Basic reloading kit

[stan5677]

Looking to get into reloading strictly for hunting. Not going to produce high a volume of loaded cartridges so just need some basic gear. I have pieced together a few items any other recommendations welcome.

This is what I've pieced together :
Lee C Frame Press
Hand Primer
Lee Cutter and lock stud
Lee case trimmer cutter ball grip
Lee perfect powder measure
lyman case prep tool
digital scale
funnel
sizing wax
shell holder
die set
calipers

 

[CRJR45]

Thats a good start , maybe a Hornady OAL tool ?

Lock-N-Load® O.A.L. Gauges & Modified Cases - Hornady Manufacturing, Inc

Lock-N-Load® O.A.L. Gauges Regulating seating depth and the resulting jump to the rifling is widely regarded as fundamental to improved accuracy. A few thousandths of an inch change between the bullet and the rifling can make the difference be...

www.hornady.com

 

[packer58]

Get ya some check weights ........

 

[dieselchessy]

Not sure your budget.....but I don't care for your choice of press.

I expect a "O" frame press would be stiffer and more consistent. Looks like the Challenger model is only $30 or so more.

I have digital scales and I still test charges on my balance beam scale. I think for a budget friendly start I'd start there. Maybe the balance beam scale wont be as accurate, but I believe it will be much more consistent.