I'm just getting started on getting components together (so far I have powder LOL) my Brother-in-law has a press and some bullet molds (pistol only). I'm not in a big hurry but I'd like some info on dies and bullet molds.
I see full length dies, seating dies, standing dies (ok, not really but most of this is greek to me). I plan to have him show me how to do this safely and stand by while I'm reloading but would like to get the correct dies before I bother him much.
Should I get full length dies for 308, 3006 and 45? Does a standard die set do everything needed?
I plan to get bullet molds for 308 and 45 also, I'm assuming I'll also need sizing dies? I haven't found any local to Hickory.
I realize demand is through the roof right now but I'm being patient and trying not to pay outrageous prices. (I bought 8 lbs of Universal pistol powder today for $180, I think that's a pre-panic price?)
Thanks in advance, I really am ignernt when it comes to reloading.
I see full length dies, seating dies, standing dies (ok, not really but most of this is greek to me). I plan to have him show me how to do this safely and stand by while I'm reloading but would like to get the correct dies before I bother him much.
Should I get full length dies for 308, 3006 and 45? Does a standard die set do everything needed?
I plan to get bullet molds for 308 and 45 also, I'm assuming I'll also need sizing dies? I haven't found any local to Hickory.
I realize demand is through the roof right now but I'm being patient and trying not to pay outrageous prices. (I bought 8 lbs of Universal pistol powder today for $180, I think that's a pre-panic price?)
Thanks in advance, I really am ignernt when it comes to reloading.