Reloading parts list?

[lightning22]

Thanks, it does appear to be a real rabbit hole!

Re the case trimmer, I found this one online, it appears to go into a press:

https://www.reloading.co.uk/lee-quicktrim.html

Is that the one you are referring to?

Or is there something else?

Thanks

Hi,

I’ve never used that version, I use this

https://www.sportsmanguncentre.co.uk...-and-lock-stud

And then you add the calibre specific kit like this

https://www.sportsmanguncentre.co.uk...d-shell-holder


I’m not massively keen on the Lee chamfer tool, the Lyman one works well for me

https://www.sportsmanguncentre.co.uk...-very-low-drag

[DannyT]

Thanks for the links and advice.

Re digital scales, do I need to specify a particular type, eg ones to measure in grains as opposed to grams?

[acmsarh]

Yes you need scales with the grain setting also get a couple of check weight's one about 1 gram and one about 5 gram's when you first get your scales it with the check it with the weight's and before every loading session, see if you can find someone with reloaders balance beam scales and see what the check weight's actually weigh.
Myself I use manual balance beam scales as over the year's I have had enough of electronic one's reading wrong or just locking up and becoming bin fodder.

[lightning22]

Thanks for the links and advice.

Re digital scales, do I need to specify a particular type, eg ones to measure in grains as opposed to grams?

As above, something that measures in grains. I’ve never used a beam scale so can’t really comment on them, cheap ‘dealer’ scales from the auction site will do the job, they will come with a check weight, just make sure you check before starting to reload and they’ll be fine. You can buy pretty much the same scales with a brand name on them and pay multiples more for them.

[rapidboy1]

Beam scales are slow, i didn't get on with the LEE version, i like the RCBS version better.

The beam scales are simple and reliable but slow, the electronic scales are faster and easier to use, less reliable in the long term but your more likely to use them.

[loiner1965]

personally i would buy 2nd hand cases as you wont stretch them or wear them out....
unless you cast your own which is cheaper then buy from kranks or shell house.
i prime mine in a lee press which can take normal shell holders including the huge martini henry one....its an attachment you can buy online.
i charge all my cases with my rcbs chargemaster which works perfectly even at 6 gns....need to learn it though with a dummy run first
not a fan of powder throwers even though 1000s of reloaders love them.....i like to check each case if using fast pistol powders.......just a habit but a very good one.
i also like to stainless steel tumble the cases prior to reloading but its not neccesary .
i also load fmj rounds too which again its a waste indoors or 25 yds but they look so pretty.
best buy in my opinion is the tru glow sights which makes open sight shooting a lot easier

[DannyT]

personally i would buy 2nd hand cases as you wont stretch them or wear them out....
unless you cast your own which is cheaper then buy from kranks or shell house.
i prime mine in a lee press which can take normal shell holders including the huge martini henry one....its an attachment you can buy online.
i charge all my cases with my rcbs chargemaster which works perfectly even at 6 gns....need to learn it though with a dummy run first
not a fan of powder throwers even though 1000s of reloaders love them.....i like to check each case if using fast pistol powders.......just a habit but a very good one.
i also like to stainless steel tumble the cases prior to reloading but its not neccesary .
i also load fmj rounds too which again its a waste indoors or 25 yds but they look so pretty.
best buy in my opinion is the tru glow sights which makes open sight shooting a lot easier

Great tips, many thanks for the info.

Atb,
Danny.

[loiner1965]

Great tips, many thanks for the info.

Atb,
Danny.

i found vhit tinstar to be very clean and accurate with girly loads as i was given a bit to sample but i use unique which is dirtierbut have 2 full tubsso waste not want not