Advice for a newbie?

Very nice, well done Goosic!

There's a bunch of misc stuff on another board, a single stage Lee press & accessories. Its selling as a lot for (IIRC $100.00) any interest?

Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)

Sure, give me a few minutes its over on GB.

Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)

When you mentioned it I went looking on GB but I didn't dig deep enough. Lots of stuff gets posted up over there in a short amount of time. I am thinking on that. Few pieces may be handy to have and another press wouldn't hurt.

I am excited about those! I plan to work up a load for one of my No 4's for deer hunting next year.

Hornady hand held with she!! holder #11.

Winchester Large Rifle Magnum (WLRM) primers with Norma 202

Winchester Large Rifle (WLR) with either IMR3031 and IMR4064.

IMR3031 for 125-150grn

IMR4064 for 174-215grn. Hornady .312 174grn BTHP GRAF bullets if you want to shoot for distance accurately...

I'm actually following the guideline set forth from my Norma reloading manual. Norma uses WLRM primers primers for all of their loads. Magnum primers have a better across the board flash upon firing that gives the Norma powder a very consistent burn rate...

Keep it simple Bear.

Starting out, and reloading for several Lee Enfield rifles all with different sized chambers, full length resize.

Take about 20 cases (one box) for reloading.

Follow the reloading manual to the letter.

Don't bother crimping.

You will be excited to shoot off what you have reloaded. So go shoot them off and reload them again.

Full length resize. Load. Shoot them off in different rifles. Reload them again. No annealing, no case length trimming. Keep it simple.

What you are doing is to recycle them through and see what, if and when any issues pop up. Deal with the issues as they appear (eg case length).

As you get experienced with the basics and have solid knowledge, then you can start to do the clever stuff. Neck sizing only, partial resizing, bumping the neck, rubber bands etc.

I did lots of experimentation with dies, bullets, powder, incantations, trying to get the best and the most reloads out of my cases.

Years later, I find that I have gone full circle and find myself back at full length resizing and loading as per the manual with my favourite bullets and powder.

Reloading is a hobby on its own. There is good info on the web, but just as much BS. You will get lots of response. Stick with the info in your manual.

Getting advice from a number of people who reload is like asking a number of chefs about making a certain dish. They all make a delicious meal with their good recipes, each with their own flair.

But if I were to leave you with one piece of wisdom about reloading, that would be if you are ever unsure about something, don't do it!

Strive to be a perfectionist! The thought, 'I think that this might be ok?' can have serious consequences.

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Look to your front, mark your target when it comes!

Whatever reloading manual you decide to settle on,read it and then read it again,and then read it some more. Read about the powder you will be using. When setting up your chosen press and dies,set everything according to the instructions, the default mode. Never hesitate to ask questions where answers are needed as well.

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Bear43 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: August 11 2010 Location: Doland, SD Status: Offline Points: 3500	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bear43 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 16 2020 at 5:16pm
	Goosic mailed me a starter package and I didn't know it arrived Friday. My roads were bad from the weather so I just assumed it wouldn't be delivered until next week. I found the package the mailman left in the cab of my pickup today. Goosic, thanks a bunch for this! He sent me 125 cases, 2 boxes of Hornady 174 gr RN bullets and a box of Hornady 150 gr Spire Point bullets.

Shamu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 20510	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shamu Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 16 2020 at 6:11pm
	Very nice, well done Goosic! There's a bunch of misc stuff on another board, a single stage Lee press & accessories. Its selling as a lot for (IIRC $100.00) any interest?
	Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)

Bear43 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: August 11 2010 Location: Doland, SD Status: Offline Points: 3500	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bear43 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 16 2020 at 6:23pm
	Could you PM me a link to that?

Shamu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 20510	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shamu Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 16 2020 at 6:29pm
	Sure, give me a few minutes its over on GB.
	Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)

Shamu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 20510	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shamu Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 16 2020 at 6:44pm
	Here ya go. Its a bit of a mess & its a lot, so look carefully before you jump. https://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?1134409-WTS-Reloading-stuff-100-shipped
	Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)

Bear43 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: August 11 2010 Location: Doland, SD Status: Offline Points: 3500	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bear43 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 16 2020 at 6:55pm
	When you mentioned it I went looking on GB but I didn't dig deep enough. Lots of stuff gets posted up over there in a short amount of time. I am thinking on that. Few pieces may be handy to have and another press wouldn't hurt.

Goosic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: September 12 2017 Location: Phoenix Arizona Status: Offline Points: 8842	Post Options Post Reply Quote Goosic Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 16 2020 at 7:01pm
	I am very glad the package showed up. I figured that the 174grn round nose stuff would be perfect for you if you hunt. It will stop an Elk dead in its tracks.

