New to reloading

[whhood]

As the title states I am new to reloading. Actually just getting into it. I am shopping for a press now. I like the simplicity of a single stage and will probably go through every step with a couple hundred cases at a time. I feel like I can pay attention to detail a little better this way. Am I wrong? Any tips? Any suggestions on which press to get and why? I was looking at the Lee breech lock but if it's junk I am open to suggestions. I mainly hunt and punch paper a few times a year but looking to shoot more. No competing or anything.

 

[Recon$$]

Single stage in those parameters will be perfect. I just bought a lyman kit when I first started. After I got the hang of it I bought nice calipers and a charge master, everything else I still use. I only load for my bolt guns and have no problem making very high quality ammo. I guess my point is don't skimp on the scale or calipers. Additionally I buy/prefer competition dies for ease of use.

 

[whhood]

Ok thanks. So would you recommend buy just the press and other items separately? I was looking at the kit but I know usually with kits some of the accessories aren't high quality.

 

[DoneNOut]

4 Hole Lee Turret press. Been at it 20yrs and all I've needed with some 35 different calibers I've loaded for. You set your die measurements up one time and just switch out the turrets depending on caliber.

 

[whhood]

So it's similar to the Dillon and Hornady where the whole "plate" comes off to change cartridges?

 

[Recon$$]

Depending on your budget I would piece it together, buy once cry once. However, starting with a kit won't be a bad way to start either if you want to get your feet wet before you invest a little more money imo. As far as the press I havnt heard any real complaints about any single stage, others might disagree. I use a lyman and it's great. The rcbs is a very popular single stage as well.

 

[Jspeed]

I use a Forster Co-ax and love it, but am convinced that for less money, you would never regret a Rockchucker...

 

[Gregt9146]

I started with the kit from RCBS and still today use most of the components today.

 

[Tiny Tim]

If you can "afford" it, piece it together with components you want. And like @RECON stated in particular, dont skimp on your scale and calipers. Those will be your most used tools and are most important as you measure EVERYTHING!

 

[whhood]

Money is not a huge issue. I'm definitely a buy once cry once type of person. I would rather get what works well to begin with.

 

[WHITEBULL]

Rock Chucker Supreme kit. Most everything you need to get started.

 

[Jspeed]

Money is not a huge issue. I'm definitely a buy once cry once type of person. I would rather get what works well to begin with.

Splurge on you scales, then...

 

[Jud96]

I would go with a single stage press. RCBS, Hornady, Redding, and Lee all make good presses. They'll all load good ammo and serve you well for years.

 

[Jeffrey Van Zandt]

As the title states I am new to reloading. Actually just getting into it. I am shopping for a press now. I like the simplicity of a single stage and will probably go through every step with a couple hundred cases at a time. I feel like I can pay attention to detail a little better this way. Am I wrong? Any tips? Any suggestions on which press to get and why? I was looking at the Lee breech lock but if it's junk I am open to suggestions. I mainly hunt and punch paper a few times a year but looking to shoot more. No competing or anything.

forster co ax