reloading

[Andy C]

I know its 12-1500 dollars to get started reloading rife and pistol rounds. (7 different calibers) but how hard is it to do? And learn to do it right? Any input would be great.

[I make oil]

Reloading is easy and much cheaper to start than that. It is just a process no black magic. I have a Lee classic turrent press which cost less than $150 with a primer kit. You can by a Lee Single Stage press for around $25. (I use a lot of Lee equipment. It's not too expensive and does the job. Some people HAVE to have whatever other brand they use. It's all personal preference) Then you need the dies for the caliber your going to load for. Around $30 for a set for the Lee Carbide pistol dies (they come with a dipper for powder) if you shop around. You can buy used for cheaper they don't wear out if you take care of them. I'd recommend a good reloading manual with loads etc but you can get that info on the web. TONS of videos on YouTube.

I don't really count the cases, powder, bullets and primers as they are consumables.

Now once you start reloading you will buy other things. I own several presses, case cleaners, powder scales, lots and lots of dies, decappers, etc etc etc. None of this stuff is necessary to reload other than the additional dies, just like a tackle box full of lures is not necessary to fish.

[duckman1911]

Its can be as cost effective or as expensive as you want it to be. Lee does make some good stuff for the $ and is what I use for loading rifle ammo. I use a Dillon progressive press for handgun ammo because of the qauntity it can produce in an hour. To me reloading is a very rewarding and relaxing. I even cast my own pistol bullets. It seems over whelming at first but it isnt. It can be addictive though.lol

[eman]

Safety first!!!

[Elbert Chamblee]

Look at the loaders and decide what fits your budget. You can order from big companies like Natchez shooting supplies, Grafs, Midsouth shooter supply and Gamaliel shooter supply and if you have a business you may be able to do business with Crow shooting supplies. Like people say safety first. Load when you have time and do not rush ...load with no distractions. Go by the books on loads. do not start at max loads and go above what is max on powder charges. If you need some help setting up just pm me. Been loading since 1974. Pistol, rifle and shotgun.