A crash course on loading?

[BuildingConceptsllc]

Would anyone be so kind as to give us noobs to loading, a step by step of the process, as well as the gear it takes to do that process correctly?

It would nice if a ballpark figure of what kind of money it would take to get started too.

It would be nice if there was some automated set up that was Reliable but from all I've read, you guys don't seem to like that.

Thanks for anyone who will give the time to explain it all.

 

[TheOfficeT-Rex]

Reloading Depot

Open discussion on reloading, *always exercise caution* when reloading

www.snipershide.com

Try the stickied threads.

 

[kindabitey]

Get a good reloading manual. The info you're looking for is in the first half of all of them.

 

[Halfnutz]

Step one. Pick up any reloading manual and read the beginning chapters that explain it all.

 

[elwarpo]

Best bet is find someone local that reloads and watch them and learn. I am happy to teach anyone in the Houston area.

 

[smoothy8500]

I want to learn how to play the guitar, anyone has the time to teach me?....Thanks in advance.

 

[308pirate]

I want to learn how to play the guitar, anyone has the time to teach me?....Thanks in advance.

 

[308pirate]

Anybody got half an hour to spare? I'd like to learn how to fly an airplane.

 

[isofahunter]

Anybody got half an hour to spare? I'd like to learn how to fly an airplane.

I have a 15 minute course, PM me for details.

 

[Matches Malone]

Anybody got half an hour to spare? I'd like to learn how to fly an airplane.

Turn on the dodads, start the engine, pull on the thingy that makes plane go forward, move plane from taxi toward runway and radio some shit to someone as you go...and end transmission with “ahloa snackbar!!” mind your wind direction, thrust to speed, reach speed, pull thingy for lift....or some shit.

 

[whatsupdoc]

Anybody got half an hour to spare? I'd like to learn how to fly an airplane.

A crash course I presume?

 

[BuildingConceptsllc]

I want to learn how to play the guitar, anyone has the time to teach me?....Thanks in advance.

I wanted to read and respond to post that I have nothing to say about, but then bitch about....

 

[Nimothy]

I wanted to read and respond to post that I have nothing to say about, but then bitch about....

Come on dude lighten the fuck up, it’s a 100+ page book, asking someone to dedicate a week of their life to write that for you because you’re not in the right section is a tall order.

You should search “handloading for long range” I’m pretty sure that thread has pictures too. As for cost, it’s cheaper to shoot factory, keep that In mind.

 

[BuildingConceptsllc]

Come on dude lighten the fuck up, it’s a 100+ page book, asking someone to dedicate a week of their life to write that for you because you’re not in the right section is a tall order.

You should search “handloading for long range” I’m pretty sure that thread has pictures too. As for cost, it’s cheaper to shoot factory, keep that In mind.

I'm fine, but I didn't ask for a book, a few guys pointed me in the right direction and a few gave some other helpful info. On a forum where that topic is talked about among others at length, it's not a crazy thing to ask, but when I see threads that I don't want to comment on, I just don't comment, ya know? It's all good, it takes much more to rustle me than that.

 

[Kjp616]

 

[BuildingConceptsllc]

View attachment 7517639

at least that's kind of funny

 

[Threadcutter308]

I'm fine, but I didn't ask for a book, a few guys pointed me in the right direction and a few gave some other helpful info. On a forum where that topic is talked about among others at length, it's not a crazy thing to ask, but when I see threads that I don't want to comment on, I just don't comment, ya know? It's all good, it takes much more to rustle me than that.

Reloading, once Mastered, is relatively straightforward and simple. The problem is that it takes a long time to gain the knowledge and experience that it takes to Master it. The devil is in the details and lack of knowledge of the details can have significant repercussions on your’s (and possibly others) safety.

You’re catching flak because you don’t realize that, and it is very important. Very few here, if anybody, wants to “help” someone, only to possibly have them misunderstand something, hurt themselves and come back and say “but you told me to do XYZ”.

As poorly as the message has been delivered, heed the advice for your own sake. Take your time, read, research, ask incremental questions. This (reloading) is a big apple. You’ll just hurt yourself if you try to bite it and swallow it in one bite.

 

[BuildingConceptsllc]

Reloading, once Mastered, is relatively straightforward and simple. The problem is that it takes a long time to gain the knowledge and experience that it takes to Master it. The devil is in the details and lack of knowledge of the details can have significant repercussions on your’s (and possibly others) safety.

You’re catching flak because you don’t realize that, and it is very important. Very few here, if anybody, wants to “help” someone, only to possibly have them misunderstand something, hurt themselves and come back and say “but you told me to do Xyz”.

