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re: reloader recommendation.
Posted on 2/18/13 at 6:59 am to weagle99
Posted on 2/18/13 at 6:59 am to weagle99
If you want a "kit" of basics to start, there is no one that makes better equipment for precision than Redding, they offer a kit. Lyman is also good.
If you are unsure about progressive versus single stage a nice compromise that loads lots of rounds are the turret presses - Lyman or Redding - Reddings is high but more stations.
I do not recommend to those starting reloading that you start with a progressive, especially an auto-indexing progressive. There is a lot going on, and it is very easy for them to get ahead of you with double charges or no charges on powder, seating depth/crimp.
I recommend starting with single stage or turret, determine what you like to reload or will shoot most and then consider a progressive after a good bit of time with the single stage.
I have had Dillon and Hornady. I am one of the very very few who admit a bad experience with Dillon, their customer service was much less than friendly when I had a couple of issues over time, but most swear by them. I use Hornady progressives now, not as many small parts to deal with and I like their setup better for reloading than Dillon - if you are going to the 650 Dillon in a single caliber setup, I would change that to the Dillon probably. But, no one that does not have a good bit of experience, that is not a highly precise/anal type will escape charging errors on a Progressive - starting out with one.
If you are unsure about progressive versus single stage a nice compromise that loads lots of rounds are the turret presses - Lyman or Redding - Reddings is high but more stations.
I do not recommend to those starting reloading that you start with a progressive, especially an auto-indexing progressive. There is a lot going on, and it is very easy for them to get ahead of you with double charges or no charges on powder, seating depth/crimp.
I recommend starting with single stage or turret, determine what you like to reload or will shoot most and then consider a progressive after a good bit of time with the single stage.
I have had Dillon and Hornady. I am one of the very very few who admit a bad experience with Dillon, their customer service was much less than friendly when I had a couple of issues over time, but most swear by them. I use Hornady progressives now, not as many small parts to deal with and I like their setup better for reloading than Dillon - if you are going to the 650 Dillon in a single caliber setup, I would change that to the Dillon probably. But, no one that does not have a good bit of experience, that is not a highly precise/anal type will escape charging errors on a Progressive - starting out with one.
Posted on 2/18/13 at 7:10 am to CCTiger
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I do not recommend to those starting reloading that you start with a progressive, especially an auto-indexing progressive. There is a lot going on, and it is very easy for them to get ahead of you with double charges or no charges on powder, seating depth/crimp.
I recommend starting with single stage or turret, determine what you like to reload or will shoot most and then consider a progressive after a good bit of time with the single stage.
Excellent points.
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