coueschaser3 Report post Posted November 6, 2008 So really have never reloaded at all. But am looking into starting for primarily 223,270win, and 300wby. I was looking at the rockchucker kit to start out so for all you reload folks. aside from powder, bullets, and brass. What do i need other than the kit and dies? i have zero experience and have a friend i think would help a bit. When you buy dies for a round is that all you need if you have the other stuff...just lookin for a list on basically what i need to be Good to go. any advice on brands would help to. thanks. Alright. So i took the two book reading advice and am partway through the first.....dont have to buy em as i work at bass pro and its a good way to kill time... But wow!!!! ive got quite a bit of knowledge in the gun buisiness and deal in fine guns, i have always known alot about different arms but again WOW, thanks for the advice i have a whole new understanding of things and how things work and like i said im only half way through the first one. Right now im on the 7th edition Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading. Any suggestions on what books are better than others or others to read? since its free i might as well read em all.\ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted November 6, 2008 When I was getting started the most common and best advise I kept getting was to buy 2 of the top reloading books and read them front to back before you spend any other money. It was and is good advise and will give a better understanding of what components you will NEED and than WANT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueschaser3 Report post Posted November 6, 2008 Ill check one out thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted November 6, 2008 Ill check one out thanks. TWO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueschaser3 Report post Posted November 6, 2008 two....gotcha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krp Report post Posted November 6, 2008 Gamehauler gave you the #1 addvice, spot on. The #2 is after you get your eqip find someone to help get you setup and walk you through it. I live in Mesa and would happily come over and help, I did it on my own but a little help would have stiffled the fear I had when I pulled the trigger the first time. A basic kit will get you started and you can add other equip if you think you need it. I'm taking my son-in-law on his first coues hunt and leaving in a little bit, if I can help you out let me know. Kent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted November 6, 2008 Kent, you are right about #2 I did it all on my own also and wish I had a Mentor to answer the simple questions and add the confidence. P.S. C.C.3 If you want to start loading to save money Stop right now If you want to load so you can shoot more or many other reasons Carry On Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueschaser3 Report post Posted November 6, 2008 My number one reason is to customize the loads for the 270 and 300 wby maybe 45 70. second is to stock up on 223 rounds as im building an AR. Thanks for all your help, im not plannin on buyin until after my elk hunt so ive got time to do some reading. by the looks of it the rock chucker kit has about everything but dies and a case trimmer. Thanks again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted November 7, 2008 My number one reason is to customize the loads for the 270 and 300 wby maybe 45 70. second is to stock up on 223 rounds as im building an AR. Thanks for all your help, im not plannin on buyin until after my elk hunt so ive got time to do some reading. by the looks of it the rock chucker kit has about everything but dies and a case trimmer. Thanks again. If you are into Berger 168 gr. VLD's or Balistic tip 150 gr. bullets for that 300 WBY, extreme coues or I can thow you a bone.... when you are ready. GH had great advice for you above... Mike, I need those books! extreme coues is my reloading partner and he is dang good at it, so I have cheated the whole reading thing.... but need to still get that done one of these days.... Best of luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrismp51 Report post Posted November 7, 2008 I would think about a tumbler too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted November 7, 2008 Tim, I can spot ya on a few things if you start reloading for me too! LOL Since you want to reload for 3000WBY you can get me one of them too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueschaser3 Report post Posted November 7, 2008 My number one reason is to customize the loads for the 270 and 300 wby maybe 45 70. second is to stock up on 223 rounds as im building an AR. Thanks for all your help, im not plannin on buyin until after my elk hunt so ive got time to do some reading. by the looks of it the rock chucker kit has about everything but dies and a case trimmer. Thanks again. If you are into Berger 168 gr. VLD's or Balistic tip 150 gr. bullets for that 300 WBY, extreme coues or I can thow you a bone.... when you are ready. GH had great advice for you above... Mike, I need those books! extreme coues is my reloading partner and he is dang good at it, so I have cheated the whole reading thing.... but need to still get that done one of these days.... Best of luck! Coincidentally thats exactly what i wanna work up for the 300wby especially. ill let ya know when i get everything in order and thanks alot for the advice and help....Might have to come with cody and give yall an extra set of eyes for that 22dec tag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueschaser3 Report post Posted November 7, 2008 Tim, I can spot ya on a few things if you start reloading for me too! LOL Since you want to reload for 3000WBY you can get me one of them too. 3000wby? wow i need me one of those i dunno if you want me reloadin for ya from the start, specially if ya like the way your face is configured if i get good well make ya a nice lil round for that Diet 7mag ackley you just got. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueschaser3 Report post Posted November 9, 2008 Good advice on the books thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cgmartin Report post Posted November 21, 2008 You will also need, A caliper trimmer hand primming tool tumbler dies more reloading blocks you will also want to upgrade the scale that come with the kit, its junk shell holders Along with the reloading manuals, you will want to start your own notebook. As for manuals, look for the ones that have data for the caliber, powder and bullets you plan to use. When you get your equipment and have questions, PM me and I will give you my #. you will be surprised how easy it really is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
