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Where are you and what are you looking forStarting down the same rat hole myself.
Thanks to the geopolitical situation and the never ending exhortations of places like this.
Not to mention the good folks here at NES and elswhere.
500 rounds once fired brass. ✔
1000 primers. ✔
Lee single stage press.✔
Need powder, projectiles, scale, dies, manuals, and misc.
So almost there
You’ll need something to trim, chamfer and debur your rifle brass too. The cheap option (but works well, just slow) isOk here’s my list so far:
Lee Classic 4 Hole Turret Press Deluxe Kit
The Lee 4 Hole Classic Turret Press features a proven design which utilizes turrets that lock into a solid steel ring allowing the reloader to quickly...www.midwayusa.comLee 4 Hole Classic 4 Hole Turret Press Turret
The Lee Turret Press is a proven design utilizing replaceable turrets that lock into a solid steel ring. One of the best features is the ability to...www.midwayusa.comLee Ultimate 4-Die Set 6.5 Creedmoor
Choose the Lee Ultimate Die Set for maximum versatility. The set features a full length-resizing die to return brass to factory new dimensions, perfect...www.midwayusa.comLee Carbide 3-Die Set 44 Special 44 Remington Mag
The Lee Carbide 3-Die Set is a great set of reloading dies for any reloader looking for a set of dies that will produce accurate ammunition for many...www.midwayusa.comLee Pacesetter 3-Die Set 7.62x39mm
Lee Precision has been manufacturing high quality, affordable reloading equipment since 1958. Each Pacesetter 3-Die Set includes the exclusive Lee...www.midwayusa.comLee Ultimate 4-Die Set 223 Remington
Choose the Lee Ultimate Die Set for maximum versatility. The set features a full length-resizing die to return brass to factory new dimensions, perfect...www.midwayusa.com
Other than powder, primers, cartridges, and bullets it looks like this will get me on the right track. Those 4 are my main platforms; 44mag, .223/5.56, 6.5cr, and x39. The extra turret will be for a future gun in a ridiculous magnum I don’t own yet. .460 or something like that. I plan on a progressive press in the future once my doomsday stash of 9/45 are dwindled down. Yes, I still need a powder charge die for the x39. I may have a selection of powder chargers for certain calibers as well.
So I can’t seem to find a case length gauge set that doesn’t include another shell holder. Is that standard practice?You’ll need something to trim, chamfer and debur your rifle brass too. The cheap option (but works well, just slow) is
Amazon product ASIN B000NOQIOUView: https://www.amazon.com/LEE-PRECISION-Cutter-Lock-Stud/dp/B000NOQIOU
Amazon product ASIN B000LC2348View: https://www.amazon.com/LEE-PRECISION-223-Gauge-Holder/dp/B000LC2348/ref=pd_aw_fbt_img_1/131-7095495-5154952?pd_rd_w=QGMNc&pf_rd_p=0ac31943-e5c4-4aef-ab7b-6ab45d3ad9aa&pf_rd_r=66N5A0FQ05M6ZQHRRD6E&pd_rd_r=4a915563-8cec-4351-ad58-7470edafd6c6&pd_rd_wg=RFCJl&pd_rd_i=B000LC2348&psc=1
Amazon product ASIN B00162PVJQView: https://www.amazon.com/LEE-PRECISION-90275-Trimmer-Cutter/dp/B00162PVJQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=lee+trimmer+ball&qid=1630844373&sr=8-3
Amazon product ASIN B000KORYCSView: https://www.amazon.com/LEE-PRECISION-90814-Shellholder-Creedmoor/dp/B000KORYCS/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3BG74OGASEZWP&dchild=1&keywords=lee+6.5+creedmoor+case+trimmer&qid=1630844539&sprefix=lee+6.5&sr=8-3
Amazon product ASIN B000KORYCSView: https://www.amazon.com/LEE-PRECISION-90814-Shellholder-Creedmoor/dp/B000KORYCS/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3BG74OGASEZWP&dchild=1&keywords=lee+6.5+creedmoor+case+trimmer&qid=1630844539&sprefix=lee+6.5&sr=8-3
For deburring and chamfering:
https://www.amazon.com/Lyman-777780...ase+prep&qid=1630844459&sprefix=lyman+&sr=8-2
I might be wrong but I think the powder measure comes with a universal powder die?Ok here’s my list so far:
Lee Classic 4 Hole Turret Press Deluxe Kit
