Lee classic loader 308

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Lee Classic Reloader. Great way to start. I used the .223 for months and results were fine. Other bits make loading speedier, but the kit contains all you need to assemble your ammo. I now have a press and all the bits for faster production, but still find myself using the classic for odd tasks the press and dies can't do.
Enjoy the classic.

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So I took advice and got the lee safety scales and for £20 id agree its money well spent
Loaded my first batch today I'll shoot sunday anyone else or just me being paranoid about trying own loads for first time. Ive checked measurements, weights etc just got to pull the trigger now.
Viht N140
Ppu cases
175 fmj
38gr load
CCI primers

[kennyc]

So I took advice and got the lee safety scales and for £20 id agree its money well spent
Loaded my first batch today I'll shoot sunday anyone else or just me being paranoid about trying own loads for first time. Ive checked measurements, weights etc just got to pull the trigger now.
Viht N140
Ppu cases
175 fmj
38gr load
CCI primers

as long as you have loaded to the recommended length sounds like you are good to go, it never hurts to start at the bottom end (as long as you have 175gn not the 150gn you originally mentioned ) for 50-100m I would seriously consider cast with unique 13grns , less cost, less recoil and plenty of accuracy at those ranges, no point wasting a 600yd load if you don't have to

[DedIdick]

Have you had any instruction from an experienced reloader???

Seen one rifle (308) blown up 'cos the reloader followed all the instructions but over-crimped the bullet. (he was a big lad and didn't seem aware of how tight the bullet crimp should be!!!)

Examine (immediately after firing) all your fired loads for signs of over-pressure & head-space issues.

Good luck.

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Have you had any instruction from an experienced reloader???

Seen one rifle (308) blown up 'cos the reloader followed all the instructions but over-crimped the bullet. (he was a big lad and didn't seem aware of how tight the bullet crimp should be!!!)

Examine (immediately after firing) all your fired loads for signs of over-pressure & head-space issues.

Good luck.

Yes I had professional instruction first, as well as reading and watching on line videos.
As you may know with the classic loader you can crimp by placing bullet down into the resizer and couple of "taps" with a plastic mallet protecting the primer with the de capping chamber.
I was informed that you can miss out crimping with out to much problems.