Thinking about reloading

[Dave]

OK, so I get an email from some shooting supply store which is no surprise since I scour the net for deals and have been doing even more so lately with all the panic buying, and there is one from midsouthshooterssupply.com. In the email it has a link saying if you are new to or interested in reloading ammo to click on it. This is the page at the link https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/reloading.asp . I was wondering if the kits listed there would be good enough to at least get me loading and reloading some .223 ammo to blow at the range. With ammo prices going up, I'm not sure I want to be using the better 5.56 62gr rounds if I can just make .223 55gr rounds cheaper. Also, if either are ok, what would it take aside from dies to reload 7.62x39 ammo since I have an AK and an SKS?

[ray1970]

When I first got into reloading I bought a similar Lee kit. It will serve you just fine if you do a minimal amount of shooting and reloading. Heck, I still have and use the powder measure today. I'd recommend the Lee kit if you want to "try" reloading without dumping a ton of money into expensive equipment. You can always upgrade your equipment later on as you see fit.

[Diesel24]

Like Ray said if your not planning on manufacturing a ton of rounds those will serve you well. I just recently got into re-loading as well and I'll never turn back.

[RYAN50BMG]

Get into reloading because you like reloading as a hobby, not to save a dollar. I discovered this after I bought my first full-auto gun. Price components (bullets-powder-primers-brass,if you don't have it) vs. your time.

[Great-Kazoo]

OK, so I get an email from some shooting supply store which is no surprise since I scour the net for deals and have been doing even more so lately with all the panic buying, and there is one from midsouthshooterssupply.com. In the email it has a link saying if you are new to or interested in reloading ammo to click on it. This is the page at the link https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/reloading.asp . I was wondering if the kits listed there would be good enough to at least get me loading and reloading some .223 ammo to blow at the range. With ammo prices going up, I'm not sure I want to be using the better 5.56 62gr rounds if I can just make .223 55gr rounds cheaper. Also, if either are ok, what would it take aside from dies to reload 7.62x39 ammo since I have an AK and an SKS?

Lots of Brass, primers, powder AND bullets. Price out 2K for each caliber and see what's available on line. And or call Elk Bomb 970-587-9611 12-7 pm 9-4? sat. You think EBR parts are hard to find.............
Oh yeah ABC's of reloading and any other reloading books you can get your hands on.

[nikolatesla19]

Just bought a Lee anniversary kit to take a stab at it. Pretty excited tbh!

[Punkface]

Just bought a Lee anniversary kit to take a stab at it. Pretty excited tbh!

Me too!

[Mazin]

I started last year on a Honrnday LnL, love it. Reloading is another hobby unto itself, you won't save money for quite a while but you will be producing better ammo that most factory stuff. I started because I was frustrated in shooting a great group just to have it go to crap because of ammo inconsistencies and the hope of saving some money instead of buying "Match" grade ammo. Get the ABC's of reloading and start there.

[Danimal]

To answer your question with a question:

How much do you shoot, or plan on shooting?
A) I shoot a little and want to reload for enjoyment (Lee is fine)
B) I shoot quite a bit and would like to reload to off set some cost as ammo prices increase (I would go with the LNL or RCBS kits they have)
C) I shoot damn near constantly and need to reload so that I can feed my addiction ( Dillon 550 or better)

Why are you wanting to reload?
A) Fun (Get what you can afford they are all fun and a rewarding hobby)
B) Save money (Got to be looking long term here because there are a lot of hidden costs, buy better equipment that will last longer)

What ever you choose to do just be aware that there is other equipment needed that is not in the kits. You will need to piece it together as you go and your investment will grow. I recommend getting the best setup that you can afford to start out and you will be happy with it longer. I had a lee pro 1000 and it would get the job done, but parts would break all the time and I never trusted it like I trust my Dillon. I have the RCBS kit that you have on that site you linked and it is great. I still use it all the time for my more precision work and when I am working up loads for bolt guns. Whatever you get, it will make bullets and it will be fun. Do your research and maybe have someone help you out to get you going safely and it will save you money in the long run. But also be aware that it will cost time and you need to decide what your time is worth and whether or not you enjoy spending the time doing it. That is what makes it all worth while.

[silentshooter]

Dillion 650 if you have the coin and plan on really getting into reloading and shooting alot. The No BS Lifetime warranty is killer.

[<MADDOG>]

To answer your question with a question:

How much do you shoot, or plan on shooting?
A) I shoot a little and want to reload for enjoyment (Lee is fine)
B) I shoot quite a bit and would like to reload to off set some cost as ammo prices increase (I would go with the LNL or RCBS kits they have)
C) I shoot damn near constantly and need to reload so that I can feed my addiction ( Dillon 550 or better)

Why are you wanting to reload?
A) Fun (Get what you can afford they are all fun and a rewarding hobby)
B) Save money (Got to be looking long term here because there are a lot of hidden costs, buy better equipment that will last longer)

What ever you choose to do just be aware that there is other equipment needed that is not in the kits. You will need to piece it together as you go and your investment will grow. I recommend getting the best setup that you can afford to start out and you will be happy with it longer. I had a lee pro 1000 and it would get the job done, but parts would break all the time and I never trusted it like I trust my Dillon. I have the RCBS kit that you have on that site you linked and it is great. I still use it all the time for my more precision work and when I am working up loads for bolt guns. Whatever you get, it will make bullets and it will be fun. Do your research and maybe have someone help you out to get you going safely and it will save you money in the long run. But also be aware that it will cost time and you need to decide what your time is worth and whether or not you enjoy spending the time doing it. That is what makes it all worth while.

+1

And you can save $ after the investment; my friend just got into it, and we did a comparison. Federal GM 168 SMK, $1.50 each. Reload - $.50 each unless you need to buy brass. Can probably be done cheaper if components are bought in bulk as some have stated.

[jgang]

Stop thinking and jump in with both feet. I started on a pardner, graduated to a chucker, bought a lee classic turret and just picked up a sweet dillon. I reload to get the loads that work best for me. A side benefit is that I can reload 50 custom rounds of .45 acp for around $6.