So I'm trying to get a good idea of all the equipment and supplies I need to start reloading. I hopeing that with Christmas coming up and a little pre-planning I can manage to work my self into a functioning setup by January. I plan on starting out loading 9mm and maybe 38 special. Would it be better for me to learn this art on a single stage or would it be feasable to learn on a progressice press? I will be loading for target and range use and not competion or hunting. Thus making a large quantity will be my end goal.
I have an individual who will help teach me the basics and let me watch him go through the loading process. I have no problem reading the ABC's but am more of a hands on visual style learner.
The two presses I have been researching are the following:
http://www.amazon.com/Breech-Challenger-Press-Bushings-Anniversary/dp/B00162RM3E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1320148408&sr=8-2
http://www.amazon.com/Hornady-Lock-Auto-Progressive-Reloading-Press/dp/B000PD01NS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320148876&sr=8-1
In addition to the items that come with these "starter" units I understand I will need the following items. Please let me know if I am missing something or do not need something listed.
Tumbler w/media
Dies in the correct caliber (I see these in 2, 3 and 4 dies sets)
Powder Scale (digital vs. mechanical?)
Caliper
Case holder for the press
Brass, Bullets, Primers, and Powder
Is this the loading manual that I read refrenced in other threads? This will inform me of the correct and safe "recipes" of ammunition making?
http://www.amazon.com/Lyman-Reloading-Handbook-49th-Edition/dp/B001FBFW6U/ref=pd_sim_sg_5
I have an individual who will help teach me the basics and let me watch him go through the loading process. I have no problem reading the ABC's but am more of a hands on visual style learner.
The two presses I have been researching are the following:
http://www.amazon.com/Breech-Challenger-Press-Bushings-Anniversary/dp/B00162RM3E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1320148408&sr=8-2
http://www.amazon.com/Hornady-Lock-Auto-Progressive-Reloading-Press/dp/B000PD01NS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320148876&sr=8-1
In addition to the items that come with these "starter" units I understand I will need the following items. Please let me know if I am missing something or do not need something listed.
Tumbler w/media
Dies in the correct caliber (I see these in 2, 3 and 4 dies sets)
Powder Scale (digital vs. mechanical?)
Caliper
Case holder for the press
Brass, Bullets, Primers, and Powder
Is this the loading manual that I read refrenced in other threads? This will inform me of the correct and safe "recipes" of ammunition making?
http://www.amazon.com/Lyman-Reloading-Handbook-49th-Edition/dp/B001FBFW6U/ref=pd_sim_sg_5