Reloading Press / Dies

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Re: Reloading Press / Dies

#11 Post by bradaz11 »

I started with a turret press, I don't regret it at all as it can be a single stage if I want, without the messing around swapping dies in and out.

I also recently bought a kit that reverses the direction of rotation, and a little bar that knocks the case out at the end, has helped with my 44 loads no end as i dont have to remove complete cartridges. Not something for now, but an upgrade to bear in mind

do not use lee scales - buy RCBS 5-0-5's

I can also wholeheartedly reccomend the lee drum powder measure, fantastic accurate powder dispenser
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#12 Post by HALODIN »

I would say don't base your decision on price. I personally have RCBS gear and I can't fault it. Whatever brand you do buy, I thoroughly recommend the inlinefabrication mounts for the press. it makes it a lot easier to see what's happening.

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#13 Post by Robert303 »

I used a Lee Turret Press for years on 38spl and 357. A friend made up some washers to back the dies out for 357. I now use it as a single stage press for 303 and 6.5 Swedish. The important thing is to get the press set up at a comfortable height where you can see what is going on just as Halodin says above.
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#14 Post by bradaz11 »

HALODIN wrote:I would say don't base your decision on price. I personally have RCBS gear and I can't fault it. Whatever brand you do buy, I thoroughly recommend the inlinefabrication mounts for the press. it makes it a lot easier to see what's happening.

https://inlinefabrication.com/collections/rcbs
ah yeah, thats the company that make the kit for the turret too.
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#15 Post by HALODIN »

It's good gear, reasonably priced and that includes shipping.
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