Lyman system

[bdbrown66]

A loading manual comes with the press kit.

This is true but if you can borrow, check out or otherwise get ahold of one and study up before buying anything you will be much more informed and 'ahead of the game'.
Also limit your looking at Utube videos for reloading information. Some are ok but most I have watched are mediocre at best with some downright bad and confusing with convoluted or missing information.
If someone knows of a good, maybe factory or otherwise somewhat 'professionally' produced reloading video please post it but most are made by Cleatus & Lew-Bob out in the gee-rage with poor instructions.

Go to YouTube and search for "Reloading with Rosie."

[Mistered]

"Reloading with Rosie."

Saw it some time ago - it got filed in the 'mediocre' category.

[bdbrown66]

"Reloading with Rosie."

Saw it some time ago - it got filed in the 'mediocre' category.

At least it looks better than Cletus and Billy Bob.

I learned to reload long before YouTube was a thing, so I haven't spent a ton of time on there looking for good tutorials.

[Mistered]

At least it looks better than Cletus and Billy Bob.

This is true - but then Rosie Jones 'daylights' as a professional model.

[RanchRoper]

I came across these sites. Since SASS folks shoot millions of match rounds every year, with strict guidelines and rules for ammo, some of this starting load info should be ok for me.

http://www.dhicowboy.com/data/CowboyManualHodgdon.pdf
http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/

I found Cleatus a little off-putting when he used his front teeth for the brass cleaning media. And lubing cases with possum innards won't work due to lack of possums here.

Thanks for the info guys, this should be an adventure. YouTube is ok to watch sometimes but I would never rely on it for anything. I will stick to a proper manual, work slow, build good habits and routines and follow all safety precautions.

[JEBar]

first, excellent link .... I've bookmarked it for future reference

second, the first die used in reloading is one that resizes the case and knocks out the old primer .... if you go with a Carbide Die, NO CASE LUBING IS NECESSARY WITH A 45LC .... link below

https://www.brownells.com/reloading/rel ... 56303.aspx


we use carbide resizing dies for all of our straight wall calibers

[RanchRoper]

Thanks, I did see that about the case lube. I will be ordering carbide dies for sure.

[Old School Guns]

It can be tedious, but I have to lube some brass, as some of my dies are not carbide. Hornady lube is easy to use, much more so than RCBS, which is as thick as grease. Cabelas here carries them both.

I clean with a 20 buck ultrasonic I got from eBay. Half soapy water, half white vinegar, 50 decapped rounds at a time. I immediately rinse them, then shake them in a plastic jar with water and some baking soda. Drain, then 3 more shakings in jars of plain water follow, changing the water each time, and they are ready to dry.

Cheap and easy, taking 10 minutes tops, if you do not care about polished brass.

[Shakey Jake]

[quote="Mags"].
The reason why I've chosen to avoid reloading. I did have a friend of mine go through a tutorial of the process with me and it is intriguing/interesting, but with a variety of everything else I don't have the time share/commitment it requires to invest in it.

I've got way too much reloading equipment but I do enjoy it when there's no work in and I'm bored. I loaded up a bunch of .44 mag earlier in the week.

[Shakey Jake]

Thanks, I did see that about the case lube. I will be ordering carbide dies for sure.

I watched a lot of 76Highboy Reloading videos on youtube when I started. He did a good job of covering the basics for those new to reloading:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLozPR ... Ag7L8bz73Q

[RanchRoper]

I spent the day clearing an area in a spare bedroom to set when I get all the stuff. I am getting the Lee stand for the press. Then a small table for the other stuff with some shelves. Won't take up much room.

[JEBar]

congratulations .... it won't take long for you to get comfortable with the whole process

[RanchRoper]

Hope so...there's a lot of brass calling my name...

[ESquared]

You've got exactly the right attitude and now you're getting some nice, quiet work space. Perfect! I think you're going to enjoy yourself every step of the way!

[BigAl52]

I really feel sorry for Badger hes gonna miss you in the winter now.

[RanchRoper]

No, he still gets all the attention. Haha.

Here is my little reloading area. Press and stand will be on the left. This cabinet we have had for many years. It will hold supplies. Bullets, primed clean brass, primers, etc.

[Cofisher]

A man with a plan. Cool

[Mistered]

if you do not care about polished brass.

Replace that half white vinegar with lemon juice and your brass will shine up quite a bit.

[RanchRoper]

This seems to be a very popular powder; is this the "Unique" referred to on this forum often?

https://www.alliantpowder.com/products/ ... ndgun.aspx

[BobGinVA]

Yep, that's it...it can be somewhat "dirty", but is very consistent, even in extreme temp. changes, as you might encounter from July to January in Alberta....Good luck! BobG in VA