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<blockquote data-quote="highfinblue" data-source="post: 3016809" data-attributes="member: 67530"><p>I used a RCBS kit for decades, at least three of them, and their equipment has proven sufficient for almost anything. I still own the original press, can't even tell you the model, it was before the Rock Chucker, and it still functions flawlessly. I also use a Forster Co-ax now, I've had it around five years and I really like it. Once you get your dies set with their lock rings changing dies cannot be easier. I have a RCBS electronic powder dispenser and scale, and it has worked great for me. Several priming tools, and they all function as intended. I would encourage you to buy quality measuring devices. I hesitate to call them calipers, my machinist friend that built parts for the space shuttle has rebuked me enough for calling them that, but that's another story. Midway calls them calipers, and I bought a set that cost close to $200. I really only load one rifle for what you asked the question about, and I have a set of Whidden dies, click adjustment resizing die, and micrometer seating die. Those along with my scale, and doing my part I can bang steel with little to no problem in the right conditions at 1000 yards with this setup. I will also say I am not a high volume shooter or loader, so that might come into play with your question. I hunt Colorado for elk, Kansas and Oklahoma for whitetail, and coyotes and bobcats. Everything else is just plinking around at generally less than 500 yards, and rimfires for plinking and small game. The guys that shoot A LOT will definitely be able to help you if that's what you do, if you're just looking to get your stuff to shoot really well, but not that often you can probably save yourself a few dollars with some of the less expensive gear.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="highfinblue, post: 3016809, member: 67530"] I used a RCBS kit for decades, at least three of them, and their equipment has proven sufficient for almost anything. I still own the original press, can't even tell you the model, it was before the Rock Chucker, and it still functions flawlessly. I also use a Forster Co-ax now, I've had it around five years and I really like it. Once you get your dies set with their lock rings changing dies cannot be easier. I have a RCBS electronic powder dispenser and scale, and it has worked great for me. Several priming tools, and they all function as intended. I would encourage you to buy quality measuring devices. I hesitate to call them calipers, my machinist friend that built parts for the space shuttle has rebuked me enough for calling them that, but that's another story. Midway calls them calipers, and I bought a set that cost close to $200. I really only load one rifle for what you asked the question about, and I have a set of Whidden dies, click adjustment resizing die, and micrometer seating die. Those along with my scale, and doing my part I can bang steel with little to no problem in the right conditions at 1000 yards with this setup. I will also say I am not a high volume shooter or loader, so that might come into play with your question. I hunt Colorado for elk, Kansas and Oklahoma for whitetail, and coyotes and bobcats. Everything else is just plinking around at generally less than 500 yards, and rimfires for plinking and small game. The guys that shoot A LOT will definitely be able to help you if that's what you do, if you're just looking to get your stuff to shoot really well, but not that often you can probably save yourself a few dollars with some of the less expensive gear. [/QUOTE]
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