Which Single-Stage Lee Press Kit?!?!

[Darklyte27]

I am also thinking about the 2nd kit thanks to Domokun
Im checking out Cabelas and wideners and wideners has a better price of 86.50$ vs 100$ at most retailers.
I dont think in the near future I will be loading more than one hundred or so rounds a month if even that.

So far in my shopping cart is

Hardware
Lee Breech Lock Challenger Press Kit $86.50 Each
LEE PACESETTER 223 DIE $20.50
LEE PACESETTER 308 WIN DIES $20.50
DECAPPER & BASE (.22 CAL) $5.20
UNIVERSAL DECAPPING DIE $7.95


Components
S1477 Sierra Bullets 22cal HV 77gr HPBT MatchKing $11.80/50
S1380 Sierra Bullets 22cal HV 69gr HPBT Match $17.48/100
CCI400 Standard Small Rifle Primers $24.75 per 1000
CCI200 Standard Large Rifle Primers $24.75 per 1000
HDH3351 H335 (1LB) $17.75

Total $253.23 roughly 20$ shipping

Am I missing anything? I plan to reuse the brass I already have.

thanks!

[ar15barrels]

Am I missing anything? I plan to reuse the brass I already have.

Case length gauges for each cartridge to work with the Lee cutter.
Tumbler, media, sifter and polish to clean cases.
Might want to buy a better quality deburring tool like an RCBS for an extra $10-$15.

The normal reloading dies handle the decapping.
You only need to buy a decapping die if you don't want to size the brass at the same time you are decapping.

[stphnman20]

I'm getting the same one as I am new the reloading.

1. Lee challenger breech lock single stage press kit
-auto prime
-auto prime shellholder kit
-cutter and lock stud
-perfect powder measure
-chamfer tool
-primer pocket cleaner
-safety powder scale
-powder funnel
-resize lube

2. Lee case length gage and shell holder

3. Lee pacesetter 3-die set .223
-crimp die
-sizer die
-bullet seater die

4. Lee zip trimmer

I already have the cleaning stuff like tumbler, media, brass polish, etc..

Let me know if I need anything else..

[ar15barrels]

Let me know if I need anything else..

powder
primers
bullets

Buy at least 2 reloading manuals and compare the data between them.
Sometimes two manuals will disagree on the same components.

[stphnman20]

powder
primers
bullets

Buy at least 2 reloading manuals and compare the data between them.
Sometimes two manuals will disagree on the same components.

I've been looking for manuals for a while now but can't decide which ones.. Which ones do you recommend getting/using?

Powder, Primers and Bullets are on it's ways..

[Darklyte27]

thanks for the reply, could you refer some case length gauges?
Also Powder and Primers seem to be an issue.
I read about CCI's 400 small rifle primers but then i hear good and bad reviews.
I do know CCI is one of the best brands from what I have heard.
Choosing the right ones is the issue..

Powder, how the heck do you choose? Besides seeing H335 is good for .223 rds that other people have used how do you know what will or wont work?
Another question, Dies,
How come there are crimp dies, pacesetter, collet dies? whats the diff?

Tumbling stuff I will worry about later, I do and want to clean brass but will get that stuff later.

thanks for all your input, it is greatly appreciated.

[Jicko]

I am also thinking about the 2nd kit thanks to Domokun
Im checking out Cabelas and wideners and wideners has a better price of 86.50$ vs 100$ at most retailers.
I dont think in the near future I will be loading more than one hundred or so rounds a month if even that.

So far in my shopping cart is

Hardware
Lee Breech Lock Challenger Press Kit $86.50 Each
LEE PACESETTER 223 DIE $20.50
LEE PACESETTER 308 WIN DIES $20.50
DECAPPER & BASE (.22 CAL) $5.20
UNIVERSAL DECAPPING DIE $7.95
HDH3351 H335 (1LB) $17.75

Components
S1477 Sierra Bullets 22cal HV 77gr HPBT MatchKing $11.80/50
S1380 Sierra Bullets 22cal HV 69gr HPBT Match $17.48/100
CCI400 Standard Small Rifle Primers $24.75 per 1000
CCI200 Standard Large Rifle Primers $24.75 per 1000

Total $253.23 roughly 20$ shipping

Am I missing anything? I plan to reuse the brass I already have.

thanks!

USE CODE: 8HOLIDAY <- free shipping!

[Jicko]

Powder, Primers, Bullets

Powder: RL15

Primers: CCI400 is ok.... CCI#br4 is better... CCI#41 is made for semi, it is hotter, and beefer; for precision, i personally like Fed215M

Bullets: my fav.... 77SMK HPBT.... that's just me(and many others)... i guess...

