Note: If you buy more than 3 boxes of 20 rounds of centerfire ammunition per year you really should try reloading. On average it costs about $4.75 - $5.75 for 20 rounds of high quality reloaded ammo.

This column shows all the equipment and tools that come with the Lee Anniversary Reloading kit.	This column explains, in order, what reloading operation is performed.	This column shows you what tools & equipment need to be added to the lee kit to complete all the reloading steps.
"On Sale" Lee Reloading Kit	The first step is to clean and inspect the cases, then lube the inside of the cartridge case neck with case neck brush and then lube the cases on the exterior with the lube pad.	RCBS Case Lube Kit is the best and simplest way to properly clean and lube cases. Includes case lube pad; 2-oz. bottle of Case Lube-2 and accessory handle with interchangeable Case Neck Brushes for .22 through .30 calibers. Will not harm primers. ($14.99)
Lee Challenger Press The "O" frame press by design is the strongest. This is by far the most popular style press. The larger than average opening is angled at 30 degrees for maximum hand clearance. The spent primer catcher is effective and the easiest to empty.	In this step you resize and deprime the cases by threading your resizing die into the press and attaching the shell holder on the ram of your press.	Lee Pacesetter Dies include the exclusive Lee Factory Crimp Die, resizing and depriming die, conventional bullet seater & roll crimper die, shell holder, powder dipper, load data and storage box. ($18.99)
-	In this step you check the case length.	Cabela's Stainless Steel 6" Dial Caliper will deliver unfailing .001" accuracy for checking cartridge case length, takes inside, outside and depth measurements. It also includes a protective storage case. ($19.99)
The Lee Cutter and Lock Stud works for all calibers. Trim cases by hand or electrically. Can be used with an electric drill to trim, chamfer and deburr cases.	In this step when necessary you trim the cases chamfer and deburr.	The Lee Case Length Gauge (Pilot) and Shell Holder combination set must be ordered for each specific caliber. ($3.99)
Lee Primer Pocket Cleaner double ended design cleans both large and small primer pockets. Primers can be fully seated for better accuracy and safety.	In this step you clean the primer pocket of the case.	-
Lee Auto Prime and Shellholder Set is the fastest, most accurate priming tool made. You never touch the primers from the box to the shell. Automatically feeds and installs just as fast as you can place shells in the holder. Both large and small trays and 11 of the most popular shellholders	In this step you prime the case with a new primer.	-
Lee Perfect Powder Measure, Lee Safety Scale, the most sensitive and safest of all powder scales and the Lee Powder Funnel .	In this step you weigh out your powder charge and add it to the case. Using the lee perfect powder measure you throw a charge of powder within a few tenths of a grain and add it to the scale pan then using the powder trickler over the scale pan you finish the charge then use the powder funnel to add powder to case.	RCBS Powder Trickler is the easiest way to feed powder to your scale. Turn the small knob and powder trickles into the pan one kernel at a time. Large-capacity reservoir, extra-wide base for stability, and a perfect height for all powder scales. ($10.99)
	In this step you seat the bullet into the case. Now you remove your resizing die from the press and thread into the press your bullet seating die then seat the bullet into the cartridge case.	Lee Pacesetter Dies include the exclusive Lee Factory Crimp Die, resizing and depriming die, conventional bullet seater & roll crimper die, shell holder, powder dipper, load data and storage box.

Equipment Upgrades.
 With all the above equipment you should be able to equal or exceed the accuracy of factory ammunition. The below equipment upgrades will allow you to far exceed the accuracy of any factory ammunition.

Gauge The Accuracy Of Your Ammo.
RCBS CaseMaster® Gauging Tool.
 This tool is simplistic in design and easy to use and a must for diagnosing cartridge problems that are not readily seen by the human eye.
 How the complete cartridge fits in the chamber and throat of the rifle barrel directly affects accuracy!
The RCBS CaseMaster® Gauging Tool,
measures
case neck concentricity,
case neck thickness,
case length and bullet run-out.