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jc2stroke2in
I have never reloaded but I am kinda thinking about it. I know nothing about it..............Does it save enough money in the long haul to pay for all the investment you must make up front.........
OR Is it really for fine tuning a load for bench shooting etc...And a kinda break even deal but with a box of accurate ammo......

coonass

We Live in a World of Give And Take, But A Lot Of People Won't Give What it Takes.
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  • jc2stroke2in
    im thinkin of getting into reloading but dont really know where to start im only gonna reload a few times a year just for hunting all the kits i look at say they come with everything but i wonder what all i really need any advice would be appreciated,jared
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  • bpost
    The best bet is go to a local gun shop and find a dutch uncle willing to teach you the basics. Any reloading manual has the basics spelled out very well. A complete reloading kit as offered by any of the manufacturers will serve you well. Reloading is fun, safe and a simple process. The understanding of the process is like riding a bike, once you learn, you will never forget. Welcome to the family of cooking your own ammo. Don't forget to look at casting your own pistol and rifle bullets. That is a big savings and induces a lot more shooting.
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  • deadeye46
    Hello 2stroke,here's my .02.After trying several outfits over the years and brands,I'd recommend the Lyman kit.It is the most complete kit offered that I know of and will serve you well.You can email me at rreeves46@hotmail.com if you want to talk further on this,Bob.
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  • Tailgunner1954
    Don't do it Luke, you'll only be drawn to the dark side.

    Seriously, get a good manual first. If you have a specific brand of bullet you like the looks of, than get the manual put out by that company (Nosler, Hornady, Sierra, Speer*) and study the opening chapters (How To and other "non-data" sections).
    Most** kits are designed around rifle reloading, some of the pieces are not needed for pistol. You can start by picking up some of the "bare bones" stuff (Press, Scale, Dies, Caliper) on the auction sites (reloading gear is built to last several lifetimes, so don't be afraid of used equipment).
    Once you start working up a accurate load for your rifle, you will find yourself shooting more, and once you find a load that makes your rifle "drive tacks" you will be forever hooked.

    *The Speer manual is included in the RCBS kit
    **Dillon gears there presses to high volume pistol reloading

    Whittemore
    Some guys like a mag full of lead, I still prefer one round to the head.
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  • sandwarrior
    Suggest you look into a used good quality set or go with the Lyman basic kit. I believe it was around a hundred bucks. After that, the mentor idea and get a manual and read up first. -Good luck,

    We have the second amendment so that all the rest are secure....UNK>
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  • MrGnA
    LYMAN has probably THE most comprehensive reloading manual I've seen to date(I think the latest version is the 48th but the earlier are just as good). Everything from the how, what, where and why.
    It's a good read, even for the advanced reloader.

    I would like to suggest a great forum that covers all the aspects of reloading.

    reloadbench.com
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  • modoc
    Hi.Get out to the nearest rifle range and corner the oldest shooter you can find.Tell him of your interest.That should get things started.Why Oldest ??Not because the younger guys don't know,but because the old guys will be more patience.Plus it gives them a chance to give back to the hobby that has given them so much pleasure over the years. They most often will have time to do a great job while the younger guys have other things to do.Aside from that,get a book so you can ask intelligent questions.If you really want to know DO IT .......

    BILL
    KEEP YOUR POWDER DRY.BUT NOT HOT.....single action S&Ws are keepers
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  • jc2stroke2in
    ok thanks alot i think ill get a book and try to get some used stuff i sent u an email cody,jared
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