noob. looking to get a realoding set up???

[bubbaskyjacker]

i like the idea of reloading so im looking at getting a set up that can do .223 .40 and maybe 9mm. i saw a lee precision kit for about $140. the price looks good to me.. i have seen some dillon setups which were alot more. im lost any help would be great. thanks for your time.


Bubbaskyjacker

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Well, when purchasing reloading equipment, it basically comes down to the question of would you like to spend time making the ammo or spend the money to get a faster setup?

You can get a single stage or a turret press and churn out 100 rounds in an hour or get a nice progressive press and churn out 300 rounds an hour. I have a single stage and I know I don't make more than 50 / hour. But that's because I do things in increments of 30 minutes to an hour rather than sit down and really grind through it. But I have lots of time.

What do you have more of? Time or money?

[ciscosixgun]

The Lee is pretty crappy. The best money spent is on a Dillon 650. It might be a big initial investment but it will pay for itself in short order. You won't be sorry later and looking to up grade. Your looking at something like 800 or 900 bucks for the full set up but you will be cranking. With the Lee the only thing you will be buying is something you are looking to up grade.

[ciscosixgun]

If your just getting started buy a RCBS Rockchucker kit with everything in it .
It is a single stage press and will help you learn all the steps. A single stage is a must have for rifle and you can do hand guns but it is slow as hell. The Dillon will do it all and is progressive. Nothing wrong with starting out on a progressive especially if you just want to go balls out. You will be cranking out at least 600 rounds an hour with a 650. It's the only way to go for handguns.

[thebloodsonthewall]

I was in the exact same boat as you a few months back. I ended up getting a Dillon 550B and I am very pleased with it. It will cost you a little bit more in the beginning but it is a great press. It was easy to get all dialed in and I hear their warranty is the best. Good luck and have fun.