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I picked up a Lee loader for a 30 06 and it says to fill the powder measure and pour it in. Am I missing something?
Isn't there supposed to be different measures for different powders and bullet weight?
That being said, which powder is the cleanest burning? I'm not going to try and find a sub moa load since I don't have the ability to shoot one, I'd just like a clean burning powder that's appropriate for 30 06.
Thanks
 
I picked up a Lee loader for a 30 06 and it says to fill the powder measure and pour it in. Am I missing something?
Isn't there supposed to be different measures for different powders and bullet weight?
That being said, which powder is the cleanest burning? I'm not going to try and find a sub moa load since I don't have the ability to shoot one, I'd just like a clean burning powder that's appropriate for 30 06.
Thanks

Wut?

First off have you ever reloaded?

If not, wait before you do

Which press do you exactly have?

Did it come with a scale of some sort?

Second-do you have any load data?

If not got here ->http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/

Find your bullet weight

Find your powder, if you dont have powder yet, go to your LGS and find the powder they carry. Then cross reference to Hodgdon's site.

If your bullet weight isn't included, go to the next highest weight and start there.

I know the Wal Marts up here have some reloading stuff. -06 is common, and so is the 30 cal stuff.

If you need help, message me, or post up your questions here. Collectively we will help you out lol.
 
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I’m guessing the kit came with the yellow “dipper” that lee includes with die sets. Which in the paperwork shows it is for one specific load combination I imagine. Those are useles to me for my purposes but that’s what they are for... They measure in something or another besides grains to boot (the term slips my mind).

Looks like you have much research to do before you load ANYTHING my friend. You can use that specific combination if you wish. But there is much more out there.
 
There should have been an instruction sheet in the box that shows types of powder versus bullet type and weight. Get some of the powder suggested for a specific bullet and basically fill up the dipper.

The Lee Loader is as simple as it gets: just add primers, powder, bullets, and a hammer. But you should watch as many YouTube videos as you can find about using the Lee Loader.

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There should have been an instruction sheet in the box that shows types of powder versus bullet type and weight. Get some of the powder suggested for a specific bullet and basically fill up the dipper.

The Lee Loader is as simple as it gets: just add primers, powder, bullets, and a hammer. But you should watch as many YouTube videos as you can find about using the Lee Loader.

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This is what I have. I'll make sure that I have all the paperwork that it came with but I didn't see any load data. I've watched a few videos on it but I'm looking for tips on what type of powder, primers and bullets to use.
I haven't bought any powder or components yet so I appreciate any guidance. I may pick up a press at some point but this fills the bill for now.
Since I already have plenty of factory ammo I'll probably be using this as a SHTF prep more than anything else.
 
This is what I have. I'll make sure that I have all the paperwork that it came with but I didn't see any load data. I've watched a few videos on it but I'm looking for tips on what type of powder, primers and bullets to use.
I haven't bought any powder or components yet so I appreciate any guidance. I may pick up a press at some point but this fills the bill for now.
Since I already have plenty of factory ammo I'll probably be using this as a SHTF prep more than anything else.

Lee carries all “dipper” sizes. So if you wish you can determine which one you need for which load you wish to go with, I.E. powder, projectile, etc. Then you can get that “dipper” and then follow the directions in the kit to create that combination.


I’ve been personally looking into the Lee Loaders for shtf. I was planning/looking into selecting then marking the appropriate “dipper” needed for a certain load, in a chosen caliber, with a given powder I keep on hand or could/would likely come across in such an event.

That’s the only downside to the “dipper method” it can only measure a single amount of a specific powder to a single accurate point. Thus making only one specific loaded round.
 
Wut?

First off have you ever reloaded? ___ No

If not, wait before you do ___ Yes sir :p

Which press do you exactly have? ___ I have a Lee Loader that you use a hammer with. (Imagine me with a hammer and live rounds lol)

Did it come with a scale of some sort?___ It came with a dipper but I did find that I had a powder scale that I picked up a few years ago. I'll use it to check before loading.

Second-do you have any load data? ___ I'm completely ignorant of reloading

If not got here ->http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/

Find your bullet weight

Find your powder, if you dont have powder yet, go to your LGS and find the powder they carry. Then cross reference to Hodgdon's site.

If your bullet weight isn't included, go to the next highest weight and start there.

I know the Wal Marts up here have some reloading stuff. -06 is common, and so is the 30 cal stuff.

If you need help, message me, or post up your questions here. Collectively we will help you out lol.


I really do appreciate the link and all the help on this. I do plan to be very careful and get all the info that I can before getting started.

I'll probably pick up some powder, primer and bullets at the next Hickory show since I don't get to any gunstores that have it locally.
 
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There is nothing wrong with using a Lee loader. Some folks don't care for the powder dippers but if you use them properly they are extremely consistent. A complete set of dippers cost about $25. The have a sliding paper "scale" that lists about 40 powders and how many grains each dipper in the set holds for each powder.

The dippers are a volume measurement and they are labeled by the CC (cubic centimeter) you will find a number on your dipper, that is the CC of the dipper.

With the set of dippers and the sliding scale, you can match your powder to the nearest CC dipper.

 
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