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[ah141nj]

Decided to join the reloading fraternity. Never reloaded before. Tired of buying ammo and spend 100's at Wallyworld.Didnt think I had the space for it untill I got feedback about using a Workmate portable bench or a stand. Thanks Guys!!!
Been doing a lot of various forum readings on the subject. After numerous changes I came up with this shopping list. Going to start making loads for my Glock 19 (9mm) with FMJ's. Can I use the same powder for HP's as well.How easy is it to change the die when/if I have to? Or should I just get seperate dies for different loads?
Gradually going to work my way up to 45acp (XD) & .223 for my Colt Hbar . Going to get seperate turrets for each caliber. Should I also get seperate powder measurers to keep it simple?

Lee Classic 4 Hole Turret Press
Lee Deluxe Handgun 4-Die Set 9mm Luger
Lee Pro Auto Disk Powder Measure
Lee Swivel Adapter Auto Disk
Lee Safety Prime Small and Large Primer Feeder
Lee Auto Disk Powder Measure Riser
Alliant Bullseye Smokeless Powder 1 lb
Magtech Brass
Speer Uni-Cor Bullets
CCI Primers
Lyman Turbo 1200 Case Tumbler with Auto-Flo
RCBS Primer Turning Tray
Frankford Arsenal Powder Funnel
RCBS Pow'r Pull Impact Bullet Puller
Lyman E-ZEE Flo Universal Adjustable Powder Trickler
Hornady Universal Reloading Tray
RCBS RangeMaster 750 Electronic Powder Scale 750 Grain
Lee Improved Powder Measure Kit

What do you guys think? Did I miss any neccessities for a beginner? Other than books, manuals, caliber.

[ah141nj]

No suggestions or advice?
Looking to place the order

Help a newbie out...please

[ungawa]

Please hang in there a little bit. You posted late Sunday night and now it's Monday but people are still at work.

[radnor]

What no reloading book(s)???? OOPS, just saw the end of the last line.....

And everything on the line wil be needed too.
"Other than books, manuals, caliber."

[Bama Man]

My 2 cents worth of a list:

Lee classic 4 hole press
Lee 9mmm die set (3 or 4 piece carbide set)
Lee perfect powder measure instead of the Auto-disk, only because i have been using the Perfect powder measure for years, as it can be set up on the bench for rifle rounds, or I have adapted mine to fit in the bell/charging die for my pistol rounds. I measure the load for all my rifle cartridges one at a time, so I don't want the powder measure on my press at that time
Lee auto prime and shell holders, I like the feel of seating the primers better
Powder, bullets, primers of your choice
Lyman tumblers are good products
Lee powder funnel, works on everything I load, 22 Hornet to 45/70
Rcbs Impact bullet puller I wouldn't want to load without it ( and the 8 pound sledge hammer head I have lying on my bench just for that)
any powder trickler if you wish, it beats trickling from a lee dipper to the scale, which I do now
Reloading trays, you'll find these more usefull for rifle cartridges than pistol rounds, as, with the turret press, you'll find yourself seating the bullets as soon as you get the powder charge in the case.
I bell the case, charge with powder, check the charge visually (don't want no squib loads)then start the bullet, set it in the press, and seat the bullet and crimp
RCBS rangemaster 750 Why didn't I get on sooner? I love mine, I put away my magnetic scale(s) They just take up good shelf space now
Improved powder measure kit. Not really needed if you get the scale, but the dippers come in handy for us guys that don't have powder tricklers.
I hope this list kinda helps you some

[Bama Man]

sorry
in answer to some of your other questions, you only need one set of 9mm dies to load any 9mm bullet type you wish, same goes with the powders,
Just that heavier bullets 147 JHP for example takes less powder than the 125 JHP, or round nose lead.
You'll find that you'll find a powder you like and get familiar with, and you'll stay with it forever, I like red-dot, for all my pistol loads, all calibers.
With the Lee classic turret press, everytime you order a different set of dies, rifle, or pistol, order another turret, set the dies, and leave them in the turret(s).
Change out the turrets as you change what you want to load, it IS that simple.
When you get the die sets, if they come in the cannister, turn the empty cannister over, set the turret with dies in the cannister base, and the cannister lid covers the dies for dust free storage.

[Xringshooter]

Get the reloading manuals first, before you buy anything else. Read them, they will give you a wealth of information about how to load metallic cartridges. You will then have a lot of answers too your questions.

