Starter kit for reloading in appartament

[Glock19fan]

Hi guys, i would like to start reloading but I don't have good work bench and i don't want to buy huge assembly line. I would be doing that in my 2 brm apt. so i need something small and easy to operate. Could you tell me the basic list of equipment that I will need.
I own: 9mm, 45 GAP, 45 ACP, Makarov, 357 magnum, 7.62x54R
Is it difficult to do all of these calibers?

Thanks a lot guys

[rhineoshott]

I too will be interested in like equipment (although I have a little more room than Glock19fan). I've heard that you can go two different routes with reloading:
high production, expensive rig, faster results, less accurate/custom.
or
inexpensive rig, more reliable/customizable, slower results...

I'd like to save money with pistol reloads and down the line, make accurate, cheap ammunition for High Power rifles.

Does anyone reload .223/5.56? Is it worth it?

[rhineoshott]

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[refryguy]

I'd be interested in this as well. I have a 9mm, a .40 cal, and a 5.45X39 AR.

[jerrymrc]

One of the best ways to go for an apt is to mount your press on a board that can then be clamped to the kitchen table. When your done just un clamp it and stick it back in the closet.

I am a firm believer in starting with a single stage and going from there. Many have likes/dislikes but I started with the Lee kit for $70 (at the time) and went from there. Buy some good books and find someone to show ya the ropes.

And loading .223 can get as low as $120 per K once you use the brass a few times.

[cowboykjohnson]

I bought the RCBS starter kit 7 or 8 years ago and love it. I wouldn't trade my 1 stage Rockchucker for anything. They are built to last. You don't have to go fancy, my dad and I used an old Herders press he bought in the 70's and it was old then, still works great.

[GreenScoutII]

I have always just used my dad's reloading equipment. Now that I live 65 miles away thats not too convenient anymore. I'm looking at the RCBS Rock Chucker. Midway has it as a kit with a bunch of accessories for about $300. It apparantly can be converted to a progressive with the purchase of a kit. I also was kind of interested in the Lee Pro 1000 press. I know, a lot of guys say Lee sucks, but when I asked my dad about it (he was the general manager at the Shootin Den for 27 years) he said they're not too bad, especially for the price. ( I have a budget of about $300-350 to get started) He said Lee wouldn't be his first choice, he suggested I go with the Rock Chucker, but what do you guys think? I'm soliciting input from guys who own/have owned and used these machines.

Anyone have the Lee Pro 100?

Anyone convert a Rock Chucker to a progressive?

Is there something else I might want to look at?

Both of these are fairly economical to get started. Like the OP, this would be my first set up as well. I'm not in an apartment, but I don't at present have space for a dedicated "reloading room" either.

[Tim K]

Hi guys, i would like to start reloading but I don't have good work bench and i don't want to buy huge assembly line. I would be doing that in my 2 brm apt. so i need something small and easy to operate. Could you tell me the basic list of equipment that I will need.
I own: 9mm, 45 GAP, 45 ACP, Makarov, 357 magnum, 7.62x54R
Is it difficult to do all of these calibers?

Thanks a lot guys

How much do you have to spend? How many rounds per/hour/day/month do you want to load? Do you ever think you'll want to load for high precision (long range rifle, for example)?

You can do everything you want with an inexpensive single stage press, but it will be slow. Real slow. A progressive press will speed you up dramatically, but cost more. Give us some more information on your anticipated volumes and your tolerance for pain ($) and you'll get better advice.

[Irving]

What about a set up that would allow you to load say 200 rounds of pistol caliber a week. Would that be unbearable on a single stage? Heck, I'd settle for 200 a month. 500 a month would be fantastic!

[sabot_round]

One of the best ways to go for an apt is to mount your press on a board that can then be clamped to the kitchen table. When your done just un clamp it and stick it back in the closet.

I am a firm believer in starting with a single stage and going from there. Many have likes/dislikes but I started with the Lee kit for $70 (at the time) and went from there. Buy some good books and find someone to show ya the ropes.

And loading .223 can get as low as $120 per K once you use the brass a few times.

I started with the same kit IIRC for $59 and expanded from there. Make sure that you read a book or 2 about reloading and after you read them, read them again. Here is the kit!!