newbie reloading questions(the more i read, the harder to make the decision)

[strikeraj]

Hi everyone again,

A few questions related to reloading:
1. I heard that it is not recommended to reload to feed a mil surp lee enfield cause of the loose chamber, is that correct? (What I heard is that the case crack easily due to the expansion inside the loose chamber)

2.How many times can a 9mm brass be reloaded on avg? Which brand do you recommend to use?

3. I cannot decide between a lee classic cast turret or loadmaster to reload mainly 9mm( and 303 brit if it worths to reload due to question 1). From higginson price list, the cost of getting a classic cast turret set up to load 9mm is not a lot cheaper than the loadmaster. As there are a lot of loadmaster setup video on youtube, I am pretty sure I will be able to deal with it and set it up right the first time. My major concern is how fast can one load on the loadmaster than the classic turret? Any opinions on these two are welcomed. (I am not looking at dillon or hornady LNL AP cause i am on a budget. I prefer to save the money for components so i can shoot more)

Thanks very much for your time and information.

Cheers,

strikeraj

 

[Rod B]

Your .303 Brit brass will last a long time if you use the Lee Collet die. The .303 rifles have somewhat generous chamber dimensions, this is needed in a battle rifle that will see plenty of abuse & infrequent cleanings.

9mm brass also lasts a long time. The primer pockets & rims get worn before the brass starts to crack. I prefer Federal & Winchester brass

I like the Lee Cast Turret press. I can do about 200/250 rounds per hour on mine. The new priming system works well & caliber changes are simple.

Check out the video on the Lee Precision site.

A link that should help. http://www.realguns.com/archives/122.htm

 

[strikeraj]

Your .303 Brit brass will last a long time if you use the Lee Collet die. The .303 rifles have somewhat generous chamber dimensions, this is needed in a battle rifle that will see plenty of abuse & infrequent cleanings.

9mm brass also lasts a long time. The primer pockets & rims get worn before the brass starts to crack. I prefer Federal & Winchester brass

I like the Lee Cast Turret press. I can do about 200/250 rounds per hour on mine. The new priming system works well & caliber changes are simple.

Check out the video on the Lee Precision site.

A link that should help. http://www.realguns.com/archives/122.htm

thanks for your reply.
I have read that link and I know that the classic turret is an awesome press. I was just wondering since the loadmaster is just a bit more expensive than the turret so I wanna justify if it is worth to get the loadmaster instead.
I am planning to load around 2k 9mm and may be a hundred 303 a month