Getting into rifle reloading for the first time (.223 and .300 BO), been reloading pistol calibers for around 7 years so I have all the essentials for that already. Will be doing rifle on a Lee Turret Press. Looking to load defense and plinking loads and not precision ammo. 300 BO will be supers and unsuppressed.
I've done some research already but interested in what you all might recommend in the following areas:
Dies:
- .223 - bought the Lee carbide 4 die set
- .300 BO - bought the 2 die RCBS small base set but not sure what else I need
Trimming, Chamfer, Debur and Other Case Prep:
New to case trimming as I didn't do it with semi or revolver rounds. Looking at the Trim-It 2 Threeway, Franford Arsenal Case Prep Station, and World's Finest Trimmer options. Not sure what would be best. Not sure if I need to worry about doing anything with primer pockets.
300 Blackout Cut Down:
Looking at Harbor Freight chop saw and Zep reloading jig. Not sure if I need anything else.
Case Lube:
For pistol I just put 50 or so rounds in a plastic bag, sprayed with Hornady One Shot, shook them up and went with it. Not sure if I can do that with rifle or I should use a lube pad or something else.
Case Gauges:
I have case gauge blocks for pistol rounds but not sure what I should be looking at here for .223 and 300 BO.
Anything else I am missing?