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Would like to start into reloading.Want a quality outfit that will expand easily if required and one that has a good selection of parts/accessories available in Canada.Not sure if single stage is the correct term but I don't want a progressive one.So,what should I be looking for fellas?
 
Check out the Lyman Products, I have an RCBS Rockchucker, which is great. I used to work at a well known store that sold both, and I really got to prefer the Lyman (Crusher I believe) Sold a couple of the Lyman setups to buddies, and they love them. Less money than RCBS too!!
 
Can't go wrong with either....I lean towards the RCBS side and have had a Rockchucker for years. Any of the big name presses will probably work well for you, but I do not like the Lee.

But.....thats just my opinion.
 
I use a Lyman turret, a Lee turret, and RCBS RS and Rockchucker presses. RCBS presses most often, unless I am loading pistol rounds, then it is the Lee turret. My dies and other accessories are of all different makes acquired over the years. To get started, get a good manual. For equipment to get started, you could do worse than the Lee Anniversary kit from Higginson's. Most Lee presses are lighter than others, but you can still make good amunition using Lee equipment.
 
I asked a similar question a couple of weeks ago. The best advice I received was to buy a handloading manual and read it before going any further. I happened to buy the Hornady Reloading Manual, I found it quite informative.

I will be trying to get some hands on with a few different brands soon. From what I've read, RCBS and Lyman are very popular, I've been told that Lee are not built as well, I've not found any comments regarding Hornady or Redding, and very few with respect to other brands.

Good luck.
 
For equipment to get started, you could do worse than the Lee Anniversary kit from Higginson's. Most Lee presses are lighter than others, but you can still make good amunition using Lee equipment.
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I agree - just my 2 cents.

I bought a Lee Challenger kit including dies for my first big game rifle (30-30) around 20 years ago. It cost me $75 then and I still am loading happily with it today though I know there are more substantial (and costly) presses. Through the years I have just bought and sold dies as rifles came and went. I routinely neck up and neck down brass and also reform brass with it like 7mmRemMag to 350RemMag and the like. Works for me like the Energizer rabbit - keeps on going (loading over the years 30-30Win, 30-06, 303 Brit, 7.62x54R, 6.5x55, 260Rem, 308 Norma Mag, 270Win, 358Win, 308Win, 356Win, 222Rem, 35Whelen, 35 WhelenAI, 350RemMag, 444). I prime with it too using Lee's little adapter for that.

Still one of of those heavier and better made cast iron ones would be better if the bank balance would permit - Lee's new cast iron classic looks interesting.
 
If you think you will enjoy loading, spend your money up front it will be cheaper on the long run. I would put a good bunch of change in the press. The best deal for the money is the Lee Classic Cast press it is a solid piece of gear. For a little more money and a great warranty and service the New RCBS Rockchuker and for a bunch more the Redding UltraMag and Bonanza Co-Ax. These are all great presses and most have been around for years, if you want a beauty check out the Co-Ax, not the fastest but probably the most accurate of the bunch, whatever you do don't skimp on the press. As for the rest of the gear stay with RCBS or Redding, those are my pics anyway.
Good Luck
bigbull
 
might as well go big I started with red colors then i bought a rockchucker a redding dump and now a better scale go with the redding dies only way to go
 
I htik you should start wiht a kit.

I boughtt he RCBS Rockchuckier Supreme kit, and I was good to go with only the addition of some calipers.

I quickly added a tumbler to clean the cases, after one session cleaning brass.

From there I expanded bit by bit, but if all I had was that kit and some calipers, I could do very well. The kit includes a manual, as well.

I prefer Redding dies, but most will do.

I prefer the Lyman inside chamfering tool wihtthe longer angle on it, seems to make seating easier.

Next step for me is converting my RCBS trimmer into a power unit, I saw a power drill adapter listed in the Wholesale Sports catalogue for $8, maybe that will work wwell!:)
 
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