Will this reloader be good for.....

D@D

once in awhile reloading? Maybe in the area of 3-4 times a month or less. Cals 7.62x39,223,243win,30-30,308win


http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=89347568

Tailgunner1954

It'll work, but so will a basic single stage press (for less money)

dcs shooters

The advantage to this press is you can buy turrets for all the calibers you load for, and won't have to readjust the dies when changing from one to the other.

D@D

Which turret would I be best off with the 3 or 4 hole? Or both?

perry shooter

Go with a good quality single station press and then if you decide to upgrade to a turret press get a Dillon I dont dislike the price of lee equipment but the durability of their turret is not great IMHO

mikecarol63

Hi; I have the same exact press, and I like it a lot. I bought extra
turrets, so all I have to do is pop the right cal. in, and away I go. B U T , I also am new to reloading, and haven't tried any other press. Just my $.02. Mike

flyingtorpedo

I'm not sure how long that would hold up. I may be wrong but I thought it was designed for pistol rounds, not rifle.

scrubberguy

D@D:
Lots to be said for a single stage press to start off with. However I will give you points for not wanting to buy a Dillion 650 or a Star as your first press!

The Lee turret will handle all your rifle reloading needs and has a 2 year money back warranty. I'd buy the four holer as thats the latest design.

I'd also suggest a bit "O" patients and watch the auction site for at least 3 weeks you might get a good deal on a rcbs or lee single stage press and save some money.[8D]

jtmarine0831

Every beginning reloader needs to start on a single stage for safety reasons. A single stages lets you become intimately familiar with each process of handloading and there is little chance of missing a step as is with lack of experince and a turret or progressive press. Most people believe that with a progressive it is just pull the handle and load a case and that is all there is to it, WRONG! With turret and progressive presses more attention to each step is a must to prevent a mishap, i.e. double charge, no charge, etc.. With as single stage press you rarely have to readjust dies when you switch them out unless you don't utilize the set screws, tension o-rings, etc.. I suggest getting a single stage, but that is just me.

If you are going to do low volume loading as you seem to be, I suggest a single stage lee press and dies. They are not very expensive, but are very durable and user friendly. Once adjusted, the dies should not need readjusted unless you don't remove the dies by the lock nut. Yes this takes a little extra time switching dies, but the money you save on the press and dies can be spent for supplies. The press you are looking at it good for the money and as suggested the interchangable turret plates make caliber changes a snap, just use a little extra caution and pay close attention and you will be fine.

Good Luck and Good Shooting!

Jeremy

B17-P51

If you really have your heart set on this press kit , save some money here.
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=622290&t=11082005

jonk

One further thought. Lee also makes a classic cast press- far beefier than their standard turret press.

ladams

I have that press, it does a good job for occasional reloading. I have a single stage press that I usually use for rifle rounds, the turrent is mostly handgun. Good price good press..... do not let others fool you into spending several times more for a press.