Which is the best reloading kit to buy?

I like lee.

I got their 50th aniv kit to begin, but some changes:

I got a digital scale on ebay
I am getting a classic cast turret press to easily change calibers. I'll keep the single stage press to prime or other future needs something like that
you need a canadian tire digital caliper.

I like lee, they are cheap, and it works.
 
I've got a bit of Lee, a bit of Lyman, but my original kit was RCBS Rockchucker and I use mainly that - no problems. Completely satisfied.
 
I use almost all Lee equipment and have never found any of it not up to my requirements - which is often to "punch out a couple hundred rounds in a go." The only reason I have any RCBS stuff is that when I needed something the shop didn't have the Lee equivalent in stock.

The RCBS stuff I have is good but the Lee stuff usually costs less, often much less. If you have more money and you feel it's worth spending more for whatever extra quality you believe comes with the other brands, or you just like better the way a particular tool does a particular job, make yourself happy.

But the Lee stuff is certainly good enough, which is good news if you are on a tight budget. In which case, look for used stuff in the EE and/or buy new Lee equipment, and as you get experience replace things you don't like with other stuff when you can afford it. You can always sell the stuff you don't like.
 
I have experience with both Lee and Hornady. For the last several years I have been using a Hornady Lock-n-Load auto progressive press for both pistol and rifle. In order to get up and running it is a significant investment but this press is of the highest quality, designed to turn out the highest quality ammo and made to last a life time. One word of warning, popular dies and shell plates are sometimes difficult to obtain from your local dealers, likely due to high demand. I found myself ordering most these components from the US. Not a problem since they are classified as tools and usually cheaper than here even when you factor in shipping and taxes.

As for Lee, I had a trurret press. It was a fine press to learn on but not something to keep for the long run, although I had mine for 15 yrs and loaded thousands of rounds on it. It is not a very robust press and parts wear out quickly.
 
If you are looking for single stage presses, then RCBS rockchucker is an excellent press. Hornady, Lyman, are decent as well. The Lee Cast iron presses are not bad either.

A reloading press looks like a big ticket investment when you're first starting out. Actually it's not - you will spend much more money on components over time than you ever will on your press. When you figure out the cost of a good press - consider it an investment spread out over a 20 year time span. A really good quality press is $10-$20 a year when you look at it in that perspective. You probably spend more than that at Timmy's in a week.

Personally I would stay away from the kits - you end up with stuff you don't need or use, and because of that you don't usually save any $$.
 
I just missed a reloading course here in the GVRD. But the instructor sells Dillon precision presses. Anyone have an opinion on those?
 
I have a Lyman T Mag turret press. I really like it. It was my Dad's now it's mine. It has at least 25 years of use and we (or I, he passed on in 2010) shoot at least 200 rounds a weekend between my 45 and 357..
 
I started out with my RCBS Rockchucker kit four years ago, and I'm very satisfied with it.
Loaded 38 special, .357,.40s, and 30-06, and never had any trouble.
 
I like in no order the Lee 50th kit, RCBS Rockchucker supreme kit, Lee Breech Lock kit, Lee Classic Turret kit. If the kit you buy doesn't have a manual make sure you order or buy one when you get it. I prefer the RCBS/Ohaus 5-0-5 scale over the Lee scale. There are also many nice digital scales out there up to and including $500 ones.
 
he said 500$ had to reload rifle and pistol.

Has to be lee.

LEE is fine, really..... try it and then see if you need more. I am happy with ym lee setup.... works fine, not too expensive... I like that.
 
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