New to reloading

[chopper duke]

I'm looking to get an inexpensive setup to reload basically one, maybe two calibers. Primarily looking to reload for a rifle (300wsm) and possibly for .300blkout and .40S&W as well but currently want to focus on the .300wsm.

Other than the expendables (powder, primer, bullet and brass) what else do I HAVE to have. I don't mind hand pressing either since space is EXTREMELY limited.

If there's anyone in the Loganville/ Monroe/ South Gwinnett area that want's to give me a run through in person, I would extremely grateful and will bring you a six pack of your choice of brew.

Be gentle, I'm a reloading virgin.

 

[Russell0331]

You'll need a scale, a decent set of calipers, and a powder dispenser. Your going to need a priming tool, if your press doesn't have one. Watch a couple of YouTube videos and you'll get the hang of it real quick.

 

[Flashover16]

sounds like one of the single station "O" type press kits may be the way to go!
several manufactures of them.
the O type press is generally a larger opening, is stronger so may work with rifle calibers better than a standard turret press?
just see what is included in a press kit, usually something like press, manual, powder measure, powder scale, maybe a few misc items like a pocket cleaner, or champering tool.
you will need likely a caliper,a lube pad/lube, set of dies in the caliber, if you want to clean the brass then some type of tumbler, a bullet puller.
actually if you will buy a reloading manual and read through it several times before buying anything else it can answer all your questions.

 

[chopper duke]

I have a nice set of Browne and Sharp Calipers so I'm good there. As I mentioned before, space is at a premium and I don't really have anywhere to setup a bench or bolt something down. I'm thinking of getting a kit like this one on Cabela's.

I'm trading into a rifle in .300wsm which is why I'm now looking to reload for it. The trade will include some brass and a set of dies as well.

I appreciate all of the insight so far!

 

[loadnplenty]

I will give you a hand just hit me up and we can work out the details

I also know somebody with an extra press.

 

[chopper duke]

I will give you a hand just hit me up and we can work out the details

Thanks man!

 

[Petro_58]

And Read the Stickys at the Top of this Forum lots of good information there on the BASIC setups and etc.
http://www.theoutdoorstrader.com/threads/116921-Metallic-Cartridge-Reloading-for-the-New-Guy

 

[loadnplenty]

Here are pics of the portable bench or box I was talking about. Can easily be modified for a small press.

And I have no Fnnn idea why they loaded sideways.

 

[GTN]

I would defintly stay away from the press you posted from cabelas. No matter how tight space was.

 

[chopper duke]

I would defintly stay away from the press you posted from cabelas. No matter how tight space was.

Yeah, I talked with Loadnplenty and I'm going to go with an actual press. I think I've come up with a way (with loadnplenty's help) to have a portable/ stowable kit.