Bought a Rock Chucker kit

[DesertBull]

Now what?

 

Other than the obvious, shell holder, dies, bullets, primers, powder, what else do I need? Is the 5-0-5 scale serviceable?

 

 

[coues7]

Not sure what you mean by serviceable.....but the 505 is a great scale. I picked up my 3rd from TAM a while ago.

 

If you haven't read or had someone show you how to reload: READ READ READ.

 

Learn how to set-up your dies. Don't bump your shoulders more than 0.002. Always load up to a load Max.

Pay attention to detail and always weigh your charges to the best readout your scale has. Low extreme spreads equals tight groups (once a load has been developed).

 

 

[jeffro]

The 5-0-5 works fine.

 

You will need a good set of calipers.

Case Trimmer.

 

The equipment needed to just reload, and the equipment needed for precision reloading can vary a bit. It all comes down to what you want to put into your reloads/ammo.

 

As posted before, try to have someone with reloading experience help you start your reloading.

[DesertBull]

Not sure what you mean by serviceable.....but the 505 is a great scale. I picked up my 3rd from TAM a while ago.

 

If you haven't read or had someone show you how to reload: READ READ READ.

 

Learn how to set-up your dies. Don't bump your shoulders more than 0.002. Always load up to a load Max.

Pay attention to detail and always weigh your charges to the best readout your scale has. Low extreme spreads equals tight groups (once a load has been developed).

 

I was reading on another forum that the 5-0-5 was cheap and flimsy and should be replaced. That's all. I'm glad to hear that it will work fine.

 

[Red Rabbit]

I find the Lee Powder Measure scoops very handy to dump powder into the pan and trickle in the last bit.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=943305

 

The RCBS Chargemaster electronic powder scale/dispaensor is very convenient, but not necessary.

 

Some anti-static wipes for the plastic funnel so the powder does not stick.

 

You can get a lot of load data off the bullet and powder manufactures' websites, but I like the Nosler manuals.

 

I use the the Hornady Comparator and OAL guage for bullet seating depth.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=231904

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=570611

 

For dies, my choice is the Forster Ultra die set with the Ultra micrometer bullet seating die (if not just for the seating die in the set)

[firstcoueswas80]

I prefer a electronic scale. Its much faster and easier than the 5-0-5 although I used one for a long time.

 

Small hand tools, deburing tool, flash hole uniformer, primer pocket cleaner and hopefully and hand primer!

[TEAM JESUS]

A kinetic bullet puller. You'll make mistakes.

[Siwash]

A kinetic bullet puller. You'll make mistakes.

 

+1 Don't forget a case lube pad...I have found Redding's Imperial Wax to be the best for case prep/lube prior to sizing.

[firstcoueswas80]

Or you can use Hornayd One Shot case lube. Works great and is much easier... Make sure you add it liberally though.

[rclouse79]

I went with the rcbs bullet puller that screws into my press and clamps onto the bullet. If I know I have the correct amount of powder but seated the bullet too deep I can back it out just a scosh and then reseat it. I prefer this to beating a hammer looking thing on the ground until my bullet and powder fly out.

[DesertBull]

kit comes with lube pad and lube, chamfer/deburring tool, hand primer and Speer loading manual.

 

Looks like a caliper, the hornady gauges, primer pocket tool and bullet puller for now.

 

For now, I will be loading only for 7mm Rem Mag. After I get that down, I'll start in on the 270WSM. Still trying to decide on a bullet.

 

I have a butt load of Hornady brass that I have been saving. Is it any good or should I buy new?

 

Also will be looking for a decent portable bench. I'll make a bench in the garage for cool weather reloading, but too hot for summer time, which is when I'll have the most time to do it.

[jeffro]

I have had good luck with the Hornady brass. Keep track of how many times its been loaded. This will keep the neck tension the same from case to case.

[DesertBull]

ok, here's the question that turns friends into enemies......full length sizing or neck only?

[rclouse79]

I just started reloading so others probably have a better idea than I do. I have only neck sized so far. I have had no problems, have fired about 150 handloads, and have gotten better accuracy than I did with factory.

[jeffro]

FL new brass, and then NS. I NS until I have to bump the shoulders back a bit.