[ar15barrels]

I've been looking for manuals for a while now but can't decide which ones.. Which ones do you recommend getting/using?

Powder, Primers and Bullets are on it's ways..

Hands down, the best manual is the Lyman 48th (and probably the 49th too).
After that, choose a bullet brand such as speer, hornady or sierra.
The Hodgdon manual is really good too as it has loads from many different powder makers.

I have 8 or 9 manuals.
You really can't have too many.
Collect the whole set.

[ar15barrels]

thanks for the reply, could you refer some case length gauges?
Also Powder and Primers seem to be an issue.
I read about CCI's 400 small rifle primers but then i hear good and bad reviews.
I do know CCI is one of the best brands from what I have heard.
Choosing the right ones is the issue..

Powder, how the heck do you choose? Besides seeing H335 is good for .223 rds that other people have used how do you know what will or wont work?
Another question, Dies,
How come there are crimp dies, pacesetter, collet dies? whats the diff?

Tumbling stuff I will worry about later, I do and want to clean brass but will get that stuff later.

thanks for all your input, it is greatly appreciated.

Get the manuals first and READ, READ, READ...

I'm not a big fan of lee dies because I have been dissapointed in their quality both times I tried them.
You will have to read through Lee's descriptions to understand the differences.

[Darklyte27]

stphnman20, where do you plan on getting your gear from?

Jicko I was going to buy from cabelas with that code but then I found the items from wideners cheaper.
the press alone is 100$ at cabelas, 86.50$ at wideners,
primers, powders, bullets are also a few dollars cheaper.

I want to load for my Stag 6L im getting.
I could use suggestions for match bullets, 69, 77 grain type bullets.

thanks

[stphnman20]

stphnman20, where do you plan on getting your gear from?

I'm getting everything from MidwayUSA..

I was checking out Wideners, but they dont have some of the stuff I need.. Also I just want to purchase everything at once rather then but at different places..

Thx Randall looks like I'll get both..

[depmac983ret]

Which Single-Stage Press Kit?

Thanks SanSacto for the link referral. I prefer RCBS for a single stage setup.
I've had a Partner JR. kit since 1989, I use RCBS dies as well. Never, never had ANY trouble. I load; 38/357; 380 acp; 9mm; 40SW; 45ACP, LC & Auto Rim; .30 Carbine and .223 with it. I like to take it slow, loads always function and they look real purdy!
Get every manual you can. read 'em all compare data and create perfect rounds! Be like "The Mad Scientist of Reloading. Have Fun and FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES!!!

[Jicko]

Cabelas is NEVER a cheap place.

For 223/77gr recipe, extensive discussion... http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...ad.php?t=54716

stphnman20, where do you plan on getting your gear from?

Jicko I was going to buy from cabelas with that code but then I found the items from wideners cheaper.
the press alone is 100$ at cabelas, 86.50$ at wideners,
primers, powders, bullets are also a few dollars cheaper.

I want to load for my Stag 6L im getting.
I could use suggestions for match bullets, 69, 77 grain type bullets.

thanks

[Darklyte27]

Ended up placing a order right now..
Hopefully this covers just bout everything.
besides books.



90502 LEE PACESETTER 223 DIE $20.50
90507 LEE PACESETTER 308 WIN DIES $20.50
90114 223 Rem. Case Length Gauge & Shellholder $ 3.50
90139 308WIN Case Length Gauge & Shellholder $3.50
N22421 22cal{.224} 77gr HPBT {Custom Competition} $18.32 Box of 100
CCI34 Military Large Rifle Primers $29.00/1k
CCI41 Military Small Rifle Primers $29.00/ 1000
HDH3351 H335 (1LB) $17.75
HDHVARGET1 VARGET (1LBS) $18.50
90103 DECAPPER & BASE (.22 CAL) $5.20
90102 DECCAPPER & BASE (.30 CAL) $5.20
90292 UNIVERSAL DECAPPING DIE $7.95
RC9350 RCBS Chamfer and Deburring Tool VLD (Very Low Drag) $12.25
90030 Lee Breech Lock Challenger Press Kit $86.50 Each
S2275 Sierra Bullets 30cal {.308} 175gr HPBT Match Box of 100 $28.00

20$hazmat 26$ shipping.
Total came out to $350.20

For those who are following,
I found that the LEE press had a link, but was broken, after a quick search i found the link

http://www.realguns.com/Commentary/comar142.htm

Pretty good review on the press.