new to the site, new to reloading, not noew to shooting. i want to start reloading for the .308 and i have been shopping around for some, just wondering if anyone out there can suggest a starting kit or somthing, like i said, im new to reloading saw this loader online, wondering if its any good? http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=305282
.308 reload press
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Re: .308 reload press
That Lyman turret has turret handle.
I wish my 50 year old Lyman turret had that, or even a good place for me to drill and tap for a turret handle.
Are you sure you want a turret press?
How many rounds are you going to load?
Is this target competition or short range hunting?
That Lyman turret has turret handle.
I wish my 50 year old Lyman turret had that, or even a good place for me to drill and tap for a turret handle.
Are you sure you want a turret press?
How many rounds are you going to load?
Is this target competition or short range hunting?
Re: .308 reload press
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Clark</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Are you sure you want a turret press?
How many rounds are you going to load?
Is this target competition or short range hunting? </div></div>
im not sure if i want a turret press, im still doing research on it.
and i plan on loading alot, at least 200 a month
this will be a setup for basic loads at first, but with practice i would go for the more tactical and target oriented loads
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Clark</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Are you sure you want a turret press?
How many rounds are you going to load?
Is this target competition or short range hunting? </div></div>
im not sure if i want a turret press, im still doing research on it.
and i plan on loading alot, at least 200 a month
this will be a setup for basic loads at first, but with practice i would go for the more tactical and target oriented loads
Re: .308 reload press
This exact kit was my intro into reloading. That was years ago and I still use most of the kit. I eventually upgraded the scale and went to a Giraud trimmer. Other than that, I still use everything else.
Having said that though, I'm not sure a turret really gets you anything. A single stage with locking rings is almost as fast.
This exact kit was my intro into reloading. That was years ago and I still use most of the kit. I eventually upgraded the scale and went to a Giraud trimmer. Other than that, I still use everything else.
Having said that though, I'm not sure a turret really gets you anything. A single stage with locking rings is almost as fast.
Re: .308 reload press
I use a Rock chucker and Redding match dies for .308 load development. Good for 1-200 rounds week.
Better presses (more expensive not really needed if you have good match dies):
Forester Co-Ax
Redding Ultra mag
Hollywood
Corbin Bullet swaging press.
For higher volume consider a Dillon 550 with redding match dies and use a powder funnel NOT Dillon's powder measure unless you find a load that works well with ball powder.
I use a Rock chucker and Redding match dies for .308 load development. Good for 1-200 rounds week.
Better presses (more expensive not really needed if you have good match dies):
Forester Co-Ax
Redding Ultra mag
Hollywood
Corbin Bullet swaging press.
For higher volume consider a Dillon 550 with redding match dies and use a powder funnel NOT Dillon's powder measure unless you find a load that works well with ball powder.
Re: .308 reload press
I have to recommend the Forster Co-Ax. Well worth the money. Easy to set up and changing between calibers is as easy as it gets.
RT
I have to recommend the Forster Co-Ax. Well worth the money. Easy to set up and changing between calibers is as easy as it gets.
RT
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I went with the Forster Co_ax as well. No regrets. No shell holder changes, easy die changes, primer capture, etc. Great system.
I went with the Forster Co_ax as well. No regrets. No shell holder changes, easy die changes, primer capture, etc. Great system.
Re: .308 reload press
The only possible improvement to the Co-Ax might be an L-shaped roller handle for those long sessions. Other than that, I think it's as good a single stage press as you can get. Stupendous mechanical advantage for FLS, and the original quick change system. I've been satisfied with mine for over forty years.
The only possible improvement to the Co-Ax might be an L-shaped roller handle for those long sessions. Other than that, I think it's as good a single stage press as you can get. Stupendous mechanical advantage for FLS, and the original quick change system. I've been satisfied with mine for over forty years.
Re: .308 reload press
The Forster Co-Ax is the best designed, best built single stage reloading press available, for all the reasons already mentioned and a few more.
Andy
The Forster Co-Ax is the best designed, best built single stage reloading press available, for all the reasons already mentioned and a few more.
Andy
Re: .308 reload press
I'm using a Redding T-7 and a Pact scale and dispenser. I break my loading into nights after work. Monday is generally size and deprime. If I'm doing once fired I might decrimp Monday maybe Tuesday. Tuesday is trim. Wednesday is prime while watching TV. Thursday or Friday is powder and bullets. Depending on what I'm loading for I might do some on Thursday some on Friday. 100 rounds is about an hour a night. Once in a while I just sit and prep brass. Then I can grab it and load. Depending on my schedule I shoot two matches a month and I'll load the week before the match. About 150 rounds a month.
I'm using a Redding T-7 and a Pact scale and dispenser. I break my loading into nights after work. Monday is generally size and deprime. If I'm doing once fired I might decrimp Monday maybe Tuesday. Tuesday is trim. Wednesday is prime while watching TV. Thursday or Friday is powder and bullets. Depending on what I'm loading for I might do some on Thursday some on Friday. 100 rounds is about an hour a night. Once in a while I just sit and prep brass. Then I can grab it and load. Depending on my schedule I shoot two matches a month and I'll load the week before the match. About 150 rounds a month.
