which brand should to choose when new to reloading

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Just want to buy a single stage press to start reloading 308 and 7.62*39mm ， may have .223 later

some one said RCBS is all steel thread，better then some brand use aluminum bracket ， it's true？ thanks
 
I'm still using the Rockchucker press I bought in 1973 and it's still going strong.

I prefer Forster full length dies because of the very low neck runout after sizing.
 
I got the Lee 50th Anniversary kit was good to start, sbout six years ago. Have upgraded everything except the press since, but she's still going strong.
 
I have a Lee single stage press since the 80s , i have loaded all kinds of Ammo , never had a problem , good starter press
Still use it for reloading , I have a couple pro 1000 I used for handgun cartridges but , don’t use them much any more ,
 
I like the Hornady LNL bushing systems. So long as your Single stage has it, or similar system like the Lee copy-cat system, which is not interchangeable with Hornady's.
Have both Hornady's LNL AP, LNL Classic Single, and an ancient Rockchucker. Others are pre-historic CH C press by Roddy for de-priming, Lee turret and RCBS Piggy back for the Rockchucker. I doubt most people would reload enough to wear out an aluminum press. Negligent maintenance is another issue. Linkage though can be a issue with some Lee press.
 
thanks for every one! just do not like aluminum linkage and thread ， so ， RCBS? I realised that some remarks above told me LEE is great too ， but for my understanding， I believe almost all of LEE is aluminum thread for dies， is it correct？ if so， that may not durable I think
 
I started out with a Hornady press about 40 years ago. Worked perfectly and still does. Would have been just as happy with RCBS. I have tried and even liked many Lee products, but can't like their presses for long term use. A kit is the way to go if you're starting out, you will end up with all that stuff eventually anyway and pay more if you buy separately.
 
wxsh2000g said:
thanks for every one! just do not like aluminum linkage and thread ， so ， RCBS? I realised that some remarks above told me LEE is great too ， but for my understanding， I believe almost all of LEE is aluminum thread for dies， is it correct？ if so， that may not durable I think
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Only their low end presses use aluminum threads. I've never seen issues with them. There is way too much thread engagement for it to be an issue. The breechlock bushings are steel. I've been using my Breechlock Challenger for many years and many thousands of rounds doing every operation on that press. It still looks nearly new and has no play that it didn't come out of the box with. If the aluminum was a problem I'll have to wait a few more decades until something wears out to tell you lol. By then the $100 I spent on it will be of even less concern than it is now. Not that others aren't worth it, because they are, but Lee will also serve you well. Don't worry about the aluminum, buy what fits your budget and your fancy. There is far less junk reloading gear than good, reliable stuff. Until you're trying to shave every last thousandth of an inch off your group sizes or turn out piles of ammo every hour basically any single stage and die sets will serve you equally well. Beyond that it's mostly preference. I'd say choose wisely but you'd be hard pressed to choose the wrong single stage press.
 
I use a Lee Classic turret press for .308, .223 and even 45-90 and it works fine. The biggest issue IMO isn't the brand of equipment but rather the care that is taken in preparing inspecting and assembling the ammo. Measure, check, adjust and check again and you can make stuff that is at least as good as any factory round and probably much better. Then when you get sucked in deeper and start chasing those elusive tight groups, the next steps will build on good habits.
 
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