Getting Into Reloading

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kyle87t

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Hey guys,

I am finally learning the hard way that purchasing factory ammo to shoot for fun is just way to expensive in the long run. I want to be able to reload to factory specs and also customize handloads. I want to reload for the following:

- 9mm
- .40 S&W
- .45 ACP
- 10mm
- .223
- 7.62x39
- 7.62x51

I have been really taking a hard look at the Hornady Lock N' Load Progressive Press as many people seem to love it.

I only really have one problem. Is a progressive press truly less accurate than using a single stage press? Is it worth purchasing a single stage press for rifle reloading?

That is all the questions I have for now. I may think of more, but the more feedback the better for everyone.

Thanks
 
A progressive press is certainly more expensive and might be 'reloading overload' to someone just starting off. I'd start off with the Lee Anniversary kit, it comes with a single stage press and a reloading manual for $45.00

I don't know about the accuracy part. I'd have to say that you have less sensitivity and control when reloading rifle rounds out of a progressive, there's quite a bit going on at once. Progressives I find are more used for pistol, so you're going to want one eventually, reloading pistol ammunition on a single stage for anything but .38 special is tedious
 
Currently, with the price of 7.62x39mm ammo ($160/crate), it is not worth the 2 cents saved if you shoot any amount of rounds for it. Just by the crate from the "arms" shop in Edmonton. I even zero the rifle with these rounds, then pull some bullets from a box or two, replace them with 123 gr sierras, then check the zero, and go hunting.
As for the rest...laod away, you cannot buy them cheaper.

X2 on the Lee stuff, and if you can get someone to sign off on it, there is a book Lee publishes "Modern Reloading". There is a certificate in it for new reloaders for discounted stuff. Might be worth looking into.

Have fun, I have enjoyed this hobby for almost 30 years now.
 
Done start off with cheap sh*t, as you will only have to replace it in in the future to either make better quality ammo or increase your production quantity. I bought an RCBS basic reloaders kit in 1986, and I'm currently loading 13 different calibers and the kit still produces quality ammo. I am a high volume shooter.
 
We had a similar discussion with a club memebr the other day. He shoots quite a bit of 9mm, 223 and 308. We told him to start with the 308 for his long range rifle to get the hang of reloading, and then buy a progressive press for the 9mm and 223 (CQB rifle) later. There are quite a few procedures going on with a progressive press; it is best to do these one at a time until you are very familiar with how it works.

As for the Hornady LNL AP press; that would be my choice for a progressive.
 
heavyBullet said:
Would be nice, but these kits go in the area of $120, not $45. Still inexpensive though.

There are many members here who really like the press that comes in this kit.
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I broke the handle off mine. It's now a holder for my powder dispenser......then again, I managed to break the handle on a Rockchucker too :rolleyes: LOL !!!

If it's the tiny c shaped press, they're pretty light....they work, but don't force them.
 
COREY said:
We had a similar discussion with a club memebr the other day. He shoots quite a bit of 9mm, 223 and 308. We told him to start with the 308 for his long range rifle to get the hang of reloading, and then buy a progressive press for the 9mm and 223 (CQB rifle) later. There are quite a few procedures going on with a progressive press; it is best to do these one at a time until you are very familiar with how it works.

As for the Hornady LNL AP press; that would be my choice for a progressive.
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I mean, dont get me wrong. I am becoming more and more familiar with the process day by day thanks to the internet. Is the real problem behind the accuracy of a progressive powder charge system?
 
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