I used to reload shotshells but have never done rifle I am wanting to reload 270 WSM and would like a list of accessories I need and a roud about price I am not looking to spend a whole lot just wanting to reload cause ammo prices for this gun is 50-60 a box of 20.

Hello good luck saving money reloading today... If you know some one that sales powder the components let me know'''

 

Sniper...

Reloading sounds cool because you can dial in thee gun so do speak but like the previouse post good luck trying to save money at it...it's gettin really expensive from what i've read.

Reloading is fun and rewarding, cost savings are debatable.  The best part is harvesting with your ammo. I like to balance the load for the rifle.  This may take a few rounds or a couple of hundred.  Try to start with something that has worked well in a similar rifle.  If starting from scratch, try several powders (remember only one container of powder on the table at a time, don't want to mix them up).  Some rifles like heavier bullets than others, some like different bullets, so try some from several manufacturers.  Then load 5 at a time.  Take care to document them, and the target.  This may sound like a bit much, but once you find the perfect load for your rifle it will be well worth the effort.  If you have any questions please shoot me a note, be glad to help if I can.

NotaVegetarian wrote: Reloading is fun and rewarding, cost savings are debatable...  This may sound like a bit much, but once you find the perfect load for your rifle it will be well worth the effort.  If you have any questions please shoot me a note, be glad to help if I can.

You can get started reloading with some Lee equipment.  They make a nice starter set for the beginner.  Go to Midwayusa.com and search through the reloading equipment section.  Some sites have for sale and trade sections.   There are plenty of people looking for once fired brass.

Just my thoughts, a minimum list of items to start reloading.
1. Press, progressive or single
2. Proper Dies & shell holder for the cartridge of your choice
3. Powder Scales
4. Powder Funnel
5. Loading block
6. Spray on case lube
7. Auto Prime (Hand Priming tool most presses come with one, but a separate tools is better and well worth the money)
8. Choice of projectiles
9. Primers
10. Powder
11. Dial calibers (checking overall length, and other measurements)
12. Powder measure

   If I may,try starting off with Lee Products...They are just as good a product as the RCBS and alot cheaper....I haven't had a problem from the Lee's products since I started and also make sure you follow the steps....Read the book and when your done,read it over again...You will always find something you missed.....Stay within the limits of the data shown and never fall outside of it...Rifle reloads is pretty easy after you load several 100 rounds of pistols....Good Luck with it,and don't be scared to ask a question on here if you need help....These guys and ladies on here are the greatest.....More than willing to answer any questions I have had...

you can save $$$$ by reloading but if not careful you will be buying diffrent powders trying to get better results and will end up back to the beginning powder.. i use varget,h380 ,imr4064 , and unique for handgun

kyhareraiser wrote: you can save $$$$ by reloading but if not careful you will be buying diffrent powders trying to get better results and will end up back to the beginning powder.. i use varget,h380 ,imr4064 , and unique for handgun

   I also use Varget,but I have had better results from my BLC2 powder when it comes to accuracy...My handgun loads are mostly H110 and Longshot...I've been wanting to buy some Unique powder,but I think I want to try the Winchester AutoComp first...

The best reason to get into reloading is to custom tune your ammo to your gun. This usually results in superior accuracy - some 3-shot groups as low as 1/4".
The other advantage is to be able to load premium bullets in any of your favorite calibers. Nosler Partitions are my favorite bullet for hunting big game. They ALWAYS perform and don't blow up a lot of meat like the Ballistic Tips do. I've never gotten good accuracy from the all copper bullets like Barnes-X.

Warning! You will not save money over factory ammo because you will have hundreds of dollars tied up in powder, bullets, scales, primers, etc. BUT it will let you customize ammo that will shoot well in your guns.

My best results for shooting with my reloads,Is 4 out of 5 shots through the same hole. And with that being said,it was on a bench rest at only 30 yards. 3x9 redfield scope and resting on top of my ammo box. I'm a pretty fair aim,but only if I'm comfortable. Yea,it surprised me too actually. That was with the BLC2 Hodgdon powder. The Varget that I load doesn't have near the grouping that it has. But still within a 1/2 hole. Out to 100 yards there's not much different in the Blc2 powder,but the varget tends to drift slightly. just saying.