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OB, I need advice on this reloading kit
Posted on 2/19/17 at 9:12 pm
Posted on 2/19/17 at 9:12 pm
Alright, so iv been looking for a good reloading kit so I can start reloading 6.5 creedmoore. I know you get what you pay for, so on that note, is this kit worth the money?
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Posted on 2/19/17 at 9:16 pm to boatless2
Good deal.
I have one and still use it after 20 years for rifle reloading
Rcbs rock chucker is nice too
I have one and still use it after 20 years for rifle reloading
Rcbs rock chucker is nice too
This post was edited on 2/19/17 at 9:17 pm
Posted on 2/19/17 at 9:18 pm to boatless2
I have yet to buy my reloading stuff but I did a shite ton of research on it. I would go rcbs before lee.
This post was edited on 2/20/17 at 3:35 pm
Posted on 2/19/17 at 9:27 pm to ChatRabbit77
Alright, does rcsb have a kit anywhere close to the price of this?
Posted on 2/20/17 at 5:32 am to nvcowboyfan
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Rcbs rock chucker is nice too
I have one I been using around 30 years.
Single stage reloaders are great for loading rifle or pistol bullets if you want to be able to work up a bullet for each gun.
Dies will cost you around $30+ each set.
Posted on 2/20/17 at 5:43 am to boatless2
I have the Lee Turret press and like it a lot. I use it only for handgun loading. I also have the RCBS Rock Chucker and like it a lot as well. This is what I load rifles rounds with. I'm no expert but I would suggest a single stage press for someone just getting started. Nothing wrong with the Lee single stage press.
There are others on this board with a lot more experience maybe they will chime in.
There are others on this board with a lot more experience maybe they will chime in.
Posted on 2/20/17 at 5:45 am to boatless2
If you are just starting, this is the perfect setup to get you started. Lee makes really good equipment. That is actually the exact setup I have.
The good thing about a single stage press, is that it will allow you to learn about each step in the process, and be more precise in doing it.
Eventually, once you really get the hang of it, you could look into a progressive press.
Another thing is to make sure you have a solid workbench to mount it on. Those presses produce some pretty serious force.
ETA: Ditch the balance scale and get a digital. You will also need case trimmers, and a chamfer/deburring tool if you plan on reshaping any brass.
The good thing about a single stage press, is that it will allow you to learn about each step in the process, and be more precise in doing it.
Eventually, once you really get the hang of it, you could look into a progressive press.
Another thing is to make sure you have a solid workbench to mount it on. Those presses produce some pretty serious force.
ETA: Ditch the balance scale and get a digital. You will also need case trimmers, and a chamfer/deburring tool if you plan on reshaping any brass.
This post was edited on 2/20/17 at 5:48 am
Posted on 2/20/17 at 7:35 am to ChatRabbit77
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I would go rcbs before lee
Why? Lee presses do the same thing Rcbs does for less. My Lee classic cast is a better press than a Rock chucker and it costs less. Rcbs products don't load ammo better than Lee. That's a fact.
I did my research also and 80% of what I have is Lee. I only have a Rcbs bullet puller with a collet. I will be buying a Grip n pull next because it's better.
OP:
Buy the kit and start loading.
Posted on 2/20/17 at 7:46 am to boatless2
Get the turret Press. You can disable the auto index so it's a single stage until you understand it all and then start cranking them out.
The scale works but I bought a better balance beam. I also have a cheap digital scale that works but I use the beam.
The powder measure will take some time to get right but it works.
The scale works but I bought a better balance beam. I also have a cheap digital scale that works but I use the beam.
The powder measure will take some time to get right but it works.
Posted on 2/20/17 at 8:00 am to saintsfan1977
That set looks fine for what you're asking. I would really have a hard time saying there are many difference in beginning single stage presses.
I started off with a Dillon rl550b. It's a progressive press and I can churn out bullets like crazy.
I do however basically make it a single stage when it comes to loading my .308 and 6.8spc. I want more accuracy on those.
And lastly, the 6.5crd is an awesome round. Friend just got one and we sighted it in on Friday. It's a Tikka tx3 CTR. Had holes touching at 100yds with 5 rounds and factory ammo. I will have one at some point.