The Lee 4 Hole Classic Turret Press features a proven design which utilizes turrets that lock into a solid steel ring allowing the reloader to quickly...www.midwayusa.comLee 4 Hole Classic 4 Hole Turret Press Turret
The Lee Turret Press is a proven design utilizing replaceable turrets that lock into a solid steel ring. One of the best features is the ability to...www.midwayusa.comLee Ultimate 4-Die Set 6.5 Creedmoor
Choose the Lee Ultimate Die Set for maximum versatility. The set features a full length-resizing die to return brass to factory new dimensions, perfect...www.midwayusa.comLee Carbide 3-Die Set 44 Special 44 Remington Mag
The Lee Carbide 3-Die Set is a great set of reloading dies for any reloader looking for a set of dies that will produce accurate ammunition for many...www.midwayusa.comLee Pacesetter 3-Die Set 7.62x39mm
Lee Precision has been manufacturing high quality, affordable reloading equipment since 1958. Each Pacesetter 3-Die Set includes the exclusive Lee...www.midwayusa.comLee Ultimate 4-Die Set 223 Remington
Choose the Lee Ultimate Die Set for maximum versatility. The set features a full length-resizing die to return brass to factory new dimensions, perfect...www.midwayusa.com
Other than powder, primers, cartridges, and bullets it looks like this will get me on the right track. Those 4 are my main platforms; 44mag, .223/5.56, 6.5cr, and x39. The extra turret will be for a future gun in a ridiculous magnum I don’t own yet. .460 or something like that. I plan on a progressive press in the future once my doomsday stash of 9/45 are dwindled down. Yes, I still need a powder charge die for the x39. I may have a selection of powder chargers for certain calibers as well.
If your going with LEE just take the “free” shell holder. I can bet IF you found it with out it it would not be much cheaper. You might find other uses for “extra” partsSo I can’t seem to find a case length gauge set that doesn’t include another shell holder. Is that standard practice?
The shell holder for each caliber attaches/mounts into the lock stud in the first link I provided. It’s not the same “shell holder” that comes with the Lee diesSo I can’t seem to find a case length gauge set that doesn’t include another shell holder. Is that standard practice?
Harbor freight digital calipers - pretty much the same Chinese calipers that are sold by the reloading manufacturers.Ok here’s my list so far:
Lee Classic 4 Hole Turret Press Deluxe Kit
The Lee 4 Hole Classic Turret Press features a proven design which utilizes turrets that lock into a solid steel ring allowing the reloader to quickly...www.midwayusa.comLee 4 Hole Classic 4 Hole Turret Press Turret
The Lee Turret Press is a proven design utilizing replaceable turrets that lock into a solid steel ring. One of the best features is the ability to...www.midwayusa.comLee Ultimate 4-Die Set 6.5 Creedmoor
Choose the Lee Ultimate Die Set for maximum versatility. The set features a full length-resizing die to return brass to factory new dimensions, perfect...www.midwayusa.comLee Carbide 3-Die Set 44 Special 44 Remington Mag
The Lee Carbide 3-Die Set is a great set of reloading dies for any reloader looking for a set of dies that will produce accurate ammunition for many...www.midwayusa.comLee Pacesetter 3-Die Set 7.62x39mm
Lee Precision has been manufacturing high quality, affordable reloading equipment since 1958. Each Pacesetter 3-Die Set includes the exclusive Lee...www.midwayusa.comLee Ultimate 4-Die Set 223 Remington
Choose the Lee Ultimate Die Set for maximum versatility. The set features a full length-resizing die to return brass to factory new dimensions, perfect...www.midwayusa.com
Other than powder, primers, cartridges, and bullets it looks like this will get me on the right track. Those 4 are my main platforms; 44mag, .223/5.56, 6.5cr, and x39. The extra turret will be for a future gun in a ridiculous magnum I don’t own yet. .460 or something like that. I plan on a progressive press in the future once my doomsday stash of 9/45 are dwindled down. Yes, I still need a powder charge die for the x39. I may have a selection of powder chargers for certain calibers as well.
