I'm a long-time shooter, been on this forum for ages, though I mostly just lurk. Anyway, I want to start doing some reloading for one of my guns, a Glock 20.
I don't shoot much right now, I have other stuff taking up my time. And I live in a small place with close neighbors so noise and storage space is a SERIOUS issue.
Bench mounting (even temporarily) will not work for me at all. I need a hand press, like the Lee. A tumbler isn't going to work either. Even if I had room to set it up (which I don't), and even if it is was whisper quiet (which it won't be because I can't afford one of those), I just don't have the setup to support a normal reloading process.
So all of that being said, I'm looking at the Lee breech lock hand press kit that comes with the funnel and powder measures. I'm going to get the Lee carbide 4-piece dies.
Since I won't be tumbling, lets temporarily suspend the belief that cleaning brass to sanitary levels is necessary. Is it? I mean really, if I'm using a carbide die and doing small amounts at a time, is it really necessary to "clean" brass in the traditional tumbler/sonic/soap & water way? What about just a good wipe down? I don't care if the brass is tarnished. Heck, most of my new brass gets tarnished pretty quick just from handling. So what happens if I don't get my brass clean?
Also, what's the standby powder for 10mm? Manuals are all over the place w/ load data, showing all sorts of different powders. Lots of guys seem to like Blue Dot. Is it ideal for the 10mm?
I already have some brass and bullets. I just need the powder and the setup before I can get going (have the latest Lee Modern Reloading manual also and have read it among others like the ABC's, etc.).
Thanks for any and all info, even if I don't agree with you!
I don't shoot much right now, I have other stuff taking up my time. And I live in a small place with close neighbors so noise and storage space is a SERIOUS issue.
Bench mounting (even temporarily) will not work for me at all. I need a hand press, like the Lee. A tumbler isn't going to work either. Even if I had room to set it up (which I don't), and even if it is was whisper quiet (which it won't be because I can't afford one of those), I just don't have the setup to support a normal reloading process.
So all of that being said, I'm looking at the Lee breech lock hand press kit that comes with the funnel and powder measures. I'm going to get the Lee carbide 4-piece dies.
Since I won't be tumbling, lets temporarily suspend the belief that cleaning brass to sanitary levels is necessary. Is it? I mean really, if I'm using a carbide die and doing small amounts at a time, is it really necessary to "clean" brass in the traditional tumbler/sonic/soap & water way? What about just a good wipe down? I don't care if the brass is tarnished. Heck, most of my new brass gets tarnished pretty quick just from handling. So what happens if I don't get my brass clean?
Also, what's the standby powder for 10mm? Manuals are all over the place w/ load data, showing all sorts of different powders. Lots of guys seem to like Blue Dot. Is it ideal for the 10mm?
I already have some brass and bullets. I just need the powder and the setup before I can get going (have the latest Lee Modern Reloading manual also and have read it among others like the ABC's, etc.).
Thanks for any and all info, even if I don't agree with you!