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reloaders

rlfcjfrlfcjf Member Posts: 310 ✭✭✭
edited April 2002 in Ask the Experts
want suggestions on brand name reloaders i should check out
don't really need the best but don't want junk either.
mainly would be reloading .308, 30-06, 30-30..
any suggestions.

rick
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  • Tailgunner1954Tailgunner1954 Member Posts: 7,734 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    RCBS Rockchucker press, not the most expensive but not the cheapest either. New in box retail around 100, used (including shipping) not more than 75-80 bucks
    you will also need a decent scale
    lee dies are good at around 20-25 new


    Some guys like a mag full of lead, I prefer one round to the head.
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  • IconoclastIconoclast Member Posts: 10,515 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If all you expect to load will be rifle cartridges for hunting / practice, I would strongly recommend a single stage RCBS press & accessories. Well-engineered, well-built with excellent warranty & service. IMO, the best value on the market. I've used one for 30+ years, no problems, no complaints, 100s of Ks of rounds.
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  • MIKE WISKEYMIKE WISKEY Member Posts: 10,035 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    spend a little more and go dillion, best service in the industry
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  • sjc1sjc1 Member Posts: 130 ✭
    edited November -1
    Either the R.C.B.S. Rockchucker or the Redding "Boss", can't go wrong with either one. They are both excellent single stage presses.
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  • BlueTicBlueTic Member Posts: 4,072
    edited November -1
    My wife got me an RCBS single stage kit for Christmas. I've been reloading .280, .270, 30-06, 22-250, 45lc, 38sp. I love it. I've heard bad and good about Lee's - Dillons are great if you can afford them. I would not mind a progressive for handgun, but I do like the single stage for rifle.

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  • Shootist3006Shootist3006 Member Posts: 4,171
    edited November -1
    rlfcjf: It sounds as if you are getting ready to start reloading for the first time. All the suggestions above are good, with the RCBS Rockchucker being the one most fitting your needs. There are a few other things you will need also. Start with a powder measure to dispense powder, a scale to weigh powder charges, a micrometer, a lube pad and lube, reloading blocks, priming tool (while you can prime on the rockchucker, a seperate hand-help priming tool gives yopu a better 'feel' and will save time) and most of all; these two things. 1) A GOOD reloading book (or 3)and 2) an experienced reloader to 'walk you through' the paces a few times. Reloading is a great hobby, both a way to create custom loads for your rifles and to save money. Good Luck

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  • leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've got a dillon 450RL I might part with, would be perfect. Details on my website.

    Visit me http://www.geocities.com/gunsmithlee
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  • Shootist3006Shootist3006 Member Posts: 4,171
    edited November -1
    Lee quote: $POR????

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  • Tailgunner1954Tailgunner1954 Member Posts: 7,734 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    POR = Price On Request
    FOB = Freight On Board
    COD = Cash On Delivery
    ASAP= As Soon As Possable

    Some guys like a mag full of lead, I prefer one round to the head.
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