I started reloading about 10 years ago and quickly realized that I enjoy reloading as much as shooting. It appeals to my meticulous nature.

Rule #1: stock up in times of plenty on reloading supplies. Particularly primers.😊

I'm an avid shooter, last year my daughter started shooting also. For the last 8 months I have been teaching her about reloading. If shooting is a family activity, then reloading can surely be a part of it also. Never have enough family time or bonding.

I’m my opinion a reloading manual is the first purchase someone should make even if you never plan to reload it is a good tool to compare different cartridges me and my neighbors are always sitting at the porch, going through a reloading manual comparing cartridges we have never heard about and it’s a lot of fun

I started with a lee 4 hole classic turret press. You can use it as an auto indexing turret press or as a single stage. I think I have close to 20,000 rounds loaded on that press. I did have to replace a part once, but that was because I was being negligent. The part costed 0.75, so I bought five of them and now I'm stocked for life.

10 years ago I saw Eric's video reloading a 9mm Makarov on a Lee single stage press. Now I have 2 presses reloading 9mm luger and 223. 9mm on Dillon rl 550 and 223 on xl 750. All with auto loading brass and bullets. All because of your video Eric that got me so interested in reloading ammunition. Thank you Sir for the inspiration. Thank you Sir for making these videos, not only on reloading, but all of them. One of the best "gun channels ever " on YT. 2 A all the way. Greetings from Serbia 🇷🇸

I have not watched the entire video yet so I may be repeating something said in video, but make sure primers are available for the caliber you want to reload before you buy anything else. and if they are available buy a lot of them.

The Biggest one, is the reloading manual and develop your own data starting with minimum charges and work your way up to get acceptable accuracy/performance. Also keep a journal of your reloads so you can remember what you've done from batch to batch. This will help greatly if you develop a load that works really well for your fire0arm.

I started off with the Dillon RL550C... love it. I can use it as a progressive AND a single stage press at will

This is a great list. If you wet tumble with stainless media, don't forget to treat the wash as toxic and hazardous. Also those pins can wreck a decapping or other die.

I have learned so much from your channel, Eric. You guys keep putting out quality, informative videos that are super helpful! I was thinking about getting into reloading and this video could not have been better timed! Keep up the great work!!

I love to reload, I find it very relaxing and fun, and you learn so much about loads and the history about bullets. One thing about primers and powder, I worked at Cabelas and Bass Pro, primers and powder are hard to find there, because the employees take first grab at it, that is a reason they work there, remember the .22 ammo shortage, it came in all the time, employees got it before it ever hit the shelf. And check, check and re check for over charge and no charge loads. Reloading is a fun hobby.

I was literally just wondering yesterday if you'd done some reloading videos. Please make some more of these talking about the process, I'd love to hear you and Chad talk about it.

I've been reloading for a while now. Luckily for me I had some great teachers that have been doing it for decades. The one thing I have never thought about was the lead exposure. Great tip, and I'll definitely be more mindful of that in the future. Thanks for the great content as always.

I always come back to you Eric..cause in 2016..you helped with ur buddy get some AR assembly q's for me cleared..as well as many other low traff channels..you da man sir

Thanks Eric for sharing this information. Very much appreciated!

Heck yeah Eric!! Thank you sooo much! I would love to watch as much reloading videos as you can crank out!!

Great video learned a bunch of really great information. You always do a great job explaining complex topics. Look forward to more videos from you. Thanks a bunch!

Need more of this. Ive been wanting to get into reloading, and this type of video is what I need to help learn it. Thanks.

Thank you for this valuable information, Eric. I'm saving this video for future reference when I start reloading. You are providing a great service with these helpful tips!

Couldn’t have come at a better time. Looking to get into this now. Would love to see more reloading content!

i started out with a lee classic cast press 14 years ago and it is still my primary press. I have even used it for loading .577/450 martini henry, again with the lee dies for it. RCBS is my preferred die maker. #1 buy a reloading manual and start reading.

I just bought my first reloading gear, this video dropped at the perfect time. Thanks for this great info!

Excellent tips. Agree on the Imperial Sizing Wax, works like a champ and lasts forever. Quality control is also imperative. Check and double check every round you make. And keep a recipe book, write everything down. I have a lot of milsurps so documentation is important. I started with a Lee single stage, then a progressive. But now I've settled on a Forster Co-Ax, what a great press.

