New to reloading

[DedIdick]

I had a Colt Gold Cup, Series iv. As above very easy to reload and recoil not as bad as you may think. Mine worked well with 200gn swc bullets.

[tinbum]

Another question: Why is brass alone more expensive than the actual factory ammo? Unless I'm missing something here, Geco 124grn is €10.50 per 50, Remington brass is €23.95 per 100? I already know the guys at the club use geco for brass, so to my mind I should buy 1k factory ammo and just keep the brass, I'm already up on the deal!?

[DedIdick]

Another question: Why is brass alone more expensive than the actual factory ammo? Unless I'm missing something here, Geco 124grn is €10.50 per 50, Remington brass is €23.95 per 100? I already know the guys at the club use geco for brass, so to my mind I should buy 1k factory ammo and just keep the brass, I'm already up on the deal!?

That's the way to do it; just make sure your brass is Boxer primed; I doubt you'll ever wear out your pistol brass, if you look after it.

[thisisdonald]

Theres a tumbler on optics warehouse just now for about 30 quid, you can buy it off their storefront on the bay like I did.
My equipment consists of a single stage rcbs rockchucker, a set of rcbs beam scales. The single stage press is great as you have to check every round as you load. I wouldnt bothervwith a progressive unless you were shooting thousands a month and were experienced and vigilant.
You can speed up single stage reloading with hornady lock n load die bushings.
I would also recommend lee factory crimp dies.. they are excellent and take the pain out if using a seating/crimp die.

I also. An recommend the richard lee loading book B000N8OKAU

[loiner1965]

buy a lee 4 turret press or a lyman spartan.
agree with lee crimp dies
i dont use a beam scale but a digital one.
you can buy a chinese wet tumbler on the auction site which would be ok or make your own.
you never wear out pistol brass so just buy factory stuff and save brass

[JB101]

+1 on wet tumbling I think it gives better results especially if used with a bit of citric acid powder added to the water. I then dry my cases in a cheap dehydrator or you can air dry or oven dry.
Buy the factory ammo and reuse the brass unless you come across a deal on either once fired or new brass.
Beam scales are great as a back up or initial use but I find digital are quicker.For loading pistol you’ll only need them to check weigh the powder (say every 10 rounds).
I love the 45 round both ACP & Long Colt the recoil is more of a push compared to the snap of 9mm & easier to load as components are bigger & easier to handle.
If you get a 45acp semi auto then do get a taper crimp die for reloading.

[loiner1965]

+1 on wet tumbling I think it gives better results especially if used with a bit of citric acid powder added to the water. I then dry my cases in a cheap dehydrator or you can air dry or oven dry.
Buy the factory ammo and reuse the brass unless you come across a deal on either once fired or new brass.
Beam scales are great as a back up or initial use but I find digital are quicker.For loading pistol you’ll only need them to check weigh the powder (say every 10 rounds).
I love the 45 round both ACP & Long Colt the recoil is more of a push compared to the snap of 9mm & easier to load as components are bigger & easier to handle.
If you get a 45acp semi auto then do get a taper crimp die for reloading.

i made a home made wet tumbler from a car wiper motor and the brass was blinging after a few hours.
i bought a chinese one of the bay as it was cheap, after 1 hour the brass was acceptable and clean.
lee make the best crimp dies in my opinion