RCBS Supreme Master kit good choice?

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I'm thinking of buying the RCBS Supreme Master kit to get started in reloading. Do you think it would be a good investment if all I reload {so far} is 9mm or are there better alternatives?
 
It's a good kit for reloading both handgun and rifle ammunition, especially at the price Prophet River has them on for. If you want to load handgun ammunition faster, a progressive press will do that, but I still use my Rockchucker for all of my loading.
 
I bought my stuff individually but this press seems like a god bet at that price. If I were only going to do pistol I'd probably get the Lee Classic Turret - the cast version. I think the auto indexing and turret feature would make it nice for pistol without having to go full progressive.
 
sharp shooter said:
I have a rockchucker supreme master reloading kit and love it. You will need to buy other tools but it works and especially for the price that Prophet River is selling them....
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I just ordered one and haven't had a chance to open it up. What else will i need besides the kit to really start loading?
 
dand883 said:
I just ordered one and haven't had a chance to open it up. What else will i need besides the kit to really start loading?
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Dies for cal ($40 RCBS), shell holders for cal ($10 rcbs or $5 Lee), case length guage for cal and shell holder ($10 Lee), case cutter and lock stud (lee $?), one lb powder $32, primers $6 (per hundred), case cleaning stuff.......use Lee lock stud with shell holder to spin brass on your drill and clean with 0000 steel wool. Primer pocket brush/reamer ($10). Calipers ($40). The kit will contain the rest of the stuff you need. This would be minimal.........you could spend lots more if you really wanted....... competition dies, comparators, digital powder measures, tumblers, sonic cleaners etc., etc.
 
As good as any and better than most. With that said it may not be the best choice for your 9mm.

Look at a turret - or progressive if you shoot a lot - for assembling handgun ammo.
 
If you shoot 200 rounds a week, a progressive at a easy, safe rate will easily do that in an hour.

How long will the RCBS take, 2 hours, more?


I easily shoot 300 rnds of 9mm on a slow day so factor in your time.
 
Ya its a great way to get started , ive added lots of higher end components to mine over the years. Definatly good bang for the buck ... No pun intended ;)
 
Thanks all, I hadn't looked at turret presses before but now I will before making my decision. Space is an issue as my garage is detached and unheated so I'd like one that I could disassemble when not in use.
 
I wouldn't consider if it was just for 9mm.....that is just my thinking. At $15 for 50 rds hmmmmmm......hard to justify a progressive press and all that goes with it. I reload with a single stage for 3 rifles and don't even bother for my 9mm. Everybody is different though...
 
I bought the setup from Prophet River and started loading for .357. I bought dies and a shell holder in addition to the components. Works good so far, but it is way slower than a progressive. The other way I thought about going was a Dillon Square deal B for not a lot more money, but I'm going to be loading for a couple rifle calibers too.
Kristian
 
I learned the hard way - you might want to get a spare shell holder (broke one yesterday:( ...)
Also get a couple of shell trays to keep the cases organized while your loading (looks lie the kit has 1, but get another 1 or 2). Some case lube, a couple of plastic bins for sorting, holding brass, something to lock up your primers and powders, bullet puller (my new favourite thing is the Hdy cam lock puller), cleaner (ultrasonic or tumbler) media for tumbler or solution for ultrasonic, case go no-go gauges (1 per calibre), I also bought the RCBS rotary case trimmer (works well), prolly more stuff, but that's everything that comes to me off the top of my head.
 
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