- Jul 26, 2011
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I’ve been on the fence for years and after two of my favorite factory loads were discontinued this past year I’ve decided that I’m going to start hand loading and not rely on factory ammo. I’m not 100% new to the hobby as I’ve watched others load before and have done my own minor gunsmithing, bow press work, and arrow building for years. I’m only going to load big game rifle calibers for hunting purposes, no handgun loads… .284, .277, and a .300. I wouldn’t expect I’d load more than 200 to 300 shells per year total. Once I find a recipe I like for a particular rifle, that’s all I’ll stick to and just load more shells on an as needed basis. I don’t want junk and want tools that are going to get the job done and last, if that means buying once and crying once, so be it. I like to keep things simple. I do not plan on buying a kit and will be purchasing all the tools separately. I’m looking for recommendations on brands and models for each of the following. I know some of these are more basic than others, but I decided to include them all. I just want good, reliable equipment that I can count on to produce accurate loads… I’m not partial to any red, green, etc. brands. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to add multiple recommendations per tool highlighting the Good, Better, and Best. Thanks guys.
(1) Press
(2) Dies
(3) Shell Holder
(4) Powder Scale
(5) Powder Measure
(6) Powder Trickler
(7) Calipers
(8) Case trimmer and chamfer tool
(9) Primer Pocket Cleaner
(10) Neck Brush
(1) Press
(2) Dies
(3) Shell Holder
(4) Powder Scale
(5) Powder Measure
(6) Powder Trickler
(7) Calipers
(8) Case trimmer and chamfer tool
(9) Primer Pocket Cleaner
(10) Neck Brush