Reddit mentions of Frankford Arsenal Platinum Series Perfect Seat Hand Primer Seating Tool with Case for Reloading

If you are going with a hand priming option, I would suggest a tool with an adjustable primer seating depth.

This is probably the best option on the market.
http://www.xxicsi.com/stainless-steel-priming-tool.html

I use the Frankford Arsenal option
https://www.amazon.com/Frankford-Arsenal-Perfect-Primer-Seating/dp/B01B7OYUVC

So that’s a fine setup to start with. You mentioned you would like to do 30-06 for your M1. So I figured I’d add in what you need to get started.

Dies, The lee dies are fine, and have a wonderful warranty.
https://www.amazon.com/LEE-PRECISION-Pacesetter-Dies-Red/dp/B00162NUS0/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=lee%2B30-06%2Bdie%2Bset&qid=1562265363&s=gateway&sprefix=lee%2B30-0&sr=8-2&th=1&psc=1

Case prep
https://www.amazon.com/LEE-PRECISION-Preciesion-90950-Conditioning/dp/B008MG9HN0/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=lee+30-06+trimmer&qid=1562265548&s=gateway&sr=8-3
And
https://www.amazon.com/LEE-PRECISION-Springfield-Gauge-Holder/dp/B0013Z3Z3A/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=lee+30-06+trimmer&qid=1562265548&s=gateway&sr=8-1
Priming
https://www.amazon.com/Frankford-Arsenal-Platinum-Perfect-Reloading/dp/B01B7OYUVC/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=priming+tool&qid=1562265718&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Case lube
https://www.amazon.com/RCBS-9336-Case-Lube-Kit/dp/B007ZZO7XY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=case+lube+pad&qid=1562265764&s=gateway&sr=8-1

That should get you going rolling 30-06. You should look locally for primers, powder, and projectiles. Or if you feel like paying the hazmat fee, powdervalleyinc.com Natchez, and midway are great sources.

Thanks for the tip. I found this listing on Amazon and it looks pretty nice. Comes with 12 shell holders, that's very convenient. I'll think about picking it up. My RCBS one doesn't work very well for me and I end up mangling a primer every once in a while, then I have to deprime and dispose of it. It's a hassle. Do you have that kind of thing happen with yours?

I have generally done what you described with cleaning one day, de-priming another, priming a following day and then loading with powder and bullet. I just like the idea of being able to do all in one go efficiently. But even doing it how you describe, the priming still takes too long with too many problems.

I have no experience with the RCBS turret press, but in general RCBS makes good stuff. I'm sure it'll work out quite well.

Priming Tool: https://www.amazon.com/Frankford-Arsenal-Perfect-Primer-Seating/dp/B01B7OYUVC

or:

https://www.amazon.com/RCBS-90200-Hand-Priming-Tool/dp/B000PW71LO/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1541981733&sr=1-1&keywords=RCBS+priming+tool

As far as .223 reloading dies, really any standard FL sizing die kit is going to work just fine. Some of the more expensive dies will be made from better steels, and will have slightly nicer features, but overall they're all kind of the same.

Here are some RCBS ones as an example...$30 for your basic die kit:
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1011278027/rcbs-2-die-set

For $5 more, these Hornady dies are a little nicer (probably a little easier to make smaller adjustments, and a vastly superior lock ring):
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1011077269/hornady-custom-grade-new-dimension-2-die-set

If you want to "buy once cry once" for rifle dies, you can get these:
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/248565/redding-type-s-match-bushing-2-die-set

I'd probably recommend the cheaper standard FL die set(s) for starting out, at least while you learn the basics.


Regarding the flash suppressing powder, I've never really messed with that; I also shoot all my ARs suppressed lol. :)


Typically the faster the powder the less flash it's going to have at the muzzle (i.e. faster powders have completely burned up by the time they exit the muzzle, whereas slower powders may not be completely burned, especially on a shorter barreled rifle). I can't recall any powders that market themselves as having a lower flash signature either; if anything they focus on being cleaner burning, or having agents added that will reduce copper fouling. Lastly, most of the discussion you'll find (and where it makes a much bigger difference) is with pistol reloading; with those you can see/feel/hear a major difference with the powders; it's just not as pronounced with rifles in my experience.


If you looked at this chart, and found a powder that was on the faster end of the spectrum (i.e. had a lower number) and also appeared in the .223 load data (that also gave good velocity), in theory that would be the best powder for a low flash application.

Chart:
https://www.hodgdon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/burn-rate-color.pdf

Hodgdon Load Data:
http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/rifle