I recently picked up my first muzzleloader and honestly I think it helped get me started and learning on reloading and such.

Listen and learn, this fellow just gave you a valuable lesson for new reloaders and experienced, ones who may have forgotten the paramount methods. Thank you and keep up the great work. Reloading will make you a well-rounded shooter who will experience the value of the firearm technology world.

Merry Christmas to you and yours Eric! Been watching you for years. Love ya, brother!

Here is a Tip for all the reloaders out there. I worked at an indoor Gun Range that had a breakdown in their ventilation system. Ended up with a large Lead count in my blood as did everyone else that worked there. Hematologists Contacted the CDC since they had only ever dealt with children with lead poisoning. They recommended 500mg dose of vitamin C daily. In a month of taking Vitamin C dropped the lead in my blood drastically. The way they explained it was that your body can only use so much Vitamin C the rest it flushes. But the body attaches any heavy metals like lead to vitamin C as it flushes it. So now I recommend to anyone who works on guns or reloads to take 500mg dose of Vitamin C daily just to get any heavy metal out of your system. Plus, Vitamin C has other health benefits.

The Lee manual is a must when your new. I use it more than any other

I can't wait for more reloading videos, I'm just getting started and need all the info I can get.

Real nice tutorial vid. I've never reloaded but think about getting into it. This is a great help.

I had to learn to reload from day one! 44 mags cost half a dollar back in 1986. It cost me a quarter to reload my cartridges, now it cost me a quarter to reload one and $2.00 to buy them. Lifelong investment pays off. I have reloaded over 10,000 44 mag for the same pistol. I use Lee's 44 mag hollow point casting mold at 240 grains using the litho-plate I bought back in 1987, and still have 40 pounds left over for the 75 pounds I bought for $25. Your video was very great with the information I had not thought about. Great work! Keep up the good works.

I love your channel and know you are busy but reloading is what brought me to your channel and that's the kind of videos i want to see the most. Thanks for the great Years of content.

I started with 9mm then 10mm and I've only been doing it for about 6-8 months and started with a lee classic 4 hole turret press and love it. And lee dies are definitely the way to go on a budget. I want to start trying some .50 Beowulf when I get the bullets anyway.

Awsome video. Me and my friends have been talking about starting to load our own ammo.

I actually started reloading about 2 weeks before covid hit. Which was the worst time to have done that, primers are so difficult to find. Great video as always Eric.

i have only been reloading for 1 year since ammogedon, and i gotthe Lee Deluxe Kit. i have been very happy with it. i have not used any other brand presses or dies just Lee. i am very pleased with it. great advice on saying to start with pistol as a beginner. i used the lee balance beam scale for a short while then switched electric hand held frankford scale. now upgraded to rcbs supreme wow what a difference.

Excellent video! New or experienced reloaders should always be willing to learn more.

I started with the RCBS Supreme Master reloading kit. It has a Rock Chucker press. Looking back, I wouldn't change a thing. I have an RCBS case prep station and a RCBS Charge Master scale. The reloading kit came with a beam scale. No matter what, do NOT get rid of that. I use the RCBS Competition Rifle die sets and the Lee factory crimp dies. I also use the Lee shell holders with the press because they come in a case with all the common case holders. I use the RCBS universal hand priming tool. I do have two of the standard RCBS hand priming tools that are set up for .223 Remington and .308 Winchester respectively. I use the Lyman Turbo 2500 dry media tumbler and the Lyman TS-2500 ultrasonic cleaner because it's big enough to clean tools and several hands full of brass. I specifically chose the Lyman Turbo 2500 dry media tumbler because it curls back towards the center at the top. That aids in circulating the media. I also have an RCBS powder thrower/charger for loading plinking rounds. I use the Hornady collet style bullet puller. It's so much easier and more quiet. I can use it in the morning or late night when my family may be asleep. I log every cartridge load data that I make in a Lyman log book. I also mark on my containers, the load data and the date those cartridges were made. I use the RCBS lube pad for rifle brass and the original RCBS lube spray and much prefer it to the libe grease because I know what I put on the case is very light and thin. I put used dryer sheets into the dry media tumbler to reduce dust and lead in the dry media. I think lastly but most important are several manuals. I use the Lyman, Richard Lee, Hornady, Barnes, Sierra and several others. Ultimately study the craft and be safe. I keep a fire extinguisher close so that in the event that a powder starts a fire, I can wait until the powder is done burning I can put out the remainder of the fire. Never try to put out the powder itself if you have that happen. It is guaranteed to spread if you try it. Wear safety glasses... especially when priming the brass. Again, safety first. Never have more that one powder out at a time. You don't want to get them mixed up nor confused with one another. Have fun! Be safe!

