The press does everything as far as loading goes. This includes depriming. You might want to get a case cleaner and media seperator. I would go with Dillon on both of those too. I don't load without saftey glasses either.
raz-0 said:depends on which ez-buy package you go with.
i assume you are talking about brian enos's packages.
I also assume you are going with the never reloaded packages.
things i don't see mentioned that you want
1) extra primer pickup tubes. you want these. Included in package
2) primer flip tray. you NEED one of these. might just be in the package, but not explicitly stated. Included in package
3) a bullet puller is a good idea, especially for the new reloader. You can disassemble stuff and see if you have too much crimp, not enough, whether you screwed up or not when you thought you might have, etc. The hammer type should be sufficient. Impact type bullet puller recommended for pistol calibers, collet type for rifle calibers. You might not need this at first, but you will need it eventually.
4)you NEED a good reloading manual. It's hard to beat the lee manaul for the price. It is fairly comprehensive compared to others I have seen, and only $13. Speer #13 is included in package, it's one of the best available.
5) To use the case cleaner you NEED media. I suggest you hit your local pet supply store and buy a 25lb bag of corn cob bedding. it's a little coarser than what you'd buy as tumbling media, but a 25lb bag will cost you about the same as a 5lb bag of the "real" stuff. Just don't go tumbling your .223 without running a test batch to see if it gets stuck inside. Get some walnut shell to start, you can get others later, you can often find Lizard Litter in small packages at WalMart or pet stores, a small bag will last for months. Often Lizard Litter is crushed walnut shells, you want the smallest particle size you can find, walnut shell is the best all around cleaner, corn cob will polish better, but clean is all you need, shiny can come later.
raz-0 said:depends on which ez-buy package you go with.
i assume you are talking about brian enos's packages.
morebullets said:As far as a brass cleaner goes, you can buy cleaned brass. It would take a long time to pay for a brass cleaner. You will end up with one eventually. Reloading is like a disease, so is shooting. But I like it.
machgt said:[quote name='morebullets']As far as a brass cleaner goes, you can buy cleaned brass. It would take a long time to pay for a brass cleaner. You will end up with one eventually. Reloading is like a disease, so is shooting. But I like it.
greatzippy said:I can't wait for the Cabellas to open up in NJ, it's suppose to be this spring. The only other one I know of is 2-3 hours away in PA. But they have a lot of stuff in there & I would be able to get everything I would need for reloading.
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Ah crap ... i just looked at the Cabellas web site & the dates changed. It got pushed out far .... very far;
"build one of its world-famous retail stores at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, N.J. The store could be open as early as 2008."