If you have ever wanted to try reloading your own ammo, but
was turned off by the cost of the traditional reloading equipment required there
is another option. LEE Precision, Inc.
makes LEE LOADER kits for some of the more common calibers. No press, scale, or any special equipment is
required. Everything you need comes in a
small kit for about $40 per caliber. The
only thing additional required is a rubber mallet and the materials for the
ammo (brass, primers, gun powder, and the projectile). I have two of these so far, the .44 mag. and
the .270 win. They both are producing
more accurate ammo than factory and are fun and easy to use. The kit comes complete with instructions and
a chart with tested combinations. You
just select the combination of powder and projectile from the chart and it will
work. Since you are reloading your own,
you can test different combinations to see which one(s) work better for you and
your gun. The kits are somewhat limited
in that they neck size only so they are not recommended for semi, pump, and
lever action guns. With that being said,
I’m not having any issues running reloads through my .44 may semi automatic
rifle. Be sure to follow the
manufacturer’s recommendations and instructions.
At the end of the day, these kits are great to try out
reloading without breaking the bank. If
your are just doing a few now and then it may be all you will ever need for
reloading. Or, it might have confirmed
your desire to get started with a full-blown set up. Either way, for the money if you are half way
interested in trying reloading this is defiantly a good way to get started.
View the video I made for reloading a .44 mag. to see how
they work.
Save The Acorns,
Brent Watkins
