Good buy??? More pictures posted

[RampedRaptor]

Picking this set up today. First time reloader. 223&308

This is the ad $375

I have a like new complete hornady lock and load single stage press,everything needed for reloading 223 and 308,digital scale (hornady),hornady sonic cleaner,powder dispenser with precision mic adjustment,hornady case trimmer,308 bullets,223 bullets,several cans of powder,tons of brass,primers,rcbs dies in 223 and 308 with lee crimp dies for each caliber,bullet puller,and more

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[RampedRaptor]

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I'm super excited and think its a good deal but wanted to get your guys input

 

[Bayou1535]

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Looks like a good deal to me

 

[WRM]

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I'd say that you did quite well!

Bill

 

[fenwick253]

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Good deal on good setup... kinda jealous

 

[RampedRaptor]

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Thanks guys. I'm actually on my way to pick it up now. I cant wait to get started. Im sure I'll have questions as I go. Has anyone used cfe223 in a 308 load?

 

[FLIGHT762]

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If you get everything in the photo, you got a very good deal. From what I see, it's worth about double that.

Let us know when you get it home.

My next project is to try CFE223 in the 308 Win.

 

[RampedRaptor]

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Everything is home. Got everything in [img:center]http://

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Now I have these full containers of powders and not sure what to do.
I know varget is very popular with 308 but what about these other brands?

What do you guys think about these powders?
308 OK?
Or 223

 

[flashhole]

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Nice score and welcome to the addiction.

Look in the manuals or go to the Hodgdon Data Center on line. Both will have load data. If you own a 223 you have lots of combinations to work up. Didn't see many primers.

 

[RampedRaptor]

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Yep got about 1500 primers. A combination of magnum rifle and small rifle ones . Almost all being cci

Will be trying to set up a work bench tomorrow so I can start familiarizing myself with the process.

 

[RampedRaptor]

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Thanks for the welcome and help!!!!

 

[Kevin 53]

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Hey Dereck let me be a friend and give you your money back. Heck I'll give 400 and pay shipping. What are friends for? Welcome

Kevin

 

[BamaAl]

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I just switched to IMR 4064 from 4895 for 308 loads and couldn't be happier. My rifle seems to love 43.1 grains with SMK 175 HPBT.

 

[RampedRaptor]

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Yes Kevin we can be friends but I'll have to pass on your offer!

Thanks bama for the load data.

I know some powders out perfom others in the 308 Cal but I wanted to make sure that I didnt have any that would flat out suck.

Rifle rem 700 308 tactical 20" barrel
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Far left one. Now carries a ss 16x scope

 

[MtnCreek]

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Looks like you got a great deal. Benchmark is a real good powder for lighter 308 bullets; I've used it with 155 a-max with good results. Meters great. For my rifle, it's a little pressure touchy approching max loads, so keep an eye on it when working up.

8208 is starting to become my general use powder for 308 & 223. Consistant burn & great metering. I replaced the ball powder I was using in .223 fmj's with 8208.

If you're just getting started, read that Lyman manual a couple of times. It's a very good manual.

 

[RampedRaptor]

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He asked to keep the Lyman and the other manual for future reference and I said it was fine. The only manual I currently have is the hornady and I've began reading it last night. I love color pictures!!!!

I'm hoping to use the bench mark and 8208 for the 168 amaxs and the other powder for my ammo eating ar.

I'm glad ppl are still commenting on this thread!!

Thanks

 

[treymchattie]

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looks like an awesome deal. all of that brand new would have been over $700 at least

 

[Scorpion Sniper]

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The CFE223 is a great powder for .308 and when its time to clean your rifle you will see why, I think you made a heck of a deal picking up all that reloading supply enjoy!!!!!

 

[Scorpion Sniper]

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The spaguetti and meatballs in the pics included??

 

[RampedRaptor]

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Lol nope i wish!!! living in a bachelor pad we have to cook are own microwaveable TV dinners.

The guy I bought the reloading stuff off of actually said the 223 would help clean the barrel and he always shoot it before cleaning time. Don't know if there's truth in that ?

Welp reading over the replys looks like I did well on the set up.
Now if I could only line up a work bench or get time off work to make one I could get started reloading. And since shooting time is in direct relationship to reloading time im quite anxious!

 

[Kevin 53]

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NRMA reloading bench is the one I built its a good size good weight and does not take long to build. I built mine in the garage then was able to take it in two sections up stairs and bolted it together. This one works for me.


Kevin

 

[RampedRaptor]

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NRMA bench? Please fill me in. Being able to split it in half to carry it up stairs is a huge plus.

 

[RampedRaptor]

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Never mind I decided not to be lazy and googled it. Pops rt up. That's definitely the route I want to go.

Thanks for the awesome info

 

[Kevin 53]

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The top is one section then the leg sections is the other. Bolts and nuts to but it together. I didn't build the shelves on top I mounted shelves on wall so I would have all the top to use. I put a 6" back above the top just to keep things on the table. I did put a shelf under the top as the plans call for. I think it's a good set up for reloading.

Kevin

 

[RampedRaptor]

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Thanks kevin for the bench idea. Didnt follow exactly but same concept. This is how far I got today on the bench.

Plan on building a few shelves up top and of course the big one on bottom.
Ran out of time and supplies.

72x34 inches x 42 inches high. 10 in back stop.
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[Kevin 53]

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Hey Dereck, you got it going its looking good. A buddy of mine told me about this table. He built one like the plans but 10' long. I been loading for 3 months. I bought a savage 6.5 creedmoor and thats all I load for now. I also bought a kimber 1911 45cal. about 3 weeks ago but not loading for it yet. This table makes it easy to load. The weight and size makes it stable. Be safe + questions = fun. These guys here have all the answers. Don't be afraid to ask.


Kevin