What caliber of ammo can this reload right out of the box? Do I need anything else to reload 9mm?
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It won't reload anything straight out of the box. You will need 9mm shell plate, dies, bullet feeding die/powder expander (these two come together) and small pistol case feeder. After that you can load about 100+ bullets in 10 minutes and that's taking it medium to slow speed. Once you're up and running you can push it faster. If you shoot a lot, it's well worth it because after about 1500 rounds at current bargain prices, you break even on 9mm rounds and start saving. Plus the ammo is higher quality and can be customized. I've never regretted the purchase for a second. Here are links to those items: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PD6R8G/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_1A6Fub17E12FM https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004EXPJG4/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_MC6Fub1SAAXPX https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004EXTHP8/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_FD6Fub17QH697 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PCZZWQ/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_nE6Fub1P2M5TE
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It comes without any die sets. You have to purchase caliber specific dies separately for whatever you want to reload. Example 9mm dies for 9mm ammo. The dies are around $40-$50 per set.
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I like to reload 270 and that's about as big as I go. I reloaded some 7mm rem mag but that was a tight fit.
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I just reload 223 and300 blackout but it looks tall enough to do 7 mms or 30.06 hope this helps
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Check the RCBS cross reference guide in thier catalog, I don't load that caliber, sorry.
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The bore of the feed die is closely sized for the .358 diameter bullet for the 9mm cartridge and won't allow the .40 bullet. Use Lee p/n 90896 for your .40 for bullets up to .65" long, and p/n 90897 for bullets up to .80" long. NOW, if you try to use the kit for up to .80" bullets to load short bullets, each time the feed fingers pull out a bullet, you will get a dozen or so in the floor due to the extra clearance in the feed die for the taller/longer bullet. Buy a kit for the bullets you use most, then buy the feed die and finger kit for the other bullet length, which costs about half the price of the complete feeder kit. I have several fingers for my 9mm feeder and Loadmaster press, and it works well. The bore of the feed die is closely sized for the .358 diameter bullet for the 9mm cartridge and won't allow the .40 bullet. Use Lee p/n 90896 for your .40 for bullets up to .65" long, and p/n 90897 for bullets up to .80" long. NOW, if you try to use the kit for up to .80" bullets to load short bullets, each time the feed fingers pull out a bullet, you will get a dozen or so in the floor due to the extra clearance in the feed die for the taller/longer bullet. Buy a kit for the bullets you use most, then buy the feed die and finger kit for the other bullet length, which costs... » Read More The bore of the feed die is closely sized for the .358 diameter bullet for the 9mm cartridge and won't allow the .40 bullet. Use Lee p/n 90896 for your .40 for bullets up to .65" long, and p/n 90897 for bullets up to .80" long. NOW, if you try to use the kit for up to .80" bullets to load short bullets, each time the feed fingers pull out a bullet, you will get a dozen or so in the floor due to the extra clearance in the feed die for the taller/longer bullet. Buy a kit for the bullets you use most, then buy the feed die and finger kit for the other bullet length, which costs about half the price of the complete feeder kit. I have several fingers for my 9mm feeder and Loadmaster press, and it works well. « Show Less
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I did a little research and found that some do use the 3-9x40 on the .357 and even higher power rifles. A lot of .357 users like the fixed scopes or low power, 1-3x32mm scopes. The 3-9x40 is good up to around 450 yards, can your gun/ammo of choice reach that far? I've only used my Tasco 3-9x40 on my Marlin 30-30 and it held up great! The Barska I bought for my daughter to use on her 10-22. Overkill maybe, but she liked mine and picked it out!!! Good luck on whatever you choose!!! - Jim
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You need .223 trimmer. You can get the lee one, it's a little rod that goes through the brass case that is measure to trim it universally to the right demensions. It's cheap and works well for casual reloading. Without a doubt a .223 case gauge and calipers. The case gauge is used to quickly check a resized case to see if it head space is good and whether the case needs to be trimmed. You can just take a quick look at a case in the gauge and then if it look like it's too long then trim it. It really speeds up the process. I don't know about hand washing cases. I would spend 40 bucks get a Frankfort tumbler and use some crush walnut shells and tumble your brass in there, so easy. Toss them in there let the tumbler run for some hours and they are clean. Lastly you need to lube your cases before you resize. Don't waste your time with the lube you need to run onto each case. Get hornady one shot spray lube. It comes in a aerosol can. What you do it place all your cases you are going to load in your one sitting (or however you prefer to reload) stand them each up on their base so the case mouth is pointing up. Spray the lube on an angle in each direction quickly and also into the sizing die. You will be all set. A lot quicker and less dirty. Trust me get that lube. As for dies. Get the lee .223 pacesetter die set. And you will also need a rifle charging die. It universal rifle charging die. And I believe the lee turret press come with an auto disk riser. But you need a riser for the charging die because the powder hoper will hit the primer feed. Get CCI small rifle primers and I use CFE-223 powder. And 55grain bullet fmj. I just reload for plinking so I don't care about accuracy. But everyone is different.
