Which One Reloading kit for beginers??
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mr.big
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I have had good luck with my rcbs stuff over the last 30 years..
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I look at them also but I am leaning more towards Hornady even though it is $150 more.mr.big":1pd66y63 said:
RCBS would be my choice.
Personally I would get a balance beam scale vs a digital. Having both isn't bad but I trust the balance beam a bit more.
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ADR
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Are you dead set on hornady? Ive never used one personally but love my RCBS
no I just want the best for my moneyADR":15be417m said:
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TNGRIZZLY_":17a24qgq said:
Then forget the kit and start with a Forster Co Ax press. Pick up the rest of the stuff you need used or when you see it on sale. Digital scales can drift. I would avoid one for weighing powder charges.
DaveB
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I would not buy a kit. ANd Mr. Big was giving you very sound advice
Rock Chucker Supreme press: 168.00
FL Die set 37.00
funnel 3.00
SHell Holder 5.00
M500 RCBS scale 85.00
RCBS trickler 13.00
For a beginner, prime on the press. Get an RCBS Automatic Priming tool when you are sure 90.00
For a beginner, use a lee plastic dipper rather than a a Competition Powder Measure Rifle (98.00)
A good RCBS kit an be found here-shop it hard--check out Grafs
https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/ ... oading-kit
Rock Chucker Supreme press: 168.00
FL Die set 37.00
funnel 3.00
SHell Holder 5.00
M500 RCBS scale 85.00
RCBS trickler 13.00
For a beginner, prime on the press. Get an RCBS Automatic Priming tool when you are sure 90.00
For a beginner, use a lee plastic dipper rather than a a Competition Powder Measure Rifle (98.00)
A good RCBS kit an be found here-shop it hard--check out Grafs
https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/ ... oading-kit
Yotehntr
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RCBS Rock Chucker has my vote. Hand primer and I use digital scales and just re-zero every charge.
This is a pretty sound kit, all you would need is the Uniflow powder measure stand. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/12579 ... sure-stand
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/93705 ... -press-kit
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/93705 ... -press-kit
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Urban_Hunter
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Those two you listed are the same kit. This close to Black Friday you need to wait. I got the EXACT same kit plus a sonic cleaner in a Black Friday bundle through Cabela's shipped for $279 a few years ago.
Here's my experience:
I was starting from scratch and the bundle was so much cheaper, especially with the Black Friday deal, that I didn't listen to all the advice to piece what I wanted together. I can't say I necessarily regret it because it got me going initially but having used both presses the Rock Chucker is far superior. It is smoother, stronger, and most importantly (to me) is there is no play in the ram once fully extended. My Hornady has a bit of wobble at full extension and I have checked many displays to confirm I'm not alone. I also don't care for the quick-lock bushings. I feel the need to buy a set for every die I own adding to the overall cost, even though it isn't actually necessary.
I have since upgraded my scale twice and have settled in on a RCBS chargemaster, but the provided one is still accurate as long as you keep good fresh batteries in it. It's never failed to read exactly what my beam scale reads.
The hand primer is nice, you'll use it.
The manual is nice to reference and compare, but your real load data will come from your bullet or powder manufacturer IMO.
The other odds and ends are "ok". The trickler works but it's so light you have to be careful. I upgraded. The funnel is good, but I got a charge pan for the chargemaster that has a built in funnel, much easier to use. The case lube I'm convinced expires. It worked great for me initially and slowly got worse. I use unique now. The case holder works great, I have a few of them now.
I would have never gotten going without the kit because I'm indecisive so I won't recommend against it, but if I knew then what I know now I would have pieced together what I use, mostly just to get the nicer press. I know I'm blowing up your thread, but I compare it to a Walmart 4 bearing bait casting reel up against a Garcia Revo. Will the revo yield you better results? Probably not. But, if you fish a lot, you'll soon have a revo (or equivalent) in your hands. It's just better.
