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<blockquote data-quote="oknavy" data-source="post: 1026999" data-attributes="member: 5713"><p>The Lee hand-held press kit includes:</p><p></p><p>- press</p><p>- priming tool</p><p>- powder funnel</p><p>- case lube</p><p></p><p>Things you'd definitely need to make a .223 cartridge:</p><p></p><p>- <strong><u>reloading manual</u></strong> (I use Sierra Edition V...lots of .223 loads)</p><p>- .223 dies (I use Lee...they'll include a single powder scoop and shellholder)</p><p>- primers</p><p>- bullets</p><p>- powder</p><p></p><p>With the hand-held, you really could get by with just the above items. However, you'd simply be shooting the one load that Lee says is safe using their pre-measured powder scoop. You'd have no real means to adjust your loads for accuracy or consistency. With the CZ 527, you'd want to set it up better.</p><p></p><p>Things to consider as you move further down the line. When you move beyond the hand-held, these items will be a requirement. That means you can buy them when ready, and when you upgrade your press, you won't need to buy them again:</p><p>- powder scale (allows you to tailor your loads...you wouldn't need to trust the Lee powder scoop)</p><p>- powder measure</p><p>- calipers (allows you to adjust your seating depth with consistent results)</p><p>- primer pocket tool</p><p>- chamfer tool</p><p>- a tumbler to clean the brass...there are other options, but they take a lot more time.</p><p></p><p>Since you're not shooting a semi-auto, and your profile tells me you're a college student on a budget, the hand-held should be fine for a start. It will help you learn the basics. Get a reloading manual (but not the Lee manual...it is simply an advertisement for Lee products).</p><p></p><p>Final note: Cabela's prices are easy to beat. Check Graf & Sons (only $4.50 to ship everything you buy) or F&M Reloading. F&M prices are nearly impossible to beat, but they're a small group and sometimes out of stock on items. Call them before you place the order.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="oknavy, post: 1026999, member: 5713"] The Lee hand-held press kit includes: - press - priming tool - powder funnel - case lube Things you'd definitely need to make a .223 cartridge: - [B][U]reloading manual[/U][/B] (I use Sierra Edition V...lots of .223 loads) - .223 dies (I use Lee...they'll include a single powder scoop and shellholder) - primers - bullets - powder With the hand-held, you really could get by with just the above items. However, you'd simply be shooting the one load that Lee says is safe using their pre-measured powder scoop. You'd have no real means to adjust your loads for accuracy or consistency. With the CZ 527, you'd want to set it up better. Things to consider as you move further down the line. When you move beyond the hand-held, these items will be a requirement. That means you can buy them when ready, and when you upgrade your press, you won't need to buy them again: - powder scale (allows you to tailor your loads...you wouldn't need to trust the Lee powder scoop) - powder measure - calipers (allows you to adjust your seating depth with consistent results) - primer pocket tool - chamfer tool - a tumbler to clean the brass...there are other options, but they take a lot more time. Since you're not shooting a semi-auto, and your profile tells me you're a college student on a budget, the hand-held should be fine for a start. It will help you learn the basics. Get a reloading manual (but not the Lee manual...it is simply an advertisement for Lee products). Final note: Cabela's prices are easy to beat. Check Graf & Sons (only $4.50 to ship everything you buy) or F&M Reloading. F&M prices are nearly impossible to beat, but they're a small group and sometimes out of stock on items. Call them before you place the order. [/QUOTE]
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