Shaun_300 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I am in need of a new reloading press, my Lee broke a while back and just haven't got back into it. With fall approaching I would like to get back into it. I am hearing that an RCBS is the way to go. I don't really need a progressive press for what I do, just a single ram. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Not been reloading all that long, but went with the hornady lock n load classic kit. Considered the comparable rcbs kit in the same price range, reviews on them were about the same. I had considered a turret style press but opted for the hornady instead. My dies are all rcbs, bought extra bushings. The hornady press seems to be well made, no issues with it at all so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colorado bob Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Can't go wrong with RCBS. What do you shoot? Will reloading REALLY pay? I shoot 30/06, I can't seem to justify the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7th Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Call Lee and they should fix it, my dad his back and got it back new. That said, I love my Rock Chucker and use it all the time. Colorado bob; just using my 30-06 to justify this: 1lb powder $25 ($19.46 per 100), 100 primers $3.80, 100 bullets $26.30 and 100 new Win brass $63 for a total cost of $112.56 per 100 rounds. That is not a lot less then getting the cheep stuff now (but I am now shooting preamiom rounds, loaded just for that gun at about $50 rounds a box) but then you take the $63 off on the next 8/10 loads and now you see that the cost of the reloading equipment pay's for itself soon, if you shoot much. Now do that same thing for all center fire rifles in your safe and it really adds up. With myself, 3 kids and wife shooting, I can't afford not to reload. Also, how many off the shelf rounds from Waly-world will your gun shoot under 1/2" with? Oh ya, you don't save money by reloading, you just shoot a lot more and become a lot better shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Dunno about cost factor, how much I am really saving, but do know I have a lot of once fired brass. Have 300-400 pieces for the calibers we use that has been run through bolt guns and quite a bit of once fired for our semi auto's that may have some has minor dings that needs sorted out. Not to mention a lot of factory ammo put back that will yield yet more once fired brass. Ammo availabilty has been a bit of an issue too, try finding .308 stuff, still kind of hard to come by without paying a premium. Hornady and rcbs both been running free bullet promos too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Can't go wrong with RCBS. I'll 2nd that. Had my RCBS for 39 years now & it's still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Yep, another RCBS rock chucker here too.... My dad has the same press. He liked mine and got one for his birthday the following year. He does all handgun ammo (9mm, .45 ACP, .357, .32, .38, etc). He loads a lot. The man literally has thousands of round of .357. When you do that shooting is much, much cheaper. I handload rifle rounds, mainly .243 and .30-06. I have die sets for other rounds too but this is what I need the most. By far I do more .243. I loaded hundreds of rounds a few years ago and still have some left. However, I just cleaned off the bench. It is time to do more. Like mentioned above, its pretty easy to buld a high end round, something incredibly accurate, etc. for the price of cheaper bullets like Corelokt. Dont get me wrong, I actually love Remington Corelokt but you can shoot a match grade bullet or something like a Sierra Game King for the same price. The initial cost is the big thing but it really is fun to do so totally worth it to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I have been considering reloading but have not jumped into it yet. I am the kind of guy that needs some serious instructions, and then I'll go gang busters. Thanks for the info on RCBS. I am curious what it would take to sell reloaded ammo. If I did it, I'd want to make a little return on investment as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlriggins Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I reload due to cost as well as necessity the 357, 40 s&w .223 are easy enough to find if you look but when was the last time anyone saw a box of 458 socom at the local gun shop and if you did were they sure weren't in the $1.00 a shot range. Saves me a bundle on all the rounds I load and they are more accurate as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlriggins Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I have been considering reloading but have not jumped into it yet. I am the kind of guy that needs some serious instructions, and then I'll go gang busters. Thanks for the info on RCBS. I am curious what it would take to sell reloaded ammo. If I did it, I'd want to make a little return on investment as well. Liability is the issue with selling. I have loaded a few for friends but only minimum loads, I don't want to damage a friends gun or worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted August 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 I shoot .300 WSM, .25-06 and .220 Swift, so yeah it definitely does pay off. Think I'm going to sell the .220 Swift along with a shotgun or two and upgrade my shotgun from a 3" to a semi 3 1/2" this weekend if I can get a good deal on one at the gun show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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