Here's my experience:
I was starting from scratch and the bundle was so much cheaper, especially with the Black Friday deal, that I didn't listen to all the advice to piece what I wanted together. I can't say I necessarily regret it because it got me going initially but having used both presses the Rock Chucker is far superior. It is smoother, stronger, and most importantly (to me) is there is no play in the ram once fully extended. My Hornady has a bit of wobble at full extension and I have checked many displays to confirm I'm not alone. I also don't care for the quick-lock bushings. I feel the need to buy a set for every die I own adding to the overall cost, even though it isn't actually necessary.
I have since upgraded my scale twice and have settled in on a RCBS chargemaster, but the provided one is still accurate as long as you keep good fresh batteries in it. It's never failed to read exactly what my beam scale reads.
The hand primer is nice, you'll use it.
The manual is nice to reference and compare, but your real load data will come from your bullet or powder manufacturer IMO.
The other odds and ends are "ok". The trickler works but it's so light you have to be careful. I upgraded. The funnel is good, but I got a charge pan for the chargemaster that has a built in funnel, much easier to use. The case lube I'm convinced expires. It worked great for me initially and slowly got worse. I use unique now. The case holder works great, I have a few of them now.
I would have never gotten going without the kit because I'm indecisive so I won't recommend against it, but if I knew then what I know now I would have pieced together what I use, mostly just to get the nicer press. I know I'm blowing up your thread, but I compare it to a Walmart 4 bearing bait casting reel up against a Garcia Revo. Will the revo yield you better results? Probably not. But, if you fish a lot, you'll soon have a revo (or equivalent) in your hands. It's just better.
DaveB
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Some quick history about buying individual components.
I own the following all purchased in mid 1980's:
RCBS 10-10 scale
Lee 3-hole press slightly renovated in 2016
Lyman case trimmer with I think 10 pilots
Lyman dial caliper
14 MTM case holders
Lee funnel
RCBS trickler
Forster collet bullet puller
I load over 500 centerfire rounds a year, not counting 223 or 9mm. My gear gets a lot of work.
like so many folks on here say, buy once cry once.
I own the following all purchased in mid 1980's:
RCBS 10-10 scale
Lee 3-hole press slightly renovated in 2016
Lyman case trimmer with I think 10 pilots
Lyman dial caliper
14 MTM case holders
Lee funnel
RCBS trickler
Forster collet bullet puller
I load over 500 centerfire rounds a year, not counting 223 or 9mm. My gear gets a lot of work.
like so many folks on here say, buy once cry once.
Yeah I was looking at them, thanks everyone for your advice.DaveB":qh8la6t4 said:
infoman jr.
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I've liked my Rock Chucker kit. Go ahead and get a Chargemaster Lite and a case prep center. It'll make reloading so much more enjoyable.
I am Rockchucker guy. I do have some Hornady and Lyman accessories. I did go with the Lyman Gen 6 powder dispenser over the Chargemaster Lite (they look identical) sicne it was cheaper and been very pleased with it.
Larry
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Dillon RL-550C, buy once, cry once.
brass magnet
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Look at a Lyman Case Prep Center, 5 tools turning at once, also, a Lee case trimmer chucks in a hand drill. Between those two, and a hand primer all the tedious work goes quick.
I don't want to hijack this thread. But I'm intrigued by this. After buying a beginner's kit, how hard is it to learn....something I'm pondering jumping into.
Do you need a mentor or just read up and start reloading?
Reading comments over the years, it sounds like a lot goes into it, different powders at different loads, etc.
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Do you need a mentor or just read up and start reloading?
Reading comments over the years, it sounds like a lot goes into it, different powders at different loads, etc.
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Urban_Hunter
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huntinkev":d87hhyf6 said:
Doooooo ittttttttt. You can get going with just the manual but this here campfire will answer any questions you have. Also a bunch of videos online can help get you goin
Hardwoodmaterials
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You can get extremely technical with it but it's not necessary at all. Just get a couple reloading manuals and follow them and you will be fine. Deprime, clean, size your brass, trim if it needs it. Put a primer in, weigh your powder and dump it in the case, seat a bullet to factory length and your done. I do things in batches and use 2 loading trays so when I do a step it moves to the other tray. Just try to keep everything as uniform as you can, pay attention and take your time.
