Hi all so i have been shooting stuff for a few years now and with the rising price of ammo I have decided to setup a reloading system, I have been researching this for a while now I have (what I think) in my mind but I thought it best to ask the people in the know what I should get.
So currently I have a .308 .223 .22
NONE of these are shot for competition, they are used for animals and a bit of fun with the mates only so I don't need professional rounds.
The .308 I try to find 160gr or above (camels are tough) also need it to shoot accurate to about 800 meters, that's about our average shot when we find them.
I go with a licensed culler (to stop arguments) lol
.223 is when I go culling so nothing needed there 200meters MAX
.22 is iron sights for when the roos are REALLY close.
Hopefully this gives you an idea of what I am looking for I have a budget of AROUND $1000, in saying that I can spend a little more (thank you tax man) I am always a supporter of its better to get something more than you need because usually you WILL end up needing it, for example I already have friends that shoot in competition that are bugging me to go out so chances are I will eventually so I would like a kit that gives me great accuracy JUST IN CASE this does happen.
I am starting to reload because I live in such a remote community and the price of bullets have gone through the ROOF got 200 rounds of 140gr for $430 yesterday CHEAPEST IN TOWN, I am all for supporting your community but it really has gone out of control.
So from all my research I have done this is what I have come up with so far:
Breech Lock Challenger Press Kit with Auto Prime Lee Precision Reloading $220
Includes:
Challenger Breech Lock single stage press
1 Breech Lock Die Bushing
Lee Safety Scale
Perfect Powder Measure
Powder Funnel
Lock Stud and Cutter
Lee chamfer tool
Primer Pocket Cleaner
Auto-Prime XR
Set of Auto-Prime Shellholders
Tube of Sizing Lube
22 Hornet Die Set by Lee Lee Precision Reloading $55
223 Rem Die Set by Lee Lee Precision Reloading $55
308 Win FL Die Set by Lee Lee Precision Reloading $55
Tumbler - SR787 Dream Tumbler by Smart Reloader SmartReloader $95
3x Tumbler Media - Tuff Nut (2.75 lb) Lyman Lyman Reloading $48 ($16ea)
Reloading blocks..... $75ish
Then ill get some:
Winchester brass for all guns
Federal primers for all guns
I am not to sure what im going to do for propellant yet will have to either find a dealer online or here in town (unlikely don't even have a gun shop)
So can anyone either improve on this or add some more to it for me?
Thanks for your help in advance people