5guyshunting Report post Posted July 11, 2014 What do you guys think about this set up. Hope its all good I just ordered it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted July 12, 2014 Looks like most everything needed to get started. Do you have a tumbler? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted July 12, 2014 Good price too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted July 12, 2014 It's a good set up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted July 12, 2014 Looks like most everything needed to get started. Do you have a tumbler?[/quot no I will have to get one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcdinaz Report post Posted July 12, 2014 Harbor Freight! You can get a vibratory tumbler for a lot cheaper than from a reloading place. Or if you want the cleanest brass ever get their tumbler and order the steel pins and lemi-shine online. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted July 12, 2014 Harbor Freight! You can get a vibratory tumbler for a lot cheaper than from a reloading place. Or if you want the cleanest brass ever get their tumbler and order the steel pins and lemi-shine online. Thanks, I will check it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted July 12, 2014 Case cleaner is a luxury, not a necessity. You will need dies and the tools to fit on the caliper to measure your cases and COAL. I don't think you will like that scale, but it's fine to get started. You should start searching now for powder and primers because they can be hard to find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted July 12, 2014 DB, how do you suggest he clean the cases to get all the carbon out of the inside so it doesn't scratch the dies or contaminate the powder? I have used a solution of citric acid but then I had to put each case on a finishing nail I pounded into a board in rows and wait for them to dry. I know some people have used sonic cleaners but I like using a tumbler because it cleans up the brass and reveals cracked necks easier. When I load 223 or LC 5.56 the ring that indicates case separation from case stretch after multiple resizing was more apparent. I can remember when digital scales first came out but I always relied on just a balance scale to check my loads or to weigh each charge depending on what the round was. I have always used a single stage press and don't let the powder measure drop below 50%. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted July 12, 2014 How does a case tumbler clean the inside of the case? I brush out the necks and wipe off the outside of the cases with a rag. I've never heard of carbon contaminating the powder. I never use the powder measure either. I have a scoop that will get me to within half a grain then trickle in the remaining powder. I found a very precise electric lab scale on eBay. It normally goes for $400 or more but someone had no idea what they had and sold it for $35. It measures .01 of a grain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted July 22, 2014 Thanks for your opinions and comments. I think I am dialed in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
