LiveLife
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I am teaching another shooter to reload (He has several 1911s and been shooting factory ammo) and he is interested in buying my entire setup (he reasoned cost to shoot 1K factory ammo will more than pay for the setup + supplies to load 1K reloads: 2'x3' portable bench, 2 Pro 1000s, 1 single stage with 9/40/45 dies) so that "I could setup the reloading bench the way I like."
I initially told him I would probably setup my bench the same, but got to thinking (yes I know, that's a very dangerous thing to do ).
Knowing what you know now, how would you setup your reloading bench starting from scratch with upto $1,000-$1,500 budget?
My immediate draft was:
1. Dillon 1050 with motorized case feeder + O-ring single stage as second press - I really like the RCBS Reloader Special 5, but haven't use the Rock Chucker yet.
2. From what I have read on various threads/posts, Hornady LNL may be a consideration too + single stage.
3. Since I am a fan of Pro 1000, I also thought about Load Master/Pro 1000 combo setup too + single stage. Since I shoot more of 9/40 and don't have the primer issue with LP in Pro 1000, Load Master for 9mm/40S&W and Pro 1000 for 45 ACP.
What are some of your suggestions? You can be "painfully" honest for me, I have thick skin. I may use this new setup into my retirement and until I die.
I initially told him I would probably setup my bench the same, but got to thinking (yes I know, that's a very dangerous thing to do ).
Knowing what you know now, how would you setup your reloading bench starting from scratch with upto $1,000-$1,500 budget?
My immediate draft was:
1. Dillon 1050 with motorized case feeder + O-ring single stage as second press - I really like the RCBS Reloader Special 5, but haven't use the Rock Chucker yet.
2. From what I have read on various threads/posts, Hornady LNL may be a consideration too + single stage.
3. Since I am a fan of Pro 1000, I also thought about Load Master/Pro 1000 combo setup too + single stage. Since I shoot more of 9/40 and don't have the primer issue with LP in Pro 1000, Load Master for 9mm/40S&W and Pro 1000 for 45 ACP.
What are some of your suggestions? You can be "painfully" honest for me, I have thick skin. I may use this new setup into my retirement and until I die.