Quote Originally Posted by JB101 View Post
+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