I want to reload

[JeffsSig]

What do I need to reload .458 SOCOM

What items do I need to buy to get going on my on loads.

Just the bare items to get my by.

[mikegideon]

I saw THAT coming

[Mike]

A press, dies, powder, brass, primers, and bullets.

I happen to have a lee single stage I'm selling if you're interested. I'd even be willing to do a trade plus cash on a .458 upper.

Mike

[Rightwinger]

Dude....I thought we had this discussion.

I can get us Redding Dies for the 458 for 68 plus 5 dollars shipping. Case gauges made from the stubs of the barrels as they make them are 25.00. I'll shoot you a PM. Ordering mine this week. I can make it a X2 if you want.

I can get you that and send you a smaller check for that other item we discussed. Shoot me a PM with your email and I'll send you some load data to look over.

Edited September 28, 2010 by Rightwinger

[JeffsSig]

Yes RW make that X2

Mike thanks for the offer But I think I want something diffrent than your Lee.

Also will that die work with this?

Hornady Lock-N-Load Classic Single Stage Press Kit - MidwayUSA

And is this a good setup to buy?

Thanks for the comments.

[Mike]

Any die will work with that. Dies are industry standard threading, 7/8 x 14.

Hornady makes a nice press. For not too much more you can get the LNL progressive press.

Mike

[JeffsSig]

What is the "shellplate" and is there one for the 458?

Or do I need it?

[56FordGuy]

What is the "shellplate" and is there one for the 458?

Or do I need it?

Shell plate/ shell holder holds the brass on the ram. One usually comes with the die set, but if some progressive presses like the Dillon 550 have their own design, and you'd have to find out what to use from the press maker. Rightwinger will know for sure, but a 45 APC might work.

[USMCJG]

What is the "shellplate" and is there one for the 458?

Or do I need it?

Yes, you will need either a shellholder(for a single stage or turret press) or a shellplate(for a progressive press). According to Hornady's site you would use shellplate #1 for the SOCOM. If you do get the LnL AP instead of the single stage remember that there are other things you'll need that don't come with the AP but do come with the single stage kit- powder scale, manual, primer flipper tray, chamfer/deburring tool, and case lube at a minimum. Once you reload for a little while you will realize just how much more stuff you "need".

[JeffsSig]

Ahhh Thanks!!! Now I am starting to see a list of what I need.

[USMCJG]

Here is a quick list of the tools and supplies you will need. This list is geared toward single stage presses, you may not need a couple of these items if you go progressive-

Minimum-

Press

Dies

Shellholder(Lee dies come with a shellholder, others don't)

Chamfer/Deburring tool

Primer pocket cleaner

Some method of priming(I prefer to hand prime)

Reloading manual

Scale

Case lube

Powder

Primers

Brass

Bullets

Calipers

Powder funnel

Recommended-

Powder measure

Powder trickler

Case tumbler

Reloading trays

Micrometer

Ammo boxes

Bullet puller

The list goes on and on if you really get into handloading. I would tell you how much I've got in my equipment, but I really, really don't want to add it up.

[Mark A]

The list goes on and on if you really get into handloading. I would tell you how much I've got in my equipment, but I really, really don't want to add it up.

Please don't total it up. Some of us told our wives we would save money if they let us start reloading...

[Rightwinger]

Bwahahahah

Money....yeah, save some....yeah

What?

[Guest FroggyOne2]

Bwahahahah

Money....yeah, save some....yeah

What?

Yeah .. the greater savings just makes you want to buy more!

[titan14]

What do I need to reload .458 SOCOM

What items do I need to buy to get going on my on loads.

Just the bare items to get my by.

Jeff...if you want to run through some 9MM or some .45 first....let me know.

I was thinking that you already reloaded, for some reason.

Anyway, I need to make some .45 in the next couple of days, so, you are more than welcome to come get a little "sperience".

Let me know.

[Rightwinger]

DO THIS !! ^

[titan14]

DO THIS !! ^

I am by NO MEANS an expert RW, but, when I was learning...actually watching someone helped me tremendously. You can read all the reloading books in the world, but, "hands on" helped me the most.

[JeffsSig]

WOW thanks everyone..............!!!!

I dont care to spend to buy what I need. I just hate to buy something I really dont need.

But I am sure from the info posted I have a good list to go by.

Now to decide between a single or progressive.

[Rightwinger]

They let you own both! Start with the single, especially for the larger rounds like the 458. You won't be loading hundreds of them at a time. Get the progessive for your .223 and pistol rounds after you get used to all the stuff going on in reloading.

[trblmkr13]

This thread is making me want to reload

[JeffsSig]

Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Press - MidwayUSA

385$

and there is a 20$ off code to make it 365$

Hummmmmmmmmm

[Guest Bronker]

This thread is making me want to reload

Makes me glad I know Rightwinger

[Rightwinger]

Makes me glad I know Rightwinger

Really? One of the few...and you've met me. LOL

So when you going to throw down and order a real firearm in .458 there Bronk?

Mine (number 2) is being made as we speak.

[Guest Bronker]

...So when you going to throw down and order a real firearm?

After the Remington 700 in .300 RUM:cool:

[Rightwinger]

Welcome to reloading Bronker.