View Full Version : I finally bit the bullet!!!
9MMISFINE
09-08-2011, 18:25
I did it I got a reloading setup. I am so excited to start turning out rounds.
Here is my setup let me know what you think. Keep in mind i'm just starting out so go easy on me.
Press: Lee 4 hole turret w/ auto index kit scale powder dump $100
Tumbler: Cabela's 400 Kit $55
Lee Modern Reloading Manual: $15
Hornady Headspace Gauge: $40
Lee .357 Sig Steel 3 Die Set: $26
Lee .357 Sig Factory Crimp Die: $19
Electronic Caliper:$19
Bullet Puller $12
Lube and Pad $13
Loading Block $9
Total with shipping $341
unclebob
09-08-2011, 18:36
I did it I got a reloading setup. I am so excited to start turning out rounds.
Here is my setup let me know what you think. Keep in mind i'm just starting out so go easy on me.
Press: Lee 4 hole turret w/ auto index kit scale powder dump $100
Tumbler: Cabela's 400 Kit $55
Lee Modern Reloading Manual: $15
Hornady Headspace Gauge: $40
Lee .357 Sig Steel 3 Die Set: $26
Lee .357 Sig Factory Crimp Die: $19
Electronic Caliper:$19
Bullet Puller $12
Lube and Pad $13
Loading Block $9
Total with shipping $341
You don't need the loading block. I would get a better loading manual. I would try Hornady one shot lube first instead of of lube and pad.
:welcome:
atakawow
09-08-2011, 19:24
I did it I got a reloading setup. I am so excited to start turning out rounds.
Here is my setup let me know what you think. Keep in mind i'm just starting out so go easy on me.
Press: Lee 4 hole turret w/ auto index kit scale powder dump $100
Tumbler: Cabela's 400 Kit $55
Lee Modern Reloading Manual: $15
Hornady Headspace Gauge: $40
Lee .357 Sig Steel 3 Die Set: $26
Lee .357 Sig Factory Crimp Die: $19
Electronic Caliper:$19
Bullet Puller $12
Lube and Pad $13
Loading Block $9
Total with shipping $341
You can ditch that. For a few more bucks, you can opt for a Lee Pro auto disk and a powder measure riser.
Colorado4Wheel
09-08-2011, 19:32
Press: Lee 4 hole Classic Turret w/ auto index kit scale powder dump $212 (from Kempfs, comes with dies)
Tumbler: Cabela's 400 Kit $55
Lyman Reloading Manual: $15
L.E. Wilson Case gages: $25 (From Dillon USA)
Lee .357 Sig Factory Crimp Die: $19
Electronic Caliper:$19
Bullet Puller $12
Hornady One Shot/Dillon Lube. $8
Dillon Eliminator Scale. $55
Total about $420
Much, Much better scale, same dies, better manual, good case gauge, eliminated stuff you don't need.
I know it's more but it's a lifetime investment and it's only another $100
Steve Koski
09-08-2011, 19:35
Beam scales? Ha!
xXGearheadXx
09-08-2011, 19:36
congrats. enjoy the new addiction.
Colorado4Wheel
09-08-2011, 19:37
I didn't realize you already ordered?
garyjandfamily
09-08-2011, 19:55
Beam scales? Ha!
Real men use beam scales.
I use a cheap old Redding scale that I bought new in the early 1980's. Just last year I got bored and decided to check it using various weights and a NIST calibrated precision digital scale that we have at work. My beam scale is accurate to better than .2% from 2 grains to 35 grains.:tongueout:
squirreld
09-08-2011, 20:39
I have the hornady headspace gauges.
They work good.
Not much to them though.
A must have IMO.
I would suggest returning the lube & pad, FCD.
This
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=204960
http://media.midwayusa.com/productimages/large/204/204960.jpg
and this goes super fast and really far!
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRn_5ri-2uDCuFzjTGjOodK053rV7p7p7_WoEHQ9obM72usBcN3HDlInrmaIw
While I am running through about 11K in 5.56 right now. I use 2 shots on the pan, cover it in 1 layer of brass, shake the pan for 10 seconds, dump in case feeder, done!
IndyGunFreak
09-08-2011, 21:12
I did it I got a reloading setup. I am so excited to start turning out rounds.
Here is my setup let me know what you think. Keep in mind i'm just starting out so go easy on me.
Press: Lee 4 hole turret w/ auto index kit scale powder dump $100
Tumbler: Cabela's 400 Kit $55
Lee Modern Reloading Manual: $15
Hornady Headspace Gauge: $40
Lee .357 Sig Steel 3 Die Set: $26
Lee .357 Sig Factory Crimp Die: $19
Electronic Caliper:$19
Bullet Puller $12
Lube and Pad $13
Loading Block $9
Total with shipping $341
I think you made a terrible mistake by not reading the sticky.
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