Is this a good intro kit for a first time loader (.338)?
1281292
Yes, until you're sure you really have the interest to move into a progressive press. You may find you need the hand-held primer tool. Also the powder measure and scale leave something to be desired. The other answer about averaging the weight of ten throws is good advice. 100 rounds an hour would be about my best speed, all things considered.
1281293
IMO, for rifles, yes. For pistols? Not as much. Use volume density to set the approximate volume for the powder and grains that you will use. Throw 10 charges into your balance pan and then divide the weight by 10. Adjust the measuring rod on the powder dispenser so that the weight of 10 charges (about 470 grains for a .338) is 10X the charge per cartridge that you want. Test at the beginning of your reload run and then half way through. I found that I could reload about 100 rounds per hour.
1281294
IMO, for rifles, yes. For pistols? Not as much.Use volume density to set the approximate volume for the powder and grains that you will use. Throw 10 charges into your balance pan and then divide the weight by 10. Adjust the measuring rod on the powder dispenser so that the weight of 10 charges (about 470 grains for a .338) is 10X the charge per cartridge that you want. Test at the beginning of your reload run and then half way through. I found that I could reload about 100 rounds per hour.
477412
Yes I'd consider it a beginners level....we purchased it for our 14 yr old. He enjoyed Nerf guns and then the UZI.
1204561
Yes, this kit has all that you would need. The decapping die "sizing die" is included in this die set. You can tell which one it is because you will see a metal "pin" like protrusion coming from the bottom of the die. In addition, if you are new to reloading, I would highly recommend that you go to Lee Precision's website for instructional videos or you tube on how to safely reload. This is one area where mistakes can be quite unforgiving.
1946471
With this kit it is best to purchase: Lee pistol die set (9mm/.45) .You will need an extra 4 hole turret becuase once you get your dies set just right for one caliber you can simply change out the whole turret instead of each die and having to reset them.Of course primers, bullets, brass and powders.( Bullseye is best for the .45 powder. Unique and win231 will also do well)A nice scale to measure your loads.Lyman reloading manual.And lastly.. digital caliper to measure your over all lenghth of the round. Good luck to ya sir.
1886979
I own the same gun, which came with 2 single stack mags. The mags fit this loader just fine and I can easily load both mags quickly. It's a good investment in my book!
1362675
Absolutely! And nicely, only problem you will experience is the 'reload' capability. Would suggest getting one of those 5-shot 'strip' reloaders put out by Bianchi and others. Otherwise, in all ways, a very nice rig. Use mine daily and highly recommend. Hope this helps. Best, H.
530631
No it doesn't, or the 7.62x38 Nagant Revolver, 6.5mm Grendal and the .50 cal Beowolf. Its mainly a general reference for popular loadings. So any thing new in the last 5yrs or obscure is lacking.Do what I do and use the internet and common sense experience to work up a safe load.
1687359
Yes, I have 4 of these they work great. For the price there the best bang for the buck. Have it on a 338 a 308 and a couple ar's no problems to date
18625
.338 Yes. I have personally used it on 2 different models. On 50cal it may be a bit light, I have not tried though. .
632554
Yes. It has everything you need. I am sure it would fit your loader. You'll need a powder measure and especially a shell base plate holder for the caliber you want to load. Lee has a universal shell holder kit for $20-$25. Well worth it. Hope this helps and Happy/Safe Reloading.
1758363
You need .223 trimmer. You can get the lee one, it's a little rod that goes through the brass case that is measure to trim it universally to the right demensions. It's cheap and works well for casual reloading. Without a doubt a .223 case gauge and calipers. The case gauge is used to quickly check a resized case to see if it head space is good and whether the case needs to be trimmed. You can just take a quick look at a case in the gauge and then if it look like it's too long then trim it. It really speeds up the process. I don't know about hand washing cases. I would spend 40 bucks get a Frankfort tumbler and use some crush walnut shells and tumble your brass in there, so easy. Toss them in there let the tumbler run for some hours and they are clean. Lastly you need to lube your cases before you resize. Don't waste your time with the lube you need to run onto each case. Get hornady one shot spray lube. It comes in a aerosol can. What you do it place all your cases you are going to load in your one sitting (or however you prefer to reload) stand them each up on their base so the case mouth is pointing up. Spray the lube on an angle in each direction quickly and also into the sizing die. You will be all set. A lot quicker and less dirty. Trust me get that lube. As for dies. Get the lee .223 pacesetter die set. And you will also need a rifle charging die. It universal rifle charging die. And I believe the lee turret press come with an auto disk riser. But you need a riser for the charging die because the powder hoper will hit the primer feed. Get CCI small rifle primers and I use CFE-223 powder. And 55grain bullet fmj. I just reload for plinking so I don't care about accuracy. But everyone is different.
103289
My rifles came from Walmart shipped directly to my home. No cosmoline on either, just a very light coating of gun oil. Don't use copper brushes just a good stiff synthetic. Make sure you get all of the lubricant out of the tube. If not you are going to be surprised with the bang you will get. I did not clean my .177 as thoroughly as I should have and the first pellet sounded like a ma duce going off. Keep them all in the X ring. Semper Fi Molon Labe CHS USMCL
1390065
Steve, like the others said, you will need the dies, the correct shellplate, and I would recommend another turret to make the change over easier. Both use small primers, so your primer feed should be ok, but you might need to get the small pro case feeder.
1553236
NO. It only hold 7 rounds so a loader is not goning to be a lot faster. Do make sure to get some good .20g bbs for it. The included ones are pretty subpar.
1080250
I do the same as Jummy. I believe mine came with two from kempf gun shop, if you are doing rifle they have an amazing kit with everything you will need. You also get a free set of dies. As for pistol, look into the lee pro disk adjustable charge bar, very accurate with most powders and no messing around with trying to find out what disk you need.
2057462
This is just the machine. You will need a caliber conversion kit and set of dies for the caliber you intend to load. The machine does include a Powder Die that holds a powder funnel. The powder funnel is part of the caliber conversion kit that is purchased separately.
941974
Howdy! Wow! Big job! I beleive this gun should be fine. I put down less then 600sq of flooring with only a couple of jams. Minimal "learning curve"! The included nylon block made things MUCH easier to fit! Good luck!