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Post by TMan on Nov 10, 2005 19:46:22 GMT -5
Anyone have any opinions on what the best brand of reloading press is? I've heard that the Lee dies are the best, but I haven't heard about the presses. I'm not going to have a lot of room, and I'm primarily interested in reloading rifle cartridges with the exception of the 45 Colt and 454 Casull. The workbench in the garage already has a vise and large bench grinder thus the space concern.
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Post by TA on Nov 10, 2005 23:29:26 GMT -5
I have been reading up on the forums about reloading for a while. For a single stage press, the RCBS Rockchucker is highly regarded ~ $100. I think you can use Lee Dies in this. I ended up getting a Lee Classic press ~ $65. It is a new model and is pretty reasonable. It is a very stout press and less expensive than the Rockchucker. I haven't set it up yet, but I have heard good things about it. www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=317831 |
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Post by TMan on Nov 11, 2005 7:28:13 GMT -5
TA, I forgot that MidwayUSA has reviews. The Lee sure got good reviews. I'm still a little nervous about this, so I'm taking my time trying to assimilate as much information as I can prior to going into "production". So far I've bought a scale and a digital caliper.
One of the things I thought was interesting is that you can't just reduce the amount of powder because it can generate excessive pressures. I would have thought that would only be true from overloading. I guess it has to do with the amount of air/air space in the cartridge. I have a lot to learn.
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Post by TA on Nov 11, 2005 16:10:20 GMT -5
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Post by 5ontarget on Nov 14, 2005 17:26:18 GMT -5
all the guys I know use a Dillon progressive press. dillonprecision.com/default.cfm? the 550 is the most popular around here, a couple guys have the 650. Most of the guys got started on using the single stage lee presses, and moved up to the progressive presses that dillon offers. |
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Post by TMan on Nov 14, 2005 23:57:40 GMT -5
My understanding is that the progressive presses are great for doing mass amounts of reloads. In other words, were I to reload for 45 ACP, it would be a good choice. However, for rifle ammo that needs to be precise, it is better not to use the progressive press.
I watched a thing on TV where they were weighing the individual cases and matching the cases for accuracy.
I'm interested in doing the rifle ammo for my Mil-Surp acquisitions and .45 Long Colt for the revolvers.
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