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Lets discuss reloading
Posted on 3/10/13 at 4:17 pm
Posted on 3/10/13 at 4:17 pm
From what I've read so far, it's hard to go wrong with the RCBS rockchucker kit. I found it for around $325 online which isn't a bad price at all IMO.
What's your opinion on the rockchucker and are there other presses I should be looking at? I'm looking to keep it low cost right now.
What else am I looking to buy that isn't included in the starter kit?
Where should I start looking for components?
What's your opinion on the rockchucker and are there other presses I should be looking at? I'm looking to keep it low cost right now.
What else am I looking to buy that isn't included in the starter kit?
Where should I start looking for components?
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Posted on 3/10/13 at 4:19 pm to Uncle JackD
Can you reload all types of rounds with that? Pistol shotgun rifle ect?
Posted on 3/10/13 at 4:20 pm to jimbeam
Pistol and rifle, yes. You just have to buy the die sets for each caliber. Not sure about shotgun reloading.
Posted on 3/10/13 at 4:33 pm to Uncle JackD
How much do those big ones that do it all cost?
Posted on 3/10/13 at 4:34 pm to LouisianaChessie
They start at $500 I think. That's only for the press
Posted on 3/10/13 at 4:44 pm to Uncle JackD
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Not sure about shotgun reloading.
Nope, can't handload shotgun shells w/ that reloading press.
I'd look at the Lee Turret Press, as well as the Rock Chucker. If at some point you start handloading hi volumes of rounds, the turret press would work better. The RCBS is a quality press, but the turret press will be twice as fast. I bought my turret press bout 30 years ago and have been very pleased w/ it. It's still my only press.
Posted on 3/10/13 at 4:46 pm to Uncle JackD
Damn. Those things can turn out rounds real quick like. Didn't realize the overhead would be quite that much
Posted on 3/10/13 at 5:38 pm to Uncle JackD
No you cant go wrong with the Rockchucker. I wouldnt buy the kit because you will find other things you like better so I suggest buying it piece by piece and buy what you want.
I also suggest you look at the Lee Turret Press. This is what I went with after alot of research and reading. It is a great price, no need to swap out dies, rcbs dies fit, it can be used as a progressive press as well as a single stage like the rockchucker. I also liked the ability to buy new turrets for fairly cheap so that once you got your dies set you didnt have to remove them you could just remove the whole turret.
I also suggest you look at the Lee Turret Press. This is what I went with after alot of research and reading. It is a great price, no need to swap out dies, rcbs dies fit, it can be used as a progressive press as well as a single stage like the rockchucker. I also liked the ability to buy new turrets for fairly cheap so that once you got your dies set you didnt have to remove them you could just remove the whole turret.
Posted on 3/10/13 at 5:51 pm to Uncle JackD
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Where should I start looking for components?
Man, it's been a long time, but I';d think a LOT more trays.
Also, look into a decent tumbler, it'll clean he shite out of your brass and your wife's jewelry.
Posted on 3/10/13 at 5:52 pm to QuietTiger
I'm actually looking into getting a tumbler now to start cleaning the brass I have from the range
Posted on 3/10/13 at 6:03 pm to Uncle JackD
I personally set up a directional mini light on my table to help
see things, it was before my eyes dimmed too. Just a thought.
Also, if you have a choice set your press on an elevated table top and use a bar stool, you'll smile about it later on.
see things, it was before my eyes dimmed too. Just a thought.
Also, if you have a choice set your press on an elevated table top and use a bar stool, you'll smile about it later on.
Posted on 3/10/13 at 6:05 pm to QuietTiger
What type of table do you recommend? I'm limited for space right now. Hopefully I have a shop one of these days.
Posted on 3/10/13 at 6:08 pm to Uncle JackD
A sturdy one. If it is the slight bit wobbly then it is going to cause you problems with powder loads.
I built this one. Used white paint because of what he was saying about lighting.
I built this one. Used white paint because of what he was saying about lighting.
Posted on 3/10/13 at 6:13 pm to Uncle JackD
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What type of table do you recommend?
As I said in a thread by BP I think, I made mine. I used 2x12's cut to my desired size, used aluminum angle to tie them together, 1" rigid screw flanges to accept the 1" rigid cut to length legs and some normal fitted table end leg caps to protect the floor.
