Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Reloading
Reloading Equipment
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="johnlittletree" data-source="post: 1535546" data-attributes="member: 105653"><p>My first reloading setup was while I was in college shortly after I moved out of the dorms. It was a Dillion 550B and while it is a nice set up I later got a Lee Reloading Set. The Dillion 550B is great for churning out a lot of ammo real fast. It is not that great for load development or for a fast change from one caliper to another. My Lee Anniversary Edition is fantastic for that. So I use my Lee gear for load development then once I know what I want I transition over to the Dillion and proceed to churn out huge amounts of what I want. Last I checked the AMU was using a COAX press for all of their custom loaded stuff and a lot of people would POO-POO it I am sure since it is not made by Sinclair or other high end gear brands.</p><p></p><p>I have a mix and match approach with some Sinclair stuff, Hornady, Redding, RCBS, Lee for accessories and some of my gear I made myself. Sometimes the best stuff is worth every penny and some times it is not worth to spend the big bucks until your reading for it. Like any tool it is never as easy as just tossing money at them unless you just have too much money. So understanding what a tool does and how it does it is fairly important. If you can try out various pieces of gear from friends and clubs and such that is a huge head start. Mentors can be a great help of they can be nothing but a source of bias so chose wisely! </p><p></p><p>Knowing how to use the tools consistently is initially more important then the level of precise adjustment the tool has. Usually going with too much hind end gear can often hold someone back initially. It is not unlike trying to perfect shooting technique with too much cartridge at first. Like trying to learn to shoot a handgun accurately starting out with a 500 S&W Magnum as compared to starting out with a 22LR Pistol. </p><p></p><p>Definetly start out with the basics and full length sizing and what they recommend in the reloading manuals. Reloading is like math you can make it as easy or complicated as you desire. Most math teachers will tell you that some ways of learning are better than other's and their should be a logical progression if you want to turn out a good product. As your experience grows you can expand your techniques and tweak the operations for what you want and need but do so with caution and in a logical progressive way!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="johnlittletree, post: 1535546, member: 105653"] My first reloading setup was while I was in college shortly after I moved out of the dorms. It was a Dillion 550B and while it is a nice set up I later got a Lee Reloading Set. The Dillion 550B is great for churning out a lot of ammo real fast. It is not that great for load development or for a fast change from one caliper to another. My Lee Anniversary Edition is fantastic for that. So I use my Lee gear for load development then once I know what I want I transition over to the Dillion and proceed to churn out huge amounts of what I want. Last I checked the AMU was using a COAX press for all of their custom loaded stuff and a lot of people would POO-POO it I am sure since it is not made by Sinclair or other high end gear brands. I have a mix and match approach with some Sinclair stuff, Hornady, Redding, RCBS, Lee for accessories and some of my gear I made myself. Sometimes the best stuff is worth every penny and some times it is not worth to spend the big bucks until your reading for it. Like any tool it is never as easy as just tossing money at them unless you just have too much money. So understanding what a tool does and how it does it is fairly important. If you can try out various pieces of gear from friends and clubs and such that is a huge head start. Mentors can be a great help of they can be nothing but a source of bias so chose wisely! Knowing how to use the tools consistently is initially more important then the level of precise adjustment the tool has. Usually going with too much hind end gear can often hold someone back initially. It is not unlike trying to perfect shooting technique with too much cartridge at first. Like trying to learn to shoot a handgun accurately starting out with a 500 S&W Magnum as compared to starting out with a 22LR Pistol. Definetly start out with the basics and full length sizing and what they recommend in the reloading manuals. Reloading is like math you can make it as easy or complicated as you desire. Most math teachers will tell you that some ways of learning are better than other's and their should be a logical progression if you want to turn out a good product. As your experience grows you can expand your techniques and tweak the operations for what you want and need but do so with caution and in a logical progressive way! [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Reloading
Reloading Equipment
Top