Thread: Best Value Reloading Press

Originally Posted by Forestry

Hi again

More questions. I’m based in Auckland and have to head into the shops to pick up some power and a press when allowed. Last time I reloaded the 284 15 years ago I just used the cheap LEE package which is $300 at reloaders and to be honest it worked fine and delivered good accuracy. This is the only press I have used so my sample size is one! Should I spend more? 100 rounds will last me a year as once my load is sorted I just use for hunting. Any advice??

Hey @Forestry have you had a look at the book from Nathan Foster about reloading? He runs through all the different brands and the pros and cons in his opion.
With only 100 rounds a year and if you want to keep the price down, space is an issue and you really want to get into it then the Lee Breech lock hand press might be the way to go. Its still produce the same as good as a brench press. But wont take up the space. Also there seems to be a better after market sales value on these if you want to up grade further down the track. You can still buy the shell holders and dies same as normal.

But as Muzza says in #15 if none of the above options tickel your fancy then buy factor rounds. If you buy a few boxs and find out which ones shoot best. Save all he brass and you can sell on here. Someone will take it.

Last Option is have a look on here and see if someone is willing to reload (That You Trust) for you. Obviously theres a risk in this if they are loading above max. But then you have already been taking this risk already.

The lock down wont last forever so you need to decide if you will have the time after its lifted or will you then be stuck with a load of reloading stuff that you dont have time to use.

Hope this helps.
Cheers S