As poorly as the message is being delivered, heed the advice for your own sake. Take your time, read, research, ask incremental questions. This (reloading) is a big apple. You’ll just hurt yourself if you try and swallow it in one bite.

Well that's actually what lead me to ask about it. There's lots of info, but just getting the general steps (that are needed, not the steps that this guy or that guy do because they think it's better), and the actual cost (this part if all over the map in terms of info so I didn't trust any one particular source ). I don't want a how to book, I found some of those, just wanted the general steps involved and the cost and equipment needed. Then if that makes sense, I will get into the specifics on "how to" for my particular interest in loads, rounds. Fortunately, a few guys pm-ed me and explained some things and gave some examples that helped clear up some questions.

 

[Bigfatcock]

Get a manual, and read it front to back...5 times. All of the answers are in there.

Load some carts on different gun sites with equipment. That will give you a price.

 

[Deleted member 113831]

1) Aquire: single stage press, scale, dies, shell holder, trickler, dial calipers, Lee trimmer w/cutter and lock stud, Lyman reloading manual, deburring tool, powder funnel.
2) Put shell holder in ram.
3) Screw sizing die down till it touches shell holder. Turn 1/16-1/8 turn more and tighten lock ring.
4) Lube case just enough to feel slippery.
5) Run case up into die.
6) Use Lee trimmer and cutter to trim case.
7) Deburr mouth.
8) Use priming tool on press to insert appropriate primer. (read manual)
9) Use scale to measure appropriate amount of powder (reference manual and start at bottom charge)
10) Pour powder in case using funnel
11) Screw in seating die till you feel the die touch top of case and back off 1/4 turn.
12) Lock down die.
13) With seating stem at top most position put bullet on case mouth and raise bullet up into die.
14) Screw seating stem down and seat bullet until desired overall length is achieved (read manual, use calipers)

Done.

Do this a few hundred times at least before you start fucking around with fine tuning anything. Learn the process first.

 

[Gee Kay]

steps are in the reloading manual
reloading manuals are written by companies who have a lot at stake to fuck anything up in their manuals
cost, sky is the limit with cost i.e. deep pockets = expensive equipment

simplified version,

decap
clean
size
trim (i do trimming and deburring in one step cause i'm magic)
prime
drop powder
load projectile

 

[308pirate]

I have a 15 minute course, PM me for details.

Does it include learning how to land?

 

[BuildingConceptsllc]

Does it include learning how to land?

Only the American version, the middle eastern version group wasn't concerned about this... and no one thought it odd....

 

[nksmfamjp]

The first 10 pages of this is a professionally written crash course....and free.

https://www.ramshot.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/WesternPowdersHandloadingGuide8.0_WEB.pdf

 

[hafejd30]

Your getting shit because it’s a lot of info to explain in a thread and hope that you understand and do it right. A couple post above hit the basics

If you have anyone around you the reloads their own ammo and does it safely and successfully then that is the best place to start

Otherwise,

Reloading manuals
SH forums
Some YouTube videos

Are decent places to learn from

My process is,

- Anneal
- Tumble (if needed)
- Clean neck
- Size (body and/or neck)
- Trim (if needed) (confirm OAL with caliper)
- Chamfer and deburring
- Clean primer pocket
- Prime
- Powder
- Seat bullet (confirm OAL with caliper to ogive)

 

[Carlos Danger]

Read some reloading books. Watch YouTube videos. Learn from those who are willing to teach. Dont start buying equipment until you have a general understanding of the basic processes you're performing.

 

[Darkside-Six]

You’d think people would at least have the common sense to post this in the reloading section
Shit, if you’re to lazy to ready there’s also thousands of videos on YouTube.

 

[Buzzinga]

1. Buy reloading manual
2. Read manual
3. Re-read manual
4. Do what manual says
5. Go Shoot

 

[BuildingConceptsllc]

You’d think people would at least have the common sense to post this in the reloading section
Shit, if you’re to lazy to ready there’s also thousands of videos on YouTube.

I thought about that, but I kind of wanted to have the comments from the guys who aren't all about reading all the time.... It's not about being lazy, anyone who continually replies to posts is obviously not bothered by putting some time into it. It's about there being so many opinions and what the basics actually consist of.... There's many folks here who have given me excellent information, which is what I wanted. I just don't really understand folks going to the trouble of typing a reply and reading a thread, then bitching about the question being asked as if they don't have time for it....