Bear43 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: August 11 2010 Location: Doland, SD Status: Offline Points: 3500	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bear43 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 16 2020 at 7:05pm
	I am excited about those! I plan to work up a load for one of my No 4's for deer hunting next year.

Bear43 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: August 11 2010 Location: Doland, SD Status: Offline Points: 3500	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bear43 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 16 2020 at 8:04pm
	Okay, another question for you guys. What brand of primers do you all like using and have had the most success with? Second, what do you guys use for installing the primers? I see so much from the handheld priming systems to the bench mounted ones and just wanted some info on what you all use.

Goosic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: September 12 2017 Location: Phoenix Arizona Status: Offline Points: 8842	Post Options Post Reply Quote Goosic Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 16 2020 at 8:34pm
	Hornady hand held with she!! holder #11. Winchester Large Rifle Magnum (WLRM) primers with Norma 202 Winchester Large Rifle (WLR) with either IMR3031 and IMR4064. IMR3031 for 125-150grn IMR4064 for 174-215grn. Hornady .312 174grn BTHP GRAF bullets if you want to shoot for distance accurately...

Bear43 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: August 11 2010 Location: Doland, SD Status: Offline Points: 3500	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bear43 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 16 2020 at 8:40pm
	On the Norma 202 powder, why do you use the Magnum primers? Sorry for any stupid questions, this is all so new to me and I just want to understand.

Goosic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: September 12 2017 Location: Phoenix Arizona Status: Offline Points: 8842	Post Options Post Reply Quote Goosic Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 16 2020 at 8:57pm
	I'm actually following the guideline set forth from my Norma reloading manual. Norma uses WLRM primers primers for all of their loads. Magnum primers have a better across the board flash upon firing that gives the Norma powder a very consistent burn rate...

Shamu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 20510	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shamu Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 17 2020 at 6:45am
	I use the CCI # 200 (Large Rifle) primers, assuming I can get them. When there was the latest round of shortages I was obliged to use TulAmmo primers, I do not suggest or recommend them I had problems with feeding & jammed up feed tubes constantly. I prime on my Dillon presses. Apart from the bad primers mentioned above I've never had a problem. Sometimes a particular powder "likes" a hotter match so sometimes magnum primers are suggest for more consistent ignition. Its not JUST about pressure. Magnum primes burn hotter for longer than regular primers.
	Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)

englishman_ca Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: September 08 2009 Location: Almaguin Status: Offline Points: 1094	Post Options Post Reply Quote englishman_ca Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 17 2020 at 6:52am
	Keep it simple Bear. Starting out, and reloading for several Lee Enfield rifles all with different sized chambers, full length resize. Take about 20 cases (one box) for reloading. Follow the reloading manual to the letter. Don't bother crimping. You will be excited to shoot off what you have reloaded. So go shoot them off and reload them again. Full length resize. Load. Shoot them off in different rifles. Reload them again. No annealing, no case length trimming. Keep it simple. What you are doing is to recycle them through and see what, if and when any issues pop up. Deal with the issues as they appear (eg case length). As you get experienced with the basics and have solid knowledge, then you can start to do the clever stuff. Neck sizing only, partial resizing, bumping the neck, rubber bands etc. I did lots of experimentation with dies, bullets, powder, incantations, trying to get the best and the most reloads out of my cases. Years later, I find that I have gone full circle and find myself back at full length resizing and loading as per the manual with my favourite bullets and powder. Reloading is a hobby on its own. There is good info on the web, but just as much BS. You will get lots of response. Stick with the info in your manual. Getting advice from a number of people who reload is like asking a number of chefs about making a certain dish. They all make a delicious meal with their good recipes, each with their own flair. But if I were to leave you with one piece of wisdom about reloading, that would be if you are ever unsure about something, don't do it! Strive to be a perfectionist! The thought, 'I think that this might be ok?' can have serious consequences.
	. . Look to your front, mark your target when it comes!

Shamu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 20510	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shamu Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 17 2020 at 6:56am
	Seconded. Reload small batches at first. That's when you'll make the beginners mistakes as we all did. Its less frustrating if you have to pull down mistakes if theres only a handful of them!
	Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)

Goosic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: September 12 2017 Location: Phoenix Arizona Status: Offline Points: 8842	Post Options Post Reply Quote Goosic Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 17 2020 at 7:16am
	Whatever reloading manual you decide to settle on,read it and then read it again,and then read it some more. Read about the powder you will be using. When setting up your chosen press and dies,set everything according to the instructions, the default mode. Never hesitate to ask questions where answers are needed as well.