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Re: Reloading Setup
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2014 5:21 pm
by Blu
rox wrote:Blu wrote:John MH wrote:I use a Giraud Trimmer
+1
I agree, excellent bit of kit and I wouldn't be without mine.
For the info of the OP: The Giraud is a 'Rolls Royce' of trimmers. The current price in 220V configuration for a single calibre is $505.00 (plus VAT, duty, shipping etc).
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Rox. Are they that much now? Geez his prices have gone up some in the last two years, IIRC I paid around $300 for mine. Still if one is trimming 100's of cases for say the AR-15 it's certainly worth it. I think if I was only reloading for bolt action rifles I would look at other trimmers first.
Blu
Re: Reloading Setup
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2014 2:06 pm
by HALODIN
Thanks for the info and it's good to know the Lee hand trimmer works to that standard. I bought the LE Wilson case trimmer, simply because it's good and I wanted it. Yes it cost more, but not to worry...
Don't worry - I'm fanatically cautious. I fully appreciate you only know your limitations once you've exceeded them and that is potentially fatal in the world of reloading!
Steve E wrote:I do all of my case trimming using the Lee fixed length case trimmers. (Trimmed 300 last night at work ready for Palma training). They work faultlessly are cheap and reliable. If they are good enough for Palma they are good enough for you. Why over spend when you don't need to.
My biggest piece of advice to you, Learn to walk before trying to run.
Keep it all as simple as possible.
Buy a 'O' frame single station press (any make they all do the same), a decent powder measure, set of beam scales, powder trickler and check weights ( buy laboratory weights in 1 & 2 gramme), lee case trimmer and dies of your choice ( I prefer Redding or RCBS). A hand primer (Lee or RCBS). You should be able to set up to load 2 calibre for less than £600 and be able to produce competition grade ammunition.
Re: Reloading Setup
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2014 2:07 pm
by HALODIN
Thanks rox, I had a look and it's a bit above my station, but it's something I can buy later if needs must.
rox wrote:
For the info of the OP: The Giraud is a 'Rolls Royce' of trimmers. The current price in 220V configuration for a single calibre is $505.00 (plus VAT, duty, shipping etc).
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Re: Reloading Setup
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2014 2:14 pm
by HALODIN
I ended up buying this little lot from jdreloading.com and I have to say, I received first class service at an unbeatable price! 10/10
I'll add (.260+.303) dies and a TargetMaster powder trickler at some point further down the road.
Thanks for everyone's help.
- RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Master Reloading Kit
Shell holders - .308 + .44
RCBS Advanced powder measure stand
Hornady 2-die set in 308 Win
Hornady neck sizer die 308 Win
Hornady Microjust seating stem
Wilson case trimmer with micrometer & stand (kit)
Wilson case trimmer case holders (308 & 44)
Imperial dry case neck lube
Frankford Quick N-EZ Tumbler & separator kit
5kg Walnut grit
.44 Rem mag die set
Hornady LNL press conversion kit
Hornady LNL die bushings (3 pack)
Hornady Sure-loc die rings (3 of)
RCBS Uniflow Powder Thrower micrometer
Redding powder trickler
Re: Reloading Setup
Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 6:59 pm
by Morph
Err....I went the other way & just bought a Lee Loader, a nylon hammer & a funnel* tongueout
Only loading for .357 in my "1986" 1896 Marlin at the moment but having fun knocking out 20 round batches at different powder weights to try.
I prefer to start out simple, slow & by hand so I can get to grips with it all but I have no doubt that in a couple of months I'll have bought a press, dies, powder thrower & all manner of reloading gubbins :lol:
* OK so I already had a Lee beam scale & powder dippers
Re: Reloading Setup
Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 7:08 pm
by HALODIN
That's about as bare bones as it gets... :goodjob:
How do you check the seating depth without a seating die? Do you have an OAL gauge?
Re: Reloading Setup
Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 7:10 pm
by Blu
Morph wrote:Err....I went the other way & just bought a Lee Loader, a nylon hammer & a funnel* tongueout
Only loading for .357 in my "1986" 1896 Marlin at the moment but having fun knocking out 20 round batches at different powder weights to try.
I prefer to start out simple, slow & by hand so I can get to grips with it all but I have no doubt that in a couple of months I'll have bought a press, dies, powder thrower & all manner of reloading gubbins :lol:
* OK so I already had a Lee beam scale & powder dippers
Morph, that will only be the beginning. Once you have fully crossed to the Dark Side there is no going back.
Blu
Re: Reloading Setup
Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 7:32 pm
by dromia
Seating depth is fully adjustable with a Lee Loader.
Re: Reloading Setup
Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 8:23 pm
by Alpha1
Morph if you are only loading for .357 that's the only kit you will ever need I would change the lee scale foe better one though as soon as you can.
Re: Reloading Setup
Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 8:45 pm
by Morph
Alpha1 wrote:Morph if you are only loading for .357 that's the only kit you will ever need I would change the lee scale foe better one though as soon as you can.
Yes I intend to swap it for something a little better soon as it can be quite hypnotic watching the Lee beam scale sway up & down incessantly before it eventually stops :roll:
But I did only pay £8 for it & it'll do as a paperweight :lol:
I have to say I'm impressed with the loader & it is quite theraputic loading by hand once you get over the inital trepidation of using blunt force around primers & powder
I think I'm well & truly being seduced by the dark side as I have already started a shopping list
