Reloading

66mustangman

November 26, 2005 17:15

I came into possession of a Pacific DL 150 reloader, but it came with no manual, so I have no Idea what order the shot shell must go thru in order to be reloaded, can someone with the same model or the knowledge help me.
Thanks

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  66mustangman

  November 26, 2005 17:15

  loading data for .308 caliber ftx bullets

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  knucklehead14

  November 26, 2005 18:30

  I`m gonna catch a lot of flack over this probably but, There isn`t too much importance concerning brands, The type of press and equiptment is of more importance. I don`t reload rifle ammo so I can`t give any help on what type of press to buy. I reload handgun ammo only, I have a turrett press. My press might be just fine for rifle and handgun both but I don`t know. I prefer Lyman equiptment. The brand argument can go on and on as long as this post survives. My point is as I said at first, Type of equiptment will be more important than brand. There will be people here shortly that will add a wealth of info to you, I`m sure. Good Luck.
  
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  dcloco

  November 26, 2005 20:19

  knucklehead - I agree with you about the argument of what color the press is (in other words...what brand)....but I do have this to say.
  
  The quality of equipment made now, is not nearly as good as it used to be...in all of the top brands.
  
  I have an older RCBS Rockchucker...that is TEN times the press that the new Rockchucker Supreme is. Set them side by side...anybody would pick the older press.
  
  66mustangman - buy a single stage press to begin with...then work your way to a turret or multistage press. Walk before you learn how to run...make your mistakes on a small quantity of reloads.

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  leadburner

  November 26, 2005 20:27

  I also load on a turret press,(have single stage press also for special projects).You can load any thing on a turret,plenty of room for rifle cases,a little added speed for pistol reloading.For straight wall(pistol)cases,make sure to get carbide dies.Also get two or three loading manuals and READ THEM.Then set up your bench or loading station and have fun!

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  Permanently deleted user

  November 27, 2005 04:27

  I recommend a RCBS Rock Chucker. There is a tremendous difference in quality between brands. RCBS makes some of the best equipment out there. If you want something that is going to last you a lifetime, go with the RCBS. After you have the basics down, then you may want to look at a progressive press for your handgun ammo. I have the RCBS Pro-2000 (I think). It's a great progressive press. I second the post about getting several manuals and reading them through. hope this helps.
  
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  JustC

  November 27, 2005 06:25

  for beginning, I would lean on the RCBS Rockchucker or the redding pressess and Redding or rcbs dies. Read a few manuals first to get acclimated to the proceedure, and if possible, have a friend who is experienced walk you through setting up your equipment and loading some of your first rounds.
  
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