After lots of research and YouTube videos, I decided to get the hornady Lock N Load AP press.

 

I ordered the 45 Auto dies, 45 shell plate, and the one shot gun cleaner. Tomorrow I'll order the press and the 45 bullet feeder die.

 

What else should I get?

The first thing you need are reloading manuals, next come components. bullets, powder, powder scale,primers,

Next is READ THE MANUALS AND UNDERSTAND THEM

Reload with NO DISTRACTIONS, a squib load or a douoble charge will be hazardous to your health.

What's a good manual? Hornady edition 9?

 

The first thing you need are reloading manuals, next come components. bullets, powder, powder scale,primers,

Next is READ THE MANUALS AND UNDERSTAND THEM

Reload with NO DISTRACTIONS, a squib load or a douoble charge will be hazardous to your health.

You should have a gauge to put EVERY newly made round through before it leaves the reloading room.

 

Your new title is CHIEF QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR.

There is no demotion from that job, only bad things can happen should you fail to do your job perfectly.

Case Feeder Plate for large pistol (does not come with ammo plant). Inertia bullet puller (to correct mistakes). Case tray, primer tray, powder funnel, Hornady 9th is good.  Look up complete kits and compare to what you have on order. A lot of quiet time.  Go slow, understand what you are doing. If you don't, ask questions, seek answers, DO NOT assume anything.  See you are in North Jersey, there are a bunch of us up here that have LNL AP's and I am sure are willing to help, reach out, we're here. Shongum Sportsmen's will have their annual reloading clinic on May 31 at their Mansfield, NJ range. Worth attending. Check website calendar for more information.

You'll need to add a scale & calipers to your list. I have dillon case gauges for both caliber's that I reload.(9mm&.223) I am going to start reloading 45 soon, so I am going to need one of those also. You will need a tumbler and a media separator. You will need to figure out if you are going to wet tumble or dry tumble and make purchases accordingly.

Good luck.. its a very rewarding hobby.

Seems very expensive to start off. It's ok though. Gotta start somewhere.

You'll need to add a scale & calipers to your list. I have dillon case gauges for both caliber's that I reload.(9mm&.223) I am going to start reloading 45 soon, so I am going to need one of those also. You will need a tumbler and a media separator. You will need to figure out if you are going to wet tumble or dry tumble and make purchases accordingly.
Good luck.. its a very rewarding hobby.

So I ordered the press and the bullet feeder today. Midway honored the FEB45 coupon and the feeder's Sale price. Total with shipping was $430.

 

I'm $530 in this and still need more like the loading book, scale, bullet puller,etc.

 

Where can I buy powder and primers in North Jersey? Any local stores sell them?

Best prices on powder and primers are either bulk mail to cover HazMat fees, or a PA gun show / store road trip.  If in NENJ, Davis in Sloatsburg, NY?.  Powder and primers not a big item in NNJ.

 

What county are you in? 

Best prices on powder and primers are either bulk mail to cover HazMat fees, or a PA gun show / store road trip.  If in NENJ, Davis in Sloatsburg, NY?.  Powder and primers not a big item in NNJ.

 

What county are you in? 

lower passaic county

 

Davis in Sloatsburg, NY?.  Powder and primers not a big item in NNJ.

 

What county are you in? 

 

 

Find as many references as possible for reloading. Scariest thing I find is when one manuals max charge is another manuals beginning.

 

Don't forget a caliper and scale.

 

Ramsey outdoor, rte 17 Ramsey, carries powders and primers, does not mean that they will have or will be reasonably priced.

 

The other weekend Ramsey had primers, I think Winchester and at 4.60 or so a 100 ( no thanks ), didn't ask what powders were available. They had some 9mm Blazer Brass ammo for $25 ( yikes, but cheaper then Meltzers or GFH Woodland Park non member price for 9's the same weekend.

 

Davis had 2 powders on the shelf couldn't read the bottle at the angle they were to see what type, and didn't see the price, the ammo prices scared me away pretty quick. (845) 753 2198

I'm $530 in this and still need more like the loading book, scale, bullet puller,etc. 

 

I went for a fully loaded Dillon 650 last year and a heavy duty wet tumbler.  If I've done my math right I broke even at 7,000 rounds, and this is shooting 9mm.  You will recoup your cost faster given you are loading 45.  I received advice on this forum early..."Buy once, cry once."  Very sage advice indeed.  Get what you need, get good stuff, and use it.