A long time ago, gun owners had to buy guns already loaded with ammunition or get preloaded ammunition before they could go for hunting or shooting practice. This has truly changed and at the moment they can do it themselves, thanks to development of easy-to-use reloading tools.

Many gun enthusiasts shy away from reloading their own ammunition because they think the procedure is too intricate and dangerous. However, all you need to do is follow the directives and stick to safety procedures and everything will be OK. With time, it becomes a breeze and you can even do it with your eyes closed.

What Reloading Supplies do you Need?

If you are planning to reload your ammunition for the first time, you need to know that there are a number of supplies you’ll need to pull it off successfully. These include:

The Press

A reloading press is an apparatus that helps you reload the ammunition. There are different types namely the single stage press, the turret press, and the fully progressive press.

The single stage press comes with only a single die. This means you handle a single step of the reloading process at a time. The next step requires you to switch the initial die for another one prior to proceeding to the next step. The turret press holds all the dies you need for loading hence no need to change the dies. This allows for quicker loading as compared to the single press. The fully progressive press brings more swiftness and superior technique to the whole process, making it better than the turret press.

Dies

These are reloading supplies that are inserted into the press. They are used to resize the brass, get rid of any used primer, flare the case mouth, fine-tune the position of the bullet, and crimp the bullet all around. Dies represent one of most vital reloading tools and that’s why you need to make sure you buy them from a reliable supplier. Visit Recob’s Target Shop’s website to see some of the quality dies available.

Powder Measure

For the ammunition to work for you, the precise amount of powder has to be used. In this case, a powder measure is used to measure and dispense the correct amount of powder into the brass case. This tool may come as a separate unit or attached to the press.

Case Tumbler

As you use the brass casings repeatedly, they become lined with diet and grime. This can affect the dies and result in flawed ammunition. To remove the grime and dirt, use a case tumbler to clean the casing before reloading it.

Calipers

When loading, you have to know a number of measurements such as the length of the cartridge and the trim length. You can get the exact dimensions by use of calipers. These come in both digital and dial configuration. Digital calipers are popular because they are easy to use and read.

Lubricant

Many people overlook the role of the lubricant until the time the case is stuck in the die. To stop this from happening, you need to apply lubricant to the case before resizing it.

As a beginner, you shouldn’t forget the most important reloading supply you need — the reloading manual. It guides you on the steps to take from the time you gather what you need to the time you have the finished ammo.

This article was written by Raul Ford.

Photo Credits: Wikipedia

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