Thread: Best Reloading kit to start with?

Yikes, that's like asking what's the best rifle to start with !

Option 1 - single stage. Slower for individual rounds, handy for the various calibres you've got. Handy for low numbers of rounds. Cheap to set up.

Option 2 - progressive. Can do multiple calibres, can make loads of rounds and there's cost savings in the long run. Expensive to set up.

Some people swear by *their* set up but I feel a lot does come down to how much $$ you're willing to spend.

Single stage is cheap and changing calibres is cheapish, can be quite rewarding crafting each round if that's your thing. Me I use a Lee kit I picked up cheap from Reloaders for my 223 for target and rabbit shooting, but a Dillon progressive for 9mm as I'm churning through a lot more rounds.

RCSB kit - RCBS Partner Press Reloading Kit - Presses - Reloading - Reloaders Supplies Ltd
Lee kit - Lee 50th Anniversary Kit - Presses - Reloading - Reloaders Supplies Ltd
Both kits come with everything you'll need.

Wow that RCBS kit looks a decent buy for $399.

If you can afford this rather than the Lee I'd suggest buying this, hell I'm tempted. Get Lee Ultimate dies though I think they are the best, especially for the money.

Originally Posted by Kscott

Some people swear by *their* set up but I feel a lot does come down to how much $$ you're willing to spend.

people do swear by their set up ...

I swear by mine because it fits my purpose ... you need to figure out why you're doing this ..

If you're doing it to churn out ammo, then maybe a multi stage press is what you need.

Or maybe you're in it for the accuracy - or to produce a load you cant buy off the shelf.

You may not know yet exactly what your purpose in doing this is ...

regards

Tim

Originally Posted by kiwi39

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you need to figure out why you're doing this ..

If you're doing it to churn out ammo, then maybe a multi stage press is what you need.

Or maybe you're in it for the accuracy - or to produce a load you cant buy off the shelf.

You may not know yet exactly what your purpose in doing this is ...

regards

Tim

Yep, agree, economically for instance you need to be looking at 2000 rounds of say winchester 308w for it to make sense to buy a reloading kit. I figured out 2 to 2.5 years/seasons to do it. Then its incrementally about $150 per caliber, just dies and maybe a prep die for the quick trim. What I did find was, it is fun to do. I just wish I had more time....