash you can get going reloading. If you get into it then buy a press and stuff but you can make perfectly acceptable hunting ammo with the Lee loader. Reloading by volume i.e with the dipper is more than adequate to make decent, repeatable hunting ammo.

Many thanks for your reply hammer I have got 😂😂😂

[Old farrier]

For your cals OF (esp the big beggar!), the RCBS rockchucker or Lee classic cast press would work well. Dies....you know about ;-) Cleaning: Lyman tumbler works fine plus an el-cheapo U/S cleaner n(I tumble, size then after trimming and chamfering etc, chuck 'em in the U/S cleaner). Case lube, the Lee stuff is fine as is Lanolin based wax (HPS sell tubs that'd last a lifetime for little money). The rest is up to how precise you want to be, budget and how much of a chore or pleasure you find each task. Personally, I hated trimming using the usual hand trimmers and found the Lee quick trims useless, so invested in a Wilson/Sinclair trimming lathe. Make a chore into a pleasure! Set of MTM load trays, a lee powder thrower and you're away.

Thanks again for the great information

Lots to take onboard

Without your help I'd have wasted a lot of money

All the best

Of

[English]

OF,

 

One thing I would suggest is that you contemplate buying a full used set up, or, picking up items as you find them. I have purchased Lee, RCBS, Lyman, Redding and my first press from RCBS has produced many thousands of rounds both Rifle and Pistol calibres. Later another RCBS press a Rockchucker has even enabled the use of Shot shell reloading. I think the only new kit I have has been a couple of die-sets, a set of shell holders and an RCBS Chargemaster.

 

You could use the Lee Loader, however they are calibre specific and a bit labour intensive, there are of course lots of options for you, but if you buy good used kit you will always get your money back if you ultimately decide its not for you. A lot of the people who now purport go load for precision (benchrest go down the route of Sinclair and Harrell Precision) - for the average joe - expensive, slow and a bit specialist. I know some people who now spend more time and money on reloading than they do on the shooting itself. If you have not reloaded then get yourself with an experienced set of hands and take in the knowledge they will share with you. I don't know what calibres you intend to load for but if you shoot small calibres 17s or similar you may need a funnel to get the powder in and when loading small calibres they can be very pressure sensitive (and potentially dangerous).

 

One thing I would recommend anyone to get is neck lubrication brush kit - when I transitioned from pistol to rifle loading I lost lots of new rifle cases through failure to properly lubricate the case neck and then having the sizing mandrel in the die, pick up in the neck and then crush it. I have a lube pad and have tried various lubes including the sprays - when I was in the US a friend put me onto, "imperial sizing wax" its a great lubricant - use it sparingly. Do not over lube inside the case as the lube can degrade the powder, after sizing clean the necks or you may get inconsistent neck tension and hence accuracy?

 

Good luck!

[Old farrier]

OF,

 

One thing I would suggest is that you contemplate buying a full used set up, or, picking up items as you find them. I have purchased Lee, RCBS, Lyman, Redding and my first press from RCBS has produced many thousands of rounds both Rifle and Pistol calibres. Later another RCBS press a Rockchucker has even enabled the use of Shot shell reloading. I think the only new kit I have has been a couple of die-sets, a set of shell holders and an RCBS Chargemaster.

 

You could use the Lee Loader, however they are calibre specific and a bit labour intensive, there are of course lots of options for you, but if you buy good used kit you will always get your money back if you ultimately decide its not for you. A lot of the people who now purport go load for precision (benchrest go down the route of Sinclair and Harrell Precision) - for the average joe - expensive, slow and a bit specialist. I know some people who now spend more time and money on reloading than they do on the shooting itself. If you have not reloaded then get yourself with an experienced set of hands and take in the knowledge they will share with you. I don't know what calibres you intend to load for but if you shoot small calibres 17s or similar you may need a funnel to get the powder in and when loading small calibres they can be very pressure sensitive (and potentially dangerous).

 

One thing I would recommend anyone to get is neck lubrication brush kit - when I transitioned from pistol to rifle loading I lost lots of new rifle cases through failure to properly lubricate the case neck and then having the sizing mandrel in the die, pick up in the neck and then crush it. I have a lube pad and have tried various lubes including the sprays - when I was in the US a friend put me onto, "imperial sizing wax" its a great lubricant - use it sparingly. Do not over lube inside the case as the lube can degrade the powder, after sizing clean the necks or you may get inconsistent neck tension and hence accuracy?

