Using a single stage press to load 9mm

Nothing wrong with a single stage press. However if someone is looking for a single stage press, seriously consider a press that will accept Hornady Lock and Load bushings. Quick and easy way of changing dies.

For a cheap progressive (if you are willing to tinker a little with it to optimize it) look at the Lee LoadMaster. They are available in/from the US for $240, including a set of dies.
 
A typical week's centrefire shooting for me consists of 100 rounds of 9mm and a couple dozen .44 Magnum. Reloading to keep up with this pace on a single stage would not be an efficient use of my time. If I could not use a progressive press, I would rather just buy commercial reloads in bulk.
 
.... I've ONLY got a Single Stage Press ( RCBS ) and I've been reloading for well over 35 years, and that included competition. A single stage press is no real handicap. It does take more time, that's for sure, BUT, and I'm one, reloading, in itself is fun, and all it takes is a little more planning and organization.... (A nice luxury, if you can use them are Carbide Dies ) ..... David K
 
I don't understand the fear of a double charge with progressives....

Is it even possible? Every pump of the lever moves the case to the next step, so I don't see how it could even happen.

If anything it is more likely with a single stage, and a loading block.

Squibs, yeah I can understand as you have to pay attention to keep from running out, but I have had a couple using a single stage as well. Not the end of the world.
 
I just started re loading 9mm on my Single stage this winter. I let the Brass sit in a pale of vinager for a couple days ,..shaking it once in a while. Then I use Spray 9 and swish them around in the bucket for 5min. They come out surprisingly shinny and clean. Remember to Knock the PRIMMERS out first. I did 734 brass..."found at the range" 1st all the primers, 2nd all the resizing...i hate changing out the dies for just a few. Anyways, I used Blue Dot "bad choice" takes 7.2 gr for 1050 fps. Should of used Bullsie and got Twice the loads done LOL. Wont make that mistake again. BUDGET Shooting Supply have the best price on Projectiles. Any way,.. its not all that cost effective to re load 9mm and it takes alot of time ..you have to enjoy it, I do. i definatly saved money when I loaded 357 mag. If I find some good deals at the gun shows,..I will buy some 9mm. leave the re-loading for the cold winter months.
 
I've reloaded lots of handgun ammo on a single stage but if you shoot any sort of volume it's probably less painful to just go buy a crate of factory 9mm and have the gun store clerk kick you in the nuts a few times.

;)
 
lone ranger said:
I just started re loading 9mm on my Single stage this winter. I let the Brass sit in a pale of vinager for a couple days ,..shaking it once in a while. Then I use Spray 9 and swish them around in the bucket for 5min. They come out surprisingly shinny and clean. Remember to Knock the PRIMMERS out first. I did 734 brass..."found at the range" 1st all the primers, 2nd all the resizing...i hate changing out the dies for just a few. Anyways, I used Blue Dot "bad choice" takes 7.2 gr for 1050 fps. Should of used Bullsie and got Twice the loads done LOL. Wont make that mistake again. BUDGET Shooting Supply have the best price on Projectiles. Any way,.. its not all that cost effective to re load 9mm and it takes alot of time ..you have to enjoy it, I do. i definatly saved money when I loaded 357 mag. If I find some good deals at the gun shows,..I will buy some 9mm. leave the re-loading for the cold winter months.
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Try a scoup of Lemmishine in hot water. In 10 minute's it bring's a shine to it all
 
I'm loading 7.62x25 torkarev on a single stage press.No carbide dies, but accurate non-corrosive ammo with what ever bullet I want.
 
I do my .40 and am starting 9 on a single stage. I have refined my process, so I can actually load at quite a good rate considering. I use a RCBS hand primer to remove one of the press stages. I also do it all in lots. So I'll spend a few evenings in front of the tv priming 3-400 and then bell all the mouths, then they are ready for powder and bullet. Its still not the fastest, but it fulfills my requirements enough that I haven't made the move to a progressive yet. (although the time will come I'm sure).
 
If you're new to reloading, a single stage press is the way to go IMO.

You'll learn best by doing, and you do a lot of doing when using a single stage press. You're pulling that lever an awful lot of times to make 1000 rounds on a single stage.

When you've got the basics of reloading figured out, THEN it's time to upgrade to a turret or progressive press.
 
There is no reason you cannot learn to reload on a progressive press. Start out by running one case at a time through the press, doing each operation in turn, until you are comfortable with the process. If anything, you are less likely to double charge a case on a progressive than by charging a batch of cases in a loading block. It is better to choose the right tool for your needs right off the bat; you will eventually need to learn how to use it anyway.
 
graydog said:
I started with a single stage press, then bought a dillon, sold the dillon and went back to the single stage press. Call me stipid but I just like the single stage press better. It is very easy for me to load 3 to 4 hundred rounds in a eveing when I am watching a football game or hockey game in the gun room.

Graydog
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X2 on this.... Its my alone time so I like to stretch that out. Nobody usually bothers me in the mancave when I'm down reloading.
 
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