so im thinking of getting into reloading.... i have never done it before but have talked to a few people about it... im going to list everything im thinking of getting and looking for feed back before i make the purchase the total i have is like $539 through midway here we go

 

 

-lee challenger breech lock single stage press kit which includes

# Lee Auto Prime.

# Lee Auto Prime Shellholder Set of 11.

# Lee Cutter and Lock Stud.

# Lee Perfect Powder Measure.

# Lee Chamfer Tool.

# Lee Primer Pocket Cleaner

# Lee Safety Powder Scale.

# Lee Powder funnel.

# 2 oz Tube Lee Resizing Case Lube.

-lee case lenth guage and shell holder 223

-lee case lenth guage and shell holder 9mm

-frankford arsenal case neck lubricator

-frankford 8oz lube

-frankford impact bullet puller

-sierra matchking 22 cal(224) bullets 69 grain h.p b.t for ar 500 pack

-remmington 9mm bullets 115gr full metal acket 500pack

-frankford case tumbler ez kit with media

-hornady electric powder scale gs-1500

-lee deluxe 3 die set 223

-lee deluxe 4 carbide die set 9mm

-Sierra "5th Edition Rifle and Pistol Manual of Reloading Data" Reloading Manual

 

 

am i missing anything? feed back on this set up? what do you guys think? i was thinking single stage to learn the process and take things slow. when i fell more comfortable with reloading upgrade to progressive press? again looking for feed back thanks in advance,

 

george

George,

 

Check out this thread: (I'm sure Maks and Tim will comment here also)

 

http://www.njgunforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=6699

 

I'm by no means an expert but I've reloaded/shot about 800 rds with no issues of .223/.308/.357/.38SPL/.40S&W in the last 2-3 months.

 

Go with the Lee classic turret press, it converts to a single stage in 3 secs.

 

These SUCK save your money:

-lee case lenth guage and shell holder 223

-lee case lenth guage and shell holder 9mm

 

Z

thanks for the feed back

 

 

all the items with # come in the press kit

Get the rcbs bullet puller. The frankford uses two different shell holder for different calibers whereas the RCBS one uses only one.

 

I'd also get some Hornady one shot case lube a lot of guys like that on here as well.

 

I'd also throw in the lyman 49th edition reloading handbook. Also if you can afford it, I'd also pickup the speer Reloading manual 14th edition.

 

M

I went with the Lee Challenger Anniversary kit - gives you priming on the press in lieu of hand priming, and it's a couple bucks cheaper.

 

I would also recommend the breech lock quick change bushings - this allows you to set your dies once and then they are set for good. The only thing that sucks is they sell them in twos and typically you need 3 dies for a pistol set.

 

http://www.midwayusa.com/Search/#lee%20 ... -4_8-16-32

http://www.dillonprecision.com/

George-In a single stage press I like a RCBS Rockchucker.

 

You're going to find your going to want a progressive though after you start eating up loads of 9mm.

 

IMHO the only prgressive worth anything is a Dillon.

 

Just my 2 cents

The Sierra manual is great for Precision rifle shooting with their bullets. As Matt wrote lyman #49 is a comprehensive read that I reccomend all reloaders to get. Speer #14 is also a good reference. There are a few people here that use Lee accessories, I am not that familiar with them. I would suggest however upgrading to a Lee Classic Turret press. It is a great press.

Skip the single stage and and get at least the turret. When you come up on tuesday, you can check mine out.

Imperial sizing wax is the best lube. works in the dies too. If you want MAX accuracy out of your .223 you want to load on a single stage and beam every charge among other steps. Takes awhile, though. The lee scale blows, hard to use. I got the RCBS 5-something beam scale for match loading. Dont waste your time trimming 9mm. I'm not sure how cheap those remington bullets are (I dont think there cheap?) try montana gold FMJs at about $80/k shipped for 124 grain JHPs (the 115 FMJs are even cheaper!).

 

Also if your doing single stage loading, the frankford arsenal "perfect fit" trays are a must have

 

Not sure how far you are but I have both a single state and a turret and reload from match grade .308 to blaster 9mm, feel free to come check em out or start learning the ropes. (bridgewater)