Success learning to reload!

[mmlreiner]

I have the chrono but because of the weather I hadn’t wanted to take it just yet. I’m going to shoot a few more grain weights before I settle on anything but I’m waiting on my brass to get here. I’ll probably tinker with the 140grain bullets I have also using that h1000 or the 7977. The N565 is for the 156 EOL bullets and I may have just scored another 4lbs of RL26 pre Biden prices so I’m super duper excited!


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[bluemarlin]

yea... I'm jealous.
I've got a brand new Browning Max Long Range in 6.5 PRC.. and no ammo

[fish4food]

If you don’t mind me asking, how much are you into it not including components?

As in press, dies, powder dispenser...

[mmlreiner]

If you don’t mind me asking, how much are you into it not including components?

As in press, dies, powder dispenser...

Hang on, I’m driving and I’ll respond when I stop.


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[mmlreiner]

So I opted to grab some expensive parts but I’ll tell you what you can get a comparable part for next to each:

Rcbs Rock chucker $165
Lee precision die set $35
Rcbs chargemaster lite $250 but any powder dispenser will do and they can be much cheaper
Case prep center $175 but you can use a hand prep for like $35
Rcbs funnel $20
Rcbs hand primer $70 but the press comes with a priming thingy so it’s not necessary.
Calipers $110 but these can be had for $30.

Misc trays for loading $7/ piece

All in I’ve spent bout $900 but you can start for about $400 or so.


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[txpitdog]

So I opted to grab some expensive parts but I’ll tell you what you can get a comparable part for next to each:

Rcbs Rock chucker $165
Lee precision die set $35
Rcbs chargemaster lite $250 but any powder dispenser will do and they can be much cheaper
Case prep center $175 but you can use a hand prep for like $35
Rcbs funnel $20
Rcbs hand primer $70 but the press comes with a priming thingy so it’s not necessary.
Calipers $110 but these can be had for $30.

Misc trays for loading $7/ piece

All in I’ve spent bout $900 but you can start for about $400 or so.


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When I started reloading, you also needed 2-3 reloading manuals at a cost of $30-40 each, but so much is available online now that you may not need those.

The little stuff adds up too. Not all dies come with a shell holder. Case lube and a lube pad. Case holder (which you can technically make yourself), boxes for reloaded cartridges, a hammer puller for when you inevitably screw up a round and need to unseat the bullet. On and on.

The hand primer is totally worth it IMO. I hate using the primer seater on the press.


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[mmlreiner]

When I started reloading, you also needed 2-3 reloading manuals at a cost of $30-40 each, but so much is available online now that you may not need those.

The little stuff adds up too. Not all dies come with a shell holder. Case lube and a lube pad. Case holder (which you can technically make yourself), boxes for reloaded cartridges, a hammer puller for when you inevitably screw up a round and need to unseat the bullet. On and on.

The hand primer is totally worth it IMO. I hate using the primer seater on the press.


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Agreed and believe it or not. I learned to load completely from watching YouTube videos, asking a million questions from my tbh buddy and reading the forums.


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[Hoytbowhunter]

LOL. Well with no one able to find 6.5 prc ammo I thought about it!! I'm just glad i picked up supplies to do it and learned. At this rate I can load 1,000 rounds and that will last a loooong time.

Cool deal, i’m picking up a Ridge Wilderness prc, next weekend I’m gonna need ammo. I will probably trade out my Creedmoor ammo for PRC Ammo.

[WyoBull]

Reloading is a great hobby. I have been doing it since the late 70's and can't imagine not being able to sit down at the bench and crank out the loads.

Enjoy it!

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[mmlreiner]

Yep. I’m on my third round of loads. Trying to narrow down grain weight and if I had more time I’d spend so much more of it at the range. I’ve got ten loaded up that I want to shoot SO BAD but I’m working so much I can’t.


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[imyomama]

once you get the bug , it's addicting .. if you like shooting long range or little bitty groups , be ready to buy an annealing machine next... you'll find out that after a few loadings some neck tensions feel different and will cause you flyers ... annealing will also help your brass last longer ...

[mmlreiner]

once you get the bug , it's addicting .. if you like shooting long range or little bitty groups , be ready to buy an annealing machine next... you'll find out that after a few loadings some neck tensions feel different and will cause you flyers ... annealing will also help your brass last longer ...

So I have a dude I ship my brass to that cleans and anneals them for me every third shot. I got my first rounds from him and man are they pretty. Cost me $30 for 300.


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[Spino~]

Reloading is good therapy! Good job with the load/groups!

[mmlreiner]

Today’s set of three shot groups. Getting better!




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[Texas Grown]

Keep a log on each shot group. Label each shot with a given number in the log. Once you start putting the chrono to it, you will appreciate it even more later.