New to reloading

[db135]

Just bought a lee load all 2 always fancied having a go at reloading just going to start with sum 28g clay loads to start off any one recommend were to buy the loading components from via mail order or local to county Durham my local shop I use says he dosent do any reloading stuff

[phaedra1106]

For clays it's probably not worth the effort, certainly not any cheaper. I assume it was Bradford Stalker you went to?, they have the odd good deal on clay carts.

 

For reloading components Clay & Game in Yorkshire or Folkstone Engineering in Kent

 

http://www.claygame.co.uk/

 

http://www.####.co.uk/

[saddler]

Pukka Bundhooks in Birtley sell powder, primers, etc.

Saves on hazardous shipping fees

[db135]

Yes it is Bradford and stalker I use I used to get 1000 cartridges for around 145 qwid he says his cheapest now are 190 as the prices he buys them in for have gone up

[saddler]

Or get into George at Proper Cartridges, only up the road a bit in Consett

[db135]

Great thanks for the advice lads

[Uncle Albert]

For clays it's probably not worth the effort, certainly not any cheaper. I assume it was Bradford Stalker you went to?, they have the odd good deal on clay carts.

 

For reloading components Clay & Game in Yorkshire or Folkstone Engineering in Kent

 

http://www.claygame.co.uk/

 

http://www.####.co.uk/

Have a look at #### down in Folkestone, on the web. He is possibly the cheapest for supplies and if you give him a ring he will send you a list of recipes. I get my supplies from him and he is very reliable.

 

Ideally, get hold of someone locally to show you the ropes but beware, it is very addictive. The Lee machine does produce very good carts for clays and game. It is limiting though as you cannot easily change the setting of the machine and you will find yourself upgrading to another press. I did, as I gained experience, and went for a MEC press. Get a recipe and stick to it as you are dealing with explosives. The powder burns but the primers explode and can really ruin your day so care is the watchword. Make sure you read your reloading manual at least three times before starting. Powder and primers are better bought face to face otherwise you will have to pay Hazmat charges of about £40 for mail order which makes it very expensive.

 

Best of luck and I look forward to hearing how you get on.

 

Uncle Albert.

Edited May 2, 2017 by Uncle Albert

[db135]

Thanks uncle Albert 🖒

[Guest cookoff013]

Have a look at #### down in Folkestone, on the web. He is possibly the cheapest for supplies and if you give him a ring he will send you a list of recipes. I get my supplies from him and he is very reliable.

 

Ideally, get hold of someone locally to show you the ropes but beware, it is very addictive. The Lee machine does produce very good carts for clays and game. It is limiting though as you cannot easily change the setting of the machine and you will find yourself upgrading to another press. I did, as I gained experience, and went for a MEC press. Get a recipe and stick to it as you are dealing with explosives. The powder burns but the primers explode and can really ruin your day so care is the watchword. Make sure you read your reloading manual at least three times before starting. Powder and primers are better bought face to face otherwise you will have to pay Hazmat charges of about £40 for mail order which makes it very expensive.

 

Best of luck and I look forward to hearing how you get on.

 

Uncle Albert.

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