Thread: What’s your opinion on reloading gears

I seat a bullet while the scale swings on the next charge and trickle up

Originally Posted by Max Headroom

Same here. For example, I use 3 different brands of dies when I reload 223.

Right now my Hornady Progressive is set for 9mm with a mix of Lee, Redding and Hornady dies.

On my 3 benches I have Lyman, RCBS, Hornady, Redding, Forster, Frankford Arsenal and Lee equipment and dies.

I think people get really caught up on just having one brand, but you really do not need to.

I would say the brand I have been not as impressed with over time and has underperformed is RCBS and the brand that has overperformed beyond my expectations is Frankford Arsenal.

I started with the Lee Anniversary kit. I eventually replaced the scales and had to replace the press when the piece holding the arm/lever broke. I still use the powder thrower for reloading 9mm Luger. The hand primer is still going strong and so is the powder funnel. I don't use the Lee lube anymore either.

Originally Posted by wanneroo

...I would say the brand I have been not as impressed with over time and has underperformed is RCBS and the brand that has overperformed beyond my expectations is Frankford Arsenal.

Same here on the RCBS. Never been impressed by their dies and some other accessories. Their presses are okay. Haven't used any RCBS dies for at least 30 years.

Aghh.........the Lee Snot. I used it exclusively for many years ( i'd say over 20 but not sure) for tumble lubing my 30cal flat base bullets for my 32Mag T/C pistol. Yip, got get the dose right ( use very little) and work with it warmed up in a plastic zip-lock bag and I guess a teaspoon would do probably 100 - 150 30 cal 165 grain bullets.
The temptation is to use a lot more cause it is hard to believe the minimal amount you actually do need is enough to stop barrel leading. Never had leading issues with it and it would save a new reloader some dollars upfront using the Lee push through sizers and Lee Snot should they wish to shoot lead.

S orry.........in response to MickyDucks hate of the toothpaste tube of Lee bullet lube.

ive never actually had a problem using it either