Good points. I prefer seating and crimping separately regardless of bullet type.Reading your caliber list I see you have a three die set for 44 mag.
If you are going to load cast then seating and crimping separately becomes more necessary.
I just 3d print seating dies because they aren't under much stress and I am the stereotypical NES skinflint.
if you shoot a lot of 44 you most likely will want to cast for it - a 240g cast SWC is about $0.05 of lead and casts very easily.
Not really skinflinting when you buy a 3D printer. Im not sure what to call it when tou spend hundreds to make a $5 part.Reading your caliber list I see you have a three die set for 44 mag.
If you are going to load cast then seating and crimping separately becomes more necessary.
I just 3d print seating dies because they aren't under much stress and I am the stereotypical NES skinflint.
if you shoot a lot of 44 you most likely will want to cast for it - a 240g cast SWC is about $0.05 of lead and casts very easily.
Depending on your end use there has been pretty good deals on the 6.5 bullets. I scored some barnes match burners during the peak madness for under .25 eaWell you should have a decent amount of brass no? Or were you not saving your brass?
Though there isn’t many “cheap” bullets for x39. 6.5 Bullets aren’t super cheap either. But for 5.56 you can still get bulk 55 gr FMJs for like 11-12 cents I believe.
Plated 44 cal bullets aren’t too bad but the cheap jacketed Zero 44 cal bullets have been OOS forever. At 13 cents it’s no wonder why…
And 9 and 45 you can save by using coated bullets.
Wow. I don’t know much about 6.5 but at $2 per round for factory ammo, the room for savings should be high even if you’re paying 40-50 cents for a bulletDepending on your end use there has been pretty good deals on the 6.5 bullets. I scored some barnes match burners during the peak madness for under .25 ea
You just have to look especially beyound page 1 of any internet search
6.5 is a “money saver” for sureWow. I don’t know much about 6.5 but at $2 per round for factory ammo, the room for savings should be high even if you’re paying 40-50 cents for a bullet
I do have a decent amount of brass.Well you should have a decent amount of brass no? Or were you not saving your brass?
Though there isn’t many “cheap” bullets for x39. 6.5 Bullets aren’t super cheap either. But for 5.56 you can still get bulk 55 gr FMJs for like 11-12 cents I believe.
Plated 44 cal bullets aren’t too bad but the cheap jacketed Zero 44 cal bullets have been OOS forever. At 13 cents it’s no wonder why…
And 9 and 45 you can save by using coated bullets.
Happy Birthday. Hope you treat yourself well.Ok Bday pricing is active. Going to make a bulk purchase from Midway. Same list above stands. Anything else I should add other than the deburring tools?
Reading your caliber list I see you have a three die set for 44 mag.
If you are going to load cast then seating and crimping separately becomes more necessary.
I just 3d print seating dies because they aren't under much stress and I am the stereotypical NES skinflint.
if you shoot a lot of 44 you most likely will want to cast for it - a 240g cast SWC is about $0.05 of lead and casts very easily.
Is a separate turret press helpful for that step? Like one extra Lee turret press for seating and crimping?Good points. I prefer seating and crimping separately regardless of bullet type.
Ok Bday pricing is active. Going to make a bulk purchase from Midway. Same list above stands. Anything else I should add other than the deburring tools?
Zombie bulletsSorry, I'm a bit late to this party.
Some time back, I directed a fella to Midstate Gun Co. in Coventry RI; they had o-f 6.5 CM brass for reasonable (25¢, I think). Odds are supplies are pretty well gone these days. I purchased 7.62x54R for 20¢ a pop. They don't allow reloads at their range and they cull all steel, aluminum and berdan-primed cases. They ship, but not to MA, sorry. Brass for Reloading sold by Midstate Gun Company
See Norm at quality-cast.com for coated 6.5mm (and other) bullets: deleted for security purposes...sorry!
Good luck.
Thank you!Happy Birthday my friend and enjoy the reloading ride ... AKA RAT HOLE
Thank you and I will!Happy Birthday. Hope you treat yourself well.