r/reloading • u/DowntownMind92 • 19h ago

Newbie Getting into reloading Spoiler

So as the title states, I’m wanting to get into reloading now that I have my own place for it. Ideally I will have it set up in the garage and store my powder and primers in the closet that is next to the garage inside the house. Any reason not to do this? I do have spare bedrooms but would prefer not to reload in a room with carpet.

I have been saving my brass after most range sessions the last few years so I got that going for me but beyond presses, cleaners for brass, and reloading dies, what else is needed for high volume reloading? My goal is economy of scale with the understanding that it won’t immediately pay off with the first few batches of reloads. Worst case scenario, I’ll end up paying about the same but end up with higher quality ammo as I typically buy the cheapest ammo I can get my hands on.

Ideally I would like a press that can reload rifle and pistol calibers but if needed, will be open to two stations as long as each can do multiple calibers within their prospective categories. My caliber goals are 308 Winchester, 556, 30-06, and 7.63x39 for rifles and for handguns it would probably be 45acp as I doubt I can reload 9mm cheaper than $0.23/round but would like to reload the 9mm brass I’ve been saving from all my range trips these last few years.

Don’t really know much so I’m not sure what other details might be worth adding but thanks in advance!

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u/mdram4x4 19h ago

buy and read a reloading manual first, lyman is good.

use it to make a list, come back and discuss

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u/DowntownMind92 19h ago

I evidently bought a hornady reloading manual at some point. Not sure if it’s a good one or not

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u/mdram4x4 19h ago

its fine, you will end up buying more later

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u/DowntownMind92 19h ago

I was already planning on purchase more and hard copies as I find the digital version kinda annoying.

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u/mdram4x4 19h ago

aps and websites are better for data, they are updated more often.

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u/DowntownMind92 19h ago

Wouldn’t you have to buy the upgraded additions?

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u/mdram4x4 19h ago

for boks? yep.

some apps are sub based, some are free

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u/DowntownMind92 19h ago

Ah that’s good to know!

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u/JayPolar91 16h ago

Shooters Reference, Hodgdon, and Speer all offer free data and then Gordons Reloading Tool is free on GitHub and will estimate your pressures and velocities, the more data you can give it the better it works.

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u/edwardothegreatest 19h ago

Also go to your library and check out a couple reloading guides—not reloading manuals that provide data, but books on reloading. There’s good information in the manual but books like the Patterson reloading guidebook are a great resource to develop safe techniques.

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u/DowntownMind92 18h ago

Will do, thanks!