Does anyone have a comprehensive list of everything needed to start hand-loading for my new .470? From the type of brass and primers to the dies and or presses if necessary. I think the Chapuis is regulated with woodleigh 300g so that one is easy, but other than that? I know some of this might be opinion, but that's good too. I appreciate any help.

no, but we can make one...

1) press
2) dies
3) primer pocket reamer
4) powder measure
5) scale (to calibrate powder measure
6) chamfer tool
7) trimmer (couple of VERY cheap ways to do this)
8) case cleaning tools (either wet "wash" or dry media, I actually use both).
9) some trays and boxes to keep things sorted
10) digital caliper (HUGELY useful)
11) bullets, powder, brass, primers


GO!

A couple of reloading manuals would be helpfull as well. FS

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Originally posted by Dark Helmet:
no, but we can make one...

1) press
2) dies
3) primer pocket reamer
4) powder measure
5) scale (to calibrate powder measure
6) chamfer tool
7) trimmer (couple of VERY cheap ways to do this)
8) case cleaning tools (either wet "wash" or dry media, I actually use both).
9) some trays and boxes to keep things sorted
10) digital caliper (HUGELY useful)
11) bullets, powder, brass, primers


GO!

Couple of reloading manuals wouldn't hurt. FS

I'm relatively ignorant of double rifles, but they are regulated for a specific load. I'm assuming this is a modern rifle; the mfr should advise you of the load. On early guns, the regulated load was engraved on the gun itself. There is a formula for converting a Cordite charge to RL15. (I believe it is 80% of the Cordite weight, but you should confirm this relationship, if it's relevant, with someone who isn't operating from memory.)

No more than you'll be loading and considering the nature of stick powders, you really don't need a powder measure; your loads will be weighed.

You'll need sizing lube; Imperial and Hornady's Unique are excellent.

Redding is the only source of production dies that I see, but CH4D may also be a source. You'll want to check with press mfrs to determine which of their products is appropriate for that size of cartridge. Redding's UltraMag is a unique design tailored specifically for the larger cartridges. Some of the larger O-frame presses are probably also capable.

Jamison and Norma furnish the brass. You'll want to be sitting when you see Norma's price.

Stephen - this list is from 2004, but it's still good.

what you "need" (in terms of minimum)...

Press (and shell holder)
Dies
Scale (go ahead and get a digital one)
powder funnel
case trimmer (appropriate sized collet & pilot)
priming device (some attach to the press)
and yes, one of those deburring tools.
loading blocks are nice and you can get them for a few bucks.

I clean primer pockets after soaking the brass in vinegar with a q-tip.

Beyond that, there are a host of extras available, but that's really all you need.


Now...

If I were making suggestions for product specifics, and assuming that you're reloading metallic cartridges. Here's what I'd reccomend as sort of "best of breeds."

Lee Classic "Cast Press" (as good as the others at about 1/2 the price.) and big enough for even the 50BMG.

Forster Co-Ax Primer (it'll prime anything from .22 center fires to shotgun shells)

PACT digital scale (Yes, they are worth it!... digital is the only way to go).

Forster "Classic" case trimmer (big enough for the NE calibers)

Regarding lubes - I've used the Imperial for several years, but I find the Hornady works better on the smaller cases (I don't know why, but it does.) The Imperial works great on the really big cases.

Thanks Guys.
Here is a pic of the regulating shot. [/IMG]