Newbie Help

[Schmoops]

As I venture into reloading for the first time I could use some advice.

I’m planning to load long pointy bullets, using the often recommended Frankford Arsenal universal seating die.

Am I correct in thinking that I’ll only need a resizing die for each caliber? If that’s the case, does anyone have a bead on where to buy those dies on their own, or should I just be looking at the standard two-die sets?

Thank you!

 

[Backcast88]

I have no experience with the Universal Seating die but I build 2 die sets based on my personal preferences.

I like Redding Competition seater dies so I can buy different seating stems based on the bullets I want to shoot. And then I buy Forster FL sizing dies separately.

So, yes you can buy sizing dies separately. I would recommend Forster or Redding.

You can buy them from most online places that sell reloading components or directly from Forster.

 

[Sizthediz]

How many caliber are you reloading for? Im not exactly sure how that universal seating die is going to work but if you use it to seat multiple caliber you MOST likely are going to have to reset the seating die EVERY time you change caliber. The goal is to find a load and overall length your rifle likes with a powder and a bullet and LEAVE it there for easy repeatability. Personally being new buy a set of dies for that specific rifle set them up make your ammo and shoot and have fun. Don't complicate things.
Good luck. Be careful