carexpert Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Well...just placed the order for a 550! Now it's time to get some powder, lead, primers and [try to] hit the X ring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Welcome to the forum...learn lots Bet you enjoy your new 550..load a bunch, shoot a bunch Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaredr Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 congrats, welcome the forum support group. If you haven't picked up a reloading manual, it's really worthwhile. you can get reliable load data on the forum, but (IMHO) you can really learn a lot by just reading through a full manual. another thing - if you happen across any older manuals, they're worth picking up if you can get them for a reasonable price - interesting to see how different labs/manufacturers will work up loads for the same calibers and how that data changes over time as testing procedures (i.e. moving from copper crusher to transducer) become more accurate. My $.02. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carexpert Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 Thanks guys...looking forward to it. I've read the ABC's and am 1/2 way through Lee's, I didn't want to buy the press before I read it...figured I'd be to anxious to use it. Now I need to pick up some supplies, got about 1k of brass I just cleaned. AND, my three permits showed up today (well, one is hers)...should be a good weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Thanks guys...looking forward to it. I've read the ABC's and am 1/2 way through Lee's, I didn't want to buy the press before I read it...figured I'd be to anxious to use it. Now I need to pick up some supplies, got about 1k of brass I just cleaned. AND, my three permits showed up today (well, one is hers)...should be a good weekend! Permits? Where are you located? And welcome to the most addicting thing you can do legally! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Another very happy 550 user here! Welcome to the world of reloading to support the addiction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Price Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 can't wait to get mine !!!! got keep saving them pennies i find on the ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdwilliams Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Newbie here too who just recently began loading; I have a 550 also. Found it VERY helpful to have a friend step me through his then coach me through changing some of the setup and loading rounds. Makes it a bit easier to navigate the challenges which WILL come up later when there is no one around. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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