Author Topic: what all comes with it (Read 571 times)

TrapperZach · « **on:** February 09, 2005, 01:47:43 PM »

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/vertical-item.jhtml?id=0003091210526a&navAction=jump&navCount=1&indexId=cat20847&podId=0003091&catalogCode=IF&parentId=cat20847&parentType=index&rid=&cmCat=MainCatcat20712&hasJS=true

im getting one of these in 223 and wondering what else ill need to buy to be able to use it??

Deadeye47 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2005, 02:12:08 PM »

Looks like you'll need bullets,primers and powder.... :roll: I also think you'll be better served by investing in a scale also...the dipper work but you have to use them very consistantly....(as in the way you dip the scoop into the powder) I personally thing you should save your money and invest in a Lee starter kit...it contains everything you would need to load accurate ammo....including a loading manual...their cheaper kit doesn't have a manual but is on sale for 68 bucks right now http://www.midwayusa.com/rewriteaproduct/820810

MGMorden · « **Reply #2 on:** February 09, 2005, 02:13:52 PM »

You'll need appropriate brass, primers, bullets, powder, and a rubber mallet. A loading manual wouldn't be bad either, but there is loading data available on powder makers' websites.

I'd also second Deadeye's suggestion on saving for a press-based kit. The Lee Loader will make shootable ammo, but that money would be better spent on die sets than aquiring a whole bunch of these, which will become useless aside from quick field reloads (which most people don't have a need to produce) once you move to a better setup.

TrapperZach · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2005, 02:33:47 PM »

ya i will be getting a better kit eventuly but im short on cash and just want to try and see if its somthing i aculy want to invest more money in or not ya now and plus it might be somtin good just to have around ya never now. but it i do like it i will be savin up for that aniversary kit ive had my eye on for some time. first thing i will get is a manul.

MSP Ret · « **Reply #4 on:** February 10, 2005, 02:12:54 AM »

Happy Birthday TrapperZach!!!, That Lee kit you mentioned is a great way to start, I bought one in .38/.357 about 43 years ago( :shock: !!!) and remember loading with it in the living room. I still have it and in addittion to regular presses I still have those wonderful Lee Loaders, and I still buy them also. I load for my 45/70 with one and have others in 30/30, .340 Weatherby Mag., .35 Remington plus some others that escape me right now. They are great to take to camp with you in case you decide to load some ammo. Each loader comes with all you need to load shells except bullets, powder and primers. There are instructions and load tables for that loader. I have started out several shooters with gifts of Lee Loaders. It's a great way to learn the basics and you will always be able to have ammo as long as you have the "makings". I have even heard of places that show how to make your own primers!!! I used to make my own blackpowder (of sorts) as a kid by buying the components at the drugs store, charcoal, saltpeter etc...and we all know we can mold shootable bullets over a campfire with a bit of lead, a mold and a small container...Try it and keep it, you will like it!!! Start simple and learn, it's the best way to go....<><.... :grin:

TomD · « **Reply #5 on:** February 10, 2005, 03:19:47 AM »

I started with a Lee Loader for my 6.5 x 55 two years ago on the advice of some folks here (actually, at that time they were on the deceased H & R site).

It worked great and it wasn't but 100 handloads later that I upgraded to a Lee Press, dies, etc. I still use the Lee Loaders or components of it to date.

I know some folks feel that the Lee stuff is inferior, but I prefer to consider it economical :grin: You don't buy an escort and expect the performance or duarbility of a Lincoln

My little girl(5) and I have had some great bonding time 'making boolits' togeter :-D

cheatermk3 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 10, 2005, 03:57:47 AM »

I started on one of these 31 years ago. A great way to learn the basics.

I'd load all week so I could shoot my M1 carbine for a few minutes on Saturday.

Still have the one I bought for 30-06 and use it once in a while to decap the odd empty when my press is setup for something else and I need to prep a few cases.

You'll also need a piece of plywood or something like it to use as an anvil when hammering in the empties into the sizer.

I say go for it!

cattleskinner · « **Reply #7 on:** February 11, 2005, 03:55:04 PM »

Well Zach, that's what I use, and I even have a press. I just started reloading the beginning of last summer, and this past deer season, I got my first handgun deer with a round reloaded by a Lee loader. Picked up a .223 loader not too long ago, and plan on using it within the next week or two. If you have the funds, I'd recommend a Lee Auto Prime..makes priming alot faster, and safer. If you don't, remember to wear eye, and ear protection(those primers will make your ears ring for about an hour or two!!!). It sounds like you already have a scale coming, which is another good thing to have. A good reloading manual is a MUST...read it, and read it again. You can pick one up for as little as $13 to over $50. You can just use steel wool to clean the cases. A good resizing lube comes in handy when knocking the cases in and out of the lee loader (costs a couple bucks). Then you just need powder, primers, and bullets. Good luck, and be safe.

~~~Cattleskinner