Considering reloading

[Travlin]

I highly endorse casting your own bullets. I have been doing it since I started loading my own ammo. Their is a good feeling shooting projectiles that one has poured into their own moulds.

[ace73]

Congrats on getting into reloading! Hopefully, you've been saving your shells!
I have this tumbler from Harbor Freight for cleaning mine....http://www.harborfreight.com/5-lb-metal ... 67617.html
but it might be too noisey for an apartment. Something to consider!

[Rugerfanboy]

I noticed this was your first post, so.....Welcome to the Forums from the Show-Me-State!
Also noticed your moniker says "ruger" in it. Do you own some Ruger firearms, too?
Enjoy your visits here.

Thanks for the "Welcome". Just joined the site and came across your post and thought I'd share the link. As for my username, yes, I own several Ruger firearms. A Ruger SP101 357 Mag S/S 2.25" barrel, Ruger GP100 357 Mag S/S 3" barrel (adjustable rear sight model), Ruger GP100 357 Mag S/S 4.2" barrel, Ruger Redhawk Kodiak Backpacker 44 Mag S/S 2.75" barrel and a Ruger Redhawk 44 Mag S/S 5.5" barrel. Plus, I own a Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle bolt gun 308 Win S/S 18" barrel.

[PT7]

Cool Ruger collection. My revolver is a Ruger SP101 .357 Mag 4.2" barrel "kit gun," also in stainless steel. I had a gunsmith change out the fiber optic front sight and now have a pinned black ramp up front. I kept the adjustable rear, and this configuration works well for me. Also the first SP101 S/S I had, and had to let go to cover some budget needs, had the 3" barrel with rear ramp and front black blade. They are great revolvers.

There is a March 2016 thread/post in the "Handguns" Forum with subject of "My hand guns." Some nice photos are there. You might want to post a family portrait of your Ruger collection. Lots of folk would like to see it, I'm sure. I know I would.

I noticed this was your first post, so.....Welcome to the Forums from the Show-Me-State!
Also noticed your moniker says "ruger" in it. Do you own some Ruger firearms, too?
Enjoy your visits here.

Thanks for the "Welcome". Just joined the site and came across your post and thought I'd share the link. As for my username, yes, I own several Ruger firearms. A Ruger SP101 357 Mag S/S 2.25" barrel, Ruger GP100 357 Mag S/S 3" barrel (adjustable rear sight model), Ruger GP100 357 Mag S/S 4.2" barrel, Ruger Redhawk Kodiak Backpacker 44 Mag S/S 2.75" barrel and a Ruger Redhawk 44 Mag S/S 5.5" barrel. Plus, I own a Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle bolt gun 308 Win S/S 18" barrel.

[Cofisher]

Hey ya'll. Other than the Lyman book, I did not see a recommendation for a beginning loader book. What would you say is the way to start? I will be loading only 357 for some time. Using the Lee breech lock hand press. I want to read up on types of powder and how they function. Planning on the Federal small pistol magnum primer.

[JEBar]

many reloading manuals have a "how to" section .... I know that the one in the Nosler manuals is well written .... there are also a variety of YouTube videos available

[tx gunrunner]

To start loading get this Lee kit in paste it has everything you need to get started , 1 can of Unique powder . set of dies and reloading manual

https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/12174 ... -press-kit

[CT_Shooter]

To start loading get this Lee kit in paste it has everything you need to get started , 1 can of Unique powder . set of dies and reloading manual

This the very kit I bought two years ago for the same price at Amazon and I couldn't agree with you more. It has everything but the bullets, powder, primers, and dies. I bought the Lee four die 38/357 set and the quick change bushings for them. I only reload 357s.

[Cofisher]

Thanks guys! I will look into the kit. Brass is easy, primers not too hard. What about bullets? First thought to stay simple with FMJ. Now looking at hard cast swc. This is all for target and practice. Cost seems to favor the cast, but is not the deciding factor.

[Rugerfanboy]

Wow, that is a great price for a kit.

Lee Challenger Breech Lock Single Stage Press Kit On Sale $113.99
http://ads.midwayusa.com/product/121744 ... -press-kit