Flyer, I think it all depends on your loading sequence to which primer tool you would use. I use a four stage auto indexing turret but after de-capping I prime by hand using the Lee auto primer. This allows me the opportunity to inspect my primer pocket and resize the case if necessary. Once done, I can sit down with a load of de-caped cases and using the Lee auto primer that I REALLY like, prime 100 cases in just a few minutes. I’ve literally loaded thousands of rounds with this little jewel and have never had it fail me. Great product for a very reasonable price.
You will also need a good Powder Scale. I recommend the RCBS 505 for a basic scale. There are also some nice electronic Scales. I use a Pact Digital Scale. I recommend reading the Lyman Reloading Manual, 48th edition. A Case Cleaner/Polisher is also a very good idea, as the brass must be cleaned before reloading.
That is a good system for someone starting out. Not sure if i would get the auto indexing though especially if it has the same setup the LoadMaster does. But the turret system works very well. It should come with about everything you need to use. You might want later to get a better powder dispenser, but then again it might work just fine for you. Get the hand primer for sure they work great. I use it even with my Dillon every now and then, comes in real handy. The scale that comes with it will work... i like a digital scale better, but lots of people love the balance scales.
You will need brass, primers, powder, bullets. Once used brass works just fine and you can get 8 to 10 reloades with no problems, more if no problems show up. Buying in bulk is the only way you are going to get any real decent prices. If you buy by the pound and by the hundred, your per cost is going to be way up.
For example a pound of powder at the dealers around here runs about $25. If you can buy in bulk of say 8 pound jugs, you can get it for as low as $15. Same with primers, around here the dealers are charging about $26 per thousand, buy in 5 thousand lots at $17.
Using once used brass you will probably want to get a tumbler to clean the brass up. Other than that, you will be set to go. Good luck and happy shooting...
I got the press linked above, the primer, double disk set and a 45acp die set. I also got a book, the 49th edition and a little something else for the PT1911.
I'll have to wait another week or 2 before getting supplies. That should give me ample time to read up on reloading and look through the book a time or 2.
Please PM me those links if you don't mind. One of my coworkers has a dealer account with MidWay, while the savings aren't big, they are still some marked off of the marked price. I didn't look to see the savings amount on the supplies, I was just hardware shopping yesterday.
Pm will be there today. Midway has some good stuff and usually at fair prices, but as with everything they are not always the cheapest price. I can say about Midwayusa though that they do give very good customer support and service and i usually deal with them if possible. But like most the bottom line is what usually wins in the end.
HAHA ... How about ... you get into reloading, and YOU can send ME ammo.
In case anyone's wondering, there are other videos on YouTube that seem to be somewhat informative. Others on there just suck too.
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