Bobson
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I'm interested in getting started reloading for .270 Winchester. That's the only caliber for now, and possibly for a long time. Only other possibility in the near future is 9mm or .40 S&W (though only if I could get the average cost per round to be a good bit less than with factory handgun ammo - probably WWB or equivalent). I think 200 rounds per week is plenty for the time being, but half that is more likely. I'd like to shoot more, but just don't have the time right now. My purpose for reloading is to try and shoot roughly the same amount (4-500 rounds per month), but for less money.
So basically, I've been looking at RCBS kits, because I've heard mixed reviews of the Lee kits, and also because I prefer to spend a bit more money to get a higher quality setup. I've always regretted buying "entry-level" things in the past, and have decided I'm done with that.
RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Master Reloading Kit
RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Deluxe Reloading Kit
Each of these two kits claim that, "The only additional things you’ll need to purchase to get started are the dies, shell holders and cartridge components." They include the same press (Rock Chucker Supreme), but there's a $500 difference between the two. Is that difference really justified for a new reloader? Is the cheaper kit basically "crap" compared to the more expensive one, or are the upgrades so significant that one might wish he had spent more than twice as much on better equipment?
BTW, I don't expect that I would buy my kit from Cabela's; I just expect prices to be at least somewhat comparable anywhere, and they were easy to find and link from the Cabela's site. (I use Cabela's as more of a research tool than anything else, but don't tell them lol)
So basically, I've been looking at RCBS kits, because I've heard mixed reviews of the Lee kits, and also because I prefer to spend a bit more money to get a higher quality setup. I've always regretted buying "entry-level" things in the past, and have decided I'm done with that.
RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Master Reloading Kit
RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Deluxe Reloading Kit
Each of these two kits claim that, "The only additional things you’ll need to purchase to get started are the dies, shell holders and cartridge components." They include the same press (Rock Chucker Supreme), but there's a $500 difference between the two. Is that difference really justified for a new reloader? Is the cheaper kit basically "crap" compared to the more expensive one, or are the upgrades so significant that one might wish he had spent more than twice as much on better equipment?
BTW, I don't expect that I would buy my kit from Cabela's; I just expect prices to be at least somewhat comparable anywhere, and they were easy to find and link from the Cabela's site. (I use Cabela's as more of a research tool than anything else, but don't tell them lol)
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