I used 2x12' cause I bolted my press down and wanted strength.
The smaller things I used clamp so I could adjust if needed.
Posted on 3/10/13 at 7:18 pm to QuietTiger
Consider the Lyman starter kit for some savings and quality that is pretty much equal in my experience. They have a really nice turret that you can get in a kit too.
Posted on 3/10/13 at 7:42 pm to Uncle JackD
I have a lee single stage press. Lee catches a lot of shite but it does what it's supposed to do and is much less costly. I like their carbide die sets. I have a small lyman tumbler that is very quiet and does the job well. Don't spend extra money on special tumbling media, go to the puter store and buy lizard cage litter (ground up walnut shells).
Posted on 3/10/13 at 7:57 pm to Teyeger
Nice looking work table! I have friend who used a Black & Decker portable table when he first started hanloading and didn't have space for a full size table. LINK Lee also makes this portable stand. LINK
Actually I've NEVER had a full size table. When the Lee turret press first came out one could get it w/ a hardwood carrying case. I've kept my turret mounted on the partially open box near the hinge. I get the box/press out of the closet, set it on the kitchen bar and start loading.
Actually I've NEVER had a full size table. When the Lee turret press first came out one could get it w/ a hardwood carrying case. I've kept my turret mounted on the partially open box near the hinge. I get the box/press out of the closet, set it on the kitchen bar and start loading.
This post was edited on 3/10/13 at 8:17 pm
Posted on 3/10/13 at 8:23 pm to Uncle JackD
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Uncle JackD
Have you looked at my reloading videos yet? I have a full tutorial in the FAQ with all the materials I use plus every step of the process. I have used my dad's RCBS Rockchucker ever since I started loading. The thing is well over 30 years old and keeps ticking. It really is a one time purchase.
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I'm actually looking into getting a tumbler now to start cleaning the brass I have from the range
Spend the dough for a stainless tumbler and never look back. I will never use any kind of tumbler ever again. It cleans any sized load, it cleans every nook and cranny of every single case, and all of the brass comes out looking brand new, no matter how dirty it is. Start-up cost for a stainless kit is about $200 bucks but you never have to change media again. It is also a one-time purchase, just like the press.
Posted on 3/10/13 at 8:30 pm to bapple
I will look into your videos.
I have read allot of good things about the stainless tumblers on bayoushooter but $200 is pretty steep. Won't walnut and corncob make it shine?
How many rounds can you reload in an hour when using the rockchucker? A buddy and I are debating whether to get a single stage or go with a progressive.
I have read allot of good things about the stainless tumblers on bayoushooter but $200 is pretty steep. Won't walnut and corncob make it shine?
How many rounds can you reload in an hour when using the rockchucker? A buddy and I are debating whether to get a single stage or go with a progressive.
Posted on 3/10/13 at 8:54 pm to Uncle JackD
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I have read allot of good things about the stainless tumblers on bayoushooter but $200 is pretty steep. Won't walnut and corncob make it shine?
They will but you'll have to replace them every 10-15 loads and you will have to add the goopy case shine. Tons of reloaders still use them, but you can't do nearly as much at one time as the stainless. That picture up there is somewhere between 250-350 45 ACP cases. There is no way in hell all that would fit into my vibratory tumbler. Plus, all of the cases come out looking exactly the same, versus dirty spots on a vibratory. I'm telling you, get the stainless one now and never look back. You'll eventually get sick of the vibratory and end up getting a stainless one anyway.
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How many rounds can you reload in an hour when using the rockchucker? A buddy and I are debating whether to get a single stage or go with a progressive.
With clean cases and following this process:
1. Prime
2. Charge
3. Seat
I can do about 200-250 pistol rounds per hour. This may vary a bit but I have gotten pretty quick with it. Rifle takes a good bit longer. Also keep in mind that these cases are already resized, deprimed, and expanded. I do all 3 of those steps before tumbling.
If you want to be very fast than get a progressive press from the get-go. It can be used as a single stage if ever needed and you can fly through the regular loading process. Dillon makes the best progressive presses but keep in mind they're more expensive than the single stage ones.
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