Basically that's it. Any ideas on a good cost efficient reloading kit? Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Re: What is he best reloading kit for the money?
I bought the hornady deluxe kit. I enjoy it.
I bought the hornady deluxe kit. I enjoy it.
Re: What is he best reloading kit for the money?
That is kinda' like asking "what is the best car to buy?" You need to specify a price range and what you will be loading for.
That is kinda' like asking "what is the best car to buy?" You need to specify a price range and what you will be loading for.
Re: What is he best reloading kit for the money?
I bought a Redding kit, less case trimmer, and it has been great. I picked up a Forster case trimmer and a Harrels powder measure and I have been happy for a couple of years. Redding makes great products, and the only thing I don't use from them is the case neck brushes (I don't brush my case necks). I think you are best piecing together your equipment as not all manufactures make good scales/powder measures/trimmers.
I bought a Redding kit, less case trimmer, and it has been great. I picked up a Forster case trimmer and a Harrels powder measure and I have been happy for a couple of years. Redding makes great products, and the only thing I don't use from them is the case neck brushes (I don't brush my case necks). I think you are best piecing together your equipment as not all manufactures make good scales/powder measures/trimmers.
Re: What is he best reloading kit for the money?
It really depends on what you are going to reload. My first, and main, reloading tool is a Dillon 550B and its awesome. However, it would be very un-awesome for trying to load precision .308. Its real claim to fame is producing quality handgun rounds quickly and accurately. I have also used it for .223, which it did well. 50s are out of the question with that particular press however.
I didn't go with anything more automated because at the time I also needed to load 7mm and this particular model allows for indexing manually. Ergo - I can measure each charge, prime ahead of time, etc... Its not the ideal tool but for what I needed (at the time a Chevy) it was perfect.
That being said - and given the theme of this site - I would assume that your purposes are less about 1000s of 40s and more about precision rifle ammunition. In that case a single stage press is a better tool imho. My dad used an RCBS rock chucker (actually... he still does - about 40 years on that press I believe) and I would have too if I wasn't gifted a Lee press for single-stage needs.
I imagine when you get down to it most of the presses are going to net out about the same. I tend to think that most people end up with some varied equipment like RCBS hand priming tools, Redding precision dies, Forester trimming tools, RCBS case prep, Hornady OAL gauges and concentricity tools, etc... As mentioned before its probably wise to get a minimal kit and then piece other parts together.
Your largest problem will probably be finding ingredients to feed the thing...
It really depends on what you are going to reload. My first, and main, reloading tool is a Dillon 550B and its awesome. However, it would be very un-awesome for trying to load precision .308. Its real claim to fame is producing quality handgun rounds quickly and accurately. I have also used it for .223, which it did well. 50s are out of the question with that particular press however.
I didn't go with anything more automated because at the time I also needed to load 7mm and this particular model allows for indexing manually. Ergo - I can measure each charge, prime ahead of time, etc... Its not the ideal tool but for what I needed (at the time a Chevy) it was perfect.
That being said - and given the theme of this site - I would assume that your purposes are less about 1000s of 40s and more about precision rifle ammunition. In that case a single stage press is a better tool imho. My dad used an RCBS rock chucker (actually... he still does - about 40 years on that press I believe) and I would have too if I wasn't gifted a Lee press for single-stage needs.
I imagine when you get down to it most of the presses are going to net out about the same. I tend to think that most people end up with some varied equipment like RCBS hand priming tools, Redding precision dies, Forester trimming tools, RCBS case prep, Hornady OAL gauges and concentricity tools, etc... As mentioned before its probably wise to get a minimal kit and then piece other parts together.
Your largest problem will probably be finding ingredients to feed the thing...
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