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To: BuckeyeTexan

First off, I don’t ever buy ammo someone I don’t know and trust has reloaded. It’s too risky.

A good beginners kit is sold by RCBS. It comes with a nice single stage press that I’ve been using for more than 10 years. A scale, powder throw, and case trimmer is also included. Get the loading manual published by the bullet manufacturer you intend to use. You will end up with multiple manuals. That’s ok.

A vibratory case cleaner is worth every nickel, too.

Start doing straight wall pistol cases. The calibers you have are examples of that. Break the task into manageable chunks the first few times.

For example:

Inspect once fired cases for defects. This goes for factory new cases, too.
Then clean the cases overnight in your tumbler.

Then decap and resize a few hundred. Take a break.

Most importantly, when you’re reloading that’s ALL you’re doing. Make sure you can concentrate completely. Remember, you’re basically manufacturing small explosive devices that YOU are going to set off in the palm of YOUR hand. LOL. You want to make sure it’s done properly.

Have fun. Be safe.


9 posted on 02/03/2013 10:51:18 AM PST by Lurker (Violence is rarely the answer. But when it is it is the only answer.)
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To: Lurker
First off, I don’t ever buy ammo someone I don’t know and trust has reloaded. It’s too risky.

That is rule one, two and Three. You are putting your palm, or a few inches from your cheek and face to someone else's attention span and skill.

16 posted on 02/03/2013 11:04:22 AM PST by going hot (Happiness is a momma deuce)
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By "someone" I assume you mean some guy you happen to know who reloads for his own use. My handguns live on reloads from Miwall of Grass Valley, CA. Never had a problem.

I'd also say "as a general rule don't buy reloads from individuals". I own a former Finish Navy Carcano carbine in 7.35 mm Italian. The ONLY source of ammo in that caliber is reloads - usually from other collectors. It hasn't blown up yet and it's a 73 year old product of Italian wartime industry.

20 posted on 02/03/2013 11:08:04 AM PST by InABunkerUnderSF (Because 2 terms with Jerry Brown as Governor was all I could take.)
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To: Lurker
Make sure you can concentrate completely.

I am riddled with ADHD. So I will definitely take my meds first. Heh. Manageable chunks is good advice. Thanks much.

26 posted on 02/03/2013 11:15:34 AM PST by BuckeyeTexan (There are those that break and bend. I'm the other kind.)
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To: Lurker

Good advice. I started years ago with the RCBS Rockchucker kit, added an automatic powder dispenser (Hornady) and a tumbler. And lots of dies, bullets, powder and primers. Primers seem to be a bit hard to find at the moment but there are decent options in powders.


43 posted on 02/03/2013 11:49:30 AM PST by NewHampshireDuo
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