Great info. Thanks. I look forward to more. I'm committing to starting to reload this winter. Complete beginner here.

Nice tips man. Im just getting started reloading. Ive been shooting since 2013 but never got into reloading until now.

Good idea with the pistol setup. I hadn't thought of that and I am just starting up so will focus on that area first. Thanks (Also, Imperial Wax....the best thing I have used to date...did try a couple other items before but generally would get semi-stuck cases almost all the time).

As far a storing powder and primers you are spot on with your suggestions except for storing powder in an ammo can. You are correct in that it prevents moisture from entering but all storage recommendations by manufacturers suggest a storage container that will not act as a cartridge if the powder somehow becomes ignited. It must have a failsafe wall in order the powder will burn as it does in open air rather than how it does inside a cartridge.

I reload for all 8 common shotgun gauges. I always enjoyed you guys doing reloading videos. Sorta like therapy in a way. You should try out a 3 ounce 10 gauge load. It uses lil gun powder and chronos 1175.

You always have great advise brother.

You are correct 💯% on everything you have said. I have powder IMR 4831.and 4895! It is from the late 70's , I remember that Carter was elected over Ford and I just bought them and I still have a half of each one. Steel can I will have to say it is half full. Works the same every year. Great stuff.

I'm busy buying guns since I'm new to the hobby and down the road I will definitely look into reloading in a couple years

Coming from a factory background, this is fascinating stuff! Looking to learn so I'm very thankful for your content

Thanks Eric I’m just going to start reloading for 9mm and 10 mm so I would love to see you start back up the reloading part of your tubes ( like you don’t do enough all ready) that’s what happens when you are someone people trust you did it to your self so here we go

Thanks so much little brother, I just saw this video and now I know which press to get when I start reloading 👍 !!!

I haven't reloaded for over 7 years now, but finally recently started doing it again. Such a calming and rewarding activity, really missed it much. My tip for beginners : Notes, notes and notes. You remember today, but you will forget in 10 years. Microsoft OneNote is my go-to piece of software to keep records.

Just got started reloading this month with a $50 Lee Hand Press. It’s so satisfying firing homemade ammo. Learned everything I needed to know from reloading videos on KZfaq. Now I want to jump further into the rabbit hole and start casting my own bullets!

Tip#1- find and purchase components. If successful with Tip#1 move on to Tip#2. Love your videos

Been hand loading for 36 years, and this is some solid advice. Don't be fearful of getting a Lee starter kit, as long as you go into it understanding you will eventually be replacing everything, but it is a very economical way to get your feet wet as you learn & research... I speak from intimate experience on this one. Another thing is don't get hung up on brand loyalty... my single stage bench is a myriad of colors. Where you will likely lock yourself into a brand, though, is when you decide to go progressive along with all necessary support pieces... Go Blue !! 🤣

I bought a Lyman reloading kit with a T-Mag II turret press. I haven't done it for years (just not really any room in this apartment) but I did do some reloading for 9mm, 223, 40 S&W, 30-06, and 300 BLK after I got it. The kit is pretty good I think, had to buy a couple small tools, including electronic caliper, and then I opted for an electronic powder thrower (way better than the manual balance it came with) but other than that I was set, except of course for the dies and components. Oh and reloading manuals, it came with one I think but I bought another as the one it came with lacked a caliber or two I was interested in. Looking forward to moving out of this apartment within a year and getting it set up again.

Thank you sir for your service. Thank you for the tips and information.

Awesome video. High velocity , low ES and no pressure signs is the way this game is played , lol. Im loving it...I like making rifle rounds almost as much as shooting them. You dont save money though. Broke is broke but you shoot 2 or 3 times as much for the same money or just a tiny bit more. Best thing i ever did.

My advice is try to emulate a very common caliber first. Just cloning a factory standard load will teach the basics without worrying if your custom load is safe.

