Just started reloading — first impressions

by Ryan Nakamura 2026-02-10 00:14 8 replies · 167 views

Got a Lee single stage and all the basics. Loaded my first 35 rounds of 10mm Sunday. Hands were sweating.

Any tips for a beginner? Using Alliant powder and CCI primers.

8 Replies

Mike Volkov 2025-12-15 23:57 2 points

Welcome to the addiction! Lee single stage is solid for starting out. I've loaded thousands on mine for my Mosin collection. With 10mm you want to be extra careful with powder charges - that's a hot round. Get yourself a good scale and double-check every charge until it becomes second nature.

AJ Rawlings 2025-12-16 23:43 8 points

Nice choice on the 10mm... that's my go-to for my Glock 20. Alliant powder is good stuff - which one specifically? Power Pistol or Blue Dot? Either way, start low and work up. And yeah, sweaty hands are normal lol. After a few hundred rounds you'll be loading while watching TV.

Phil Henderson 2025-12-19 09:24 5 points

Good for you getting into reloading. I keep meaning to start but honestly I buy more than I shoot these days. Keep detailed records of your loads - what works, what doesn't. Spreadsheet is your friend.

Chris Haines 2026-02-10 23:14 3 points

Agree 100%. Had the exact same experience with my setup.

Jim Peterson 2026-02-12 02:14 9 points

Thanks for sharing. Been lurking for a while and this finally made me want to comment.

Doug Frazier 2026-02-15 02:14 8 points

This is the content I come here for. Thanks OP.

Bob Mercer 2026-02-16 10:14 11 points

I had the opposite experience honestly. But everyone's different I guess.

Greg Hoffman 2026-02-16 23:14 3 points

Thanks for sharing. Been lurking for a while and this finally made me want to comment.