Reloading for dummies....

Grizz Axxemann

Grizz Axxemann

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So, I've poked around a few times, checked out Bear.23's website, and have talked to a few guys locally too.

It's common enough knowledge that I shoot 10mm. It'll probably be the only caliber i'll be loading for for a while (.22LR and 7.62x39 are cheap enough.)

I like the idea of a Dillon SDB or 550, but am willing to entertain other options.

So what's a good, reliable, easy to use, and most importantly: the best bang for the buck. It's also got to be relatively compact, since i'm an apartment dweller.
 
Dillons are excellent, at one time I had five. The 550 is great, lifetime no bull#### warranty, compact, versatile, fast, just like me.
I have never seen anything from Lee that wasn't junk.
You can sell a Dillon, but will have to give away a Lee.
 
All I reaload in are rifle calibers, so I can't justify the cost of a progressive press. As I prefer to weigh each individual charge, much of a progressive's charm and speed are lost.

What I will say, with regard to single-stage presses is that they're all pretty much equivalent, until you start getting into heavy-duty usage (brass forming, large magnums, etc)
 
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I have 2 Dillons and before that owned a Hornady Projector. I know people who have used Lee's and progressive RCBS presses and all have switched to Dillon for one reason or another.

Start with the SDB, I dont think you can go wrong with one.
 
The square deal is auto indexing, no? Proprietery dies?
I don't think there is much of a savings between the 550 and the SDB after the dust has settled with all that you have to put together for handloading.

Personally, I like the fact that the 550 doesn't auto-index. It means I can make corrections easier at any of the dies without much of a hiccup.
If ever you decide to handload 7.62 x 39 (or any other rifle caliber for that matter), the 550 will handle it, while the SDB will not.
I think also, the 550 would have a better chance at re-sale, if you decided it wasn't something you wanted to continue.
 
If you can afford it, buy a 550. It will always be a useful tool, and one of the best ways to go for handgun ammo. Rifle stuff, I've used RCBS and Lee and Lyman. Gave the Rockchucker to my brother, sold the Lyman, still have two Lees, they work fine unless you're feeding a mchinegun, which is where the 1050 comes in. - dan
 
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