Which Press are you guys using?

[vwynn]

Just wondering which press are you guys using?

also what type of Dies, Powder dispensor and what not

pretty much what type of equipment do you guys use to load? Im hoping to get into loading next month but dont know which setup to get yet. However i do know i want a progressive loader =]

[becxltoo984]

What calibers do you want to load for ? How much shooting and realoding are you planing on ? I use Dillon RL 550 for rifle And a Square deal for handgun ammo . These are both progressive machines

[Sunwolf]

Lee classic cast press,Lee challenger(2) RCBS jr.,Lee turret, dillon 650.

[Qman]

Hornady LNL AP, Hornady 9mm & 45ACP die sets, Lee FCD.

[Blacktail 8541]

I use a RCBS pro 2000 and a Rockchucker. The tool heads I already had from when I had a piggyback conversion for my rockchucker. That saved a lot of dollars compared to the cost of Dillon coversions.

Use mainly RCBS dies for every day use, but really like Redding dies for my precision load work because of their features.

[freakshow10mm]

LCT and a 550 for metallic. MEC 600jr for 20ga. Redding dies all the way around.

[Fjold]

Dillon, Redding, Lyman and Lee presses. Redding, RCBS and Lee dies, RCBS Uniflow measures

[JHC]

I use a Lee Loadmaster, it works great for me but definately had some quirks to work out and would not reccomend it to a first timer.

If you're reloading for rifle calibers the progressive doesn't have much advantage over a turret press but they sure make loading pistol cals nice.

For powder measures I use a Lee Pro-autodisk mounted on the press when loading pistol ( works ok) , and a Lee Prefect Powder measure on the bench for rifle (works great, very consistant)

[emc002]

Hornady LnL w/Hornady & Lee Dies
Dillon 650 w/Dillon Dies

[vwynn]

dang... i have a lot to learn hah. I notice most of you guys use multiple presses. Why?

im looking for a nice setup to load .223 for my AR-15 wheres a good place to buy presses and loading equipment? I checked on Cabelas and i notice most of their loading equipment are backordered.

[freakshow10mm]

dang... i have a lot to learn hah. I notice most of you guys use multiple presses. Why?

Because I load for:

223 Rem
6.5x55 Swede
256 Win Mag
7mm-08
30-30
30-06
303 British
8mm Mauser
8mm Rem Mag
358 Win
375 H&H Mag
45/70
416 Rem Mag
458 Win Mag

9mm
10mm
45 Auto
44 Mag
50 AE

20ga

Most are loaded on the 550. The LCT gets the weird stuff like the 256 Win Mag and some specific loads that are just easier for the LCT than the 550. Also good for small runs of a dozen or so rather than seeral hundred on the Dillon 550.

[bruceflinch]

Somebody wants Randall to post his "reloading bench"

I use two Dillon 650's w/ Dillon Dies for : 9mm, .38, .357. .40, .45 & .223 plinking ammo.

I use a Rockchucker w/ Redding dies for my varmint loads of .223 & .308. I also use the Rockchucker for swaging primer pockets & pulling bullets.

[AK4me]

Im about to start reloading myself, Im going to start out with this kit from Lee
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...744&t=11082005 and a couple reloading books and when I have the hang of it Ill probably upgrade to the expensive Dillon stuff. I just wanted to buy something cheap to learn on.

[vwynn]

My plans when loading is to Manually seat the primer by hand. IE.

Tumble Brass
DePrime/size etc.
Trim Case (If needed)
Remove crimp
Clean primer pocket
Tumble Brass again
Prime with Hand tool (looking at the RCBS Hand priming tool)

After doing that to all the brass... Start loading
Powder
Bullet
Done

is that good am i missing anything? Also what press is good to do those steps? the 550b has a lot of bells and whisles but i dont think i will be needing it anytime soon. I am looking at a Lee loadmaster Press and going to be purchasing the other stuff as well.

[AC Gould]

dang... i have a lot to learn hah. I notice most of you guys use multiple presses. Why?

im looking for a nice setup to load .223 for my AR-15 wheres a good place to buy presses and loading equipment? I checked on Cabelas and i notice most of their loading equipment are backordered.

To answer your question...A single stage press for batches of 100 or less rounds is usually the best choice. It's a PITA to setup a Dillon for small runs. Also single stage presses are better for the larger rifle cartridges, assuming the press in a good one. I have both a Dillon ( 450 upgraded to a 550 ) and an RCBS Rock Chucker. I use the Dillon mostly for pistol cartridges and the RCBS for most everything else. Also, when loading for matches, I like to weigh each charge and the Dillon powder measure won't allow that. Powder measures just don't tend to be very consistant with extruded powders. They are great for flake and ball type powders, which is more common with pistol loads.

Check out Midway...they have most everything available on the market today and prices are pretty good...especially when they have a discount deal. As for 223, if you are just plinking and not too concerned with BR type accuracy, you might be better off with factory loads. The cost of components are about equal to bulk pack prices for loaded ammo anymore.