Best reloading gear $100 or less

[Obturation]

Hey all,
I was just thinking , what individual piece of reloading equipment do you feel is the best bang for buck - or if you want to recommend a $75 trickler, that's fine too. The full $100 doesn't need to be spent but you can't go over. Links or pictures of items recomended would be great.

Best way to spend $100




-im not looking for any equipment for my own purchase and have enough stuff as it is, but you know how it is when you see something excellent it's hard to resist (especially if it's something that doesn't cost a lot)

 

[wankerjake]

https://inlinefabrication.com/colle...ic-turret-reverse-rotation?variant=1175544236


In-line case ejector system, amazing

 

[GoldieMI]

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B078H9VQ5Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
check weights for 30.00

 

[Ru4real]

Hand primer with probably every shell holder you will ever need. By far the best I’ve used.

 

[rabid wombat]

Whack a mole!

https://leeprecision.com/lee-loader-45-auto.html

as another said “you do not know reloading, until you set primers with a hammer”

a lot can be learned from this kit

 

[gotboostvr]

Hand primer with probably every shell holder you will ever need. By far the best I’ve used.

That looks pretty nice, but I'm a big fan of the universal RCBS hand primer.

 

[burrhead]

Micrometer seating stems.

 

[9mmepiphany]

For general use, the best piece of equipment I've purchased has been the Inline Fabrication Ultramount and Ergo handle...with a close second being the Redding Competition Seating Die

Specifically for loading 9mm for competition, has been the Shockbottle Hundo case gauge

 

[George P]

Inline Fabrication press riser stand works well; pretty much everything Dan makes is great

 

[Dudedog]

HHMm, either a RCBS lockout die (if you use a progressive, onl;y about $40) or a WFT trimmer from little crow gun works, about $75 (I hear the Giraud Tri-Way is really good as well).
Trimming 223 went from being a pain in the behind to tolerable after I got the WFT. I don't even measure .223 brass now, I just run it thru the trimmer.


If it needs to get trimmed it does, otherwise it does not. Faster to poke them all in than it is to measure.

 

[jimboecv]

https://inlinefabrication.com/colle...ic-turret-reverse-rotation?variant=1175544236
In-line case ejector system, amazing

And primer catcher too and still have money left over for 20 small pistol primers!
https://inlinefabrication.com/colle...h-for-the-vintage-rcbs-rockchucker-rc-rc1-rc2

 

[maxxhavoc]

Without a doubt, the Lee hand press. It's a standard die compatible single stage that is easy to pull out and use anywhere.

Small base resizing 30-06 gives you a chest workout, but it is nice to just sit down on the couch and prep cases once in awhile. And yes, the press can handle it.

I have also taken it to the range to do load development. Just take primed brass, powder, bullets, scale etc to the range. It all fits in a toolbox, no tailgate or setup required.
https://www.titanreloading.com/lee-...t/lee-presses/lee-breech-lock-hand-press-only

 

[earlthegoat2]

A quality digital and beam scale with check weights. You might be able slide in at barely $100.

 

[Targa]

As a bullet caster, this NOE push through sizing body is a great tool. $40 to start off and an additional $10 for caliber specific sizing bushings.

 

[Theinkman]

Hand primer with probably every shell holder you will ever need. By far the best I’ve used.

Have one of these. Love it!

 

[Bartojc]

https://inlinefabrication.com/colle...ic-turret-reverse-rotation?variant=1175544236


In-line case ejector system, amazing

Without a doubt if you have a Classic Turret this is the best money spent after you get it. I was just thinking about this yesterday

-Jeff

 

[Rich Phelan]

I’m going to suggest the Lee APP. Retail at $110 but is easy to find for under $80. (Titan Reloading). Yes it’s out-of-stock again but they do show up occasionally. https://www.titanreloading.com/lee-...tomatic-processing-press/lee-deluxe-app-press

 

[Barbaroja]

Best value I think is in lee challenger press.

 

[FROGO207]

Any used equipment! Older used stuff will be less expensive and probably better quality than newly manufactured.

 

[JFrank]

www.lewilson.com
Any tool from these folks will be money well spent.

 

[mdi]

My all time favorite reloading tool (besides my Co-Ax) is a Lee Loader. I have loaded thousands of rounds with mine. I have 8 kits, and I have made some very accurate handloads. I can use a mallet, an arbor press, even tried my drill press, or a 2x4 if needed, I have had zero kabooms and only one squib (my fault) since I started reloading in '69. With a modicum of care they last a lifetime. Easy to use, exceptional value, satisfaction and fun.

 

[drband]

In-line Fabrication Ergo press handle!

 

[gotboostvr]

Without a doubt, the Lee hand press. It's a standard die compatible single stage that is easy to pull out and use anywhere.

Small base resizing 30-06 gives you a chest workout, but it is nice to just sit down on the couch and prep cases once in awhile. And yes, the press can handle it.

I have also taken it to the range to do load development. Just take primed brass, powder, bullets, scale etc to the range. It all fits in a toolbox, no tailgate or setup required.
https://www.titanreloading.com/lee-...t/lee-presses/lee-breech-lock-hand-press-only

I ran enough 38spcl off one of those to kill an #8 jug of RedDot...

... took me awhile

 

[Howland937]

The first reloading equipment I ever owned was from an estate sale. I got an old RCBS Partner press, 505 scale, Wilson case trimmer, RCBS powder measure, trickler, lube mat, case trays and 6 sets of dies. Considering I paid $50 for the whole mess (15 years ago) I'd say that was my best sub-$100 investment.
Come to think of it, I'm not sure I've actually bought any significant pieces of equipment new.

 

[Olon]

Sounds lazy but an extra toolhead, powder die and powder bar for a Dillon 550.

I'd like to have those for each cartridge but so far just have my favorites. Makes switching the press really quick.