Re-loading

outdoorchick · 06-27-2011, 01:12 PM

How many of you here re-load ammunition? We don't but we would like to start. How hard is it to learn and what is your initial cost going to be? I know it will end up being more economical in the long run.

wvbreamfisherman · 06-27-2011, 03:00 PM

Probably around $250.00 to get started. I think I saw a starter kit at Walmart a while back for that. You'd have to buy dies, primer, bullets and powder as well.

Takes a while to pay back unless you do a heckuva lot of shooting, but I enjoy the reloading itself. It's kind of relaxing to do the repetitive stuff.

**CozInCowtown** · 06-30-2011, 05:39 AM

You can buy a reloading "starter kit" that should have all the basics in it.
This is a great kit for under $250.
https://shop.rcbs.com/WebConnect/Mai...&route=C04J148
I have a Rock Chucker I have had since the 80s when I sterted loading my own.

Lee also makes a single caliber "hand" reloader for around $40.00.
Lee Precision: Lee Loader Rifle
I have one for 30-30 I use sometimes. It is a way to get started on the cheap.
Stay with name brand stuff like RCBS, Lee, Hornaday, Redding and others.
JMO,
DC

dhoyle · 07-01-2011, 06:09 PM

You might also check on the RCBS Partner press, I pick up mine on e-Bay, you should invest in a good powder scale.

wvbreamfisherman · 07-01-2011, 06:43 PM

Yeah definitely a powder scale to calibrate your powder measure if nothing else. I had a Lee Loader for my .303 British and used it a lot. It works fine if you're only reloading a few rounds at a time.

Greatoutdoors · 07-02-2011, 02:23 PM

Nice links guys. We have been talkign about learning how to reload ourselves. I think it's just a good skill to know how to do, and it might save us some money down the road.

dinosaur · 07-04-2011, 07:34 AM

It pays to shop around. I got most of my equipment at estate sales, auctions and garage sales. I bought the dies and my tumbler from Natchez which is where I get my powders and bullets. I have two multi-station loaders, a shotshell loader, caliper, scale,, bullet molds, bullet puller, powder measure, deburring tool, case trimmer, two hand loaders for use in the field, and a bunch of other goodies all purchased at sales for a grand total of less than $100.

Keep your eyes open.

outdoorchick · 07-08-2011, 01:56 PM

That's a great idea Dinosaur I will start keeping my ears peeled for estate sales and maybe even look on Craig's list. Sounds like you found some real bargains.