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    Posted: February/28/2009 at 13:50

I've been putting it off for so many years and now I want to start reloading.  Some recommend a progressive press like a Dillon but maybe I should just start with good quality single stage RCBS equipment.  Is it best to start with a kit or should I purchase everything individually?  There's alot of questions to ask so I might as well start with the basics, equipment, books etc. 

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As a beginner I would skip the Dillon and go with the RCBS in kit form ,add or change as you see fit after some practice and reading A LOT,there are a couple things that don't come in the kit you will need.you can get these separately from the manufacture of your choice, you don't need high dollar stuff but don't go cheap. get at least two reloading manuals. the first should be, LYMAN reloading basics. and then the one that manufactures the bullets you will be using or one that lists multiple. 

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Originally posted by rifle looney

As a beginner I would skip the Dillon and go with the RCBS in kit form ,add or change as you see fit after some practice and reading A LOT,there are a couple things that don't come in the kit you will need.you can get these separtly from the manufacture of your choice you dont need high dollar stuff but dont go cheap. get at least two reloading manuals. the first should be, LYMAN reloading basics. and then the one that manufactures the bullets you will be using or one that lists multiple. 

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Agree with Looney.
 
The RCBS Special-5 Kit or the Rockchuker Kit, if you prefer.
I've had the Special-5 for several years and it has worked wonderfully......YES, even on big magnum cases. I've loaded several rounds for .300 RUM and a gajillion .300 Win Mag rounds.
 
RCBS customer service is ridiculously generous too boot.
 
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Lee has some great reloading gear and dies.  You can even buy one of their little hand reloading kits for less than $20. 

I wouldn't start with a progressive press until you've reloaded for a while and fully understand the process. 
 
When you get a press, you will be happier if you get a 4-station unit (3-station minimum).  I haven't tried Lee's Classic 4-hole turret press, but it would be interesting to hear from others who have.  
 


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RCBS kit ala Rockchucker. If you have a range by your house with a clubhouse, go there and hangout to watch some of the boys reload. Some of the tips you will get here are much easier to understand if you see them in actual practice.
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What are you going to be reloading? If rifle bullets for hunting, buy a single stage press, if reloading for hand gun, go progressive.
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Originally posted by lucytuma

What are you going to be reloading? If rifle bullets for hunting, buy a single stage press, if reloading for hand gun, go progressive.
 
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Just remember to keep detailed notes on everything you do. You can't imagine the time and money you can waste if you don't. I know these things.Big Smile
 
I agree with the Rockchucker kit, unless you are doing high volume pistol.

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I agree with Trigger, don't skimp on the press or any of the related reloading accessories, you'll just end up replacing them.
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Posts: 87 		  Quote loaded4bear Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February/28/2009 at 21:26
Good info guys, thanks.  I will be reloading rifle and pistol but I suspect that once I start loading, my range time will increase dramatically.
 
Over that past 20 years or so, I saved enough brass to keep me going for quite a long time, but this brings up a few questions.  How many times can a case be reloaded safely?  Are visual signs of too much wear the only way to tell?  Are there better qualities of brass to use?
 
The other question is, how does one determine the amount of depth to seat a bullet?  Is this data supplied which each load?
 
Roy, if you remember I belong to Cherry Ridge too.  I haven't been to the club house since orientation last summer,  but do guys reload there? 
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I have the rockchucker supreme kit.  Great way to start out.  I just wish they had inlcude a powder trickle with it.

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