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cheygriz · December 26, 2002, 06:32 PM

Who,

yep, that's the 310. A separate priming tool would be a waste of money with this tool.

You need a GOOD reloading manual! IMHO, the Lyman manual is head and shoulders above the rest for the beginner. The Hodgdon, Speer, Hornady and Sierra are also excellent.

You will need a powder scale. There are many excellent ones on the market. Regardless of the brand you buy, just make sure that it is manufactured by Ohaus Scale Co. (Lyman, RCBS, and perhaps others are made by Ohaus.)

RCBS makes a pistol powder measure that can be hand held rather than mounted. It's quality is excellent.

My advice would be to get a Lyman 310, or a Lyman or Lee hand press, a powder scale, the RCBS pistol powder measure and at least one good manual. You're good to go at that point.

You will eventually want many more accessories, but the above will get you started.

Read the manual, and always bear in mind: economy, velocity and accuracy are important, but SAFETY is mandatory!

December 26, 2002, 06:32 PM	#10
cheygriz Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2002 Location: high up in the rockies Posts: 2,289	Who, yep, that's the 310. A separate priming tool would be a waste of money with this tool. You need a GOOD reloading manual! IMHO, the Lyman manual is head and shoulders above the rest for the beginner. The Hodgdon, Speer, Hornady and Sierra are also excellent. You will need a powder scale. There are many excellent ones on the market. Regardless of the brand you buy, just make sure that it is manufactured by Ohaus Scale Co. (Lyman, RCBS, and perhaps others are made by Ohaus.) RCBS makes a pistol powder measure that can be hand held rather than mounted. It's quality is excellent. My advice would be to get a Lyman 310, or a Lyman or Lee hand press, a powder scale, the RCBS pistol powder measure and at least one good manual. You're good to go at that point. You will eventually want many more accessories, but the above will get you started. Read the manual, and always bear in mind: economy, velocity and accuracy are important, but SAFETY is mandatory! __________________ If you think a mighty military force is expensive, wait 'til you see what a weak one costs.