I'm finally ready to start reloading. I'll be reloading for 5.56/223 ,9mm .45acp and 308. Looking to load 200 to 400 per week.
What's the consensus on presses.
What's the consensus on presses.
for the 500 budget I also recommend the LCT, I have one
youre looking at 115 for the press, ive seen it as low was 100
30 bucks for each set of dies (120)
risers for rifle powder drop dies (20)
powder dropper 25
extra turrets, not necessary but if you want to change quickly with minimal adjusting (40)
that puts you around 330 then you can buy after market parts like this that will speed your process up dramatically.
https://inlinefabrication.com/colle...r-for-the-lee-classic-turret-reverse-rotation $60
https://inlinefabrication.com/colle...ducts/ultramount-for-the-hornady-single-stage 75
that puts you at 460
I'm finally ready to start reloading. I'll be reloading for 5.56/223 ,9mm .45acp and 308. Looking to load 200 to 400 per week.
What's the consensus on presses.
He needs a scale, you could get a Frankford Arsenal digital one for around $25 on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BDOHNA/ref=s9u_simh_gw_i1?
200 to 400 total. Some weeks may be none but that's just an estimate. That includes what a couple of friends may want to come load.You looking to load 200-400 of each caliber each week? If so you will need a progressive, and if $500 is your all in investment you will be looking only at Lee, Loadmaster or Pro 1000. Ive had both and currently load on Loadmasters, great press if you don't mind a learning curve, very careful setup, and a little more ongoing maintenance and tinkering. If you are looking at 200-400 a week total you could make do with a turret. Really depends on how much time you want to spend at the bench.
Actually ANY and ALL advise on what I will need is greatly appreciated.hes asking advice on the press only, and press related accessories
don't make me bust out the king of the hill memes
You looking to load 200-400 of each caliber each week? If so you will need a progressive, and if $500 is your all in investment you will be looking only at Lee, Loadmaster or Pro 1000. Ive had both and currently load on Loadmasters, great press if you don't mind a learning curve, very careful setup, and a little more ongoing maintenance and tinkering. If you are looking at 200-400 a week total you could make do with a turret. Really depends on how much time you want to spend at the bench.
pretty sure that budget was "all in" in other words, everything. Good thing about the AK is I don't need to reload for it, since ammo is $0.19 a piece. Gives me time to reload precision rounds for the big guns.hes asking advice on the press only, and press related accessories
don't make me bust out the king of the hill memes
now go back to having sex with your AK and let the men talk
200 to 400 total. Some weeks may be none but that's just an estimate. That includes what a couple of friends may want to come load.
Well I did reload years ago. So I know the basics and the the how to's. I do want to get with someone and relearn.If you are going to be learning how to reload, I would pick one caliber and get good with it before branching out. Look at getting a Dillon 550, it will eat up the majority of your budget, and may put you over budget depending on what else you need, but it doesn't auto index so you can use it like a single stage until you learn and are ready to move up. Its cheap to add calibers when you are ready, and its very sturdy for loading rifle with. Added bonus, if you don't like reloading, Dillon resale value is incredible.
I've been and will continue to watch the bst for reloading. See what comes available
Thank you. If I can get down that way. I'll take you up on that.PM sent. I've got a LCT you can borrow for a while to see if you like it.
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it doesn't get any easier than loading .45 and .223 (except for looking into the .223 case since it's tiny). They're both very forgiving of powder choice and bullet choice, and there is literally data to be found everywhere. The same can be said for 9mm and 308.Well I did reload years ago. So I know the basics and the the how to's. I do want to get with someone and relearn.
I've got a Lee Challenger SS inherited from my grandfather, I use it for my "precision" rifle stuff, I'd step up at least to the Classic cast if buying, the Challenger has some significant deflection in it, still it has turned out many a sub MOA round. I find myself wanting something "better" which is mildly annoying, but since what I have works I can pretend I'm saving for a Forster Co-Ax.
For quantity reloading I use a Hornady LnL, I think it just squeaks into your budget, seems everyone can't make them run, but I have had no issues that I didn't cause, and few of those, can run about 350-400rph without feeders. Changes are pretty quick with the bushings.
I started reloading 20+ years ago with a Lee Anniversary Kit, which contained a Challenger press, and most of the basics to load. Still use it for most of my rifle loading because I mostly load for hunting and accuracy. I'm considering a LCT for pistol and revolver, and figure Labor Day sales might land me a deal.Agree with that. I had a Challenger, and it works, but it is not nearly as heavy duty as the Classic Cast. If I were going to buy the CC, I would get the non-breechlock version, but buy the Hornady bushing insert kit to get the quick change feature. One reason I would get the non-breechlock version is because the breechlock version handles the spent primers the same way as the Challenger, IOW the spent primers drop out of the side of the ram into the catch tray. Primer residue gets on the ram as a result and requires more frequent cleaning. The non-breechlock drops down through the center of the ram, just like on the LCT. I use my LCT with a universal decapper, for ALL the brass I process for wet tumbling. Of course, if you end up using one of those hand-held deprimers, then this is a moot point.