Big Boomer
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Rock Chucker man here...great equipment I load all the above and more. I'm a slow meticulous loader and very safe. I have a lot of RCBS equipment and am very happy with it.
EVERYONE, your opinions PLEASE
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shooter762
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You can also buy ABCs of reloading from amazon used 
Shooter762.
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BigJakeJ1s
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Based on the cartridges mentioned, I'd venture that massive quantities of ammo are not needed, and a progressive press would not be needed. A turret press might be warranted, but their productivity is nullified if you reload in batch, and/or perform one or more operations off the press (trimming, priming, dumping powder, etc.).
Therefore, and particularly for a new reloader, I would recommend a single stage press. I have and like the Forster Co-Ax. It has a snap in, snap out, floating die retention system, universal shell holder, excellent spent primer handling and on-press priming (accurate, but tedious) and I prefer the over-the-top handle movement. Its design and construction makes for an extremely smooth, strong, and accurate press.
Other fine, more traditional presses include the Redding Big Boss II and UltraMag, and if you're on a tight budget, the Lee Classic Cast.
Andy
Therefore, and particularly for a new reloader, I would recommend a single stage press. I have and like the Forster Co-Ax. It has a snap in, snap out, floating die retention system, universal shell holder, excellent spent primer handling and on-press priming (accurate, but tedious) and I prefer the over-the-top handle movement. Its design and construction makes for an extremely smooth, strong, and accurate press.
Other fine, more traditional presses include the Redding Big Boss II and UltraMag, and if you're on a tight budget, the Lee Classic Cast.
Andy
My personal preference would be all RCBS hands down.Not only do they make quality products but they have the best customer service that I have ever used. A company that makes me feel like a valued customer and sells some of the best products on the market will always get my money. I have had such good service from them that I have even gotten rid of other mfgrs products and bought RCBS as I can afford them.
jacobhh
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I don't believe you can go wrong with any of the three you mentioned.
Read up and start with a single stage
is my advice also.
Your personal shooting and reloading profile will evolve. You can add more
complex equipment to suit along the way.
Enjoy.
Read up and start with a single stage
is my advice also.
Your personal shooting and reloading profile will evolve. You can add more
complex equipment to suit along the way.
Enjoy.
I started with a Rockchucker and put Hornady's press conversion bushing kit on it. Money well spent in time savings. Now the dies are all set, just pop em in and go.
I was skeptical at first, now I'm a beleiver, they work well.
I was skeptical at first, now I'm a beleiver, they work well.
DEDON45
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Any of the 3 the original poster mentioned would be fine -- I'd avoid Lee unless you are on a VERY tight budget. Lee products work OK, but if you think you may be doing this for quite a while, or prefer less headaches, I'd avoid them.
I personally like Hornady (I bought a progressive AP recently), but their single stage press is also very nice (I might get one of those on down the line too) ... includes the Lock n Load bushing system, and I believe they are offering 500 free bullets (worth about 140 bucks retail) if you buy the kit, which includes all the stuff you need to get started except dies (good scale, excellent powder measure, press, primer flip tray, reloading manual, etc.). They are offering 100 free bullets for each die set. If you just buy the press, they are offering 100 bullets for that.
The RockChucker is a high quality unit, and the Lyman is as well. I've seen both used by guys that inherited them from their fathers, still work fine. Dies from Hornady, RCBS, Lyman, or Redding are all high quality.
Oh, and if you are looking at a turret, the Lyman T-Mag is great. Redding also makes excellent equipment.
I personally like Hornady (I bought a progressive AP recently), but their single stage press is also very nice (I might get one of those on down the line too) ... includes the Lock n Load bushing system, and I believe they are offering 500 free bullets (worth about 140 bucks retail) if you buy the kit, which includes all the stuff you need to get started except dies (good scale, excellent powder measure, press, primer flip tray, reloading manual, etc.). They are offering 100 free bullets for each die set. If you just buy the press, they are offering 100 bullets for that.
The RockChucker is a high quality unit, and the Lyman is as well. I've seen both used by guys that inherited them from their fathers, still work fine. Dies from Hornady, RCBS, Lyman, or Redding are all high quality.
Oh, and if you are looking at a turret, the Lyman T-Mag is great. Redding also makes excellent equipment.
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