So I want to start reloading handgun ammo. Can anyone recommend a setup for me? I have the recommended books on order but I am unaware of what equipment I should be purchasing. I wouldn't mind purchasing used equipment if anybody has anything they are looking to part with.

 

Thanks in advance

I would recommend a Single stage start kit at first then after you feel comfortable move on to a progressive if more ammo is needed lyman, rcbs, redding (my fav kit), lee all have great starter kits, buy the abc's of reloading book read it cover to cover for starters and it will give you details on any information you need! If your ever near the coast i will def show you how to reload cause id love to talk tat work with ya!!!!

 

Rob

 

pm me for interest or more info!

Might have to get together one day.. I will pm when I get to a pc to discuss further!!

 

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How many rounds do you shoot a month? That would help me decide b/t a single stage and progressive press.

 

I started out reloading pistol on a Dillon xl650 years ago and never looked back. Did not feel overwhelmed at all. This year I started handloading rifle on a single stage press to squeeze out every drop of accuracy out of my rifle loads. It takes awhile for me to produce 50 rounds. With that being said, I shoot less then 100 rifle rounds whenever I head to the range. When I shoot handgun, its about 300 rounds per session.

The lee turret is the ultimate starter press, plus it wont be god-awful slow once you get the hang of it. A progressive has too much going on at once for a starter, a single stage is perfect for rifle but if you are reloading pistol it will be very, very tedious.

I gots a dillon sdb for sale. =)

I gots a dillon sdb for sale. =)

 

That's an excellent press for knocking out mega pistol ammo. It would be nice for a begining reloader.

I gots a dillon sdb for sale. =)

 

I saw that coming and one heck of a nice deal on it also..

My opinion might not be the most popular but I think that anyone who has any sort of mechanical ability at all can start on a progressive press when it comes to pistol ammo.

 

At the least you can load one case into the press and send it around with 4-5 pulls and have a finished piece of ammo at the end. You won't end up having to constantly change out the dies for every step of the process. Then when you get comfortable with that you can load a case and pullet with each crank of the handle. You will outgrow the single stage press when it comes to pistol ammo quickly.

 

However if rifle is your main concern (which its not) then maybe start with a single stage. Loading rifle isn't quite as simple.

 

I say you can't go wrong with the Hornady LNL AP, or the Dillon 650. If you plan on only loading pistol and one of the calibers is .40 def buys the SBD he has for sale. I'm still considering buying it and I have a fully decked out Hornady with a case and bullet feeder.

Might have to get together one day.. I will pm when I get to a pc to discuss further!!

 

Thanks

 

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So I want to start reloading handgun ammo. Can anyone recommend a setup for me? I have the recommended books on order but I am unaware of what equipment I should be purchasing. I wouldn't mind purchasing used equipment if anybody has anything they are looking to part with.

 

Thanks in advance

 

What books are those? I'd like to learn more about reloading as well. I'm not at the stage where I can get into reloading yet (there'd be no room in my condo presently) but I know for sure I will want to get into reloading later and would like to read up on it now.

What books are those? I'd like to learn more about reloading as well. I'm not at the stage where I can get into reloading yet (there'd be no room in my condo presently) but I know for sure I will want to get into reloading later and would like to read up on it now.

 

You can reload on the square deal b in a condo. Lots of people do. Square deal is pistol only though.