Newbie help
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Can we assume you will be loading for an AR as opposed to a bolt action rifle? I would really not like getting into reloading in these times due to lack of availability of reloading components these days. Slowly getting better.

Plus 1 on reloading manuals. Hornady has a new manual that includes 6mm Arc coming out in the next month or so that should be on your shopping list.

No knowledge of your back ground. Let me share an opinion that reloading can be a great pass time though the hobby is not for everyone. Here is a free on line load manual that offers a lot to start off with though no data specific to the 6mm ARC yet 6mm ppc has similarities though be very careful with making any comparisons & error on the side of being conservative. 

https://www.ramshot.com/wp-content/uploa....0_WEB.pdf

If you would happen to come across someone getting out of reloading that would be your best deal for a press, powder measure, case trimmer primer seater, IMHO. Just for starters Id look at the following. lots of good options out there and we all have our preferences. Co-AX press is one I have no experience with yet very highly regarded. Leaves me wondering where your budget runs for the rest of the supply list.

1.) Load manual. https://www.hornady.com/assets/site/horn...r-data.pdf
https://www.hornady.com/reloading/handbook
https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/i...-reloading

2.) Hornady die set would be among my favored die sets that are currently being offered.

3.) Powder thrower will be a must and there a lot of good options new and used.

4.) Powder scale

5.) Priming tool

6.) Caliper to measure OAL. head space Ogive

7.)  Shell holder

8.) Case trimmer

9.) Inside, Outside diameter chamfer tool.

10.) Load manuals encourage Federal 205's. Good luck finding those. CCI BR 4 would be my second choice. CCI 450 a distant 3rd  choice.

11.) Bullets depend largely on intended use at what distance. Most are challenging to find these days. If all you are doing is shooting 50 to 100 yards on paper your bullet options increase dramatically.

12) This should have been no. 1 arguably. A good mentor can prove very valuable.

13.) Propellants are somewhat dependent on bullet choice. CFE 223 , Power pro 2000 MR, Accurate 2520 along with your coveted LVR. Again wish you luck finding what you are wanting. All of these should be good places to start.

14.)  Primer pocket cleaner

15.) Perhaps for more advanced reloader may be a Head space comparator. & bullet comparator would be good to at least understand if not own. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1012743827/

Another vendor to consider is Midsouth. https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/s...rm=6mm+Arc . Though be prepared having on back order for many months can be fairly common in the present market.
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Newbie help - by Keycap - 04-15-2021, 09:12 AM
RE: Newbie help - by grayfox - 04-15-2021, 11:37 AM
RE: Newbie help - by alwie - 04-15-2021, 01:03 PM
RE: Newbie help - by StoneHendge - 04-15-2021, 02:05 PM
RE: Newbie help - by Keycap - 04-20-2021, 08:49 PM
RE: Newbie help - by StoneHendge - 04-20-2021, 09:51 PM
RE: Newbie help - by CZ527 Guy - 04-21-2021, 12:02 AM
RE: Newbie help - by Lemonaid - 04-21-2021, 03:08 AM
RE: Newbie help - by Keycap - 04-21-2021, 05:03 AM
RE: Newbie help - by StoneHendge - 04-21-2021, 08:23 PM

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