what’s up all. Is there an all in one machine or kit to buy to make bullets that you recommend . I know there are industrial ones for 20k but I mean for like a regular person. And no I’m not trying to save money by making them I just want to do it as a hobby. Thanks
Make my own bullets
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No idea what either of those are hahahhah. Did I mention I need an idiot proof setup lol
Cartridge ,round complete
Then yes, there are tons of options.
There are a bunch of starter kits to help you start with what you need at once.
The most important thing is knowledge of the subject though. Lots of books exist on reloading as do hours of YouTube videos and the like.
You can get started for well under $500, including components.
Exonautic
.308 Win
well than step one. a cartridge is different from a bullet. and there are people who actually make their own bullets but many more that make their owns cartridges.
secondly, theres no such thing as an idiot proof setup. There's formulas and specific measurements and tolerances that have to be made and followed. otherwise you'll probably blow up your damn hand.
Still interested?
kev74
20×102mm Vulcan
If you do a bit of research before you start, you'll save yourself a ton of grief and money.
A good basic book for learning about reloading is "The ABC's of Reloading"
And some videos...
Reloading Series - YouTube
Ammo and Reloading - YouTube
A good basic book for learning about reloading is "The ABC's of Reloading"
And some videos...
Reloading Series - YouTube
Ammo and Reloading - YouTube
Yes by idiot I just meant a simple machine all in one That is easy to use. I’m sure I could figure it out. I know a little. I guess I should have posted it differently. I was looking more for a recommendation on a certain one because I found a couple. But yes I’m still interested
Do you have a setup you recommend?
gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
I'd start with one of these.
Lee Breech Lock Hand Press Kit - MPN: 90180
Then you'll need brass, bullets, powder, primers, dies and a good set of calipers.
Lee Breech Lock Hand Press Kit - MPN: 90180
Then you'll need brass, bullets, powder, primers, dies and a good set of calipers.
Hopefully both
Ok so your looking at reloading. Completely different topic than making bullets. They should have came up with better terminology.
My first suggestion would be to read the stickies in the reloading section. Too bad we aren't at the old place I had a good write up with pictures of reloading 45acp.
Theres many reloading videos on YouTube that will help gain general knowledge. There are some shitty ones there also so be careful.
There are equipment kits from all the main manufacturers out there.(RCBS, LEE, Hornady) I prefer RCBS but any of them will do. I think Hornady is probably the best bang for the buck right now.
My first suggestion would be to read the stickies in the reloading section. Too bad we aren't at the old place I had a good write up with pictures of reloading 45acp.
Theres many reloading videos on YouTube that will help gain general knowledge. There are some shitty ones there also so be careful.
There are equipment kits from all the main manufacturers out there.(RCBS, LEE, Hornady) I prefer RCBS but any of them will do. I think Hornady is probably the best bang for the buck right now.
What calibers? what type of shooting? and how many rounds per week or month do you need?
There are a lot of options and depending what you are trying to accomplish will determine what you need to buy. It can get expensive if you need to buy twice....
There are a lot of options and depending what you are trying to accomplish will determine what you need to buy. It can get expensive if you need to buy twice....
Yea the terminology is not the best lol. Thanks
Well I use almost all pistol calibers plus a few rifle. I don’t really need anything I have plenty I was looking more for a hobby perspective but I do use t least 1000 rounds per week probably more
With that volume I would recommend a Dillon 650. To get set up nice it would be about $1000 and another $250 per caliber you want to load. If your looking to do ultra precision rifle loads a single stage press would be a good idea.
Well if your looking for a hobby you found one. Reloading is almost more addicting than shooting.
If your going through 1000 a week of pistol rounds you will need a progressive. You can do it on a single stage but it will consume a lot of your time.
There is really 2 big dogs in the progressive reloading game. Hornday AP press, you can grab the ammo plant version(decked out model) for around $1200. If you want to start more bare bones the press only is around $350. The competitor is a dillon 650. Your looking at $500-$600 for the bare press and right around 2k to fully deck it out. Both have a cult following, pick your poison.
BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
For that much reloading, you're going to want a progressive setup..... eventually.
My suggestion is to buy the Lee manual, and the ABCs of Reloading first.
Read both books cover to cover, then get a single stage starter kit from Lee, along with one set of dies for a caliber you want to reload.
Start reloading that one caliber, and learn as you go.
Once you learn the basics on the single stage, and decide you want to continue reloading in more volume, then look at a progressive, or turret press.
My suggestion is to buy the Lee manual, and the ABCs of Reloading first.
Read both books cover to cover, then get a single stage starter kit from Lee, along with one set of dies for a caliber you want to reload.
Start reloading that one caliber, and learn as you go.
Once you learn the basics on the single stage, and decide you want to continue reloading in more volume, then look at a progressive, or turret press.
HighlandLofts
6.5 Creedmoor
To get started I suggest the Hornady lock n load starter kit.
You would still need a few more things to get going, but it can be done for under $500.
Buy a few reloading books, read them cover to cover, watch YouTube and once that is done see if you can find some one local that reloads for guidance.
Plus ask on here for help also.
The 1911 forum has a good reloading section.
You would still need a few more things to get going, but it can be done for under $500.
Buy a few reloading books, read them cover to cover, watch YouTube and once that is done see if you can find some one local that reloads for guidance.
Plus ask on here for help also.
The 1911 forum has a good reloading section.
I’ve been looking on Craigslist haven’t found anything
Acer-m14
.950 JDJ
1k a week .. .. back it down ,., unless you like jumping neck deep into shark waters 
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then you will have to take in a ton of stuff .. not just is making rounds .. mechanical stuff .. setting up the press , fixing it when it misbehaves
grab a single stage lock n load ... once set up your good to swap out the dies as needed ..
or a lee 3 or 4 hole press and extra holders for multi cal ..
see if you like reloading ..
local re-man ammo shop here just dropped 10K on a auto press and it would only do 1 cal with a bad one like every 200 rnds .. switch plates and dies
and it was Horable .. press manufacture flew out here to figure it out ..
..then you will have to take in a ton of stuff .. not just is making rounds .. mechanical stuff .. setting up the press , fixing it when it misbehaves
grab a single stage lock n load ... once set up your good to swap out the dies as needed ..
or a lee 3 or 4 hole press and extra holders for multi cal ..
see if you like reloading ..
local re-man ammo shop here just dropped 10K on a auto press and it would only do 1 cal with a bad one like every 200 rnds .. switch plates and dies
and it was Horable .. press manufacture flew out here to figure it out ..