Really looking forward to this section of TFL! I was given some reloading equipment from my father-in-law's friend, as he wanted to be rid of it. Pretty good starter kit, I have:
-Old Lyman press with mounting bolts
-RCBS 505 scale
-Lee handheld primer
-RCBS old school powder measure
-bullet puller
-case deburring tool and primer pocket brush
-dies for .41 Magnum and .223 Rem
Looks like I still need to grab a set of calipers, some shell holders and holders for the primer tool, 9mm die set...and of course powder and primers...and I can start reloading the gallon freezer bags of 9mm and .223 I always knew I was keeping for a reason! Of course I'm reading up on all I can. I understand strict attention to task at hand and good organizational skills will go a long ways in terms of safety. Double and triple check EVERYTHING!
I'm certain this forum will be incredibly useful and informative. I'm reloading mainly to get out to the range more often (I'll have more ammo!) and also to see if I can match or exceed the best .223 Rem factory load I've ever fired out of my AR...Hornady 50gr VMax! Also known as $uperformance! And at over $1.10 a shot from my LGS, I can't wait to potentially make some up for not even half that price!
If I can ask one thing...mainly...does anyone have suggestions or tips for setting up a shop area for reloading? Thinking of doing it in my relatively vacant attic; for one, I have a n empty 10' bench already set up, and being in the attic will keep my 3-1/2 year old out of curiosity's sight.
Cheers all!
-Old Lyman press with mounting bolts
-RCBS 505 scale
-Lee handheld primer
-RCBS old school powder measure
-bullet puller
-case deburring tool and primer pocket brush
-dies for .41 Magnum and .223 Rem
Looks like I still need to grab a set of calipers, some shell holders and holders for the primer tool, 9mm die set...and of course powder and primers...and I can start reloading the gallon freezer bags of 9mm and .223 I always knew I was keeping for a reason! Of course I'm reading up on all I can. I understand strict attention to task at hand and good organizational skills will go a long ways in terms of safety. Double and triple check EVERYTHING!
I'm certain this forum will be incredibly useful and informative. I'm reloading mainly to get out to the range more often (I'll have more ammo!) and also to see if I can match or exceed the best .223 Rem factory load I've ever fired out of my AR...Hornady 50gr VMax! Also known as $uperformance! And at over $1.10 a shot from my LGS, I can't wait to potentially make some up for not even half that price!
If I can ask one thing...mainly...does anyone have suggestions or tips for setting up a shop area for reloading? Thinking of doing it in my relatively vacant attic; for one, I have a n empty 10' bench already set up, and being in the attic will keep my 3-1/2 year old out of curiosity's sight.
Cheers all!