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You need the hornady lock n load press. The corresponding hornady shell plate for 9 mm. You need a 3 die set of any manufacturer that sell standard 9mm die set. (Lee, Hornady, RCBS etc. ) then you need small pistol primers. A digital scale and corresponding smokless gun powder for 9 mm. Last but not lest 9 mm bullets. Get some reloading data about your 9mm bulleys and gun powder and you are good to go.
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ok i am really confused? I am new to the reloading world and am really looking at this press. BUT, i am getting confused on what actually comes with this purchase and what else i will need to buy before i can start to reload. I will be primarly be reloading 9mm at first and then get in to 45acp and 30 cal carbine. I see in the advertised photo that is has the container for powder and it looks like it is the automated one. is this included. and again what else would i need to buy to get going on 9mm reloading. not including the auto casing feeder or the auto bullet feeder.I here you guys saying powder drop and powder measure are they not included ?please someone help a guy out! ok i am really confused? I am new to the reloading world and am really looking at this press. BUT, i am getting confused on what actually comes with this purchase and what else i will need to buy before i can start to reload. I will be primarly be reloading 9mm at first and then get in to 45acp and 30 cal carbine. I see in the advertised photo that is has the container for powder and it looks like it is the automated one. is this included. and again what else would i need to buy to get going on 9mm reloading. not including the auto casing feeder or the auto bullet feeder.I here... » Read More ok i am really confused? I am new to the reloading world and am really looking at this press. BUT, i am getting confused on what actually comes with this purchase and what else i will need to buy before i can start to reload. I will be primarly be reloading 9mm at first and then get in to 45acp and 30 cal carbine. I see in the advertised photo that is has the container for powder and it looks like it is the automated one. is this included. and again what else would i need to buy to get going on 9mm reloading. not including the auto casing feeder or the auto bullet feeder.I here you guys saying powder drop and powder measure are they not included ?please someone help a guy out! « Show Less
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Doug, all you have to do is either purchase the right Dies for 7.62 x 39 and your on your way to re-loading. Lee sells Loaders with a certain caliber Die set with their intended loader. You can change the Dies with different Die packs and load what ever caliber you want, Rifle or Pistol caliber. But if this is your first time, maybe a SINGLE stag loader is best for you to start with, then you can move up to this multi-stage loader. Good luck.
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Noreen, yes, Glock 37 (45ACP) will load quickly. Better then, pushing with your thumb.
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If you buy 223 it is less stuff to buy to convert to a 9mm than from 9mm to 223. Also you will need for 223 some additional stuff to even get started if you have never reloaded before pick you up the newest lyman reloading manual and read the first part of it before you really make the decision of single stage press or progressive.if i had it to do over again i would have went single stage first cause there is a learning curve with reloading mostly for die adjusting and seating depth adjustments hope this helps you out on your journey into reloading
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A #9 may work. I suggest going to Gunboards.com and look over the thread about 6.5mm Carcano reloading difficulties.
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Sorry it took me so long to answer, I have all my reloading stuff out in an out building 200 yards from my house. It has loads for 380 acp for 90, 102, and 120 grain bullets. I did not see 124 gn.
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Well, Brad, you'll need dies (any of the major brands are good), but spend the extra $ and get carbide or tungsten dies. Then you won't have pre-lube your cartridge casings....which is messy and slow. For the Hornady Lock n Load, you need shell holders and shell plates - buy those from Hornady. Geez, Brad, after that just get yourself some reasonably clean brass cartridge cases (you'll soon find yourself scrounging em at your local range...!), some primers (I always use magnum primers .. Use can just use regular small pistol primers...but I like a big fat spark !) Then get yourself some powder (you gotta start somewhere...Bullseye is fine.), and pick up your favorite bullets. TWO MOST IMPORTANT tips I can give you are : 1. Buy a major-brand component manufacturer's reloading manual. (You'll end up with several : ) ! Lee has good ones and Hornady gives you a DVD with purchase of Lock n Load press...very well produced! 2. GO REAL SLOW for your first few loading sessions! No distractions and focus on what you're doing. Speed will come later. Loading your own is very safe and you'll get measurably better accuracy. But pay attention, Brad! We don't want to lose a fellow gunner to a reloading mishap! Finally, take some time to hang out at you local reloader's supply store. You'll find lots of folk will be eager to share their favorite loads with you. And the store employees might as well start getting used to you bein around! Keep yer powder dry, Brad. Lemme know if you've got more questions. Best, John All the major die makers will include a powder spoon...which I don't care for ... I want a good quality scale...It's comforting when you're weighing out buffalo loads!
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Brian. I will have to be honest, I'm not surebut they are the best loaders i have ever used, infact i'm ordering a 9mm also. I would contact amazon or your nearest gun store to see. SORRY