 

[Ghost1941]

@BuildingConceptsllc I posted this elsewhere so I'll copy it into here.. some of it is specific to the questions the other guy asked.. but you should get the gist.

I have owned several variants of RCBS single stage and have a Lee single stage. I worked my way up to a Forster Coax and I see that is what you have settled on. I think you're on the right track there. A second single stage might be relevant later on if you decide to pull bullets, etc elsewhere. This is strictly for rifle calibers above 223. 223 and 9mm get done on a progressive, which is about to be upgraded very soon.

Case prep you will hear a multitude of ways to get it done. Again... each person's mileage varies. Personally, I have gone the dry tumbler corn cob and the walnut method in the past. I was not a fan... I found myself consistently breaking decapping pins on media stuck in the flash hole. I switched to wet tumbling with SS. If you choose to go dry, that's up to you and it works for many others.

Process:
Small bench: Decap on single stage RCBS Rock chucker.
All brass cleaned in Thumlers with media, half full of water, and 1 tbsp of lemishine for 45-60 minutes.
Into the dryer at 150 for an hour.
Spray with Hornady one shot as it sits in a wire basked over a trash can.
Size on the Forster.
Trim with the WFT.
Back into the thumlers with media, half full of water, and 1 tbsp lemishine for 15 minutes.
Into the dryer at 150 for an hour.
Small bench: Batch is setup on my small bench behind me.
Main bench: Activate powder measurer FX120i with V3 autotrickler to set charge weight.
Chamfer case mouth with hand tool as I inspect the brass
Small bench: Seat primers with a Bald Eagle single press. I use one of the RCBS primer trays from the rock chucker kit to feed one primer on manually at a time.
Main bench: Pour powder from glass cup into funnel set over the now primed case sitting in a reloading block, set cup back down and the V3 will start its magic as I finish up the round.
Main bench: Case goes to the Forster coax with Micrometer seating die. Activate lever to seat bullet, check with micrometer and Hornady comparator for size, and then the round goes into a plastic box.

Post brass prep/cleaning I load in a round robin style as opposed to batch or phase loading. Everything seems to flow. By time I have finished the one round and seated the next primer the FX120i is waiting on me.

There are other nuances you will find with this that I may have skipped. Power management is one... it is a while different animal for discussion. Storage of components. Streamlining the process, etc. But enjoy it!

Here is my wet setup and other items:

View attachment 7514190

Thumlers Tumbler:
I purchased one second hand off Ebay at a considerable discount a few years ago. It is actually from the 70s with the rock tumbler RPM motor and still running strong.

Thumler's Model B Tumbler - $279.99

For tumbling large loads of rock quietly. It has a heavy-duty metal barrel with a thick rubber liner. Thumler's Model B rock tumbler is also used by people who tumble brass ammunition casings.

rocktumbler.com

Media:
Stainless media I purchased 3lb via Amazon. 4 years and still using the same media.

https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Tumbling-Media-Pins/dp/B077DRFJ58/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&aaxitk=-JAJf5nXAt5EnPw3eSHuhg&hsa_cr_id=4716654360301&pd_rd_r=7287a30d-50e4-4ae7-a263-50938fcdf527&pd_rd_w=enSDz&pd_rd_wg=G2ujK&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_td_asin_0_title

RCBS Brass /Media Separator
Straight forward... works with both stainless or dry in the event you decide to go either route.

Rotary Case/Media Separator | RCBS

Buy Rotary Case/Media Separator at RCBS, the leading producer of high-quality reloading equipment supplies for over 60 years.

www.rcbs.com

Dehydrator
There are multiple racks, temperature and time adjustable, and it just plain works.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012CG8N26/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Lemishine Media additive
This stuff honestly is lasting me forever.

Amazon.com

RCBS Universal decapping/depriming dies
22-25 caliber

RCBS Universal 22 Cal through 26 Cal Depriming Decapping Die

The RCBS Universal Depriming and Decapping Die quickly removes primers from cases prior to cleaning. Designed for the reloader with a light duty...

www.midwayusa.com

27-45 caliber

RCBS Heavy Duty Depriming Decapping Die

The RCBS Heavy Duty Decapping Die quickly removes primers from cases prior to cleaning and is ideal for a reloader with a heavy duty decapping or...

www.midwayusa.com

Worlds Finest Trimmer

Worlds Finest Trimmer - Rifle Brass Case Trimmers & Brass Prep Tools

***Attention*** : As a Custom Rifle Builder, we own hundreds of reamers. If you can't find the case trimmer you need, give us a call. If we own the reamer, we can make you a case trimmer for it. Not sure which Trimmer is right for you? Watch this video for an in depth explanation of each Trimmer...

www.littlecrowgunworks.com

Bald Eagle Primer
I cannot seem to find this online... I bought it from Grizzly. Perhaps it was discontinued?

