It's been almost a year since I got my Hornady Lock n' Load starter kit (last Christmas), and I have yet to reload a case b/c I didn't dedicate the funds to gathering the last few essentials. I'm regretting this and have decided to dedicate funds towards completing my setup. What the kit lacks are case prepping tools...specifically related to prepping the primer pocket and flash hole, and of course, a trimmer. It does come with an inside/outside deburring/chamfering tool.
For the primer pocket tools, I'm confused as to what I should get. I like the Lyman Universal Case Prep Accessory Set, but the reviews I have read stated that the primer pocket tools really didn't work all that well. Of course, one of the electric case prep centers from Hornady (very expensive) or RCBS (moderately expensive) sound great, but are not in the budget. Are there any recommendations as to who makes quality case prep tools? I think I am going to try to avoid brass for crimped primer pockets, so I don't think a uniformer is necessary (if it was, I'd assume get the Dillon swaging tool).
For the trimmer, I the Hornady trimmer has gotten really good reviews. I want the Wilson, but it's comparatively expensive. The only downside to the Hornady seems to be that it requires their shellholders. Well, since I have their press, that's not an issue for me.
I also need to replace the scale that came with it as it is inconsistent in a static environment. I'm leaning heavily towards the Dillon Eliminator.
Thanks for any tips!
For the primer pocket tools, I'm confused as to what I should get. I like the Lyman Universal Case Prep Accessory Set, but the reviews I have read stated that the primer pocket tools really didn't work all that well. Of course, one of the electric case prep centers from Hornady (very expensive) or RCBS (moderately expensive) sound great, but are not in the budget. Are there any recommendations as to who makes quality case prep tools? I think I am going to try to avoid brass for crimped primer pockets, so I don't think a uniformer is necessary (if it was, I'd assume get the Dillon swaging tool).
For the trimmer, I the Hornady trimmer has gotten really good reviews. I want the Wilson, but it's comparatively expensive. The only downside to the Hornady seems to be that it requires their shellholders. Well, since I have their press, that's not an issue for me.
I also need to replace the scale that came with it as it is inconsistent in a static environment. I'm leaning heavily towards the Dillon Eliminator.
Thanks for any tips!