Good source(s) for the beginning handloader

[fullautovalmet76]

I want to know the recommendations on magazines and web sites that are good for the beginning/novice handloader, such as myself. I saw Handloader magazine but am not sure that magazine is suitable for someone like me.

Any recommendations and your thoughts on why the mags/sites are useful is very much appreciated.

Thanks!
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[tombogan03884]

     http://www.sinclairintl.com/

[WatchManUSA]

Have you gotten the ABC's Of Reloading: The Definitive Guide For Novice To Expert by Bill Chevalier?  It is a must read.

[TAB]

the blue press  ( dillon catalog/ mag)  hell get it even if you don't reload... when you see the cover you will understand why...


What are you looking for in reloaded?  cheaper shooting, more accuracy, "fun" or "they don't make it anymore"

[fullautovalmet76]

the blue press  ( dillon catalog/ mag)  hell get it even if you don't reload... when you see the cover you will understand why...


What are you looking for in reloaded?  cheaper shooting, more accuracy, "fun" or "they don't make it anymore"

I do get that mag and I certainly like it!! 

I'm loading for competition, as in IDPA and USPSA.

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[fullautovalmet76]

Have you gotten the ABC's Of Reloading: The Definitive Guide For Novice To Expert by Bill Chevalier?  It is a must read.

Haven't read it, but I will definitely take a look at it....Thanks!

[TAB]

So I take it you would like to get a progressive press then.  I know every says start with a  single stage... I call BS.

for some one that is looking to make pistol ammo, I would highly recomend a progressive press or at the very least a turret. 

with both of those you don't have to change dyes, which is a good thing for a beginner, since dye set up is where most people f things up.

For the money the dillion square deal press is hard to beat, the only down sideis you have to use dillon dyes and it won't do rifle rounds...

[Badgersmilk]

All you'll ever need in one book!  It's GREAT!

http://www.leeprecision.com/cgi/catalog/browse.cgi?1259819397.3852=/html/catalog/bookpg.html



Comes free with most of their loading equipment kits.

If you really, really, really gotta know every tiny little detail and the complete history of every single aspect.  Look for "Modern Handloading".  By Maj. George C. Nonte, Jr.  (It's OLD!)

If you read the Lee Precision "Modern Reloading" manual you'll know everything practical that's needed.  If you read "Modern Handloading" you know everything else.  

[Badgersmilk]

The nice thing about the turret presses is that you can set the die height and your good to go for the most part (their a time saver).  A single stage press has no movement in it like a turret press will (the turret actually moves a little with each press of the handle).  

No people in the whole world are as brand loyal as those who hand load.  EVERYBODY "know's more than the next guy", and "what's best for you to do."   So everything you hear word of mouth will be biased and total BS.  Do the research, use your brain, and choose what equipment suits you best!

Whatever brand you choose, and if you can get their web site to work.  Midway is a great source for equipment.  I bought most all of mine there, and am happy with their prices and service.  Other than the poopy site quirks, and problems.

[philw]

All you'll ever need in one book!  It's GREAT!

http://www.leeprecision.com/cgi/catalog/browse.cgi?1259819397.3852=/html/catalog/bookpg.html

good book that one   it came as part of the kit when I got my Press


also would recommend  getting a book from the Powder Manufacture  for the load data to go with

that is what I do   with the ADI powder I use  ( Hodgdon Powder that is made here in Australia )

http://www.adi-limited.com/handloaders-guide/