Scale and Powder measurer

A&D FX-120i + Autotrickler *Does NOT include AutoThower*

Cambridge Environmental Products Inc. is pleased to offer A&D’s FX-120I Reloading Scale + Autotrickler from AutoTrickler.com in one complete package. For reloaders and long range shooters

ceproducts.shop

Hornady comparator

Lock-N-Load® Bullet Comparator - Hornady Manufacturing, Inc

Lock-N-Load® Bullet Comparator & Inserts Lock-N-Load® Bullet Comparator Measuring cartridge lengths across the bullet tips is not a reliable (or repeatable) method for meas...

www.hornady.com

 

[Buzzinga]

I thought about that, but I kind of wanted to have the comments from the guys who aren't all about reading all the time.... It's not about being lazy, anyone who continually replies to posts is obviously not bothered by putting some time into it. It's about there being so many opinions and what the basics actually consist of.... There's many folks here who have given me excellent information, which is what I wanted. I just don't really understand folks going to the trouble of typing a reply and reading a thread, then bitching about the question being asked as if they don't have time for it....

Wants to learn to reload, won't buy a reloading manual.

 

[Dthomas3523]

I thought about that, but I kind of wanted to have the comments from the guys who aren't all about reading all the time.... It's not about being lazy, anyone who continually replies to posts is obviously not bothered by putting some time into it. It's about there being so many opinions and what the basics actually consist of.... There's many folks here who have given me excellent information, which is what I wanted. I just don't really understand folks going to the trouble of typing a reply and reading a thread, then bitching about the question being asked as if they don't have time for it....

It’s the internet and people suck. It’s what we do.

 

[Lunchbox27]

Well, at least you picked a good time to start. Reloading components are plentiful, esp on Gunbroker.

 

[346ci]

I will add it's a hell of time to be getting into it, primers and powder are going for 4x-5x + their normal prices. Presses seem to be fading also.

Determine what you want to load for and get the above first, without those you are done.

 

[47guy]

I thought about that, but I kind of wanted to have the comments from the guys who aren't all about reading all the time.... It's not about being lazy, anyone who continually replies to posts is obviously not bothered by putting some time into it. It's about there being so many opinions and what the basics actually consist of.... There's many folks here who have given me excellent information, which is what I wanted. I just don't really understand folks going to the trouble of typing a reply and reading a thread, then bitching about the question being asked as if they don't have time for it....

heres my advise....right now is not the best time to get into reloading due to component shortages...that said if you want to get into relaoding you can find stuff your just going to have to look hard for it.

id suggest you buy the least expensive reloading gear like the lee stuff to start...i know this is the opposite of what most ppl say but believe me when i say you are going to end up replacing 95-100% of the stuff you buy right now and no matter what it is your going to take a loss on it and you never know you may just be happy with the lee stuff.

 

[1moaoff]

The reason you got the response is simple.
You are new, you posted about 100 messages already so you should have a basic idea of what's in each section of the site, you ignored or didn't post that you had read all the stickys in the RELOADING section, you asked a very wide sweeping question.

I'm not trying to be mean but we see this all the time. We WILL help you but you have to help yourself first. Go to the reloading section. Read the stickys... hell I just posted the other day about this very topic.

 

[BuildingConceptsllc]

@BuildingConceptsllc I posted this elsewhere so I'll copy it into here.. some of it is specific to the questions the other guy asked.. but you should get the gist.

I have owned several variants of RCBS single stage and have a Lee single stage. I worked my way up to a Forster Coax and I see that is what you have settled on. I think you're on the right track there. A second single stage might be relevant later on if you decide to pull bullets, etc elsewhere. This is strictly for rifle calibers above 223. 223 and 9mm get done on a progressive, which is about to be upgraded very soon.

Case prep you will hear a multitude of ways to get it done. Again... each person's mileage varies. Personally, I have gone the dry tumbler corn cob and the walnut method in the past. I was not a fan... I found myself consistently breaking decapping pins on media stuck in the flash hole. I switched to wet tumbling with SS. If you choose to go dry, that's up to you and it works for many others.

