Reloading Equipment

[GreyWolfe11]

I have just enrolled in Gunsmithing school through Thompson Education Direct (correspondence/online) and will be ultimately learning to do my own reloading. I'm sure the school will be making its own recommendations for equipment, but would like to find out from you guys your choices.

I will be looking for something fairly simple (ie. "affordable" : in the beginning, but that I could possibly expand upon or improve in the future as my skills develop.

Also, how are your workstations set up - Layout, storage, etc.? And what is your best/most used source of materials (Dillon Precision, etc.)?

Thanks in advance,
GW

[HogRider]

I used to reload on a regular basis and sold all my reloading equipment when I moved about 11 years ago. I had a very small press just for decapping, a CBS Rock chucker Single stage press for Magnum Handgun and rifle loads, and a Dillon 550 for 9mm and 45 Auto.

About 3 weeks ago I decided to start reloading again and I ordered a cheap starter kit ( lee aniversary Kit ) to begin with. If I like it and really get back into it, then I am sure I will end up with better quality stuff and maybe a progressive press again.

But for right now I just want to play around with 44 Magnum and 45 Colt.

I don't even have the press yet but it is on its way. I am somewhat exited to get back into it.

I was wondering how many people on this forum do reload?

[DoubleAction]

GreyWolfe;You need to write the National Reloading Manufacturers Association ,One Centerpointe Drive , Suite 300 ,Lake Oswego,OR. 97035. They will furnish you with Bench Plans,Manufacturer Catalogs, Reloading Data from everyone with a name in Bullets and cartridges,Video,Check Lists,and you name it.I have an ordering form on the Gunmen Site.

[GreyWolfe11]

Excellent - thanks gentlemen.

[HogRider]

GreyWolfe11. There is a great website including a forum for all aspects of handloading. Check it out!


www.handloads.com/default.asp