Here it goes again...I bought a semi full setup, need other parts.

[Preachers Sheets]

I hate to keep asking the same question in different ways but here we go. This is what I bought.

This is what I think I will need. My intention is to get this kit tomorrow, order the rest of the pieces and have everything I need so I can get to re-loading. I looked through my old posts and I used what a lot of you guys have told me so I you don’t have to repeat yourself.

This is what I planned on buying:

* Tumbler
* Tumbler media
* Tumbler media separator
* Shell holder for 9mm, 45acp and 223rem
* Dies for 9mm, 45acp, 223rem (small base for 223)
* Case length gauge for 9mm, 45acp and 223rem
* Digital caliper
* Chronograph
* Extra de-capping pins
* Bullet puller

I know I should get the tools to make sure the 223rem bullet fits the chamber of the gun properly but there seems to be a few different pieces (overall length gauge, modified .223 case for the OAL gauge, and a bullet comparator to put on a caliper). I am more worried about being able to re-load the 9mm and 45acp right away, if I can’t re-load the 223rem until I learn more then I'm ok with that.

When it comes down to it I just want to buy this crap and be done with it. When you don’t have anything to even start it’s kind of nutty. I have a second single stage press I got from Dirtypacman which will be put to use.

 

[Dirtypacman]

Glad to know the press will come in handy I have the instructions I found for the powder dispenser if you want me to send it along.
Your list looks good to me... Make sure you have a reloading manual/recipe book and you should be good to go.

 

[center442]

Case lube? If the dies for the 9mm and 45acp are carbide, you won't need any, but you will need some for the .223.

 

[Preachers Sheets]

Case lube?

The kit comes with some, the pistol dies will be carbide. When I run out of the RCBS stuff, Eddie Coyle suggested Imperial Sizing lube so I'm going to give that a shot.

 

[noidlight]

Are you ordering a Dillon press? Some caliber conversion kits are interchangeable with multiple calibers. I am at work right now, but will find the link on Brian Enos that shows all the conversions and what they work with. I think if you do a search on here you may find it also. Will save you some cash if you only have to buy the powder dies and the locating buttons.

 

[Dan S]

The 3 calibers listed do not interchange on shell plates.

 

[Preachers Sheets]

I am actually picking up a RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme kit. I'll have two single stage presses. I'm usally at home bitching to the fiance that I'm bored; figured a single stage press would get me away from her so she doesnt kill me.

 

[Dirtypacman]

I am actually picking up a RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme kit. I'll have two single stage presses. I'm usally at home bitching to the fiance that I'm bored; figured a single stage press would get me away from her so she doesnt kill me.

Good call - nothing more relaxing then taking a break from the family/wife/etc and sitting down at the press for a couple hours.

 

[BossHarley]

I highly recommend case gauges (Dillon, Wilson or EGW)
They will let you know if your reloads will fit a SAMI spec chamber. This is very important for all reloading but I find it critical for rifle reloading.

 

[Patriot]

I have a Cabela's media separator that I am selling for $20 ($30 plus shipping from Cabela's) if you are in the eastern mass area around 128/9.

Here it is: http://tinyurl.com/y2uwazz

I've used it twice (son gave it to me for Xmas) but I just prefer to do it the way I've always done it.

 

[highscore]

Don't be overly concerned about the bullet comparator and stuff for the .223 until you want to load heavier bullets for longer ranges. You need something to check OAL and a case gage. Until you want to load single load rounds for longer distances, you will be seating to mag length which doesn't require the fancy stuff.
HS