 

Good luck!

Thanks for the comprehensive reply I would consider a second had set of gear

Loading larger caliber so a funnel will be fine

Many thanks for the lube recommendation 😊

 

All the best

Of

[turbo33]

Hi Nigel,

 

Not sure what calibre you are reloading, but I bought this kit for the 223 and can't fault it. I haven't worked out to copy and paste a link on the mac book, Google Henry Krank, Lee Breech Lock Challenger Kit, then you just need a set of calibre specific Dies which they stock. They are a great bunch to deal with and really helpful, mine was through the next day.

 

Atb

T33

Edited November 10, 2016 by turbo33

[Old farrier]

Hi Nigel,

 

Not sure what calibre you are reloading, but I bought this kit for the 223 and can't fault it. I haven't worked out to copy and paste a link on the mac book, Google Henry Krank, Lee Breech Lock Challenger Kit, then you just need a set of calibre specific Dies which they stock. They are a great bunch to deal with and really helpful, mine was through the next day.

 

Atb

T33

Hi mate

You've been quiet lately hope your well 😊

Thank I give them a ring 👍

 

All the best

Of

[turbo33]

Yes all good here now Nigel thanks. Hope the same with you.

Pic here of a batch of 223

 

 

Also go on amazon for an ultrasonic cleaner, James 7000 at 30 quid. Brilliant! But you'll have to ask me for the secret recipe!!!

 

Atb

T33

[rainman_l]

For me it would be books and reading before you consider purchasing anything.

[Old farrier]

For me it would be books and reading before you consider purchasing anything.

Thanks I've been busy doing that and as said I reloded but years ago and things move on

Just wanted opinions on what to get or more so what not to

Many thanks

Of

[Old farrier]

Yes all good here now Nigel thanks. Hope the same with you.

Pic here of a batch of 223

 

 

Also go on amazon for an ultrasonic cleaner, James 7000 at 30 quid. Brilliant! But you'll have to ask me for the secret recipe!!!

 

Atb

T33

I shall be on to you for the recipe 😊

Very nice looking rounds although I'm going for a tad larger caliber

 

All the best

Of

[Redgum]

Yes all good here now Nigel thanks. Hope the same with you.

Pic here of a batch of 223

 

 

Get Richard Lees Modern reloading second edition and read well, lee gear is all you will ever need and make yourself a stainless steel pin tumbler and your cases will be much prettier than above

 

 

[Old farrier]

 

Yes all good here now Nigel thanks. Hope the same with you.

Pic here of a batch of 223

 

 

Get Richard Lees Modern reloading second edition and read well, lee gear is all you will ever need and make yourself a stainless steel pin tumbler and your cases will be much prettier than above

 

 

Thanks i will get a copy

Although I quite fancy a ultrasonic case cleaner 😊

All the best

Of

[Livefast123]

+1 for the James 7000 ultrasonic cleaner, got mine about a year ago and have not looked back. Cases come out clean using cheap easily available brews!

 

Currently using hot water, vinegar, washing up liquid and a pinch of salt.....

 

I have heard hot water and coke work well too.

[Old farrier]

+1 for the James 7000 ultrasonic cleaner, got mine about a year ago and have not looked back. Cases come out clean using cheap easily available brews!

 

Currently using hot water, vinegar, washing up liquid and a pinch of salt.....

 

I have heard hot water and coke work well too.

Many thanks for your recommendation

[welshwarrior]

If you come up you welcome to have a look and play with my set up.

 

But a smart Reloader tumbler with walnut cob

Ultra sonic cleaner

Lee turret press (index bar removed)

Hornady auto powder scale dispenser

Hand case prep tools

Dies of various makes all male good ammo

[Old farrier]

If you come up you welcome to have a look and play with my set up.

 

But a smart Reloader tumbler with walnut cob

Ultra sonic cleaner

Lee turret press (index bar removed)

Hornady auto powder scale dispenser

Hand case prep tools

Dies of various makes all male good ammo

Thanks for the info

I give you a call on the offer and fix a day when you're not coaching 😊👍👍