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I am interested in reloading and would like some input as to what equipment people like to use. I don't want to go el cheapo but on the other hand I don't want to take a second mortgage out. Any feed back would be appreciated.
 
I started with the Lee Anniversary Kit but soon decided to upgrade the press, scale, powder dispenser, etc to RCBS.

I believe RCBS has a mid level package that would make a for a great piece of kit.

If you have a few bucks to spend, get the RCBS, you won't be dissapointed.

If you are on a tight budget then start with the Lee and replace the parts with better quality at a later date.

I still use my Lee press on occasion at my computer desk if I am expanding necks for neck turning, so a second press can always come in handy for other duties or as a backup incase your main press has a problem.
 
Rifle or handgun? How much ammo would you go thru a year, 1-2K or 12-20K?

If high volume for handgun, go with progressive press.
 
Basic: Lee Turret Press (also avail. in a kit). Will do all handgun rounds and shorter rifle rounds. Can do longer rifle rounds if used as a single stage (ie. turning the turret manually). Great for a backup when you decide to upgrade to a more expensive system.

Faster and a little more money... Lee Pro1000. Can get expensive when using for more than one caliber (have to buy shell holders).

A little more money... Lee Loadmaster. Great for all types of handgun and rifle. More than the Pro1000 initially but cheaper to setup different calibers.

Or if you can find one... a used Dillon setup. Mega $$$ if you want a new one.
 
What do you guys think about the RCBS rock chucker kit? You can get it significantly cheaper at Cabelas in the states then you can get it here, even with the currency exchange. Would cabelas ship it here?

How would the rock chucker work for rifle/pistol or different rifle calibers?

Thanks
 
Slipery said:
What do you guys think about the RCBS rock chucker kit? You can get it significantly cheaper at Cabelas in the states then you can get it here, even with the currency exchange. Would cabelas ship it here?

How would the rock chucker work for rifle/pistol or different rifle calibers?

Thanks
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The Rockchucker is an excellent kit and a great way to get into reloading. It's equipment that you won't need to be upgrading during your life. A single stage press such as the Rockchucker is the way to go for rifles in my opinion. If you are doing a lot of pistol reloading, a progressive press would save you some time. The only handgun round that I load for is 44 magnum, and I can do about 100 rounds in approximately 1 hour on my Rockchucker.
 
I would say I was in a similar position last year, if you do any amount of handgun reloading, you should seriously consider going progressive or for a turret style press.

I haven't loaded much handgun, but have already figured out that it takes a while. Not a big deal to me, I would just be watching TV or on CGN otherwise:p
 
i got the lee 50th kit works great and only cost me $140 plus $50 for die set for 9mm i will be loaidng probably around 2000 a year pistol and maybe 1000 a year rifle and this press works great and is plenty fast enough for what i do....:)....
 
My standard response to this question is to first purchase all the loading manuals you can afford. Each manual comes to its data from a slightly different direction, some manuals have larger selections of powders listed, and some manuals have bullet specific data. I have also come across enough mistakes in the published data that I like to check one source against another when I am trying a new combination. All of the manuals give pretty good general instructions concerning how to actually load ammunition, but depending on your area of interest, some manuals are better for hints when loading hunting ammo, match ammo, service rifle ammo, long range ammo, or handgun ammo.
 
I have used the Lee anniversary kit for a while now and I love it. Inexpensive and it does exactly what you need as a beginner. However I prefer digital scale and a trickler. If I was preesing pistol caliber, I'd go with a Lee pro 1000. Little more complicated, but worth the time saved.
 
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