What reloading tools to get

[Blacksmith101]

I started loading .222 Remington 50 years ago with the following (I have added a lot since) but it was a great introduction that taught me a lot with out costing a bunch:


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Lee Classic Loader 223 Remington

Lee Classic Loader 223 Remington by Lee Precision Product Overview Midsouth offers Lee Classic Loader 223 Remington. The Lee Classic Loader 223 Remington provides everything the reloader needs to begin reloading The .223 Remington. The Lee Classic Loader 223 Remington is perfect for...

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Natchez

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National Metallic Dial Caliper 6 SS

The MidwayUSA 6" Dial Caliper provides quick, accurate measurements. Made of stainless steel, this tool is a cornerstone for reloaders and...

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All are sources I have bought from so you can price compare, they all carry the same or similar stuff. This is enough to get started on a shoe string, with saved brass you just need powder, primers, and bullets.

 

[gungate]

Another +1 to avoid the garbage priming on the 4000. Get the 6-pack pro the priming is rock solid.

Pick this light up too - worth its weight!

Also get the red powder hopper it allows you to add powder without taking the entire thing off the press.

UFO SP Reloading Press Light for Lee Six Pack\Pro 6000

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LEE AP1646 Hopper With Lid For Auto Drum & Pro Auto Disk Powder Measure | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for LEE AP1646 Hopper With Lid For Auto Drum & Pro Auto Disk Powder Measure at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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[Wheaton Hills Sportsman]

I like a good drop-in cartridge case gauge, it lets you know your brass meets SAAMI specifications. For pistols I like the full cartridge gauge letting you know your finished rounds will chamber.

 

[atblis]

Are you loading for a semi auto or a bolt gun? I am guessing semi.

 

[Melnic]

Save your self time and go to the last page, just get everything

 

[Cool_Moo5e]

thank you for all the help I decided to start with a LEE single stage press and the dies and hand tools I need

 

[Cool_Moo5e]

I like a good drop-in cartridge case gauge, it lets you know your brass meets SAAMI specifications. For pistols I like the full cartridge gauge letting you know your finished rounds will chamber.

infact I bought the Hornady case gage for my 223 and like it a lot, dropped all my cases in their once resized and seperated them between ready to go and what needs to be resized.