best starter reloading kit?

This may be a stupid question, but what is the difference in the single stage and turret press? I was looking at the Lee kit and it isn't much more to get the turret.
 
definately looks like rcbs is the way to go! i watched a very good video on the rcbs website that showed me all the processes that are involved in reloading. it looks quite simple, fun, and now i have an idea of all the equipment needed for which steps. looking on cabelas they have some advanced rock chucker kits that come with a case trimmer, the electronic powder despenser/scale, and even another kit that includes the power case reamer/ deburring tool. the trimmer and power reamer/deburrer could be added at a later date, but im wondering if i should upgrade to one of those better kits off the bat which both include the electronic scale and dispenser, and get all those other goodies included.
kinda looking for some oppinions, do you guys use and prefer using the electronic scale and dispenser or the good old balance scale and crank powder despenser. what seems to work better with less issues and is more accurate?
 
Of the lower end RCBS kit that I bought, I don't use the loading block because I don't really use the powder measure the way it was intended. (I take the cap off of my powder measure, fill it, then crank some into the cap and just pour from there into my scale. I found that the measure just wasn't precise enough for my purposes - the 505 scale though, definitely is!) But that's just me. I have heard good things about the Charge Master, and I haven't been thrilled with the trimmer I bought (non-RCBS). At the same time, I really don't find myself trimming all that often either. So your call - big difference in price though. To me, I took that extra $$ and went after cleaning/separating equipment, calipers, shell boxes/labels, bullets - powder - and primers.
 
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Originally Posted By: skidooracer_99definately looks like rcbs is the way to go! i watched a very good video on the rcbs website that showed me all the processes that are involved in reloading. it looks quite simple, fun, and now i have an idea of all the equipment needed for which steps. looking on cabelas they have some advanced rock chucker kits that come with a case trimmer, the electronic powder despenser/scale, and even another kit that includes the power case reamer/ deburring tool. the trimmer and power reamer/deburrer could be added at a later date, but im wondering if i should upgrade to one of those better kits off the bat which both include the electronic scale and dispenser, and get all those other goodies included.
kinda looking for some oppinions, do you guys use and prefer using the electronic scale and dispenser or the good old balance scale and crank powder despenser. what seems to work better with less issues and is more accurate?

You don't need the electronic powder dispensor and power trimmer nearly as much as you need some other things. You do need a trimmer but a power trimmer is one of the last things to get. You need a case cleaner, calipers, check weights, a good magnifying glass, bullet manufacturer's manuals, and a few other things way way WAY more than you need an electronic powder dispensor.

The Rock Chucker kits with press, scales, powder measure, trimmer, deburring tool are the best. You will need a case cleaner, vibrating ones work well, calipers, and at least one bullet companies loading manual (I have manuals from Hornady, Sierra, and Nosler).

Fitch
 
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i just dont wanna get the kit with the powder measure and balance scale, then wanna upgrade to the charge master cuz its faster and easier to use. id rather get it right off the bat. do you guys use scales and powder throwers or use just the chargemaster? seems like that neat devise simplifies alot of steps...as long as its gonna be as accurate?
 
I will assume that even though the chargemaster is throwing consistent loads - those folks that use it will still want a balance beam to ensure consistency.

Good luck with whatever you chose.
 
Originally Posted By: Fitch and at least one bullet companies loading manual (I have manuals from Hornady, Sierra, and Nosler).

Fitch

HogWash,,, Why bother with reloading books that ya actually have to set down and read,, when you can just go on the internet and ask a perfect stranger for his/her "Pet Load"..

Just kidding of course,, but I sure see alot of guys with that mindset these days and I cringe every time I see it...

Fitch has given ya some very good advise..
I'd just get aN RCBS kit to get ya started. If you find that you enjoy reloading you'll end up with a bunch of stuff from lots of different manufacturers anyway...

It's fun to compare products like trimmers and such and deceide which would work best for you and your style of doing things... By the way,,, the Wilson trimmer is by far the best made IMO...
I'll also choose a beam scale over electronic every time but that's just me..

Good Luck
Charlie
 
you'll need some brass (new, or factory ammo to shoot/reload).
something to clean your brass with - a tumbler.
you also need a little corn cob media, and case polish.
I bought a cheap separator from cabela's also, works great.

does this kit give you a debur/chamfering tool?
you'll definitely need one of those!

check to see what comes with the trimmer too.
you might still need some "pilots", depending on caliber.

dies - check
shell holders - check

still need powder, bullets, and primers.

Should be a very nice setup though - good luck with it!
 
well i was dead set on that cabelas combo package..went through with the order thismorning and they wont ship to canada!!! uggh i dont know what to do now, i was relying on that kit and cabelas not being soo stupid. the thing is thats a cabelas exclusive kit so not like i can get it anywhere else. and buying the items seperately up in canada would be 3X the price.
 
i guess unless anyone can think of a place that ships reloading stuff to canada, ill hafto buy each piece one at a time throught the winter, which will be okay too.
one last question, the rcbs hand primer tools come in either a universal one, and a cheaper one that needs a shell holder on it. which is simpler and less finickey to use? i dont like the idea os switchin the holder frome the press to the priming tool then back, during the process. as long as the universal is a pain to line up just right or sumthing
 
Try Grafs.com and see if they'll ship up there. They've got a lot of reloading equipment. If not, let me know what you are looking for. My brother just got setup as a dealer at a few places with reloading equipment, I might be able to help you out.
 
Lee is the way to go on a budget. I have the anniversary kit and shoot alot. I just bought a pro 1000 for my pistol reloading needs. Both are enough for me. All my ammo is accurate as I stated in another thread I have had no complaints from any yotes that have had the priviledge to meet my reloads!
 


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