This thread is a continuation of this thread:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=241471
After looking into the suggestions presented in the above thread, I'm going to go with a progressive press. The amount of time I'll save with one is most important. Maybe once I finish school and have more time I'll tinker with a single-stage.
Anyway, I'm considering the Lee Pro 1000 in 9mm: http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=428284 If I purchase it, what else do I need to get? It looks like it has a powder measure, but should I get a scale too? What about a case trimmer? Bullet puller? Hand primer? Should I buy a carbide 3-die set, or does it come with carbide dies? As for manuals, should I get a standard manual like Speer or Hornaday that lists all types of calibers, or should I get a manual for a single caliber (9mm)? I don't plan on testing all kinds of loads, I'll be loading basic plinking ammo so I'm leaning more towards a normal manual (all calibers).
I'll only be loading 9mm, but I might load other calibers in the future. Will I need this to change dies: http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=117856
Can the Pro 1000 handle rifle cartridges? The only one I saw listed was .223.
Is the case collator worth it? http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=244455
I am aware of the problem the 1000 has with primer feeding. I'll be using this for plinking ammo only. And not to sound rude, but please don't say "Buy a single stage since you're a n00b." Thank you everyone SO MUCH, this forum has been great.
And just think, once I get the press, you'll get to hear all of my stupid questions about primers, powders, and bullets!
Warmest regards,
resident n00b
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=241471
After looking into the suggestions presented in the above thread, I'm going to go with a progressive press. The amount of time I'll save with one is most important. Maybe once I finish school and have more time I'll tinker with a single-stage.
Anyway, I'm considering the Lee Pro 1000 in 9mm: http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=428284 If I purchase it, what else do I need to get? It looks like it has a powder measure, but should I get a scale too? What about a case trimmer? Bullet puller? Hand primer? Should I buy a carbide 3-die set, or does it come with carbide dies? As for manuals, should I get a standard manual like Speer or Hornaday that lists all types of calibers, or should I get a manual for a single caliber (9mm)? I don't plan on testing all kinds of loads, I'll be loading basic plinking ammo so I'm leaning more towards a normal manual (all calibers).
I'll only be loading 9mm, but I might load other calibers in the future. Will I need this to change dies: http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=117856
Can the Pro 1000 handle rifle cartridges? The only one I saw listed was .223.
Is the case collator worth it? http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=244455
I am aware of the problem the 1000 has with primer feeding. I'll be using this for plinking ammo only. And not to sound rude, but please don't say "Buy a single stage since you're a n00b." Thank you everyone SO MUCH, this forum has been great.
And just think, once I get the press, you'll get to hear all of my stupid questions about primers, powders, and bullets!
Warmest regards,
resident n00b