Please Help Me

[GypsmJim]

Sounds like he is just starting out and has limited space. Between 1 good book, the internet, and YouTube, he can get all he needs without going crazy. I agree that there are many good books out there but no need to overload right away.

Not really good advice. I am constantly amazed at the amount of misinformation on the web. Some of the youtubers are idiots. If he buys a Lee kit it comes with a good book. If used, a Lyman manual is a must have.

 

[rockquarry]

Not really good advice. I am constantly amazed at the amount of misinformation on the web. Some of the youtubers are idiots. If he buys a Lee kit it comes with a good book. If used, a Lyman manual is a must have.

I have to agree. YouDupe and the Internet aren't the best places to learn handloading, but many are firmly entrenched and there's little point trying to persuade them otherwise.

 

[StrawHat]

While I can load all of my rifle cartridges, except the 50-70, using the Lyman 310 nutcracker tool, it is a lot easier and more enjoyable using a single stage press.

I cast and load lead so the Lyman cast bullet book is all I need but there are two cast bullet forums that I respect.

A scale is fine but a scoop is okay also, once you get the hang of reloading.

I would also recommend getting a bullet puller. For when you load a bullet, or several, without powder. I prefer the inertia type as it helps me work out my frustration when I do a dumb thing.

Kevin

 

[IAM Rand]

Not really good advice. I am constantly amazed at the amount of misinformation on the web. Some of the youtubers are idiots. If he buys a Lee kit it comes with a good book. If used, a Lyman manual is a must have.

Agreed BUT. There are good videos about reloading. Like everything on the internet, take it with a grain of salt. There are several reputable YouTubers that do provide good information. Not only that, you get to see what it looks like instead of just reading about it with a couple of black and white photos of what they are doing. I agree about the Lyman manual. A very good source of reloading info. The YouTube channel "Ultimate Reloader" provides a great deal of info on reloading as well as reviews of reloading equipment. Just like a yer good buddy Bubba, trust but verify.

 

[GypsmJim]

Those of us with 50 years reloading experience can go on the web and immediately recognize the fools. Someone just starting out may not know the difference.

My club used to provide classes for firearms training and they even had a monthly seminar on reloading. Unfortunately, the instructors were old guys and have passed away. The current young members are not interested in following in their footsteps.

 

[TIMETRIPPER]

There are good internet sites that contain reliable reloading data. Hodgdons is one.
Yes, much of the web if full of questionable anecdotal data that should be avoided like the plague.
One just needs to consider the source.

John

 

[Okie Red]

A lot of times you can pick a used single stage press, dies, powder scales, powder measure, etc that have been sold or traded in at your local gun shop or pawn shop at a fair price.