I started off with a Dillon rl550b. It's a progressive press and I can churn out bullets like crazy.
I do however basically make it a single stage when it comes to loading my .308 and 6.8spc. I want more accuracy on those.
And lastly, the 6.5crd is an awesome round. Friend just got one and we sighted it in on Friday. It's a Tikka tx3 CTR. Had holes touching at 100yds with 5 rounds and factory ammo. I will have one at some point.
Posted on 2/20/17 at 8:24 am to DeoreDX
Priming on the press takes practice but it's no different. I use a hand primer.
Posted on 2/20/17 at 8:38 am to boatless2
Depending on where you are located I have the classic turret press with just about everything ready to reload on it. With a little powder and some primers for about same price as kit. All you would need is a powder scale. I'm keeping mine.
ETA. Having said that, for what you want to do I would probably go single stage and get a new rock chucker single stage kit
ETA. Having said that, for what you want to do I would probably go single stage and get a new rock chucker single stage kit
This post was edited on 2/20/17 at 9:04 am
Posted on 2/20/17 at 8:40 am to DeoreDX
Thanks for the responses guys, I'm gonna go ahead and order it.
Deore, is the kit you linked different than the one I originally linked?
Also do I need a digital caliper?
Deore, is the kit you linked different than the one I originally linked?
Also do I need a digital caliper?
This post was edited on 2/20/17 at 9:58 am
Posted on 2/20/17 at 9:09 am to boatless2
He linked the breech lock. Get the one on your link without it.
Posted on 2/20/17 at 9:18 am to boatless2
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Deore, is the kit you linked different than the one I originally linked?
Yes, it uses a hand primer instead of the press mounted primer.
From Midway USA's description
quote:
What is the difference between the Anniversary Kit (Item# 423081) and the Challenger Breech Lock Single Stage Press kit (Item# 121744)?
The main difference is the priming feature, the Anniversary kit utilizes a press mounted priming feature, when the Breech Lock Single stage kit utilizes a Lee hand primer and shellholders
You might want to research the benifits of one v. the other method, but when I was looking into it most people seemed to prefer hand priming when using a single stage unit.
Posted on 2/20/17 at 10:16 am to DeoreDX
Yes this is the one I prefer.
Rcbs universal hand priming tool
I don't mind priming on press for pistol and usually that's how I do it, but for rifle and small batches I prefer doing it by hand you get a better "feel" for the proper primer seat
Rcbs universal hand priming tool
I don't mind priming on press for pistol and usually that's how I do it, but for rifle and small batches I prefer doing it by hand you get a better "feel" for the proper primer seat
This post was edited on 2/20/17 at 10:23 am
Posted on 2/20/17 at 10:50 am to boatless2
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do I need a digital caliper?
You need a caliper,digital or manual makes no difference. A cheap one will work
Posted on 2/20/17 at 3:19 pm to saintsfan1977
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Rcbs products don't load ammo better than Lee. That's a fact.
It depends on what your definition of "better" is.
I haven't used a Lee press before but I've used an RCBS Rock Chucker that my dad bought decades ago (I learned on this one) and then I got my own RCBS Partner Press (about 2/3 the size of the Chucker) that I've used for a few years.
But regardless of presses, I can tell you without hesitation that RCBS makes a better die set. All RCBS dies have set screws to hold the adjustment of the die rather than just a rubber o-ring like the Lee dies. They also have a much better system of depriming since broken decapping pins can be changed out much easier. RCBS's expanding die is also easier to use since it's not a thru-die where the collar chases the case and you have to slam the rod down to get the shell off of it. I've also found that RCBS seating dies don't start to shave brass off the top of the cases if you decide to give it a slightly tighter crimp, whereas I've noticed this with Lee dies.
Will Lee dies load shootable ammo? Absolutely. But the RCBS dies are higher quality and more user friendly.
And as another aside, the RCBS Universal Priming Tool is superior to the Lee Priming Tool since you don't have to purchase a flat shell holder for every cartridge you choose to load.
Lee products are good but I would consider the majority of RCBS products to be a bit better. But this is only my opinion and your mileage may vary.
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