Getting into Reloading

[CJohnson]

Aside from having a mentor to learn from, what are some of the best resources out there for getting into reloading?

 

[Ram94]

Panhandle Precision on Youtube has some really good videos to learn from. Also, pick up the Lee reloading manual. There is a ton of information in there before it gets to the load data.

 

[1shotgear]

A second vote for Panhandle Precisions on YouTube! Long Range Only on YouTube also has some great videos about load development, ladder tests, etc. The Berger Reloading Manual has a ton of in-depth information about load development. Quick-load software is very nice to have for load data. The Hogdon website is also a great place to find load data. Always cross-reference load data and always start your tests below the listed max loads!

 

[menhaden_man]

RCBS has some easy to follow and basic stuff on YouTube.

Videos From RCBS

RCBS instructional videos about our products and how to learn handloading.

www.rcbs.com

 

[greaseywater]

Johnny's Reloading Bench and Bolt Action Reloading both have good "getting started" series on YouTube.

 

[JRMiller]

Panhandle Precision on Youtube has some really good videos to learn from. Also, pick up the Lee reloading manual. There is a ton of information in there before it gets to the load data.

+1. Yep, Panhandle. watch his series and you’ll learn all you need to know.

 

[rayporter]

get the basics and get 2 loading manuals.

start slow and easy and work up.

 

[awildswanger]

Also considering getting into bare bones reloading. Probably a dumb question, but I’ll often see people chose the same caliber for different cartridge chamberings. Do you need a different setup for each individual chambering, like if I had a 308 and and 30-06 and a .300 Win Mag would I need an individual setup for each, or would one cover all the bases?

 

[Ram94]

Also considering getting into bare bones reloading. Probably a dumb question, but I’ll often see people chose the same caliber for different cartridge chamberings. Do you need a different setup for each individual chambering, like if I had a 308 and and 30-06 and a .300 Win Mag would I need an individual setup for each, or would one cover all the bases?

You would need separate die sets for each chambering, yes.

 

[awildswanger]

You would need separate die sets for each chambering, yes.

Understood, thank you for clearing that up for me!

 

[JakeSCH]

Another vote for panhandle precision youtube videos. RCBS videos are good as well.

I also like 65 guys for their load work up techniques.

 

[CJohnson]

Thanks for help! That should keep me busy for a while.

 

[archp625]

Ill be an echo. Go to you tube and watch Panhandle Precisions series on reloading. Then watch it again. Best I have found.

 

[snuzzo29]

Best advice I was given was to get a good reloading manual like the Lyman 50th. I also have the Speer, Nosler and Western Powder manuals. Determine what components you will need for the calibers you want to reload and start buying some when you find them. The equipment is the easy part to find.