Just getting started...

[2002silverex]

Just got cz 527 varmint Kevlar 204 last week. Today I decided its time to start reloading.
I went to local gun shop and picked up :
Hornady lock n load classic kit
Some powder
Bullets
204 die
Primers

Think I should be all set to start reloading... My father reloads so I will have him
To aid as I learn, but any helpful hints you have for me as a beginner I'd appreciate!

Thanks

Tyler

[Tokimini]

You will need a good dial caliper and a case trimmer comes in handy.

[2002silverex]

I got the dial caliper, forgot to add that. Did not get case trimmer, also dont have a case cleaner... is that necessary also?

[Tokimini]

I don't have a case cleaner either. I deprime and neck size the brass and then soak them in a solution of 1 cup hot water, 1/4 cup vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspon liquid dish soap for about half an hour agitating them every 10 minutes or so. Swab the primer pockets with a Q Tip, let them dry over night and they look like new brass.

[HeadLever]

Looks like you have most of it.
A few other odds and ends that are nice to have:
Primer pocket brush - or better yet a uniformer
Neck Brush
Not sure on the funnel, but it may not be made for sub-22 calibers (I recommend Brad's funnel from CRT)
I am not sure about this kit, but most don't come with the Shell holders.

[204cat]

vld chamfer http://www.customreloadingtools.com/crt_010.htm i have a regular chamfer and need to get one of these. the regular one works but not as good as the vld one.

[Bodei]

If your bullets are flat base then you definitely need the VLD chamfer. I use a Lyman which is nice and readily available at retail outlets. +1 on the CRT funnel. When you need the case trimmer for .204, the best/easiest seems to be the Wilson trimmer. Have fun, its a fun caliber.

[2002silverex]

Thanks for the replies guys. The local shop didnt have a neck die, only had full length die for the 204...The neck die should be in friday. So Im hoping to start reloading this weekend. Looking forward to it!