Your list looks pretty comprehensive. You will get a lot of answers from people touting this brand or that. I've been reloading since 1973 and can say that all the major brands will do exactly what you want to do, that is to reload reliable ammo. My collection has something from every manufacturer I think including some that people don't think about like C&H, Redding, Sinclair and others.

Have fun, be safe and you will find yourself in a very rewarding hobby.

[Don T.]

Originally Posted by ah141nj

Decided to join the reloading fraternity. Never reloaded before. Tired of buying ammo and spend 100's at Wallyworld.Didnt think I had the space for it untill I got feedback about using a Workmate portable bench or a stand. Thanks Guys!!!
Been doing a lot of various forum readings on the subject. After numerous changes I came up with this shopping list. Going to start making loads for my Glock 19 (9mm) with FMJ's. Can I use the same powder for HP's as well.How easy is it to change the die when/if I have to? Or should I just get seperate dies for different loads?
Gradually going to work my way up to 45acp (XD) & .223 for my Colt Hbar . Going to get seperate turrets for each caliber. Should I also get seperate powder measurers to keep it simple?

Lee Classic 4 Hole Turret Press
Lee Deluxe Handgun 4-Die Set 9mm Luger
Lee Pro Auto Disk Powder Measure
Lee Swivel Adapter Auto Disk
Lee Safety Prime Small and Large Primer Feeder
Lee Auto Disk Powder Measure Riser
Alliant Bullseye Smokeless Powder 1 lb
Magtech Brass
Speer Uni-Cor Bullets
CCI Primers
Lyman Turbo 1200 Case Tumbler with Auto-Flo
RCBS Primer Turning Tray
Frankford Arsenal Powder Funnel
RCBS Pow'r Pull Impact Bullet Puller
Lyman E-ZEE Flo Universal Adjustable Powder Trickler
Hornady Universal Reloading Tray
RCBS RangeMaster 750 Electronic Powder Scale 750 Grain
Lee Improved Powder Measure Kit

What do you guys think? Did I miss any neccessities for a beginner? Other than books, manuals, caliber.

Yes you can use the same powder for your FMJs and HPs. (Always check your manuals first though, for safety's sake!) The only time you'll have to change the die in this case is if you reload another caliber. If you're going to just change the load, it can be done by adjusting the perfect powder measure cavity and the bullet seating die depth. (Thumbscrew) I set my 9mm seating depth for .005" above the minimum overall cartridge length to allow for bullet size variation. (Even factory bullet depths vary a little!)

Once your dies are mounted on the turret and adjusted, you can just remove a turret/die set, and replace with the next one. I have seen some people use a perfect powder measure mounted on each die set. I thought it was a pretty good Idea! It'll eliminate having to change the measure & it's settings every time you switch calibers. (Just make sure you empty the measures all the way every time you're done loading to prevent moisture ruining your powder, & keep from accidentally mixing powders in the future.) I noticed that you had a set of dippers. You can use those for the .223 when you're ready, or get the "Rifle Charging Die" & "Double Disk Kit" so you can use the "Pro Auto Disk" for that too. Don't forget to use resizing lube of some type when resizing rifle cases. The dies aren't carbide, and your cases will stick without lube... Not pretty!

Sorry I was so long winded. I was just trying to think of things that I wish someone had told me earlier in my hobby!

[Bob Hannabery]

Originally Posted by Xringshooter

Get the reloading manuals first, before you buy anything else. Read them, they will give you a wealth of information about how to load metallic cartridges. You will then have a lot of answers too your questions.

Your list looks pretty comprehensive. You will get a lot of answers from people touting this brand or that. I've been reloading since 1973 and can say that all the major brands will do exactly what you want to do, that is to reload reliable ammo. My collection has something from every manufacturer I think including some that people don't think about like C&H, Redding, Sinclair and others.

Have fun, be safe and you will find yourself in a very rewarding hobby.

I'd like to get started in reloading 9mm. What book(s) should I start with?

[rwilson452]

to name a few, ABC's of Reloading, Lee's Modern Reloading. I believe Lyman as a book for beginners or their metallic reloading manual. the Sierra manual has good stuff also.

Originally Posted by Bob Hannabery

I'd like to get started in reloading 9mm. What book(s) should I start with?