RCBS or Lee ?

[winxp_man]

what would be a better setup as in quality equipment...


the RCBS RockChucker kit for 289.99 or the Lee Kit for 150.00




thanks for info



regards-

[J-cat]

RCBS is nicer.

[M47_Dragon]

I know a lot of people love their Lee gear, but I really think reloading is one of the areas where the saying "You get what you pay for" is true.

I would buy RCBS before Lee, but I would also buy Dillon or Hornady before RCBS.

[J-cat]

I think Redding makes better presses, but RCBS dies are excellent.

[kurac]

No choice at all, RCBS

[Pryde]

I actually prefer the Lee classic cast O-frame over the RCBS rockchucker.

[JagerTroop]

I have Lee stuff, and have used RCBS stuff as well. RCBS is probably better, but for me, Lee gets the job done. It's less expensive, so I can buy more stuff. Not to mention, my Lee turret press has minimum 5000 rds loaded (rifle and pistol), and that was just by me. I got it used, so it's got more like 10 or 15k... no problems whatsoever.

Really, just get the best stuff you can afford. Better safe than sorry. A good press should last you a lifetime (and the Chucker definitely will)

[1lostinspace]

I have a LEE after 3000 it broke, then I bought a RCBS so don't make the same mistake they are cheap crap. PS don't buy the dyes either you will never make the same bullet twice there is no way to set them, RCBS all the way.

[1lostinspace]

I actually prefer the Lee classic cast O-frame over the RCBS rockchucker.

WHY?

[XDRoX]

I have a LEE after 3000 it broke, then I bought a RCBS so don't make the same mistake they are cheap crap. PS don't buy the dyes either you will never make the same bullet twice there is no way to set them, RCBS all the way.

Are you saying not to buy the Lee dies because there is no way to set them?
Could you explain what you mean, I don't quite follow you.

Do you mean that it is difficult to keep the nut in the same place because they do not have a locking screw on them?
If so, these work great:

I use Lee with great success and so do many others that I know. Honestly this is the first bad thing I've heard about them.

[calidefector]

I own both brands. I buy more Lee than RCBS because of the price and have been very pleased with it. Some stuff I pay the extra and buy RCBS because I am minutes from the factory in the case of warranty issues.

I love my Lee stuff (especially my o-frame), but if I could afford it I'd buy all RCBS. I think it is better quality (over-built in many cases,) but as many have mentioned, Lee will do the job.

[cleanguy46]

RCBS reloading equipment has worked well for me. I dont fool with Lee dies and preses, but I do use their zip trim case trimmer.

[sonnyt650]

The Lee stuff makes ammo that is far superior in quality to my shooting skill and other equipment. To give some sense of my situation, using reloads I've shot my .308 SPS Varmint with an old 3-9x Variax 2 over range-supplied sandbags ending up with a 1" spread at paper targets @100 yards. My AR on the other hand shoots 4"+ groups at 100 yards under mostly the same conditions (~$100 Bushnell scope maybe?) .

I've had no issues with the Classic Turret (set them once, then don't need to change/adjust the dies) cranking out either .223 or .308 where any mistakes were my own. True I'm a slow reloader with pretty low volume compared to others on this board, but reloading of rifle ammo is inherently slower. If it was me I'd rather spend the difference on better rifle bits.

[Bug Splat]

Loaded tens of thousands of rounds on my Lee O-press and have zero complaints. I really don't see how one 0-press can be made better that another putting finish aside. If they all do the same job at that same speed why spend more money? Lee does not make the best eye-candy but it will do the job. Also Where are you getting $150 from? A whole Classic press kit only costs like $80-90.

[huckberry668]

RCBS has lifetime warranty and Lee only has a 2-year. Trust me, if you laod enough you'll use the warranty. But press wise, I'd sell the RCBS and get a Forster Co-Ax, also lifetime warranty. It's the best single stage press I know.

I also use a Lee Hand Press & Lee Collet rifle dies for mobile reloading. The Hand Press is great but frame is made of aluminum and will wear out.