New to reloading

#1 · May 2, 2011, 4:55 pm

Hello,

I am just getting into reloading and I am slightly lost. I want to get the single stage 550 to start with. I will be reloading 7mm08, 22-250, 338wm, 250 sav, and more as my collection grows. Mostly rifles. What all do I need to go with the press? Not sure I understand all this caliber conversions, etc. What would I need to buy with the press to get started?

thanks,

Tom

#2 · May 3, 2011, 2:37 pm

In addition to the machine, you will need: a powder scale, a loading manual, case lube, calipers, a primer flip tray, and dies for your first caliber.

For additional calibers, in general, you will need a die set, a caliber conversion kit, and if you wish to leave the dies set up, another toolhead and another powder die.With several of the cartridges you list, they share the same shellplate, so you won't need to purchase the entire conversion kit.

Eventually, you will need to acquire a case trimmer and a vibratory case cleaner.

I suggest you phone or e-mail us, and we can work up a quote for you.