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Originally Posted by Hoser
those are what my buddy use's. I was very comfortable on all, and he said I did not NEED them. I know I will eventually get into progressive loading, so I want those pieces now instead of wasting money other other components now.
Was just hoping for less expensive. just those 4 put me at my max max max I can spend.
Tooling up for reloading is painful, but less so than shooting crummy factory ammo or running around looking to find it at Wal Mart.
those are the 4 main parts. I know I still need bullet cases, bullet puller, calipers, and a few od's and ends here and there.
DO NOT BUY ANY OF THOSE ITEMS. I know where some "equipment" is now for reloading. Buying used is your best way to save money, enjoy reloading and not be over your head price wise.
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"when you're happy you enjoy the melody but, when you're broken you understand the lyrics".
Also, I have a Hornady auto charge, and the thing is a total POS. The lyman version I had a couple years ago was much better, more consistant, and WAY less headaches. Next time I get a chance to go to Cabela's it's going back, I won't even sell it to some other unsuspecting sap, it's that bad. The thing flakes out constantly.
The new Lyman looks pretty nice, and the RCBS seems pretty solid. That and honestly a good powder measure throws every bit as accurately and probably more so than the Auto Charge, at less than half the price. The only time I use it anyway is during load development and once I have a load figured out, I use a Redding BR powder measure.
Again, Nice (when it works) deffinately not needed. A basic scale and a good powder measure will do just fine.
After looking at those for over and over, and then looking at numberous kits I don't think I will buy anything until my Jeep sells.
Where are these used items you talk about?
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"when you're happy you enjoy the melody but, when you're broken you understand the lyrics".
The biggest lesson learned when Hoser showed me the basics of reloading... And I quote, " mouse farts are better than elephant flatulence." Basically, work your loads up from the soft end into the spicy stuff, and if you find something that works, go with that.
Just doing what I can to stay on this side of the dirt.
My whole family has been reloading for decades. I'm the youngest and dad started teaching me about 40 years ago on his old RCBS Rock Chucker. One of my brothers has it now and still works like a charm.
I've been using Lee equipment for 25+ years. But over the past few years my quanities of reloading have increased significantly.
The Lee Challenger Breechblock is a great single stage and the die changes are quick. Works great for .270, .30-06 and .40-65.
My old Lee 3-hole Turret press has been a work horse for nearly 30 years for 9mm, .38/.357, .44Mag, .45ACP, .243, .308.
I am looking at moving up to a Dillon 650 since I would like the more 'automated' aspects and capabilities now that my needs have increased. It seems my time for reloading is limited so having to spend less time messing with the setup, primer feed fill, powder measure fill, manually handling each case seems like the Dillon fits the bill.
I have only had a couple of minor issues with my Lee products over the years, but their customer service left much to be desired.
Last edited by losttrail; 04-05-2013 at 06:15.
Two Dillon 550's and haven't looked back. 9 40 45, and .223 in competitive shooting. A Rock Chucker for miscellaneous tasks. The other brands could good, but copies of the original. FWIW
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