SmallCaliberCentral

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!