Beginner's info to start with Turret presses for plinking/target shooting

[fly boy]

Just like everyone suggests.... grab a book and start reading. Looking for personal experience with turrets.

I have a buddy who's looking at buying some equipment. He wants to reload just basic 5.56 and eventually a couple pistol rounds. I suggested to him a Turret press over a single stage just because he wants quantity. I told him eventually he will want a progressive, but that will be much later down the road.

What experience have you had with Turret presses? I suggested the Redding T-7, RCBS, or Lee CTP. Was I wrong? Also, what would be the mandatory equipment list to start buying?

Thanks!

[kwando]

I just started reloading and I am using a 4 hole classic turret. I rarely use the Indexing rod and mainly use it as a single stage. Being a newbie I'm double checking everything so I don't want to rush anything

He can start by prepping cases. Tumble and inspect brass he already has. Get a good trimmer if he plans to reload 223. And stock up on powder.

[thedave1164]

I would suggest a Dillon RL550b, vs a turret press.

Faster, more flexible, and the same kind of money

[Hound]

Wrong area.... This should be in "Reloading".

[hurley842002]

Wrong area.... This should be in "Reloading".

Ok mod...

[thedave1164]

Wrong area.... This should be in "Reloading".

Why? No one will read it or respond there.

[crays]

Wrong area.... This should be in "Reloading".

You mean the PWT, don't you.

[fly boy]

Wrong area.... This should be in "Reloading".

Damnit! overlooked the "for sale" when I clicked.

Mod's please move.

[thedave1164]

thread will die now

[Marine24]

If quantity is his primary objective, the turret press is better than a single stage, but have to agree that the Dillon 550B is the way to go. Powder drops may not be as consistent compared to measuring them individually, but expect a tenth of a grain or two variance may not be a big deal for his application.

I use a Redding T-7 for my purposes, but it is a compromise. Really wanted a T-7 for my precision reloads and a 550B/650B for my handgun/AR ammo, but stuck with the T-7 because I didn't shoot enough to warrant the Dillon progressive.

If he is looking to produce 300+ rounds an hour starting out, the progressive is the right way to go.