I miss your old reloading vids that disappeared! I have a LEE classic cast and it's a beast, my dad has a rock chucker and I can't think of any reason to spend the extra on the green one, but that's just me. I love the turret for loading cast rifle loads. I can have the neck expander die in one station, swap to the bullet seater die, then the crimping die. All done without having to change dies for each step, just rotate the turret. For a new reloader, I'd say forget the dry tumbler, get a wet tumbler or just go by the cheap harbor freight tumbler and order some stainless steel pins. Not only does it clean better, you lower your exposure to lead dust.

Eric…this video is 100% spot on 👍👍👍…another tip on the reloading manuals, use them and shy away from “word of mouth” recipes unless the loads can be verified in a manual…and NEVER shoot reloaded ammo from another person…mistakes can happen you are unaware of and the results can be bad. Thank you for this video.

Excellent content, thanks. Budget friendly products would be nice. Take care,

A friend of mine lost three fingers shooting some 30-06 reloads his Uncle gave him. Reloading is a great way to enjoy the hobby but go by the books and do not be experimenting outside the specifications provided. I think JP's uncle used pistol powder or something because it blew the barrel like a hand grenade and the trigger guard hit him so hard in the stomach that it gave him a massive hernia and literally split his intestinal liner from his belly button to his nut sack. Seeing him like that scared me to where I will only use factory ammo, or ammo that I loaded myself.

Wow, an IV8888 reloading vid! What a throwback!

The Lee Reloading manual is also brand agnostic which is very useful

Just wanted to share a bit of my experience with case lube. I had a real tough time with finger application type lube constantly denting my bottle neck cases. I was at a local Sportsman's one day and a guy recommended I try One shot case lube. It is probably the one single item that made a massive difference both in my loading time and frustration with cleaning cases or trying not to appy too much. I just bought a RCBS loading block I store in a plastic bag. When I'm ready to lube the cases, I just put them all in the tray, walk outside, hold the can about 45 degrees, and spray all of them at once. Takes literally less than 10 seconds and haven't had a single stuck case or dent since and that was about 2 years ago now.

When I started out, I was lucky enough to have a neighbor who had been reloading for over 30 years. I can remember him running his tumbler outside instead of inside his workshop, and when I asked him why, his reply: When it comes to lead, it is better to give than receive.

Best video I’ve seen on how to start reloading yet😊

Can’t wait I’m looking forward to the reloading videos

So i got started reloading a year ago. Buddy of mine gave me his old Liberty RCBS press when he upgraded to a Rock Chucker. I do mean old as he had the orignal box and receipt for it from 1972 wheh he bought it. It is still rock solid with the only damage being sun faded paint. I have Lee reloading dies for .223, 30-30, 8×57 Mauser, 30-06, 9MM, .357, 7.62×39, and 7.62×54R. I have reloaded all of those rounds at least once and I have to admit that ammo is much easier to reload than buy in my area and I have seen better accuracy out of even my worst rifles as a result.

Don't start off with a multi stage press. Over 40 years reloading experiance.

I haven’t done it yet, but have been slowly learning and buying things once a month as my finances allow. I have everything I need to start reloading for 9mm and 308 and will start soon!

I tumble my cases outdoors. I dump and strain the tumbler outdoors too. The current tumbler I use is a 5 gallon drywall bucket with a small electric motor bolted to the plastic bucket. A metal gear with old lugnuts welded on is mounted on the motor, this makes it vibrate. Just use a rubber bungee to hang the bucket by it handle. Does big batches and cost nothing but junk laying around.

This video is very helpful to the new reloader. Very Good.

It's about time you started back on the reloading content! P.S. Wet tumbling for the win

I grabbed a rock chucker supreme IV and set it up on an Inline Fabrication bench mount with the double green bins and also picked up the Inline angled handle and it’s made the first leg of my reloading journey a joy so far…I also use the Harvey deprimer so that I can deprime outdoors instead of while sizing and I use an rcbs hand primer. WFT case trimming bits, and Sheridan slotted case gauges for each caliber…Lyman’s brass prep station has been super helpful. I also use the Frankfort Arsenal case tumbler with 50/50 walnut/corncob (+ 1/2 tsp of NUshine) and it’s held up well under heavy usage so far. I am still somewhat on the fence about Frankfort Arsenal Intellidropper, it worked great and was fast and consistent but the touchscreen stopped working after 20 months and they quickly sent out a replacement no questions asked, but if this replacement has any issues I’ll probably start using an rcbs chargemaster lite instead…slightly slower but I suspect slightly more reliable. Reloading quickly became one of my favorite hobbies…best part was noticing how much money I could be saving on ammo if I were still shooting the same amount as I were before starting reloading, but then realizing that I shoot so much more often that it’s actually costing me more overall…then when you factor in equipment and reloading supplies and gas for driving to the range, it’s basically been a money pit so far! ‘Find what you love and let it kill you’ they say…but it will make you broke first!! ;) seeing smaller groups certainly makes it all worth it though…can’t argue with that

