cptn janks Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 ive been reading up on handloading, and think im gonna buy a press here soon. what do i need to know? good ones? ones to avoid? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Realistically, what all calibers are you planning on loading and how many rounds per month? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptn janks Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 .45acp is the one i shoot the most. other rounds include 9mm, .38, .223 and 7.62x39... i probably shoot like 200-300 rounds a month in the .45, but would not be adverse to shooting more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Get a Dillon Progressive. LOTS of $$$ up front, but it will save you a metric shit ton in time. I have a Lee Single Stage. For our shooting, it is GREAT! KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Like Killjoy said, Dillon > *. If you're just starting off, I'd go with a single stage until you get the hang of setting everything up and learn how it all works. You'll turn out a lower quantity of ammo but it'll be higher quality and you'll be paying more attention to what's cranked out. Undercharging or overcharging is BAD, BAD, BAD! My future plans include an RCBS Rock Chucker for working up loads before taking what I've learned and loading it into a progressive. It'll also be used for low quantity, high quality, and high consistancy precision loads for my bolt guns. First progressive will be a Dillon xl650 with all the necessary accessories. BTW, pick up the ABC's of Reloading and read it cover to cover before you start, and also pick up a reloading manual and take a look at it to get a feel for what you'll be doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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