I started with 310 tools and dies . First press was a Tru line of which I now own 5 . My modern press is a Lyman All American that allowed me to use standard size dies . Never felt a need to use anything newer . My grandfather talked me through the learning process starting when I was about 8 years old . He taught me to mold and size my own bullets ,process my cases , set my Ideal #5 powder measure and finish a properly loaded cartridge . My equipment at that time consisted of a 310 set in .357 Magnum and a Lee loader in 8mm , Ideal / Lyman molds , Ideal #1 sizer with dies and nose punches to match my molds, stamp pad and STP to lube cases , Ideal #5 powder measure and a SAECO lead pot. My powders were IMR 3031 and Red Dot . Later added Unique , Bullseye and 2400 and a set of .44 special and .45 colt dies and a #55 measure . Been adding every since . Pap ( grandfather ) was blind by the time he started teaching me but he was still a good and thorough teacher .

Last edited by EddieSouthgate; 12/30/21.

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