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If you were to budget $2000 to buy equipment to start reloading 9mm, 5.56, and 300 aac what would you recommend to spend it on? Not including consumables, bullets, etc...
Yea, he doesn't even reload. He might not even have any interest in it no matter the rig.If it was a good freind or family member - I would recommend spending about 400$ and saving the rest for once you understand what you are doing. I mean no disrespect. Buy used the first time but by quality. Reloading presses normally dont get worn out. Look for a good RCBS rock chucker. I have picked up reloading scales for 25$ and even had one given to me ( RCBS 10-10). The point I am trying to make is though it is simple process there are a lot of basic things to learn. I have been reloading since 1986. Its amazing how many times I need to relearn to use enough lube on my brass. It is easier to fix a reloading problem on a single stage then on a progressive. The better you understand the gotchas the safer the process will be.
If it was a good freind or family member - I would recommend spending about 400$ and saving the rest for once you understand what you are doing. I mean no disrespect. Buy used the first time but by quality. Reloading presses normally dont get worn out. Look for a good RCBS rock chucker. I have picked up reloading scales for 25$ and even had one given to me ( RCBS 10-10). The point I am trying to make is though it is simple process there are a lot of basic things to learn. I have been reloading since 1986. Its amazing how many times I need to relearn to use enough lube on my brass. It is easier to fix a reloading problem on a single stage then on a progressive. The better you understand the gotchas the safer the process will be.
I've seen a lot of guys who get started, and find out that it's just not their thing. Maybe they're not detail-oriented enough, too bored with the process, too busy with life, whatever. Their expensive gear sits in the garage unused, and they just pick up some factory ammo when they shoot.
Truer words have never been spoken. I am on my 4th try at reloading after selling the whole setups the previous 3 times. Finally got it to where it should be and that does NOT involve a progressive pres. Redding T7 Turret is where its at for quality rifle ammo and ease of setup/tool swaps.There's a lot of wisdom with the advice to dip your toe in the water with some inexpensive gear, before going whole hog. I've helped a lot of friends get started with reloading over the last 30 years, and if there's anything I've learned, it's that everyone is different, and reloading is definitely not for everyone.
I've seen a lot of guys who get started, and find out that it's just not their thing. Maybe they're not detail-oriented enough, too bored with the process, too busy with life, whatever. Their expensive gear sits in the garage unused, and they just pick up some factory ammo when they shoot. A few others find that they like it and they take off and run with it. One friend even started casting his own.
reloading is not for pu55ies and requires commitment. Go large or stay home.