- 1). Gather as much information as possible. In order to begin reloading ammunition it is important to become knowledgeable of all the steps necessary to do so safely and accurately. Read as many books and articles related to the subject as possible. Talk to others who reload. A good place to find someone to assist in this endeavor can be the local gun shop. Also all the supplies needed can be bought there and the staff there will be able to help decide what specific purchases should be made.
- 2). Study the data on reloading by reading reloading manuals. They have specific reloading data on just about every cartridge ever made. Speer and Hornady are two good manuals to purchase. Study the information in them carefully and refer to them often. Follow the directions they provide without skipping any steps.
- 3). Purchase the hardware needed to reload. Buy a quality reloading press and dies. RCBS and Lee are two companies that make both. Each provide written instructions on how to set up the press and adjust the dies. The press should be mounted on a solid clutter-free reloading bench used specifically for this purpose.
- 4). Gather the components that make up a cartridge. Brass, bullets and primers come in a wide variety of choices. The brass holds the primer, gunpowder and the bullet. It is best to use new brass when starting out. Make sure to use only those for the caliber chosen for reloading. For instance components for a .308 Winchester should not be used for ANY other caliber and vice-verse.
- 5). Buy the propellant that completes the reloading process. Gunpowder can be purchased at most sporting good stores. It usually comes in 1 lb increments. Each container has instructions on how to safely handle and store it. There are many types of gunpowder that are used. The reloading manuals will contain information on which types of powder can be used for which caliber of cartridge. Never mix powders. Never use the wrong powder for the caliber being reloaded.
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