Getting Started

[Slug870]

Hello all,

I am about to get into reloading my own ammo and was wondering what press (or press kit) people recommend most. There are a few good ones out there, but I'd like to hear some opinions. Thank you.

 

[Canuck223]

Slug,

You need to answer a few questions first.

1) How many calibers are you going to be loading for? Are they all rifle, or pistol, or both?

2) How many rounds a month will you be shooting?

There is a mountain of equipment that is nice to have, but depending on your real needs, we can prune the list down to the bare essentials.

 

[Slug870]

Thank you for the reply. The answers to your questions are:

1) I plan on reloading 3 or 4 calibers of strictly rifle (.22-250, .308 and .223 for certain), and;

2) I plan on shooting 400 to 500 rounds per month.

Thanks again for all help.

 

[Canuck223]

OK, for the volume you plan on loading, and the calibers, I'd go for the Hornady Lock and Load progressive.

The press has the strength to size your cases, and a powder measure that's better with extruded powder than the Dillon.

 

[Slug870]

Thanks once again for your reply and your suggestion Canuck, I do appreciate it. It had come down to deciding between the Lee anniversary kit or the Hornady lock and load progressive, but I am hearing a lot of good things about Hornady. I think your advice has sealed the deal.

Now just to find the right dealer....