As a longtime reloader, I like to watch videos like this once in a while. While all the information is good, I think this video will actually scare potential new reloaders away. When teaching a newbie, it really needs to be kept super simple. REALLY simple. In this video Eric gets into details about powder, but mentions so many powders that it’s going to be confusing for a new reloader. Especially talking about how great Unique is. Unique is still barely available for purchase even a year after this video was made. It conflicts with a correct statement that he made: pick a powder that is readily available and affordable. Unique used to fit that bill, but not for the past four years and counting. Eric mentioned how awesome the Rock Chucker press is, but the only thing that he mentioned about it that Lee does not offer is that it will fit the large size dies. Those are not anywhere as common as the 7/8-14 dies (if I said that right). I personally have never needed one in 10 years of reloading. I know that there are some who use those dies but they just are not common anymore. I do like almost all of the iraqv videos, and this is not a bad video. It’s just not very good for the audience that it is meant for.

Great info Eric! Lee dies are awesome.

I pour onto a Hogdon elec scale and trickle on my Lee balance beam scale. Also have a RCBS beam scale as back up! Using Lee classic turret press which I really like! But looking at a Forster next, they look great!

Thanks for giving out this information

I started with a Lyman 4 die turret , and then switch to a 4 die turret Lee Precision, and I’ve been using the same press for 30 years and in those 30yrs I’ve only had one bad round. And I use Hodgdon power with CCI & Winchester primers.

Good video Eric, thank you.

Thank you - extremely helpful!

I have primers from the 1970s that my Grandfather had. They work just like new. I did a comparison just to prove it to a friend. Stored in my basement

I started reloading about 3 years ago. A friend who had decades of reloading experience said go with Dillion Precision. I have nothing to compare it to but they are a first class company and have been amazing to work with. Customer service is second to none.

25 years ago I learned to reload .38 special on a single stage press! I used a balance beam scale. While I now have a progressive press I still prefer to load my rifle rounds on a single stage (now a Rockchucker).

All my reloading equipment is Lee Precision! And I'll admit that something like their progressive press for pistol Calibers takes some getting used to and a little finicky. But it gets the Job done for me. But I'm not a Heavy or high volume reloader. But I sent them my progressive, when it began malfunctioning, they practically rebuilt it for me! That's great customer service! My favorite powders are Accurate #5, and 2230, because I can reload almost everything I have.

Lee Precision makes a really good little hand-held press if space is a constraint and you don't have the ability to get an allocated bench to mount a reloading press to👍

I been reloading and casting for many years started doing shotgun. Put dryer sheets cut up in your tumbler with the medium it will cut down the dust. Unique case lube put out by Hornaday works good. And Lyman manuals will go into more detail.

Great video Eric👍🏽👍🏽 thank you. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

I started Loading for my hunting rifles just for consistency sake now I mainly load for my 338 lm for cost sake and other for cost sake once ya get over the initial cost of gear it saves money especially for stuff like the 338lm side not I ran out of sizing wax and I used shoe stuff to size with it worked good too for a pinch

Multiple manuals are a must. Most powders have information on-line, but hard copy is great. And as others have said....KEEP A DIARY!

Thanks for a great video!

Some good tips thanks for the info 👍

Dip and trickle is my preferred method. Tools, tools, tools calipers trimmers chamfer dippers plus many more. Consider them an investment. Safety glasses are a must, knowledge is as important thus your library. Enjoy.

At this point I'd recommend going with a wet tumbler over the traditional dry tumblers. You get better results more quickly and don't have to worry about the airborne lead inhalation.

Great vid, Eric!

Great video!

LEE is perfect for beginners! Especially if you don't have lots of money! I started loading on a Lee And have loaded tens of thousands of rounds! RCBS isn't just a "little" more expensive it's about Double. Name one thing A rock chucker does better than LEE??

I started with the rcbs single stage. Still use it for de-capping and a couple rifle rounds.

Great tip Eric .