Considering getting into Reloading

[RooftopKorean]

I have two Lee Loadmasters.

I love them, I use them for rifle reloading also but only for target loads. If I'm doing PRS I hand load match grade.

If you search the threads, I got a few upgrades for the Loadmaster which turns it into a great progressive press.

 

[Depick]

Progressive presses are awesome for loading pistol rounds, but not necessarily great for rifle rounds due to the extensive case prep needed. That being said, I happen to know someone that has a tricked out Dillon setup he would like to sell. If you're interested, PM me. I know you live close by.


I have an RCBS Ammomaster progressive press. It's 30-ish years old now. It has served well, and loaded tens of thousands of rounds. Very few things have ever broken on it, and all but one plastic tube was replaced by RCBS. The tube is no longer available, so I had to make my own.

I agree, progressive presses make reloading pistol rounds quick and easy. I don't like using the powder dropper with pistol dies though. I slow the process down slightly by throwing a charge with my Matchmaster, then filling the case. I found a funnel with a long neck works well for not needing to remove the case from the plate. If I did use the powder dropper I would add a Powder Cop to the press rotation. I just dont trust powder droppers when dealing with pistol rounds. So easy to over charge.

I will mainly be loading pistol ammo.

 

[ManualF150]

Since I've been reloading, I've never felt so secure in terms of having ammo, but it makes me want to shoot more.

Folks ask me how I can shoot so much and not care too much, it's cause I reload.

It's like feeling independent.

 

[FP1201]

Only ammo I shoot that I can't reload is Rimfire.

 

[Robin]

Reloading Rimfires 101

Reloading rimfires is tricky due to the lack of primers, but it can still be done with the help of the Sharpshooter .22 LR Reloader Kit.

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