Whats your opinion on reloading equipment

[JEREMYC]

I'm trying to get into reloading and I am interested in hearing from those who have experience in reloading. I am looking at a setup that is for sale on this forum as well as the Lee anniversary kit or the Rockchucker RCBS master kit. I will mainly be reloading .223, 9mm(maybe) and .45 ACP. Any one have any experience with any of these kits or advice for a beginner other than get a reloading manual (already have that and read it). Thanks!!!!

[TwoBravo]

I have reloaded for over a decade. Do yourself a favor and buy a Dillon. Hands down, the best, and customer service that no one can rival. I recommend the 550 over the Square Deal.

[F16mickey]

I started off with the rcbs master and it has served me well but now I only use it for low volume rifle and load development. It sounds like you will be doing high volume reloading and for that I would have to agree with TwoBravo dillon is the way to go I would sugest the RL 550B. I have this model and it is the best thing since sliced bread. It is a manual indexing press so can start off using it like a single stage press until you get comfortable reloading. If you are trying to stay cheap I really like the lee hand press this along with the lee powder measure/w a decent powder scale (never could just completely trust the measure) and other required equipment you could get into reloading for under $100.

[F16mickey]

Forgot to add the reason I like the lee hand press is that when its freezing in the garage you can load ammo from the comfort of the living room.

[Scott_In_OKC]

I have a Lee Loadmaster and I love it. I hated it at first and was ready to order a Dillon, but I did some tweaking, and now it's working great. I wouldn't however recommend it to a progressive noob, I think the frustration level would be too high.

[ChrisC]

i have a square deal and it has served me well, i will soon be upgrading to a 550 or a 650.

[Rob]

I have to agree with twobravo. I bought a 550 a little over two years ago, but I do have a regret, I wish I had bought it sooner. It is so easy to use, simple to change for diffrent calibers and any questions or problems and Dillon is as close as your phone.

[bfoster]

I have a modified Dillon 1050 that I use for quantity loading. I'll add my 2¢ to the comments on Dillon's customer service: it's unsurpassed. The 1050 isn't a press for a beginner, primarily due to cost.

Modified 1050? Well, what would you expect from a former mechanical engineer? I've changed the primer feed (to make it less "fussy") and added several digital interfaces for QC.

My load development is carried out on a variety of 7/8-14 single stage equipment, and some "hand" dies (L.E. Wilson and homemade equivalents).

Bob

[Randall]

I think if you are beginning to reload get a turret press. you can use it as a single stage or a slow semi progressive. Once you see how everything works and are comfortable with the steps get a Dillon. You will probably still use the turret press for working up loads or sizing rifle ammo before running them thru the Dillon, thats how I do mine. Randall

[okiecruffler]

I use a Lee single stage for 90% or my reloading. I like to check every single load. You definately want a good scale. Start VERY slow. It's not the kinda hobby where you want to learn from your mistakes.