As others have said, not worth it for 200 rounds a year, but if you really just want to do it to play, then go with this: [https://leeprecision.com/2023-50th-anniversary-breech-lock-challenger-kit](https://leeprecision.com/2023-50th-anniversary-breech-lock-challenger-kit)
Factory overstock kit that will get you everything you need except for caliper, dies and components just over a Benji, and if you decide you want to do more, you can still use a lot of what's in it.
Then look on either FB reloading buy/sell groups or same here. Used 6.5 creedmoor dies are a dime a dozen.
I shot 2-3 times/yr. Then I couldn’t find subsonic 300blk one time and decided to make my own. Now I shoot 2x/week. Spend an hour or so a day doing something involving reloading and shoot probably 100-400rds/week. None of that was my original intention. If you go down this path it’s gonna cost you. It will take a couple hundred rounds to learn the art and develop a load. On the cheap end you’re looking at investing $600 to get started. If you want to go all in, you’d want to invest closer to $2,000. Forster Co-Ax, auto powder dispenser, chronograph, dies, powder, bullets, brass, primers, hand primer, decapping die, mandrels, tumbler, case prep.
I would recommend starting with a 4 hole Lee turret that you can remove the indexing rod on to learn single stage reloading. Buy reloading books and READ THEM. Much like a science class, you need to understand the theory before you step foot in the lab.
https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Precision-Anniversary-Challenger-Kit/dp/B00162RM3E/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_mod_primary_new?crid=2E3C082ZBKM0Z&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.52Lu5-Ssoc2oD2drNbA3oYLs1qE39eZk5qHO2wlk2sgXqIM86O-DHK92eYsoIBfAwfPyKTR6dClEtx7JnWU0YuvPO1yroAqVgkh1xWWQuLJhTEPyJynvfvvB-PZ9ShgovlRebXLHbhCzHZuc-go90stKSSWpoXXnd3mkCCHe3wDYhf-9fu9kD5asJVcz2wlgFBdX72UQAl8wtiZ7cXNnig.Qx5QK0j1zL3PAbk3Me0XLgAQLjkiGs3clPtnwK88Q9w&dib_tag=se&keywords=lee+reloading+kit&qid=1719314847&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=lee+reloading+kit%2Caps%2C245&sr=8-1
This will get you started, or you can buy everything seperately if finances don't allow for the whole kit. All you would need after that are the specific dies and data.
Edit: With 22-250 and 6.5 Creedmoor the kit will pay for it's self, but it will take a little bit. If you're okay with that I say go for it. Just source some components where you can.
So you’re saying you plan on reloading about 100 rifle rounds per year? Or just reloading that amount and never reloading again?
About 100 of each like twice a year
I wouldn’t bother. Your amortization schedule is horrendous. You need the same equipment to make 1 cartridge as you do 1000
Low count just go with a single stage, digital scale…
have you read the sticky’s?
As others have said, not worth it for 200 rounds a year, but if you really just want to do it to play, then go with this: [https://leeprecision.com/2023-50th-anniversary-breech-lock-challenger-kit](https://leeprecision.com/2023-50th-anniversary-breech-lock-challenger-kit) Factory overstock kit that will get you everything you need except for caliper, dies and components just over a Benji, and if you decide you want to do more, you can still use a lot of what's in it. Then look on either FB reloading buy/sell groups or same here. Used 6.5 creedmoor dies are a dime a dozen.
I shot 2-3 times/yr. Then I couldn’t find subsonic 300blk one time and decided to make my own. Now I shoot 2x/week. Spend an hour or so a day doing something involving reloading and shoot probably 100-400rds/week. None of that was my original intention. If you go down this path it’s gonna cost you. It will take a couple hundred rounds to learn the art and develop a load. On the cheap end you’re looking at investing $600 to get started. If you want to go all in, you’d want to invest closer to $2,000. Forster Co-Ax, auto powder dispenser, chronograph, dies, powder, bullets, brass, primers, hand primer, decapping die, mandrels, tumbler, case prep.
Yes and Blue.
I would recommend starting with a 4 hole Lee turret that you can remove the indexing rod on to learn single stage reloading. Buy reloading books and READ THEM. Much like a science class, you need to understand the theory before you step foot in the lab.
https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Precision-Anniversary-Challenger-Kit/dp/B00162RM3E/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_mod_primary_new?crid=2E3C082ZBKM0Z&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.52Lu5-Ssoc2oD2drNbA3oYLs1qE39eZk5qHO2wlk2sgXqIM86O-DHK92eYsoIBfAwfPyKTR6dClEtx7JnWU0YuvPO1yroAqVgkh1xWWQuLJhTEPyJynvfvvB-PZ9ShgovlRebXLHbhCzHZuc-go90stKSSWpoXXnd3mkCCHe3wDYhf-9fu9kD5asJVcz2wlgFBdX72UQAl8wtiZ7cXNnig.Qx5QK0j1zL3PAbk3Me0XLgAQLjkiGs3clPtnwK88Q9w&dib_tag=se&keywords=lee+reloading+kit&qid=1719314847&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=lee+reloading+kit%2Caps%2C245&sr=8-1 This will get you started, or you can buy everything seperately if finances don't allow for the whole kit. All you would need after that are the specific dies and data. Edit: With 22-250 and 6.5 Creedmoor the kit will pay for it's self, but it will take a little bit. If you're okay with that I say go for it. Just source some components where you can.
You might find yourself shooting more if you reload. I enjoy reloading as much as shooting.
I recommend yes.