Thread: Beginner reloader setup

Since you are starting reloading and also high power calibers, may I suggest a few things.

1. Get the Lyman manual and read the early chapters 3 times. You need to understand the variables of pressure, velocity, case capacity, powder charge, bullet weight etc. This is complex and exponential. BE SAFE.
2. Get the Hornady headspace and bullet seating comparator. It will help size cases and seat bullets accurately and repeatably. I cannot praise the merits of this tool enough. It completely eliminates so many errors that can creep up in reloading. Get the case sizing, case length trim and bullet seating right first time and you have high quality ammo every time.
3. Nothing wrong with Lee gear. Ignore the people who rubbish Lee. Lee products used to be very popular with target shooters
4. You don't need a powder tickler. My Hornady is virtually unused for 15 years. You can have it for $15 and shipping
5. I use a cheap $30 digital scale that I check with the Ohaus balance beam regularly. Makes reloading real easy