Process:
Small bench: Decap on single stage RCBS Rock chucker.
All brass cleaned in Thumlers with media, half full of water, and 1 tbsp of lemishine for 45-60 minutes.
Into the dryer at 150 for an hour.
Spray with Hornady one shot as it sits in a wire basked over a trash can.
Size on the Forster.
Trim with the WFT.
Back into the thumlers with media, half full of water, and 1 tbsp lemishine for 15 minutes.
Into the dryer at 150 for an hour.
Small bench: Batch is setup on my small bench behind me.
Main bench: Activate powder measurer FX120i with V3 autotrickler to set charge weight.
Chamfer case mouth with hand tool as I inspect the brass
Small bench: Seat primers with a Bald Eagle single press. I use one of the RCBS primer trays from the rock chucker kit to feed one primer on manually at a time.
Main bench: Pour powder from glass cup into funnel set over the now primed case sitting in a reloading block, set cup back down and the V3 will start its magic as I finish up the round.
Main bench: Case goes to the Forster coax with Micrometer seating die. Activate lever to seat bullet, check with micrometer and Hornady comparator for size, and then the round goes into a plastic box.

Post brass prep/cleaning I load in a round robin style as opposed to batch or phase loading. Everything seems to flow. By time I have finished the one round and seated the next primer the FX120i is waiting on me.

There are other nuances you will find with this that I may have skipped. Power management is one... it is a while different animal for discussion. Storage of components. Streamlining the process, etc. But enjoy it!

Here is my wet setup and other items:

View attachment 7514190

Thumlers Tumbler:
I purchased one second hand off Ebay at a considerable discount a few years ago. It is actually from the 70s with the rock tumbler RPM motor and still running strong.

Thumler's Model B Tumbler - $279.99

For tumbling large loads of rock quietly. It has a heavy-duty metal barrel with a thick rubber liner. Thumler's Model B rock tumbler is also used by people who tumble brass ammunition casings.

rocktumbler.com

Media:
Stainless media I purchased 3lb via Amazon. 4 years and still using the same media.

https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Tumbling-Media-Pins/dp/B077DRFJ58/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&aaxitk=-JAJf5nXAt5EnPw3eSHuhg&hsa_cr_id=4716654360301&pd_rd_r=7287a30d-50e4-4ae7-a263-50938fcdf527&pd_rd_w=enSDz&pd_rd_wg=G2ujK&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_td_asin_0_title

RCBS Brass /Media Separator
Straight forward... works with both stainless or dry in the event you decide to go either route.

Rotary Case/Media Separator | RCBS

Buy Rotary Case/Media Separator at RCBS, the leading producer of high-quality reloading equipment supplies for over 60 years.

www.rcbs.com

Dehydrator
There are multiple racks, temperature and time adjustable, and it just plain works.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012CG8N26/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Lemishine Media additive
This stuff honestly is lasting me forever.

Amazon.com

RCBS Universal decapping/depriming dies
22-25 caliber

RCBS Universal 22 Cal through 26 Cal Depriming Decapping Die

The RCBS Universal Depriming and Decapping Die quickly removes primers from cases prior to cleaning. Designed for the reloader with a light duty...

www.midwayusa.com

27-45 caliber

RCBS Heavy Duty Depriming Decapping Die

The RCBS Heavy Duty Decapping Die quickly removes primers from cases prior to cleaning and is ideal for a reloader with a heavy duty decapping or...

www.midwayusa.com

Worlds Finest Trimmer

Worlds Finest Trimmer - Rifle Brass Case Trimmers & Brass Prep Tools

***Attention*** : As a Custom Rifle Builder, we own hundreds of reamers. If you can't find the case trimmer you need, give us a call. If we own the reamer, we can make you a case trimmer for it. Not sure which Trimmer is right for you? Watch this video for an in depth explanation of each Trimmer...

www.littlecrowgunworks.com

Bald Eagle Primer
I cannot seem to find this online... I bought it from Grizzly. Perhaps it was discontinued?

Scale and Powder measurer

A&D FX-120i + Autotrickler *Does NOT include AutoThower*

Cambridge Environmental Products Inc. is pleased to offer A&D’s FX-120I Reloading Scale + Autotrickler from AutoTrickler.com in one complete package. For reloaders and long range shooters

ceproducts.shop

Hornady comparator

Lock-N-Load® Bullet Comparator - Hornady Manufacturing, Inc

Lock-N-Load® Bullet Comparator & Inserts Lock-N-Load® Bullet Comparator Measuring cartridge lengths across the bullet tips is not a reliable (or repeatable) method for meas...

www.hornady.com

That's awesome. Thank you!

