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kel · 08-01-2003, 11:50 PM

And move on from there.
I could go with a cheaper press even if it takes me more time. I just won't do 500 rounds in one sitting. 30 minutes every other day would be more then enough to ensure that I have plenty of ammo for my next trip to the range.
So I need to buy
A. http://www.leeprecision.com/catalog/...37=pistol.html

B. A set of dies for .357 sig.
Which dies?

C. I need to buy brass. What brass?

D. I need to buy powder. What powder?

E. I need to buy primer. What primer?
(I don't know what primer is)

D. I need to buy bullets. What bullets?
(My understanding is that .357 sig rounds is really identical to 9mm)

Suggestions on the where to buy would be good also. Local, online etc.

I assume the press comes with a detailed manual.

What are the risks of loading your own ammo? I understand I have to be careful in measuring and following the recipe, but what if say the scale malfunctions, the round is to powerful, and something in my beloved pistol (which I can't really afford to replace) breaks. If I produce ammuntion that doesn't chamber properly.

Horror stuff like:
"It is extremely important to note that due to aftermarket modifications and for certain factory produced semi-auto pistols, some pistols have chamber configurations that do not fully support the chambered cartridge case."
And thus the brass is damaged after each firing...

And they do specifically mention glock

And finally
" Only Lee Dies include the shell holders (except RGB) that is necessary to use your dies on the press."

08-01-2003, 11:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
kel WARNING: FLAMMABLE Location: Ask Acetylene	Let's start with I know nothing And move on from there. I could go with a cheaper press even if it takes me more time. I just won't do 500 rounds in one sitting. 30 minutes every other day would be more then enough to ensure that I have plenty of ammo for my next trip to the range. So I need to buy A. http://www.leeprecision.com/catalog/...37=pistol.html B. A set of dies for .357 sig. Which dies? C. I need to buy brass. What brass? D. I need to buy powder. What powder? E. I need to buy primer. What primer? (I don't know what primer is) D. I need to buy bullets. What bullets? (My understanding is that .357 sig rounds is really identical to 9mm) Suggestions on the where to buy would be good also. Local, online etc. I assume the press comes with a detailed manual. What are the risks of loading your own ammo? I understand I have to be careful in measuring and following the recipe, but what if say the scale malfunctions, the round is to powerful, and something in my beloved pistol (which I can't really afford to replace) breaks. If I produce ammuntion that doesn't chamber properly. Horror stuff like: "It is extremely important to note that due to aftermarket modifications and for certain factory produced semi-auto pistols, some pistols have chamber configurations that do not fully support the chambered cartridge case." And thus the brass is damaged after each firing... And they do specifically mention glock And finally " Only Lee Dies include the shell holders (except RGB) that is necessary to use your dies on the press." __________________ "It better be funny" Last edited by kel; 08-02-2003 at 12:00 AM..