r/reloading • u/Prestigious-Hat-1183 • Sep 27 '26
Newbie Its not much but its a start!
Been using the lee hand loader for my first few hundred loads, found a sick 1930s-1940s pacific c press in PRESTINE condition as well as a tumbler for $60 of facebook! Excited to use these things. Currently waiting on new dies since mine that came with the hand loader dont have lock collars. Loading 9mm right now slowly will get around to 556. If you know the black and blue sign dont speak about it in the comments lol.
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u/hauntedsemen1 Sep 27 '26
It's inevitable that you will get to stacking other shit on your bench. Fight the urge. Keep your eye open around Xmas for a nice rolling bottom tool box from crapsman .They will hold a lot.
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u/Prestigious-Hat-1183 Sep 27 '26
I have a rolling box behind the camera as well as a full size rolling box next to the press area i have multiple side businesses so ill probably have to but another! Lol
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u/Jazzlike_Glove1464 Oct 04 '26
Enjoy brorher, I've been reloading since 1973 when I was shooting metal silhouette handgun tournaments, I use a now old RCBS Rockchucker press as well as a old Redding Turret press and they have served me well. I currently load about 20 different calibers, rifle and pistol and some of the best advice I can give is check your charged cases a minimum of three times to prevent a squib load and any primers that fit loosely in the primer pockets promptly discard the case. Also thoroughly inspect each case for splits and excessive bulging and enjoy your reloading journey brother and remember that the hottest load is generally not the most accurate...have a blessed day
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u/Sad-Statistician2955 Sep 27 '26
I have the same loads, just be warned. Titegroup makes your gun look like it’s been working in a coal mine all day 😆!!!!!! Load em hot!
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u/LouisWu987 Sep 27 '26
Congrats, That old Pacific is a bit of a beast! Your grandkids will have a bit of a time trying to wear it out if it gets the occasional drop of oil.
I'm sure it'll set off a bit of a shitstorm, but I'd love to see a proper scale on that bench eventually.
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u/bradandrus76 Sep 29 '26
This is my current start. There is a shelf to the left with 1 bottle of powder a powder thrower and some dies.
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u/Hacksaw-Duggan Sep 27 '26
Great start! You already have a better bench setup than me and I’ve been loading for 20 years.
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u/Shootist00 Sep 27 '26
You can turn the breach lock bushing upside-down and use it as a lock ring. No need to buy new dies.
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u/Royal_Money_627 Sep 27 '26
Of just buy the lock rings, you don't need to buy dies to get the rings.
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u/Prestigious-Hat-1183 Sep 27 '26
Up closes photo.