Maxinquaye
Member
I'm in the market for my first reloading machine. I've read the ABC's of Reloading, and have been haunting this and other forums for a while. I've narrowed it down to either the Hornady Lock-n-load AP or the RCBS Pro 2000. Both are on sale for $299...I think I can get the RCBS with free shipping.
I'll be buying everything from scratch; dies, shellholders, die plates, etc.
My reloading goals are to load about 500 rounds of a given caliber, and then reload that same caliber in one sitting once I've shot it up. I don't mind some setup time when switching calibers, and I'd like to keep the start up costs associated with new calibers to a minimum (that's why I scratched the Dillon line).
I plan to reload for .40, .45, .357, .44, .454 and perhaps .32, 9mm and .223.
Both seem to get good reviews, but I read that for instance the Hornady can have trouble with Lee dies, which is a problem to me since the Lee dies seem to be most affordable. Could you guys give me some feedback as to the pros/cons and any hidden startup costs of each machine? I've read about them, but it's a nightmare to try and figure out pricing and costs when you're new to this since there seem to be so many accessories.
I'll be buying everything from scratch; dies, shellholders, die plates, etc.
My reloading goals are to load about 500 rounds of a given caliber, and then reload that same caliber in one sitting once I've shot it up. I don't mind some setup time when switching calibers, and I'd like to keep the start up costs associated with new calibers to a minimum (that's why I scratched the Dillon line).
I plan to reload for .40, .45, .357, .44, .454 and perhaps .32, 9mm and .223.
Both seem to get good reviews, but I read that for instance the Hornady can have trouble with Lee dies, which is a problem to me since the Lee dies seem to be most affordable. Could you guys give me some feedback as to the pros/cons and any hidden startup costs of each machine? I've read about them, but it's a nightmare to try and figure out pricing and costs when you're new to this since there seem to be so many accessories.