 

[1moaoff]

New reloader PSA

So we have alot of new members here. That, along with a shortage of ammo and components seems to have provided even more confusion. Here are a few thoughts to keep you guys safe and having fun(and to keep you from getting flamed or feeling silly) 1. Get a paper manual and read it. Keep it...

www.snipershide.com

 

[Rocketvapor]

I would read through as many of the "Problem" threads to see what the others are doing wrong.
From crushed cases to Kabooms.
and
It's not always a Noob that has problems.

 

[isofahunter]

Does it include learning how to land?

I am waiting for my first student so I can learn myself.

 

[BuildingConceptsllc]

The reason you got the response is simple.
You are new, you posted about 100 messages already so you should have a basic idea of what's in each section of the site, you ignored or didn't post that you had read all the stickys in the RELOADING section, you asked a very wide sweeping question.

I'm not trying to be mean but we see this all the time. We WILL help you but you have to help yourself first. Go to the reloading section. Read the stickys... hell I just posted the other day about this very topic.

Yeah I expected some of that... I've been a member on a sports forum for many years and it's the same way, which is fine. After the whole "blm" stuff and all, I found myself not interested in football and basketball anymore, which is a pretty big deal for me. (That's a whole different discussion and a touchy one at that). So, I decided to spend more time shooting, and I had found answers to questions on here many times before, so I joined and have enjoyed it a lot. I've shot my whole life and can't wait to shoot with my boys. I just made a new stock yesterday so my 4 year old can shoot my old red Ryder, and I intend on shooting to be something we can all do together.

Given the current circumstances we find ourselves in as a nation, reloading has become a much bigger concern for me. I'm also in the process (though a multi year one) of buying land and building our final home on that land, and likely will want to include a re-loading room in that new house. This leads me to my question originally posted...

I know it ws kind of open ended, but after reading some threads on it, I really didn't have a good idea of what was actually required for reloading, nor the real costs, so I thought I'd ask. I figured I'd get some responses like I did, but I also got some good info and some threads that I didn't see when I had looked before so, it worked out pretty well.

Carry on...

 

[Ghost1941]

This kit+a set of calipers and a dry media tumbler will get you started.

Buy Rock Chucker Supreme Master Reloading Kit and More | RCBS

Shopping for the Rock Chucker Supreme Master Reloading Kit - Learn more about the latest RCBS Kits and other hunting or shooting gear at RCBS.

www.rcbs.com

 

[Darkside-Six]

I thought about that, but I kind of wanted to have the comments from the guys who aren't all about reading all the time.... It's not about being lazy, anyone who continually replies to posts is obviously not bothered by putting some time into it. It's about there being so many opinions and what the basics actually consist of.... There's many folks here who have given me excellent information, which is what I wanted. I just don't really understand folks going to the trouble of typing a reply and reading a thread, then bitching about the question being asked as if they don't have time for it....

For the amount of time it’s taken you to reply to everybody’s sarcastic comments you could be 5 YouTube videos deep and on you’re way to knowing what you need to know.

 

[BuildingConceptsllc]

For the amount of time it’s taken you to reply to everybody’s sarcastic comments you could be 5 YouTube videos deep and on you’re way to knowing what you need to know.

I'm already deeper than that, but I thought folks here liked to talk about that kind of stuff???

 

[Hairball]

Similar to asking "I want a quick course in explosives" as that is basically what it is. Read the manuals, watch the videos and if you still aren't sure, find someone to walk you through it or take a class. Just make sure the person you are learning from knows what they are doing. While those that are into reloading will argue their expertise in the craft, we still see stuff like this every year.

Take the time to learn it right or don't do it at all and stick with factory ammo. Price is subjective given the financial position of the individual or the amount of years they have been reloading. Some folks get by with a 500 dollar setup while others might have 50k invested into their reloading room and supplies.

 

[308pirate]

I am waiting for my first student so I can learn myself.

Well played, sir. Well played.

 

[Bigfatcock]

Manuals detail all the necessary equipment and steps. Just great references to have on hand.

Your first press should be a Dillon Super 1050. Takes about 10 hours to load for a caliber for the year.

 

[isofahunter]

Well played, sir. Well played.

So Tuesday at 11 a.m.?

 

[Winningdog]

I apologize in advance if someone already mentioned this. You will need to sell a kidney, either yours or a Loved one to afford primers, powder, bullets and brass. If you can find them.

 

[308pirate]

So Tuesday at 11 a.m.?

I ran out of checks this month, so I can't pay you.

Maybe in Feburary?