DaveInFloweryBranchGA
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Please HELP me choose the right beginner press...
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DaveInFloweryBranchGA
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I'm with Rusty on this one. The Lee Classic Turret can and will accomplish all the goals for a single stage reloader by merely deactivating the auto advance.
That said, just buy a Lee Classic Cast single stage to go with the Lee Classic Turret and one is set for most reloading.
As far as RCBS kits and the other higher priced kits go, they offer no value nor quality over the Lee Classic set up Rusty described. I know, I've owned a Rock Chucker. The Lee Classic Cast single stage is a better press. I replaced my RC with the Lee.
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That said, just buy a Lee Classic Cast single stage to go with the Lee Classic Turret and one is set for most reloading.
As far as RCBS kits and the other higher priced kits go, they offer no value nor quality over the Lee Classic set up Rusty described. I know, I've owned a Rock Chucker. The Lee Classic Cast single stage is a better press. I replaced my RC with the Lee.
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David Wile,
You are wrong about me, very wrong....
First of all, the Lee press I suggested isn't a progressive press, it's a turret press. Secondly, you know I said he should remove the auto-index rod and using the turret press as a single stage press at first. Anyone who reloads should understand and pay attention to exactly what they are doing and understand the process.
My only concern isn't how many rounds I can pump out but I shoot at least 300 rounds of .38 Special a week. If I tried to load that many plus my other needs on a single stage press I wouldn't have any time left to shoot. I do use my turret press as a single stage to this day when loading my 30-06 rounds. I don't understand why you are trying to say using the Lee press as a single stage press isn't the same as using a single stage press. Single stage is single stage no matter what the press looks like. You also keep calling the Lee Turret press a progressive press but it isn't.
You are lucky enough to have the money to be able to buy both a single stage press and a real progressive press, I don't have the resources to buy both. I bought 1 press to do everything and even though it's faster than a single stage press it's nowhere near as fast or expensive as a true progressive press.
You are entitled to your opinions but leave me out of it! There was no reason to denigrate my opinions and suggestions or site my name throughout your post.
You are wrong about me, very wrong....
First of all, the Lee press I suggested isn't a progressive press, it's a turret press. Secondly, you know I said he should remove the auto-index rod and using the turret press as a single stage press at first. Anyone who reloads should understand and pay attention to exactly what they are doing and understand the process.
My only concern isn't how many rounds I can pump out but I shoot at least 300 rounds of .38 Special a week. If I tried to load that many plus my other needs on a single stage press I wouldn't have any time left to shoot. I do use my turret press as a single stage to this day when loading my 30-06 rounds. I don't understand why you are trying to say using the Lee press as a single stage press isn't the same as using a single stage press. Single stage is single stage no matter what the press looks like. You also keep calling the Lee Turret press a progressive press but it isn't.
You are lucky enough to have the money to be able to buy both a single stage press and a real progressive press, I don't have the resources to buy both. I bought 1 press to do everything and even though it's faster than a single stage press it's nowhere near as fast or expensive as a true progressive press.
You are entitled to your opinions but leave me out of it! There was no reason to denigrate my opinions and suggestions or site my name throughout your post.
cracked butt
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Get the Lee classic Turret, you won't regret it.
I started reloading using a second hand RCBS Rockchucker kit around 12 years ago, The rockchucker is no longer used for anything but sizing cast bullets, The Lee press is used for all of my reloading. The Lee press is far more useful and it immensely speeds up the reloading process. Reloading high volume pistol loads on the single stage press isn't worth it to me, my time is worth money.
I reccommend the same things Rusty does, with the exception of the bullet puller. I've never needed to pull more than a bullet or two in a reloading session, and for that I use a pair of side cutters braced against the open top of the press- it ruins the bullet, but I don't forsee destroying enough bullets to ever justify spending $20-30 on a bullet puller- spend the moey on a case tumbler instead. Also, I don't waste my time cleaning primer pockets- I know this is heresy, but there is no benefit to cleaning primer pockets.
I also reccomend the Lee Perfect powder measure- I use mine for all of my rifle relaoding, it easily mounts on a universal charging die with an extension die on top of the turret press.
Also add in a tin of Redding Imperial sizing wax for lube- there is nothing better for case lube.Period.
I started reloading using a second hand RCBS Rockchucker kit around 12 years ago, The rockchucker is no longer used for anything but sizing cast bullets, The Lee press is used for all of my reloading. The Lee press is far more useful and it immensely speeds up the reloading process. Reloading high volume pistol loads on the single stage press isn't worth it to me, my time is worth money.
I reccommend the same things Rusty does, with the exception of the bullet puller. I've never needed to pull more than a bullet or two in a reloading session, and for that I use a pair of side cutters braced against the open top of the press- it ruins the bullet, but I don't forsee destroying enough bullets to ever justify spending $20-30 on a bullet puller- spend the moey on a case tumbler instead. Also, I don't waste my time cleaning primer pockets- I know this is heresy, but there is no benefit to cleaning primer pockets.
I also reccomend the Lee Perfect powder measure- I use mine for all of my rifle relaoding, it easily mounts on a universal charging die with an extension die on top of the turret press.
Also add in a tin of Redding Imperial sizing wax for lube- there is nothing better for case lube.Period.
mek42
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Don't forget a good solid reloading bench. Ideally one with some sort of load bearing place where you can put your foot under the press for when you get an expander stuck inside the neck. Too much lube and you dent your brass, but too little and you can learn how strong you are.
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