DL Deitemeyer 12 gauge reloading press

[USAF_Vet]

A local guy is selling the above mentioned reloading press, asking $30. I want to get into reloading, and figure a 12 gauge is as good a place to start as any.

I couldn't find much info online regarding the brand, so I'm not sure I could get replacement parts or accessories if needed down the line. Provided it works, which I'm assured it does, is it a good deal? Its just the press, nothing else included.

 

[243winxb]

Google "deitemeyer dl-200" http://www.google.com/search?newwindow=1&site=&source=hp&q=deitemeyer+dl-200&oq=DL+Deitemeyer&gs_l=hp.1.0.0i22i30.47187.47187.0.52271.1.1.0.0.0.0.143.143.0j1.1.0....0...1c..25.hp..0.1.142.hIp6pDlu3dY

 

[USAF_Vet]

Picked it up this afternoon. Its a model 300. A little surface rust, but it is otherwise good condition. Now all I need are components and a manual for different loads.

 

[jaguarxk120]

There is a good chance that powder and shot bushings for the Hornady 366 will fit your 300 model.

 

[USAF_Vet]

Good deal. I'm thinking of setting it up for bucks and slugs. Target shot is cheap enough as it is.
I was playing around with some spent shells to get a feel for it, and I believe it is set up with a roll crimp, not a star crimp. I'll swing by my LGS and pick the brain of the reloading guru about dies and such. Looking forward to a new addicting hobby.

 

[oneounceload]

Get the manuals FIRST to determine which published recipes you will be using and therefore what components to get

 

[USAF_Vet]

Any specific recommendations on literature?

 

[jaguarxk120]

Get the Lyman Shotshell Reloading Handbook. Then read it.