HorizontalMike
US Veteran
I have recently returned to shooting after a very long sabbatical, decades long. That said, after a recent day at the range I realized that long-term I need to seriously consider reloading. Money will be too tight for the next ~7-8 months to buy a complete "system" at the moment, so I have several questions in order to plan acquisition of materials and supplies, particularly BRASS.
After surfing the web, I realize that I will most likely need to buy live ammo, shoot, and save/recycle the brass for the next 6-8months, for when I can afford a complete RL system set up.
I eventually want to reload .357 Magnum and .222 Remington brass. So, for starters:
Thanks for taking the time for this


After surfing the web, I realize that I will most likely need to buy live ammo, shoot, and save/recycle the brass for the next 6-8months, for when I can afford a complete RL system set up.
I eventually want to reload .357 Magnum and .222 Remington brass. So, for starters:
- What is the best/acceptable live ammo (both calibers) that will provide good brass for the future? Remington, Fiocchi, Federal, Hornady, Winchester, Geco, other?
- Any concerns over having mixed brass in a particular caliber?
- Pure brass vs nickel plated?
- Is it possible for someone to itemize ALL needed components and sources for a COMPLETE reloading system for .222 and .357?
- Is there a good single source/book for instruction?
Thanks for taking the time for this



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