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Swift River Rob
12-19-2006, 11:51 PM
Thanks all. I read all the replies, spoke to two guys that load at the club and ordered:
Lee Deluxe Handgun 4-Die Set 38 Special and 357 Magnum
Lee Pro Auto Disk Powder Measure
Lee Safety Prime Small and Large Primer Feeder for 2006 and Later Reloading Press
Lee Auto Prime Hand Priming Tool
Lee Classic 4 Hole Turret Press
Frankford Arsenal Quick-N-EZ Case Tumbler 110 Volt
Lee Safety Magnetic Scale
Frankford Arsenal Standard Brass Separator
That should get me started. Did I forget anything???
I'm sure once I get comfortable I will start reloading for my .44 magnum, .223 Bushmaster and .32 Special Winchester (These are hard to find in my area).
Don't forget the boolits and powder :D :D . You will find out soon enough all of the other things you wish you had requested from Santa like tools for trimming and chamfering your brass. Have fun with your new adventure and enjoy the madness.
Dave :cool:
Ranch Dog
12-20-2006, 04:41 AM
Well here are a couple more things to get for Valentines Day (isn't that what they do?):
When you buy the Lee dies for the .223 and 32 WS, order another turret #90269 for each caliber.
Pro Auto-Disk Update Kit #90377. This will give you everything you need, including an adjustable charge bar for both your pistol and RIFLE reloading. The swivel adapter that comes with the kit allows the Powder measure to be quickly moved between the caliber turrets.
Rifle Charging Die #90194. Now you are set up to use the Pro-Disk (double) for you .223 and 32 WS. It wouldn't hurt to order one for both the .223 and 32 WS turrets (1 ea).
Special order a Factory Crimp die and Case Length Gauge for the 32WS.
I've had my Lee equipment for years and thousands of rounds (X 10). It will deliver great ammo. See you at RD's Postal Match V!
Marshal Kane
12-20-2006, 08:56 AM
That should get me started. Did I forget anything???
Did you get a case trimmer, chamfer/deburring tool, and caliper? Will need these especially for trimming rifle and revolver cases to a uniform length. Sounds like you are off to a good start. Welcome to reloading and come back if you have more questions.
ranger335v
12-24-2006, 08:33 AM
You gonna want two or three 50 hole loading blocks.
Eventually you will want a fully adjustable powder measure and trickler. Look at the Reddings with both pistol and rifle drums.
Want to stress the desirablitly of getting a decent (steel, not plastic) dial caliper. There is no need to get true meachinist quality tool, any of the "store brands" will do, but you WILL need to keep track of case lengths and bullet diameters and OAL lengths, etc. (Harbor Freight Tools frequently has them on sale for less than $20 and they look identical to the much more expensive makers brands. In fact, I think they all come from the same Chinese factory, no matter the color of their plastic boxes!)
If you shoot military brass you will need something to remove the primer pocket crimps. I like the Lyman Case Care Kit and its crank-operated reamer.
And, just for pushing crimped primers from .223/.308/.45 mil brass, the Lee "Universal Decapper" die is great.
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