I've done it now...

[tonhe]

I bought the Lee O frame yesterday... just made a 2x8 into a portable mount for it so I can use it on the coffee table, or my desk, or where ever I'm allowed to work that day.

Now I just need to order some brass and bullets. -- Speaking of bullets, I'm looking for recommendations on bullets for 45-70... I've found the following sites, but I'm not sure which to go with. So far, it's down to Moyer's, Meister, and Midstates cast bullets.

 

[SSGSAD]

to the WONDERFUL WORLD of RELOADING .....

 

[Bobby]

I too want to get into reloading and was thinking about a setup similar to yours. Thanks for sharing the picture of your setup! If for some reason you are ever unhappy with your choices for bullets, check out Powder Valley Inc. at www.powdervalleyinc.com. They seem to offer the lowest prices in the calibers I am thinking about reloading for.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I'm using the same press mounted to my kitchen table.

 

[straight-shooter]

I too used a single stage when i first got started. After i felt i was proficient enough reloading i graduated to a Dillon progressive for pistol cartridges. I still utilize the single stage for precision rifle cartridges along with a RCBS Chargemaster. Congratulations to you for getting into reloading. Definitely a choice you'll be happy you made.

 

[Dr.Midnight]

You've taken your first step into a whole other aspect of shooting. Enjoy the ride!

 

[walker]

I had my first press mounted on a roll around tool box. My reloading supplies fit inside.

 

[tonhe]

I too want to get into reloading and was thinking about a setup similar to yours. Thanks for sharing the picture of your setup! If for some reason you are ever unhappy with your choices for bullets, check out Powder Valley Inc. at www.powdervalleyinc.com. They seem to offer the lowest prices in the calibers I am thinking about reloading for.

I haven't really made a choice on bullets.. looking for suggestions though!

 

[canoeman]

You could cast your own, it saves lots of money on bullets!

 

[MikeDVB]

How much did that press cost you?

 

[gunman41mag]

I bought my LEE PRESS 4 years ago & still haven't loaded one round of 50 BMG yet

 

[MikeDVB]

I bought my LEE PRESS 4 years ago & still haven't loaded one round of 50 BMG yet

LOL, You load other things though, right?

 

[tonhe]

Evening folks... spent my afternoon playing with my reloading kit.. managed to get an entire 2 rounds made.. ROFL -- those bullet pullers come in handy! I primer'd and prepped 20 rounds total, and put another 50 in the tumbler... but I didn't get too much farther than that.

I managed to run a round through the wrong die and seat a bullet almost flush, too.. that was impressive. I'm still trying get my bullet seating and crimp right.. it's hard for me being a newbie to tell on the lead cast bullets since I keep shaving a little lead off when seating... :b

 

[tonhe]

Managed to make 2 mistakes tonight.. while adjusting the bullet seating die I partially crushed a case... I assume that one is ruined... I've been having issues figuring out the correct adjustment on that die... but I think I have it straight now.

My biggest issue was not opening the mouth of the case enough... and since I'm not only new to this, but also using lead, it was hard for me to see the crimp line on the bullet...

Gotta start somewhere, right!? I got another 20 rounds loaded this afternoon.. haven't shot any of them yet, but I'm excited to try them out!!

 

[Fullmag]

Managed to make 2 mistakes tonight.. while adjusting the bullet seating die I partially crushed a case... I assume that one is ruined... I've been having issues figuring out the correct adjustment on that die... but I think I have it straight now.

My biggest issue was not opening the mouth of the case enough... and since I'm not only new to this, but also using lead, it was hard for me to see the crimp line on the bullet...

Gotta start somewhere, right!? I got another 20 rounds loaded this afternoon.. haven't shot any of them yet, but I'm excited to try them out!!

Back the die out quite a ways. Then run ram and case all the way up. Bring die down till feel it touch. After that move in 1/8 to 1/4 turns. I go by feel of the case, it will be smoother with out edge. If your doing a taper crimp it's easier to see. Even then I crunched some 45acp's on first set-up. Case mouth is the same but keep lowering until bullet just starts a little.

 

[bigmich]

I am just curious what bullet u go with for 45-70

 

[tonhe]

I have the Honady 325gr FTX, some Oregon Trail laser cast 350gr, and Barnes 250gr -- so far I've only loaded 10 of the laser cast.... waiting to test these out.