Happy reloading problem. - Need advice!

KungFooBob

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My brother and father have a Dillon 550b reloading press they use for .45ACP.
I was planning to buy dies and a conversion kit to do .223 rem. We can share equipment and have a good time reloading together.

My wife just bought me a RCBS rockchucker master reloading kit for my birthday. (She went to WS and asked the guy "What should I buy my husband who likes guns?" I love my wife.)

I hadn't previously considered buying a single stage press, but I'm tempted to keep the kit. I think I'll buy the conversion kit and dies for "The Family Dillon" reloading machine anyway.

Should I keep the Rockchucker Master Reloading Kit? or should I return it and get something else?


If I get started using the Dillon progressive press will I ever want to use a single stage press? Will the single stage seem painfully slow?


Should I just continue the investment in Dillon stuff, or will I enjoy the Rockchucker?

I don't hunt (yet) but really enjoy blasting paper and empty soup cans with my AR180b. I will probably buy a bolt gun in .223 and an AR15 at some point.


CGN Sages of reloading, what should I do?


KFB
 
I would like to shoot about 2400 rounds/year. In reality, I shoot far less.

I try to make it to the range about once a month, and blast at least 200 rounds. I don't always make it out.

How fast are progressive presses versus single stage presses?
 
Not that it means anything but...

I use a Rockchucker for my rifle and a 1050 for my pistol...

Single stage presses are supposed to give better results but then again I've seen the .223 ammo a friend loads on his 550B shoot one hole at 100 yds.

So, yes the progressive will be faster but then again, with a powder thrower and the Hornady Lock-N-Load die system you'll be able to load way more than you will need on your single stage.
 
Thanks for your comments gentlemen. I hadn't heard about the Piggyback 4 kit, or the lock-n-load die system.

Tough decision!

KFB
 
keep the single stage press and your wife will buy you plenty of other gun related items.get rid of it or not use it will only piss her off .then you can say gooodby to the wife going out and getting you anything for your guns
 
dumbdawg said:
keep the single stage press and your wife will buy you plenty of other gun related items.get rid of it or not use it will only piss her off .then you can say gooodby to the wife going out and getting you anything for your guns
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Interesting perspective. You may be on to something here. :D

KFB
 
A single stage is good for working up loads and for match grade ammo. When you're working up the load, you're only loading 5 rounds with one powder charge and weighing each one. Resetting the powder thrower for 5 rounds can be a nuisance with a progressive.
For match ammo, you're weighing each charge too. A single stage will be far more precise.
 
I have the RCBS rockchucker and I love it, I use it to reload match grade ammunition, yes it takes longer time but I get extremely better results. I work up loads a lot so it works out well for me. I reload my 308 and I shoot about 200 to 300 bullets in a period of about 3 weeks. But in order to speed things up a bit I got one of those fancy digital dispenser scale sets that all you have to do is key in the charge on the dispenser and your good to go. If you like accurate shooting and pin point accuracy I would say go with the single stage, you will not regret it.
 
Two more votes to keep the press. Thanks for the replies guys.

Gull durn it. I guess I could try it out and trade it on the EE if I changed my mind later. For the same amount of money I could pick up a Stevens 200 and rings...

I showed my wife this thread. She had a hoot over dumbdawg's advice. :D

KFB
 
I think you should sell it, think of all that cash that could be invested into the dillon setup. Your brother might even give you some homebrew in return.

-p
 
Well Gents,

The kit went to back to Wholesale Sports on the weekend. Since I'm still sitting on a small pile of factory loaded stuff, I decided to invest in a nearly-new AR lower. The wife is happy that I'm happy.

If (when) I do invest in a single stage press, I will probably pick up a Rockchucker. Maybe off the EE...

Thanks for the comments and suggestions guys!


KFB
 
If you're serious about loading, a single stage press on your loading bench is just a valauble as you vise in your garage. It's just something that is needed and will be used.

So I guess that would make a XL650 or a Super 1050 a SNAP ON roller tool box?
 
Shoulda kept it. It will eventually end up back on your bench one day.

But the shipping people are happy......;)
 
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