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I bought a lovely Remington 700 XCR in .270 Win for myself two Christmases ago. I love the rifle (and I especially love the Nikon Monarch 4-16x42 I just upgraded to). Only long after I'd bought the rifle, however, did I discover that whatever the relative merits of .270, .308, and .30-06, with the latter two I wouldn't be blowing a dollar bill down the barrel every time I pulled the trigger. Oh, the things we realize too late. So. I want to start reloading soon. I've kept all my brass since the first round I fired, anticipating this. Now I'm ready to get started learning about it so I can get started doing it.
Questions:
1) What is the best single book/manual for learning about reloading? I realize that various manuals have various spec sheets for various rounds/loads/components/etc. I'm not ready for those, yet. What I want first is a book that teaches me everything I need to know about reloading as a practice. I like to know plenty about something before I start doing it. So what's the best introductory/instructional text?
2) How much, ballpark, should I expect to spend on my first setup that is of good quality and will include everything I need to be able to take the brass I've saved and end up with ammunition I can fire? I'm not asking, "What's the least I can spend and be functional?" I'm asking what I should expect to spend if I want to do it right, as a new reloader loading my own ammunition (not looking to make a resale business, here, or reload a dozen different chamberings).
3) What are the two/three brands I should choose among when buying the press and related equipment? I don't want to start a brand war, so I'm wondering what the top few choices are, and I wouldn't mind some objective input on how I can make an informed decision.
Thanks, folks!
Questions:
1) What is the best single book/manual for learning about reloading? I realize that various manuals have various spec sheets for various rounds/loads/components/etc. I'm not ready for those, yet. What I want first is a book that teaches me everything I need to know about reloading as a practice. I like to know plenty about something before I start doing it. So what's the best introductory/instructional text?
2) How much, ballpark, should I expect to spend on my first setup that is of good quality and will include everything I need to be able to take the brass I've saved and end up with ammunition I can fire? I'm not asking, "What's the least I can spend and be functional?" I'm asking what I should expect to spend if I want to do it right, as a new reloader loading my own ammunition (not looking to make a resale business, here, or reload a dozen different chamberings).
3) What are the two/three brands I should choose among when buying the press and related equipment? I don't want to start a brand war, so I'm wondering what the top few choices are, and I wouldn't mind some objective input on how I can make an informed decision.
Thanks, folks!