I am brand new to loading and have been doing some research online and with some local shooters but thought I would throw this out to THR for opinions.
I am looking to shoot/load ~500 9mm rounds (.45, .40 and .38 in the future) and a few hundred rifle rounds (.223, 30-30 and .270) per month. It may increase later, but for the foreseeable future that is max.
Right now I'm doing this to make shooting more economical and to lighten some loads for USPSA shooting. I am mechanically competent (no engineer, but I can handle simple tasks).
Considering I want to load a relatively low amount of rounds (at least for now) I am thinking the Lee Classic turret press. I have read that you can expect 200-300 rounds per hour on one of these and I don't intend to shoot more than 500 per month anyway. I also like that it gives me a chance to handle each aspect of the process a little closer than a progressive while I learn.
take a look at my list and tell me if there is anything that should or shouldn't be on it? Other than components do I have what I need? Would you replace anything on here with something different? Thanks in advance for any input.
ABCs of reloading is out of stock, will order that somewhere else.
9622290 Lee classic Turret Press $94.99
414369 Frankford Arsenal Quick-N-EZ Case Tumbler Master Kit with Quick-N-EZ Rotary Media Separator 110 Volt$63.99
515804 Lee Zip Trim$18.99
885350 Lee Deluxe Carbide 4-Die Set 9mm Luger $36.99
548630 Lee Safety Prime Small and Large Primer Feeder for 2006, Later Reloading Press $20.99
604242 Frankford Arsenal Electronic Caliper 6" Stainless Steel$21.99
114080 Lee Auto-Disk Powder Measure Riser Available1$7.19
125282 Frankford Arsenal Perfect Fit Reloading Tray #3 9mm Luger, 9mm Makarov 50-Round Blue$5.99
136199 Lee Case Trimmer Cutter with Ball Grip $5.89
136543 Lee Universal Depriming and Decapping Die $9.99
150005 Lee Auto-Disk Adjustable Powder Charge Bar $9.99
292460 Lee 4 Hole, Classic 4 Hole Turret Press Turret $8.99
352653 Lee Zip Trim Case Trimmer Universal 3 Jaw Chuck Case Holder $11.99
389104 Lee Chamfer and Deburring Tool $2.79
467111 Lee Primer Pocket Cleaner$2.09
476992 Lee Case Trimmer Cutter and Lock Stud$3.99
484416 Lee "Modern Reloading 2nd Edition" Reloading Manual$11.79
547368 Lee Auto-Disk Powder Measure Swivel Adapter $5.59
I am looking to shoot/load ~500 9mm rounds (.45, .40 and .38 in the future) and a few hundred rifle rounds (.223, 30-30 and .270) per month. It may increase later, but for the foreseeable future that is max.
Right now I'm doing this to make shooting more economical and to lighten some loads for USPSA shooting. I am mechanically competent (no engineer, but I can handle simple tasks).
Considering I want to load a relatively low amount of rounds (at least for now) I am thinking the Lee Classic turret press. I have read that you can expect 200-300 rounds per hour on one of these and I don't intend to shoot more than 500 per month anyway. I also like that it gives me a chance to handle each aspect of the process a little closer than a progressive while I learn.
take a look at my list and tell me if there is anything that should or shouldn't be on it? Other than components do I have what I need? Would you replace anything on here with something different? Thanks in advance for any input.
ABCs of reloading is out of stock, will order that somewhere else.
9622290 Lee classic Turret Press $94.99
414369 Frankford Arsenal Quick-N-EZ Case Tumbler Master Kit with Quick-N-EZ Rotary Media Separator 110 Volt$63.99
515804 Lee Zip Trim$18.99
885350 Lee Deluxe Carbide 4-Die Set 9mm Luger $36.99
548630 Lee Safety Prime Small and Large Primer Feeder for 2006, Later Reloading Press $20.99
604242 Frankford Arsenal Electronic Caliper 6" Stainless Steel$21.99
114080 Lee Auto-Disk Powder Measure Riser Available1$7.19
125282 Frankford Arsenal Perfect Fit Reloading Tray #3 9mm Luger, 9mm Makarov 50-Round Blue$5.99
136199 Lee Case Trimmer Cutter with Ball Grip $5.89
136543 Lee Universal Depriming and Decapping Die $9.99
150005 Lee Auto-Disk Adjustable Powder Charge Bar $9.99
292460 Lee 4 Hole, Classic 4 Hole Turret Press Turret $8.99
352653 Lee Zip Trim Case Trimmer Universal 3 Jaw Chuck Case Holder $11.99
389104 Lee Chamfer and Deburring Tool $2.79
467111 Lee Primer Pocket Cleaner$2.09
476992 Lee Case Trimmer Cutter and Lock Stud$3.99
484416 Lee "Modern Reloading 2nd Edition" Reloading Manual$11.79
547368 Lee Auto-Disk Powder Measure Swivel Adapter $5.59
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