Starting reloading
I think Hal53 has an excellent point. Researching (through several reloading manuals) is the best idea. I reference all of my manuals prior to loading a new cartridge. I may not even use the manufacturers projectiles (ie: Nosler, speers etc), but comparing thier load data, especially their max load, will give you a good idea where your minimum and maximum boundries are. As you probably already know, when starting out with a new cartridge, start with the lower end load charges. If nothing else, it is fun to watch how your loading progression increases accuracy at the range. I keep a note book in my re-load room specifically for re-loading. I document every detail (powder charge, bullet wt, casing lgth, overall cart lgth, distance from rifling, bullet specs, primer type etc) so you can avoid confusion when duplicating or improving on your load. I also document the range conditions when testing your loads. Wind, temp and barometric pressure, to name a few, will all play some degree in how your load performs. As for dies, I think you can generate an excellent load from any of the main manufacturers. My guess is that if someone has strong feeling for or against a certain die, it might equate to simple personal preference. I hope you find some of these suggestions helpfull. If nothing else, you have just entered a hobby that is going to cause you to spending hundereds of hours having fun and experimenting. Good luck and let us know how you make out.
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