Guest wdenike Report post Posted September 26, 2014 You can load ammo on an RCBS or Redding press with a quality Redding bushing die that will out shoot most factory guns and most everybody capable of pulling the trigger. Get good quality stuff the first time. Does not have to be the best or most expensive. What is the best for one discipline of shooting is not always best for everyone else. Great thing about reloading is you can get in as deep as you want. Just get the very basic to save money and make a few rounds that go bang that are capable of pluggin a deer lung at 100 paces or you can fine tune a meat missile that can center punch the X-ring (or deer vitals) at 1,000 yds with the right driver. More important than what gear you pick... Make sure you understand the processes involved. Basics - Setting up your Dies/Press properly Trimming when needed Seating Depth Learn how to identify the beginning signs of overpressure Reducing a max load to get a safe starting point Powder burn rates (which one for xxxx caliber) After the basics if you choose to get deeper - Methods of obtaining the perfect load for your gun - Optimal Charge Weight, Ladder Tests, etc Case neck / projectile runout and how to control it. Neck tension Primer seating uniformity Sorting cases and projectiles by weight or bearing surfaces Meplat trimming / pointing Internal ballistics Good true advice!!!! AND THANKS AGAIN!!! STAY SAFE, CRAZY TIMES AHEAD.... Take care, Willie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
