Getting started

[Jherexx]

Go to the RCBS website http://www.rcbs.com/, they have a pretty good tutorial on step-by-step roloading, plus other resources. For load data, go to the powder manufacturer websites like Hogdon and Alliant. That should get you started.

[mcantar18c]

I'll check that out, thanks.

[mcantar18c]

Ok so I checked out that step-by-step and I see what all is involved... its a lot simpler than I thought.
I also checked out their reloading kits and found a few different types.
What's the difference between single stage, turret, and progressive presses? I'm sure there's a cost difference but is one type better than the other?

[SAnd]

Reloading, think of it like a math test where if you get the answer wrong you lose a hand.

I don't remember where I picked that up. It may have been here.

Reloading is like a lot of things. Don't let it intimidate you but respect it.

Have Fun (and Be Careful)

[mcantar18c]

So I've spent the past hour or so watching videos on youtube and familiarizing myself with components and such. I came across this one...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzsZsn-DurY
...and he's doing most of the work with hand tools.
I like the idea of how convenient (what I assume is) a progressive press is (one video had a big blue press that seated primers, loaded the powder charge, and seated the bullet in 4 stages at the same time), but I think the tools shown in that video would be a good way to get into reloading until I have the cash to put towards a nice press.
Anybody do it the way the guy in the video does? Where did you get your tools and such?

[SA Friday]

Rekoading by non mounted press is sssslllllllooooooowwwwwwwww. Sure you want to load 50 rounds of 45 acp a month, go for it

For you, I recommend a turret press or a single stage press to learn with. Hjand presses are primarily made for bench rest shooters developing loads while at the range. Great idea, but not well thought out. Benchrest shooter typically get hyper anal about their reloading prep and measurements. Hard to do that at the range.

[mcantar18c]

I knew it was slow but I guess its slower than I thought.
I'll go take a look at Lee reloading stuff. Thanks.