Now that I've been reloading for a while, I've been debating getting a turret press of some flavor, this may push me over the edgeI highly recommend a 2nd single stage press. I use them in tandem, like reloading 9MM, I size on one then move the same case to the other press and expand. Seat on one and taper crimp on the other. I do all priming with a bench mounted RCBS Automatic tool. All are within reach of my chair. May need to buy extra shellholders and extra taper crimp dies for two presses. I usually size then prime all the cases in separate steps. You do have to be careful to not miss a step using two presses but it really isn't an issue.
They're not primed yet, but I did get the sizing/depriming and expanding done all in one dayYou didn't mention priming. If those cases are primed, it only takes a few minutes to powder charge, seat & crimp. I keep several boxes of primed, expanded cases in my favorite calibers. The powder measure is next to the press so I can charge, seat & crimp each round.
I've been looking at Lee Turret Presses the past couple of days. I think that once I get the scratch saved up I'll jump and get one. I like the added capacity but don't want to get a progressiveBatch load as has been said, and use a powder dropper.
You'll do about 50/hr.
I found myself with 1k to reload and so I bought a Lee budget turret press. It's recommended for handgun calibers, has a short stoke, and doubles or triples speed. They advertise 500/hr on it, but I'm not that fast.
It was $87 and worth it to me.
Single stage presses will always be tedious as they're for deliberate crafting of ammo.
When I find time, I turn on some OTR in the shop and start cranking out ammo. Listening to something really helps.
Josh
I actually do most of those things already. I do not have the handle on upside down, what's the benefit or how does it help? I also don't average 10 throws, but I think I may try that out and see how it does. I have added the micrometer adjuster, so I don't think the O ring will be of assistance.If you load on a Rock Chucker, then you are probably dispensing powder with a UniFlow. Some of the others had very interesting suggestions about brass kickers and brass catchers, but I would be "pimping out" my UniFlow so that it threw exact charges. It's not a lot of work, but the benefits are substantial.
• Use the small bore rotor for pistol charges
• Add the optional powder baffle
• Mount the UniFlow on its own stand (per the photo) which allows optimal positioning
• JMorris swears by putting the op handle on "backwards" (per the photo)
• Never use the first 10 dumps; put them back into the hopper
• Adjust the setting by averaging 10 dumps. E.g. if you want 3.7gr, then weigh 10 dumps and adjust for 37.0gr.
• Addition of a fat o-ring under the adjuster lock nut will hold your setting longer
• Practice dropping powder before you start loading
Hope this helps.
I do not have the handle on upside down, what's the benefit or how does it help? I also don't average 10 throws, but I think I may try that out and see how it does. I have added the micrometer adjuster, so I don't think the O ring will be of assistance.
I think you will be very happy with that choice. I added a Lee Classic Turret Press to my bench along with my Rockchucker about 11 years ago and I'm glad I did. I do most if my handgun loading on it now. I even bought a Pro AutoDisk and mounted it on the turret press. Like I said above, I can safely load 180 to 200 handgun rounds an hour without rushing or missing anything. Just be sure to buy the CLASSIC Turret press, not the Deluxe.I've been looking at Lee Turret Presses the past couple of days. I think that once I get the scratch saved up I'll jump and get one. I like the added capacity but don't want to get a progressive
I'm bragging a little, but having a 2nd single stage press is exceptionally helpful if your wife or significant other is an avid shooter and handloader as well. My wife is. Multi-stage press? Who needs one?I highly recommend a 2nd single stage press. I use them in tandem, like reloading 9MM, I size on one then move the same case to the other press and expand. Seat on one and taper crimp on the other.
I have found one of the slowist steps is adding powder, Find a powder that you can use with a Lee dipper or a homemade dipper. You'll be surprised how accurate they can be and a time saver not having to weigh every charge.
If I'm going to load bulk on my single stage press I always do it in batches.....one step at a time. Do a step one day and then another step the next.....it really breaks up the monotony
I have not found any benefit to swapping the handle on the powder measure and it makes it more difficult, maybe less convenient is a better term, to make adjustments. I believe the theory is that the rotor cavity rests with powder in it between dispensing steps which gives it more time to make sure that the rotor cavity is filled completely.
But it is worth a try and see if it provides some benefits for you.