Introduction to reloading
The Smallest Minority blog has a extensive post how to get into reloading. Well worth a read if you have been thinking about starting to reload:
After my offhand comment the other day about how people should get into reloading, I’ve received over a dozen emails asking how a complete tenderfoot would get into it: with a low budget, modest reloading amounts, and so on.
I would appreciate advice from you all as the a “basic” set of equipment one would need, as well as some recommendations for stuff like powder and such.
More here.
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After years of devoting most of my paycheck to raising kids, the last one left the nest and I find myself with some spare $. Want to get back into reloading and was wondering if anyone out there has utilized a bench grinder stand as a base for a press. I'll be using a Rock Crusher and would like a base that's somewhat mobile but stable. Any thoughts / inputs would be appreciated.
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Hi Folks
I am new to reloading. I will be reloading 44, 45, 9mm, 357, 38 special, 308, 30-06, and 6.5 Swedish Mauser. I've read and read the reloading books and have a question. I have the not to exceed OAL, but don't know what the minimum length would be if it says the OAL is 1.590. I know I can't set the bullet out further. How far do I want to insert it in the case? Is there such a thing as too short?
Let me know.
Thanks
Sam