Retro or new reloader

[rolly]

Acquired an old Herter's reloader and some dies. Wondering if its good enough to get started reloading for the first time or should I sell it and get a new type (RBCS, HORNADY, etc.) reloader?

 

[Trickymissfit]

Acquired an old Herter's reloader and some dies. Wondering if its good enough to get started reloading for the first time or should I sell it and get a new type (RBCS, HORNADY, etc.) reloader?

the Herters uses an odd sized thread (not .88-14tpi). I see dies for them on Ebay every now and then.
gary

 

[Sully2]

Acquired an old Herter's reloader and some dies. Wondering if its good enough to get started reloading for the first time or should I sell it and get a new type (RBCS, HORNADY, etc.) reloader?

Get rid of it and buy a NEWER model of the brands you mentioned.

 

[varmintH8R]

Get rid of it and buy a NEWER model of the brands you mentioned.

+1, go newer

 

[rolly]

Thanks guys. Appreciate the direction.

 

[Trickymissfit]

if money is an issue, I'd simply pick up a used Lee cast iron press. You see them on Ebay all they time, and they are not a bad press. There are also presses made of aluminum, but I'd be thing cast iron or cast steel. I suppose you could modify the Herters press to use the standard thread size, also am thinking your whipping a dead horse
gary

 

[g0rd0]

if the gear is in good condition use it if you wish. Me, I agree with the rest, sell it and buy new.
As for buying used on ebay you in my opinion go to
https://fsreloading.com and have them send you a classic cast press for $94.00 Then grab what ever brand of dies and case prep tools you want