Before you get on the tools, I really suggest you read a reloading book. Not online, not YouTube, an actual, published book. Nick Harvey’s reloading manual is a very good starting point. His load data section (ignore that) is very questionable, but his introduction chapters on actual processes, the why’s and how’s are probably the best I’ve seen (yes, I have read a few to make that comparison). Also people like Nick Harvey are a cancer of the Australian shooting sports, yes, I agree (to angry mob), but his book is something I recommend you get before any tools.
Will look into it. Is his book widely available?
Also, what’s the drama about him?
G’day Nomis,
Nothing wrong with the Lee kits, or the Lyman for that matter. Most of us “oldies” started with them when there simply were no other choices, especially progressive presses. I had been reloading for 20 years before I got a set of scales, I would heartily agree with juststarting, Harveys is a good book, widely available. Old and superseded books such as Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading are also very good, and being early editions can be found in 2nd hand sections at fairs very cheap, Cheers.
Good to know. I’m going to be at the Bendigo arms and Militaria show weekend after next so I’ll be having a look around.
Another good thing to do is find someone who reloads to show you the ropes. It is easy to get lost in all the pieces of reloading equipment that is out there.
Not sure about over there but here we have a few gun shops that run reloading courses, if you can find a shop that does the same then i would suggest doing the course.
If you were going to buy a kit. I would still recommend the Lee kit. You are always going to add a few bits and pieces to any kit as you refine your process. The kit is the best way to get started quickly.
I have a soft copy of the Lee reloading manual. I will try to find it and see if we can work out a way to host it here. If not there are always options.
You could upload the pdf manual to one drive or google drive and then share it.
Yes, book is widely available.
Nope right thread
Nomis,
The Smart reloader kits are cheap and i have seen them at a couple of gun shows. Dont be temped by the price. They look crap and i am yet to hear of any good reports about them.
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Yeah saw them online. They even look cheap.
Dont know what midway are like to deal with but, cheap. + postage i guess
I’ve bought plenty of stuff off them through eBay, never had any trouble.
I believe it’s run by one of @Brett’s mates actually if I remember correctly.
Midway Australia is a good seller.
I have bought a lot of stuff from Midway. found them to be very good. Always adjust the shipping cost if you buy more than one item.
Thanks heaps for that link. I haven’t found anyone else that cheap.
Suggest you get the dies while your at it. Might help with postage. They are normally $40 to $45 for Rgb. (FLRS) only
Hilarious. Dude walked in looking for a cheap mosin, walked out with mosin, reloading gear and carcano as a next project.
So proud of everyone.
I regret nothing!
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