This is more a "want" than a "need" kind of thing.
I've had a RCBS "kit" for about 35+ years...got it as part of a trade for my first AR...but haven't really had the desire to reload. This changed a couple of years ago as I got more into competitive handgun shooting and my stockpile of 9mm dwindled...stuff I paid $70/k for. Unfortunately the press was a RCBS Jr 3 who's linkage interfered with the way my bench is made. I thought about getting a riser, but for less than half the price I could get a Lee Reloader press (<$30) or a Challenger for about the same price (~$60).
As luck would have it, a Hornady LNL AP fell into my lap...as a rescue from an abusive home. I love the LNL and am having a great time cranking out loads of handgun ammo...the limiting factor now is powder and primers.
I thought it would be nice to have a complimentary Single Stage (SS) for decapping the thousands of cases...9mm, .38/.357, .40, .45, .223... I've accumulated over 35 years. I also thought it would be nice to buy shell holders rather than shell plates for my lessor loaded calibers...7mm-08, .303, 6.5x55mm; maybe .375 H&H...and load them on the SS.
My first thought was a Forster Co-Ax, which I just think is cool...but maybe a little overkill. Being more realistic, I guess I'm looking at a RCBS Rock Chucker, Hornady LNL (love the quick change bushings) or Lee Classic Cast.
Then I stumbled across the Redding T-7 and that has somewhat captured my imagination; like the Co-Ax did...I guess I just don't like screwing in dies and having to adjust them.
What I'm asking for are peoples experiences with the different SS, and T-7, and quirks they might have which would add or subtract from the experience of owning one.
Are there really differences between different SS presses?
I've had a RCBS "kit" for about 35+ years...got it as part of a trade for my first AR...but haven't really had the desire to reload. This changed a couple of years ago as I got more into competitive handgun shooting and my stockpile of 9mm dwindled...stuff I paid $70/k for. Unfortunately the press was a RCBS Jr 3 who's linkage interfered with the way my bench is made. I thought about getting a riser, but for less than half the price I could get a Lee Reloader press (<$30) or a Challenger for about the same price (~$60).
As luck would have it, a Hornady LNL AP fell into my lap...as a rescue from an abusive home. I love the LNL and am having a great time cranking out loads of handgun ammo...the limiting factor now is powder and primers.
I thought it would be nice to have a complimentary Single Stage (SS) for decapping the thousands of cases...9mm, .38/.357, .40, .45, .223... I've accumulated over 35 years. I also thought it would be nice to buy shell holders rather than shell plates for my lessor loaded calibers...7mm-08, .303, 6.5x55mm; maybe .375 H&H...and load them on the SS.
My first thought was a Forster Co-Ax, which I just think is cool...but maybe a little overkill. Being more realistic, I guess I'm looking at a RCBS Rock Chucker, Hornady LNL (love the quick change bushings) or Lee Classic Cast.
Then I stumbled across the Redding T-7 and that has somewhat captured my imagination; like the Co-Ax did...I guess I just don't like screwing in dies and having to adjust them.
What I'm asking for are peoples experiences with the different SS, and T-7, and quirks they might have which would add or subtract from the experience of owning one.
Are there really differences between different SS presses?