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9mm Reloading Questions

floorguy24
I'll make this simple-

I'm interested in reloading my own 9mm pistol cartridges for saving money in the long run.

Can anyone give me a brief rundown on what exactly is needed to get started and so on. Any ideas on tools/cost would be helpful as well.

Mainly interested in reloading 9mm luger 115 grain fmj for my beretta 92.

Safety is my first priority, of course.

Thank You!
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  • idahoducker
    Here's a kit that will last you for the rest of your life. http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=646599 Actually the longer you reload and the more calibers you add the more accessories you'll want but that kit is enough to start. There are cheaper brands that do a good job but the RCBS Rock Chucker is just an excellent press.
    You'll also need dies, powder, brass, bullets and primers. The RCBS kit comes with a Speer manual but you'd be wise to get one or two more from other makers.
    The ABC's of Reloading is a good book to start with too.
    Once you get your stuff and read up, get over to the Reloading section of these forums and ask your questions. Lots of good help over there.
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  • shoff14
    For a press and other tools needed your looking at minimum $100-200 for a single stage press with everything you need. This includes dies, a something to deburr the brass, remove crimped primers. Some way to clean the brass, it needs to be clean before you run it through the dies.

    You will need

    Press 9mm x 19 dies, sizer, expander die, and seater die something to check brass length. I personally don't trim 9mm brass unless I have to. If it is too long it shows up in the case mouth expanding process. Tumbler and media (water,soap and vinegar work ok, but tumbling works better for me)Chamfer tool Powder scalePowder measureLoading traysComponents


    With that said. If the only thing you are reloading for is 9mm. Then you are going to have to shoot a lot to see any return in it. I reload 9mm on the cheap with 6 cent bullets. Primers are around .033 cents, powder cost about .006 cents per round. If I am using my own spent brass, brass is free otherwise it is around .025 cents per piece.

    That comes to a total of $0.124 per round. Winchester white box is 19.96 per 100 at wally world. It will be a while before you ever realize any cost savings.
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  • Mobuck
    Number 1 on your list of needs: at least one loading manual.
    LEE makes some very economical and useable presses and powder dispensing products. I've used these for years and although there are much better setups, the LEE will load many good rounds for you. A single stage press if a good start and a turret press will speed up production but a beginner should not get in such a hurry that mistakes are made.
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  • CS8161
    Go to www.youtube.com and search for reloading the 9mm, it will give you a basic idea of what you will be getting into. Buy a reloading book and read it before jumping in. I would recommend a Lee Turret Press as an inexpensive way to get started. You can use it as a single stage press, then when you get more sure of yourself, you can use it as a turret press and load a box of ammo in about 15 minutes. Lee reloading equipment is less expensive than everyone else's but its very good quality. When I started in reloading, I bought all Lee stuff and loaded thousands of rounds on the equipment. Never a problem. Here is a brief video:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcDCHUr7Tgw
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