I found both antlers off a nice 10 point about 5 yards apart on Saturday. Most deer in the area still have there antlers, but they are starting to drop.
For range ammo most people want something cheap, usually full metal jacket. Some indoor ranges won't let you shoot lead bullets or anything that attracts a magnet.
If you are planning on using it as a carry gun you may want to try some hollow point, self defence ammo to make sure it will...
I started with the Lee Challenger press kit, it comes with everything you need to start reloading including a manual for about $100. You will then need dies and components for each caliber you would like to reload. Lee dies are about $30 and come with a shell holder, but you can use any standard...
I have a RCBS 5-10 and a Lee Safety Scale.
I got the Lee with a reloading kit and used it for several years before I bought the RCBS 5-10. Now it is used as a backup.
I just tried out the #45 shell plate. I made a big difference, it actually works like its supposed to now. I haven't had any issues with station #1 or with it ejecting.
They are VZ Elite Tactical Carry, Tiger Stripe color with a thumb notch.
http://vzgrips.com/gun-grips/1911-pistol-grips-1/elite-tactical-carry-2/etc-tiger-stripe-g10
I have a #1 shell plate, but I am having issues with ejection and casings tipping a little at station 1. I have an ez-ject model, from what I have read the #1 shell plate works better with 45 acp in the older model LNL AP presses with the ejector wire. I am hoping that a #45 shell plate will...
Yeah, it is tack welded on the bottom of the front sight base. It has to be permently attached because without the flash supressor the barrel is shorter than 16". I would take a picture but the camera's battery is dead.