Need help getting started in handloading the 10 . . .

Started by .3937, June 26 2013 11:29:08 AM MDT

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RMM

Definitely take a look at the Lyman 49th manual, it's a good "overall view" book that gives loads for many common bullets/powders.

Also, check your local library.  I was surprised to find that mine had quite a few handloading/reloading books that I was able to read for free.
Richard - G20SF

blastfact

RMM laid it out pretty good. The Kempf Lee Classic Turrret Kit is great! And it's where I got mine. Get the Pro Measure. The standard one is junk. And you will want to go ahead and get the large and small primer setup. You will need a scale, calipers, tumbler, bullet puller, and check weights!!! A basic set of check weights. They will be the most important tool you ever buy. I don't care how good your scales are. Check weights keep YOU and your scales honest. Also look into getting a cheap tool for dressing the case mouth with. Sometimes new brass can be a little rough around the edges. Load books? Get a mixture of them. At least two if not more. I shoot a lot of XTP's so I have a old 3rd edition Hornady and the 7th, along with a Lyman 49th and a few others. I prefer hardback versions.

Have Fun! :)

REDLINE

As some have mentioned, it's not a bad idea to start out with a turret press.  If I had it all to do over again I believe I would, being that you can use them as a single stage press when you want to, while at others times moving production along more efficiently when you want more speed without going to an all out progressive.
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