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#1
02-28-2012, 01:25 AM
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I would look at the RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Single Stage, get two or three Reloading Manuals. Then read the instructions and then read them again.
After done reading do a few shells then, expand your amount then try the 223.............. One more suggestion buy Good Carbide dies........... 
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02-28-2012, 02:19 AM
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I forgot that part - you'll be much happier with Carbide dies - they aren't that much more expensive... Lane
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02-28-2012, 04:11 AM
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Well that pretty well sums it up.
RCBS rock chucker Lyman 49th Powder trickler Dies RCBS 5-0-5 scale ABC's of reloading Digital Calipers Brass, powder, primers, bullets A RCBS powder drop will help speed up the process also Did I miss anything?
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#4
02-28-2012, 08:46 AM
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Start off by buying a couple of reloading books and study them. The ABCs of Reloading is a good one to start off with. http://www.amazon.com/ABCs-Reloading...0435851&sr=8-1
If you make it thru that book and still want to reload, then the fun begins. There are several good videos on youtube that I watched so I could see how the different presses functioned so I could choose the best one for my needs. I chose right off the bat to skip the single stage press because I wanted to buy the stuff I was going to use in the long term up front and not waste money on something to learn the process. I just used my progressive press as a single stage initially to learn how to adjust the dies and powder drop, then ran single cases thru while checking them, and finally moving up to using the press to it's full capablilities. The top two progessive presses that are truly progressive and have 5 die stations are the Dillion 650 and the Hornady Lock-n-load. I ended up picking the Hornady Lock-n-load Progressive press and I'm very glad that I did. I've reloaded over 3k rounds with it so far. Things that I liked about the LNL over the 650 was that the case placement and bullet seating both took place on the left side of the press. My left hand handles the case and bullet, and my right hand never leaves the press handle. Also, the location of the bullet seating is in the front of the press and provides an unobstructed view of the amount of powder in the case so I can check each one visually. The best advice is to use all of the available research material, books and the internet, to look at the different presses and get a basic understanding of the process. Then dive in with both feet if its something that you think that you can handle and enjoy.
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02-28-2012, 08:57 AM
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All of the above info is right on!!
Start out small, I mean a single stage press in case reloading is not for you. If it is then you can progress later on to a Dillon or the like!! About the best info I can offer is to reload in a room by yourself and free from noise if you can. The least little sounds or disturbances can be distracting. Really by sounds I mean the TV, radio or friends or family members talking to you!! A double charge or an under charge can both cause devastating results!! I am anal in my reloading in that I crank out 10 rounds on my Dillon RL550B and then mic and check the weight on EVERY one!!! 
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02-28-2012, 09:15 AM
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A big Thank You to everyone that has responded and I forgot to mention that I did in advance buy 3 reloading books one being the ABC's of reloading and I think that I will definitely go the route of A single stage press to begin with,would you recommend the lee or the RC BS single stage press?After the press I just need A set of Carbine Dies correct?Do I need 3 PC or the 4 PC die set?I have A high quality set of digital calipers in my possession already I guess I still would need A scale also..
Thanks again to everyone I just love this place and will start being more active in the Forum as I have been out foe awhile as I had to have A Bowel Resection for my Crohns Disease and I had multiple complications from the initial surgery that resulted in me having two additional surgeries on top of that and I'm actually still in the Hospital right now but hope to be released real soon...This forum has made my stay in the hospital A little more bare able by being able to read and keep up on my favorite Hobby
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#7
02-28-2012, 10:13 AM
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Congrats to you
 for taking interest in reloading...Whatever press setup you get, just remember to always make sure there's powder in the cases before seating the bullet, otherwise you'll be known as "Mr. Squib", like me...hehehehe There's your reloading safety tip for the day....... PS, I recommend the RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme kit, it has everything you need, minus the dies and a tumbler!
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