For a first time reloader what kind of powder measure would you recommend. I believe I have everything except a powder scale. Ordered 375 shells yesturday at $90.00 a box I figure it is time to give it a try. Also I looked at the reloading page and to be honest didn't understand what kind of powder to order. Thanks Bill

RCBS 5-0-5 powder scale is superb.
Have you ever read a reloading guide like : Modern Reloading by Richard Lee?
If not- then do so.
Why?
Dorks do not read such books.
Smart guys do.
So whom are you?

When you have read the book, then come back to get some powder advice.

(This is truly a really good advice)

A scale or a measure, two siff. things. A measure gives you a charge by volumn which you need a scale to set by weight. The best beam scale for the money is Dillon's. I also think they make the best digital scale as well, although it's a bit pricey compared to some others.
I agree w/ David, you need to do some reading. I like THE ABCs of Reloading. Get at least two good loading manuals. I like Speer & Nosler for rifles. Speer & Lee for handguns. The manuals are necessary for choosing the powders. I like a powder that nearly fills the case & gives me the vel. range I am looking for.

David is right.

There are several RCBS scales that will suit your needs. Go for a beam scale first, later you may want an electronic one.

David is REALLY right about the book! There are many good reloading books that will detail the steps and safety points YOU NEED TO KNOW. Once you have read and understand the details then start from there.

I was in a local gun store last week. The clerk had a S&W M&P pistol that had blown up in a man's hand. Clerk said "I sold him reloading stuff and when I did it, the thought crossed my mind that this was not someone who should be loading his own ammo." That gun was only a few weeks old. Blown into several parts, the case head was missing and the rest of the case was fused in the chamber.

If you do not know EXACTLY what you are doing BEFORE you start - STOP.

You don't need the hospital bills and I'm sure you are very fond of your body parts working properly. Lots of pics on the 'net of guns that blew up b/c someone did something wrong.

It is a safe hobby, if you are safe about it.

Bill first time reloader, Get A reloading manuel.
Lyman has a very good intro to reloading as does a few others.
Undestanding the process will give more ideas on the type of equipement and the elements that go into making a reload such a case, primer, powder and bullet for what ever condition you will be shootin in.
rcbs makes a good 505 scale as does lyman and lee. it pays to weigh every charge in those big boomers.
Dave

There are good deals on Ebay for RCBS 505s.

Richard Lee's book, MODERN RELOADING, is cheap and a pretty good read. He pushes his stuff but that is understandable. I strongly recommend it too.

Everything said here so far is great advice. First thing to do is some serious reading on reloading. The Lyman manual is a good start and Modern Reloading is simply an excellent read. I just wanted to add that instead of a scale, measure and trickler I went with the RCBS Chargemaster 1500 combo. It dispenses and weighs every load. That said, I reload for rifle only and not in bulk. If you are reloading hundreds of rounds an automatic dispenser/scale may not be for you.

Ken....

I will get me a reloading book for sure ! That is one reason I have never tried it, I always figured I would get something wrong and blow a gun up or stick a bullet in the bore from not enough power,thanks for all your imput. Bill

If the 375 you mention is the H&H version I strongly recomend the IMR 4064 or IMR 4350, powders in that burning rate range will make finding an accurate load easier.

When I started reloading I bought the Hornady reloading manual and the first few chapters on how cartridges work, component construction, external ballistics and the reloading process really taught me a lot. I always tell people who are just starting out to buy two different reloading manuals and read the information in the front of both of them before starting.

BTW, if you are starting with a 375 H&H the above advice on IMR4064 and IMR4350 is great advice.

I have to give my vote for the RCBS 505. It just don't get much easier than it is. I have the Nosler 6th and the Hornady 7th and the Lyman 48th and all are very good but I think the Lyman 48 is the best.

You guys were right theres alot more to it . I have a copy of Modern Reloading by Richard Lee. After reading some of it then rereading theres more to it then I realized ,saftey about the primers setting them to deep or putting the bullet in to far making high preassure.I believe I will go ahead and give it a try and suppose I will hold my breath on the first one I fire. Once I get the rest of the things I need I will up date hows everything is working out . Thanks Bill

Reloading ammo is a precise hobby. Being able to communicate about it in an intelligent manner is also part and parcel. Your post is confusing, at least to me.

Did you purchase\order a quantity of .375 caliber brass cases, such as 375 H&H, 375 Ruger or did you order three hundred seventy-five shotshell hulls of an unknown gauge? Just saying '375 shells' doesn't cut it. You may know what you're trying to convey, but it's about as clear as mud to us.
Using the correct terminology will go a long way to get the correct answer and avoid us having to pry it out of you with multiple posts.

Sorry about the confusion, The very first 375 H and H I bought I also got a 100 or so brass casing plus dies. So now years later I am going to give it a try and reload. Hope that puts some light on everything.

Our aim is to get everybody on the same page.

Reloading for my 375 H&H is just as easy as any of my smaller calibers. Except reloading saves me more $$$ for it than the others! You will too.

Alliant Reloader 15 is a good powder for the 375 H&H.