New to reloading

[tinbum]

Due to a crazy law I can only buy 2k factory centre fire rounds per gun per annum, but reloading is unlimited. So rather than limit myself to 40 shots a week I have decided to start reloading.

I had a play with a friend's progressive press at the turn of the century, but the memory is hazy. I have a couple of guys at the club who will coach me at the outset of this venture.

I have no equipment, no literature and a very slim grasp on what I may need. I have looked in sales and see I missed on a couple of bits that might have been useful, but knowing how things build up in unused drawers I thought it worth mentioning here in case anyone has stuff to offload. I will be starting with 9mm, but will also be looking at other cals over time.

Advice, comments and criticism welcome

[DedIdick]

PM me your address I've got a 9mmP taper crimp die lying idle, I came across it last week whilst tidying up.

[Black Beard]

Lee stuff is great- Henry Kranks is the main supplier in UK- might be worth a look. Get the Lee reloading manual- it has loads of great data. Lee scales are not so great- I like RCBS ones.

Stay within published data and check everything.

Pistol calibres are easy. Definitely go for a progressive press for pistol calibres. Just watch out for things that might do a double or zero charge.

[aris]

Mark 7 is the way you go. Pricey but you get what you pay for. They are owned by Lyman now.

[tinbum]

Thanks all. I will hunt that book down and take a look at the lee stuff. A "beginners set" appeals for the obvious reasons, but I'll try and hold off any decisions until I've done a few loads through other peoples equipment

[DedIdick]

Thanks all. I will hunt that book down and take a look at the lee stuff. A "beginners set" appeals for the obvious reasons, but I'll try and hold off any decisions until I've done a few loads through other peoples equipment

I bought a Lyman Turret press over 40 years ago & it's still going strong and is still my main "go-to" press. I leave it set up for .223 & .308. ( I have since acquired a further two presses, a Lee Loadmaster & a Lee Progressive 1000 turret which I only use for .357mag nowadays.) The Lee Loadmaster is actually a beast of a machine that will handle most cartridges you'll ever want to reload.
We've also got a Lee Classic Turret press at the club; which is more than adequate.